Key takeaways: An easy-to-use video intercom makes the whole entry path clear: visitor search, resident call, identity review, door release, and staff updates. Video gives residents visual context before granting access, while an audio-only buzzer relies on voice... Read More
Key takeaways: TekTone Tek-ENTRY is an audio-only apartment intercom that uses dedicated 3-, 4-, or 5-wire infrastructure and operates without internet service. TekTone does not publish retail prices, but third-party listings put apartment stations at about $76–$100... Read More
Key takeaways: Luxer Access sells the established Control iD iDFace Max terminal as part of a broader multifamily access platform, rather than using Luxer-designed intercom hardware. Luxer does not publish complete system pricing; one third-party seller lists the... Read More
Key takeaways: Without a video intercom, the main visitor screening gap is that residents or staff often have to make access decisions without seeing who is at the door. Audio-only intercoms, call boxes, buzz-in systems, temporary credentials, and manual sign-ins each... Read More
Key takeaways: A video intercom system combines visual visitor verification, two-way audio, and controlled door release in one entry process. Toronto properties can choose from wired, wireless, IP, and cloud-based systems, but the best fit depends on building layout,... Read More
Key takeaways: Reducing legacy video intercom costs starts with finding the expenses that do not always appear in the intercom budget, such as staff time, service calls, connectivity charges, and access problems. Repair, retrofit, and replacement should be compared by... Read More