ᐅ Video Intercom Systems – Which One Is Recommended?

Hello everyone, here is a brief review of the Balter EVO Access Point Video Door Intercom System for participants.

I purchased a Balter video door intercom system for our single-family home, including a WiFi home monitor and RFID chip, and have been using it for three months now. The camera resolution and viewing angle are excellent, and the display on both the monitor and the app is very clear. The audio quality is also impressive. Overall, using the monitor and the app is very convenient and enhances the door intercom experience in a pleasant way. Installation was extremely easy, and unlocking the door with the chip is really simple. Opening the door from the monitor is also very practical, for example when you are busy in the kitchen. Photos and videos can be saved very easily. The app is also excellent, especially if you are not at home yourself, as it allows you to keep track of various activities. I can therefore highly recommend this door intercom system.
I personally bought it from SatKing.

Good luck, Dirk_DS

Dirk_DS schrieb:

Hello everyone, here is a brief review of a Balter EVO Access Point video door intercom system for participants.

I installed a Balter video door intercom system with a WiFi home monitor and RFID chip for our single-family house and have been using it for three months now. The camera resolution and viewing angle are excellent, and the display on both the monitor and the app is very clear. The audio quality is also impressively good. Overall, using the monitor and the app is very convenient and enhances the experience of operating the door intercom in a pleasant way. The installation was extremely easy, and opening the door with the chip is really straightforward. Opening the door via the monitor is also very practical, for example when you are busy in the kitchen. Photos and videos can be saved very easily. The app is also excellent, especially if you are not at home—it’s highly recommended to use the app to keep track of various activities. Therefore, I can definitely recommend this door intercom system.
I bought it from SatKing.

Good luck, Dirk

Hello Dirk,
I’m also trying to decide which video door intercom system to choose. Did you install the system yourself, or was it handled by an electrician? Could you specify the exact model you have and also which monitor exactly you use?
I really like the design. If I’m understanding correctly at first glance, do they all operate over a 2-wire connection? For the stations with “IP” in the name, is it possible to integrate those into a network?
Last but not least: If you don’t mind sharing, how much did you pay?

Hello everyone,

I’m bringing up this topic again. We are currently renovating and need to decide on a solution for the entrance area soon. We require two intercom systems inside, not necessarily with video; audio only would also be sufficient. We can place the order, and the electrician will handle the installation.

Possible configurations:
- Intercom and mailbox separate
-- with video intercom
-- with audio intercom

Or

- Intercom and mailbox combined
-- with video
-- with audio

I am a bit overwhelmed by all the options. We like the integrated models from Zülpicher stainless steel design (e.g., surface-mounted B3) best because we could order them in the same color as the front door (gray-blue). However, the audio-only option is already over 1000€ (about $1090), and the video version around 1500€ (about $1635).

Are there any similar options that might be more affordable? Our electrician recommends Balter, but their audio-only selection is quite limited. The connection can be either IP or 2-wire.

I installed a Metzler VDM10 2.0 (the IP version with RFID reader) and have two WiFi indoor stations. The system is available in different versions (also with 2-wire technology). There is also an option integrated into the mailbox.

leschaf schrieb:

Hello everyone,

I’m bringing this topic up again. We are currently renovating and need to decide on a solution for the entrance area. We require 2 intercom units inside, video is not absolutely necessary, audio alone would be sufficient. We can order the equipment ourselves; the electrician will handle the installation.

Possible configurations:
- Intercom and mailbox separate
-- with video intercom
-- with audio intercom

Or

- Intercom and mailbox combined
-- with video
-- with audio

I feel a bit overwhelmed by all the options. We like the integrated models from Zülpicher stainless steel design the best (e.g., surface-mounted B3), because we could order them in the same shade as the front door (gray-blue). However, the audio version alone is already over 1000€ (~$1100), and the video version is around 1500€ (~$1650).

Is there anything similar that might be more affordable? Our electrician otherwise recommends Balter, but their audio-only options are quite limited. Connection can be either IP or 2-wire.

I’m in almost the same situation. We are about to have the external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) installed now, and we have to decide where to place the outdoor lighting and the doorbell system on the house. I’m also overwhelmed by the number of possibilities. Inside, we want 2 stations as well, preferably both with video. But I’m not really eager to spend several thousand dollars on this either...

So I’m also interested in further experiences. I’m going to take a look at the Metzler VDM10 2.0 now.

I paid 599 euros for the outdoor unit (LAN/IP version including RFID), and an additional 199 euros for each indoor unit.

However, I am doing the configuration and installation myself. The plasterers installed the mounting box on the outside, and the electrician laid a LAN cable.