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Intercom Basics

Understanding how intercoms and visitor management systems keep your space secure and connected.

Understanding Intercoms

Intercoms connect visitors and residents instantly, enhancing security and convenience.

Close-up of a modern intercom panel with a visitor pressing the call button.
Close-up of a modern intercom panel with a visitor pressing the call button.
A friendly receptionist managing visitor check-ins using a digital visitor management system.
A friendly receptionist managing visitor check-ins using a digital visitor management system.
A sleek visitor management touchscreen display showing visitor details and access options.
A sleek visitor management touchscreen display showing visitor details and access options.

Visitor Management

Visitor management systems track guests efficiently, ensuring safety and smooth entry.

FAQs

What is an intercom?

An intercom is a communication device for talking between rooms or entry points.

How do visitor systems work?

Visitor management systems track and control who enters a building, often with sign-in features.

Can intercoms improve security?

Yes, intercoms let you verify visitors before granting access, reducing unauthorized entry risks.

Are visitor logs stored digitally?

Most modern systems keep digital logs for easy access and audit trails.

Do intercoms support video?

Many intercoms include video to see visitors before opening the door.

Gallery

Snapshots showcasing intercoms and visitor management systems.

Close-up of a modern intercom panel mounted beside a front door.
Close-up of a modern intercom panel mounted beside a front door.
Visitor using a touchscreen visitor management kiosk in a lobby.
Visitor using a touchscreen visitor management kiosk in a lobby.
Security personnel monitoring visitor entries on multiple screens.
Security personnel monitoring visitor entries on multiple screens.
A sleek intercom device with video call feature in a residential setting.
A sleek intercom device with video call feature in a residential setting.
Visitor badge being printed automatically after check-in.
Visitor badge being printed automatically after check-in.
Wide shot of a building entrance equipped with intercom and visitor management technology.
Wide shot of a building entrance equipped with intercom and visitor management technology.

The info here made choosing the right intercom feel simple and clear.

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A smiling customer speaking into a modern intercom system at their front door.
A smiling customer speaking into a modern intercom system at their front door.
Close-up of a sleek visitor management screen displaying visitor check-in details.
Close-up of a sleek visitor management screen displaying visitor check-in details.

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