BAS-IP AV-06: A Compact IP Entrance Panel for Homes, Townhouses and Offices

One button is usually enough at the entrance to a private home. What matters is what happens after someone presses it. A conventional doorbell simply rings in the hallway. If nobody is home, the courier leaves with the parcel, and the visitor is left outside a locked gate.

The BAS-IP AV-06 entrance panel takes up almost as little space on the wall as a doorbell but turns that press of a button into a video call. The owner can see the visitor, speak to them, and open the door from an indoor monitor or a smartphone, wherever they are.

That makes the AV-06 relevant to more than homeowners. For a residential developer, it provides one model for dozens of individual entrances. For an installer, it offers a straightforward connection over a single cable. For a property management company, it brings all the panels across a development into one system. We will start with everyday use, then look at what matters to those specifying and installing the panel.

A Day at the Front Door

Imagine a typical weekday. The homeowner leaves for work in the morning. Around midday, a courier arrives and presses the call button. The call comes through to the BAS-IP Link app on her phone. She can see the courier, ask them to leave the parcel by the garage and, if necessary, open the gate directly from the app.

Friends are coming over in the evening and will probably arrive before their hosts. They will not need to call: earlier in the day, the homeowner created a guest QR code in BAS-IP Link and sent it to them. They hold the code up to the panel’s camera, and the gate opens. A guest link can be sent instead of a QR code. The pass has a limited validity period, so it will no longer work the next day.

When the owners are at home, they can answer a call on a BAS-IP indoor monitor: AZ-07LF, AZ-07LL, AT-07, or AT-10. If video is not needed indoors, the SP-03F audio intercom is an option. Visitors at the gate have nothing complicated to figure out. The panel has one button, while three illuminated indicators show whether a call is being placed, a conversation is in progress, or the lock has been released. The sound notification for each of these stages can be customised.

A Camera That Shows You Who Is There

A video call is only useful if you can see the person clearly. The AV-06 has a 2 MP camera with a 1/2.8-inch sensor and Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080. Its 110° horizontal viewing angle covers visitors standing close to the door as well as those who have stepped to one side.

One of the most challenging situations for a door camera is a visitor standing in the shade of a canopy with a brightly sunlit street behind them. In this kind of scene, a face can appear as a dark silhouette. WDR helps handle the bright background and preserve facial detail. In darkness, a backlight with 12 LEDs switches on, while the camera’s 0.01 lux sensitivity allows it to capture images even in low light at the entrance.

A Slim Panel for the Building Exterior

The location of an entrance panel is often decided late in a project, after the exterior cladding is complete and glazed door panels are already in place. This is where the AV-06’s dimensions help: 52 mm wide, 137 mm high, and 28 mm deep. The panel is surface mounted, so it does not need a recess in the wall. A narrow section of wall or a gate post is enough. The recommended installation height is 132–153 cm from the ground to the bottom edge of the panel.

Sometimes the mounting wall is to one side of where visitors normally stand. The BC-AV06 angle bracket turns the panel 35° towards them. For an exposed location, the BR-AV06 sun and rain cover is available; it increases the mounting footprint to 58 × 145 mm. Both accessories are sold separately and can be used together.

The black ABS plastic housing is designed for outdoor use. It has IP65 protection against dust and water, an IK06 impact rating and an operating temperature range of −40 to +65°C. A built-in tamper sensor is triggered if someone attempts to remove the panel from the wall.

A Straightforward Connection for Installers

From an installer’s perspective, the AV-06 needs one Ethernet cable run to its installation point. It supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, so power and data travel from the switch over the same cable, with no separate power supply required at the entrance for the panel. Power consumption is up to 5.5 W, or 2.1 W in standby, making the switch’s PoE budget straightforward to calculate even for dozens of panels. Where PoE is unavailable, the panel can use a 12 V DC supply.

The lock connects to the built-in relay, and an exit button can also be wired to the panel. The door can then be opened in whichever way suits the home: from a monitor, through the app, by QR code, via a guest link, or through the API. Calls to BAS-IP monitors can be made directly using SIP P2P, without a separate SIP server. The panel is configured through a multilingual web interface with separate passwords.

If the panel needs to connect to other systems on site, its open Device API provides an integration route. Third-party software can use it to release the lock and work with QR code identifiers. The scope of the integration is best defined during project design. Our article Integrating BAS-IP IP Intercoms with Existing Building Systems explains how BAS-IP intercoms work with other building systems in more detail.

One Model Across a Residential Development

When a project involves forty townhouses rather than one home, consistency becomes more important than any single feature. Using the same dimensions, mounting method, power arrangement, and appearance at every entrance simplifies design, purchasing, and maintenance. The AV-06 makes it possible to specify one model for every home, while buyers get video communication and smartphone door opening from day one.

The next question is who will manage the system after handover. In an individual home, the owner does this. Across a development with a property management company, connecting the panels to BAS-IP Link makes administration easier. Administrators can view devices, users, and events in one system, while residents use the same app for calls and guest passes. Link is available in two versions: Link Cloud is hosted in BAS-IP data centers and does not require an on-site server, while Link Selfhost runs on the organisation’s own infrastructure when data needs to remain within the company.

The same approach works for smaller commercial premises: an individual office, studio, or consulting room with its own entrance. A customer presses the button; a member of staff sees them on a monitor or phone and opens the door without leaving their desk. When there is one call destination, this type of panel is more practical than a larger device with a screen and directory. For a wider view of office applications, see BAS-IP Intercom Systems for Offices.

AV-06 or AV-06M

The BAS-IP range also includes the AV-06M, which has the same dimensions and camera as the AV-06. The difference is how residents gain access. The AV-06 allows door release during a video call through the app, using guest QR codes and guest links. The AV-06M adds a built-in MIFARE and NFC reader, storage for 20,000 identifiers, and a Wiegand output for connection to a third-party access control system. It is also available in silver as well as black.

The choice is therefore straightforward. If residents only need to answer calls and admit visitors using QR codes, the AV-06 is sufficient. If the project needs cards and key fobs, or a connection to an existing access control system, the AV-06M is the model to consider. For a shared entrance where visitors select an apartment or company from a directory, a BAS-IP multi-apartment entrance panel is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions About the BAS-IP AV-06

Can I use it without an indoor monitor?

Yes. You can receive calls in the BAS-IP Link app. The panel must be connected to the BAS-IP Link, and each app requires a mobile access license.

Is the panel suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. It has an IP65 protection rating, IK06 impact resistance, and an operating temperature range of −40 to +65°C. The BR-AV06 sun and rain cover is available for exposed locations.

Does it need a separate power supply?

Not necessarily. The AV-06 supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, using the same cable for power and data. Without PoE, it can use a 12 V DC power supply.

How can I let a visitor in when nobody is home?

There are two options. You can answer the call in the app and open the door from your smartphone, or send the visitor a QR code or guest link with a limited validity period in advance.

Is the AV-06 suitable for an apartment building?

Only for an individual entrance, such as an apartment with its own external front door. A shared entrance where visitors select an apartment requires a BAS-IP multi-apartment entrance panel.

Bringing It All Together

A single button at the entrance can simply ring a bell, or it can connect to a wider system for seeing visitors, admitting couriers and managing access across a residential development. The AV-06 works at either scale: it can be installed as a standalone device at a private home’s gate or become part of an IP intercom system with indoor monitors and BAS-IP Link. Eligible BAS-IP hardware comes with a three-year warranty under the applicable regional warranty policy.

View the BAS-IP AV-06 specifications or contact us, and we will help you select the right equipment for your project.