Video Intercom Systems

Shop professional video intercom systems for gates, buildings, commercial properties, gated communities, apartments, and other controlled-entry applications. GatePoint Solutions offers video entry systems that combine two-way communication with live video, allowing property owners, residents, employees, or security personnel to see and communicate with visitors before granting access.

Choose from standalone and connected video intercom solutions with features such as touchscreen displays, mobile app access, cellular or IP connectivity, remote door and gate release, access control integration, and multi-tenant management.

Video Intercom Systems for Gates & Controlled Entry

Video intercom systems add visual verification to traditional entry communication, allowing an authorized user to see who is requesting access before opening a gate or door. This makes video entry an excellent solution for residential driveways, commercial entrances, gated communities, apartment buildings, offices, industrial facilities, and other secured properties.

Modern video intercom systems can go far beyond basic audio and video communication. Depending on the system, users may be able to answer calls from an indoor station or smartphone, remotely release an automatic gate or controlled door, manage residents or users, review activity, and integrate additional access control equipment.

GatePoint Solutions carries professional video intercom and video entry equipment for new installations, system upgrades, and replacement applications.

Video Gate Intercom Systems

A video gate intercom allows visitors to initiate a call from the property's entrance while providing the resident, employee, guard, or administrator with both audio and visual communication.

After identifying the visitor, an authorized user can grant access through a compatible automatic gate operator or access control system.

Video gate intercoms are commonly used for:

• Residential driveway gates

• Gated communities

• Apartment and condominium entrances

• Commercial properties

• Office buildings

• Industrial facilities

• Storage facilities

• Parking entrances

• Multi-tenant properties

Residential Video Intercom Systems

Residential video intercom systems provide homeowners with a convenient way to communicate with visitors at a driveway gate or controlled entrance without physically approaching the gate.

Depending on the system, calls may be answered through a dedicated indoor monitor, smartphone application, or other connected device. Remote gate release can allow homeowners to grant access to guests, contractors, deliveries, and other approved visitors.

For residential installations, consider the distance between the gate and home, available network or cellular connectivity, power requirements, desired mobile features, and compatibility with the existing gate operator.

Commercial & Multi-Tenant Video Entry Systems

Commercial and multi-tenant properties often require more advanced visitor management than a basic residential intercom can provide.

Video entry systems designed for apartments, gated communities, offices, and commercial facilities may support large user directories, multiple tenants, remote administration, mobile credentials, access schedules, event history, and integration with additional controlled entry points.

These capabilities allow property managers and security personnel to manage visitor access while maintaining greater visibility over activity at the entrance.

IP, Cellular & Connected Video Intercoms

Modern video intercom systems may communicate using IP networks, cellular service, Wi-Fi, or a combination of technologies.

IP Video Intercom Systems can use a property's network infrastructure to provide communication between entrance stations, indoor stations, management platforms, and other connected equipment.

Cellular Video Intercom Systems can be useful at gates and remote entrances where traditional wired communication infrastructure is difficult or expensive to install.

Mobile-Connected Video Intercoms may allow users to receive visitor calls and manage entry through a compatible smartphone application, providing greater flexibility when users aren't physically inside the property.

Available connectivity options and subscription requirements vary by manufacturer and model.

Video Intercom & Access Control Integration

A video intercom system can often be integrated with an automatic gate operator, electric lock, door controller, or other access control equipment.

When a visitor is approved, the intercom or connected access controller can send a command to release the door or activate the gate operator.

For a complete controlled-entry solution, a property may combine video intercom equipment with:

• Automatic gate operators

• Keypads

• Card and credential readers

• Smart access controllers

• Vehicle credentials

• Electric locks and strikes

• Request-to-exit devices

• Safety and detection equipment

Compatibility should always be verified before purchasing because communication methods, relay requirements, power supplies, network requirements, and integration capabilities vary between systems.

Choosing the Right Video Intercom System

The right system depends on the property and how visitors and authorized users need to interact with the entrance.

Before selecting a video intercom system, consider:

• Residential, commercial, or multi-tenant application

• Number of residents or users

• Gate, pedestrian door, or building entrance

• Video and audio requirements

• Smartphone and mobile app access

• Cellular, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or other connectivity

• Remote gate or door release

• Access control integration

• Number of entrances

• Indoor station requirements

• Remote management capabilities

• Recurring cellular, cloud, or service fees

Planning these requirements before purchasing can help ensure the system provides the necessary functionality today while allowing room for future expansion.

Professional Video Entry Solutions

Whether you need a simple video intercom for a residential driveway gate or a sophisticated video entry system for a commercial or multi-tenant property, GatePoint Solutions offers professional equipment designed for controlled-access applications.

Compare video intercom systems by application, connectivity, user capacity, access control capabilities, and compatible equipment to find the right solution for your entrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a video intercom system?

A video intercom system provides two-way communication and video between a visitor at an entrance and an authorized user inside or away from the property. Many systems can also provide remote gate or door release.

Can a video intercom open an automatic gate?

Yes, many video intercom systems can integrate with compatible automatic gate operators or access controllers. Once a visitor is approved, the system can send a command that activates the gate.

Can I answer a gate intercom from my phone?

Many modern video intercom systems offer compatible smartphone applications that allow users to receive visitor calls and manage access remotely. Capabilities vary by manufacturer, model, connectivity, and service plan.

Do video intercom systems require Wi-Fi?

Not necessarily. Depending on the system, communication may use Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular service, dedicated wiring, or other technologies. The best option depends on the infrastructure available at the entrance.

What is the best video intercom system for a driveway gate?

The best system depends on the distance from the gate to the home, available power and communication infrastructure, desired smartphone functionality, and gate operator compatibility. Cellular and IP-based systems can be particularly useful for remotely located driveway entrances.

What is the difference between a video intercom and telephone entry system?

A video intercom provides visual communication in addition to audio, while traditional telephone entry systems primarily use voice communication. Modern entry systems increasingly combine video, mobile applications, access control, and telephone-style calling into a single platform.

Can video intercom systems be used for apartment buildings?

Yes. Multi-tenant video entry systems are specifically designed for applications such as apartments, condominiums, gated communities, and mixed-use properties. Depending on the system, they may support resident directories, mobile access, visitor calling, remote management, and multiple entrances.