Intercom Guest Access

Mobile apps have become a standard part of modern intercom systems. Residents can see a visitor and unlock the door from a smartphone, even when they are away from the property. That is why system descriptions often feature an appealing marketing claim: “Free mobile app for residents.” For residents, that claim is often literally true: […]

Until recently, an indoor monitor was a standard part of a video intercom system: a visitor called from the entrance panel, and the resident answered on a device inside the apartment. Today, that same call can be answered on a smartphone – at home, at work, or on the go. Multifamily owners and property managers […]

Replacing a door entry panel can appear to be a straightforward technical upgrade: select a suitable device, confirm system compatibility and decide how it will be installed. In London, the route from specification to installation often depends on the status of the building, the ownership of the entrance and any additional controls that apply to […]

Can a door entry panel be supplied without the manufacturer’s logo on the front? For selected BAS-IP models and project configurations, yes. A logo-free front is one form of bespoke door entry panel customisation. BAS-IP can provide selected multi-occupancy panels for apartment buildings and individual panels for private homes or dedicated entrances without a visible […]

A video intercom monitor is often treated as just a screen on the wall. In reality, it is one of the key parts of the system: it is the device through which the user receives the call, sees the visitor, speaks with them and manages access. What a Video Intercom Monitor Is A video intercom […]

When the word “SIP” appears in the specifications of an intercom or entry panel, it often sounds like something purely technical. In practice, the meaning is much more practical. SIP is a protocol used to establish communication between devices on a network. Put simply, it helps one system “call” another, establish a connection, and begin […]

When people first come across the term “IP video intercom,” it often sounds more technical than it really is. In practice, the basic idea is fairly simple. An IP video intercom is an intercom system that works over a network. In other words, communication between the entry panel, the indoor monitor, and other devices is […]

An entry panel is often treated as just “the button by the door.” In reality, it is one of the key elements of the intercom system. It is the device through which a call begins, audio and video are carried, and, in some cases, access, identification, and different entry scenarios are handled. So it is […]

Access control and a video intercom are often treated as though they were the same thing, because both are linked to entering a building. But they are not quite the same. A video intercom is primarily about communication with a visitor: the call, the conversation, the image, and the decision to release the door. Access […]