Intercoms consists of:

• A base station is the unit located inside the property to which all other units are connected to
• Intercom substation are speakers which can send messages from the base station, but they do not have microphones.
• Intercom stations have a button, speaker and microphone and is used to communicate with the base station.

When selecting an intercom, it is important to consider the following:

• Is the intercom station going to be exposed to the elements (e.g. harsh weather, full sun, wind, etc.)?
• Is the intercom going to be used by pedestrians or vehicles? An intercom station might need to be placed on a gooseneck if you want people in vehicles to easily press the intercoms while in their vehicle.
• Do you want remote access to the intercom in order to answer the intercom when you are not at home?
• Do I want to include video? This is an important feature especially if the intercom station location is not visible from inside the property.
• Is there a source for power close to the intercom station location or does the system have to operate on batteries?

It is important to select a professional service provider to assist you with the installation of you intercom who can assist you with selecting the most suitable product and installation method for your unique circumstances.