Thursday, March 16, 2017

Advantages of Intercom Systems

An intercom system is a special a two-way communication device for transmitting and receiving audio or audio/video data. Intercoms can be wireless, wired, Video Intercoms, Apartment Intercoms, Gate Intercoms etc. Having an intercom system installed at your house or office is no more a luxury, but a necessity, as it acts as a crime deterrent. Nowadays intercoms became essential part of security measures and they serve for both security and convenience purposes. Intercoms are widely used at houses, offices, hospitals, schools, airports etc


N1 Security

The main benefit of intercom systems is the increase of security level. Being able to know, and very often to see (In case of video intercoms) who stands in front of the door before opening it gives the property owner peace of mind, that intruders will mainly escape their area. By the way, intercom is an extra layer of security, which increases the price of the property, and is usually taken into consideration while dealing with insurance fees.

They are essential especially for baby monitoring both for houses and childcare centers, where permanent communication between rooms is very important.

N2 Unwanted Visitors


Intercom Systems will save your time, and free you from opening the door to various salesmen, promoters, strangers etc. You can just politely ask them leave using a two-way audio intercom, even if you are at a far end of the house. Intercom systems with integrated door locks are a great help especially for businesses, when it is essential to know, who enters your property area, and the opening of the door needs monitoring.

N3 Comfort

This works especially for big houses or business areas, when for communicating someone you don’t need to take your phone and call, but just a push a button and speak. This is especially essential for large houses with many kids, elderly people, and people with a disability.

We all need more and more time for ourselves every day, and the development of home automation gives us the opportunity not to waste our precious time on running to the door every time the bell rings or checking on the children every 10 minutes.

N4 Constant Development and Upgrade

Intercom technologies keep developing all the time, to meet the needs of a consumer. There are intercoms with integrated door locks and card key systems, wireless ones, linked to smartphones, enhanced with security cameras, touch screens, control of audio systems, lights, curtains, room temperature, etc.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Hikvision 5MP CMOS Infrared Network Bullet Camera

Hikvision 5MP CMOS Infrared Network Bullet Camera DS-2CD2052-I combines a compact design with high quality. Due to 30 IR LEDs, the camera delivers outstanding video images with long-range visibility of up-to 30 meters in low light or completely dark environment.

Up to 5 megapixel (2560 × 1920) resolution, industry-leading WDR technology and IR cut filter with auto switch make this camera stand out in surveillance market. Camera also supports VCA, which is compatible with NVR for the second time of video searching and analyzing. The camera comes with a mass of features like 120dB WDR e, 3D digital noise reduction, electronic shutter for different surveillance environments and IP66 rated weatherproof metallic housing which makes the camera durable against harsh outdoor weather conditions.

The DS-2CD2052-I can well meet customers’ demand for consistent high-quality images regardless of low light conditions, which makes it very competitive in the IP security camera market. Besides, camera is manufactured by Hikvision, which is the world market leader for security cameras and accessories for video surveillance. KOA CCTV is an authorized distributor of Hikvision products. Find full Hikvision catalog here. https://koacctv.com/cctv-products/hikvision-usa