Wireless Doorbell Intercom

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Wireless Doorbell Intercom  

The Wireless Doorbell Intercom has many of the same benefits of a wireless doorbell. It is relatively inexpensive, provides flexibility in location choices, offers portability, easy installation, and does not require any wiring. In addition, it has the added benefits of intercom systems which offer more convenience and safety. 

Range 

One additional advantage of wireless doorbell intercoms over wireless doorbells is an extended range. A number of models extend up to 1500 ft and some up to 3000 ft. In addition, the can have up to five channels which allows for more convenience in your calls. 

Prices 

These wireless intercoms have a broad range in prices of $30 up to $150. In addition, video intercoms fall into the price range of $150 to $400. Common manufacturers of wireless intercoms include Westinghouse, Reporter, Improvements, AC&NC, Sonic, Greyfox, Nutone, and Oracle. Westinghouse doorbell intercoms are especially popular. 

Safety & Convenience 

Wireless Doorbell intercoms give homeowners the ability to answer the door without ever having to open it. For the elderly and disabled this is a welcome addition. However, all people can benefit from this added convenience as you can check on the door and the other rooms in the house without ever leaving your room. This convenience saves people time and is greater for checking in on the children or babies. 

Advantages Compared To Wired Doorbell Intercoms 

There are also a few advantages of wireless doorbell intercoms over wired versions. The three main ones are: 

(1) No wires and an easier installation. In addition, it works great when you cannot use a wired doorbell intercom. 

(2) Flexibility in locations. It is easy to move a wireless doorbell intercom around the house because of no wires. This means you can move the intercom around the house to accommodate changes in taste or need. 

(3) Portability of the complete system. Since there is no wiring, it is much easier to take the whole system with you when you move. Obviously, this is much harder with a wired doorbell intercom system. 

Disadvantages Compared To Wired Doorbell Intercoms 

In an effort of full disclosure, wireless doorbell intercoms do have some disadvantages as well. The two main concerns are: 

(1) Invasion of Privacy.  Some wireless doorbell intercoms can be picked up by other external wireless devices if they are on the same frequency. These other wireless devices could be baby monitors, scanners, and other wireless intercoms. Naturally, this will be more of an issue in the city where there are more competing wireless devices. 

(2) Signal strength. As with any wireless system, the current levels of quality are not as good as wired units. Although the gap is likely to decrease with improved technology, currently there can be some discrepancy in sound quality and signal strength at times. 

Overall, the wireless doorbell intercom offers many benefits. Whether it is a fit for your home or not, will turn largely on your needs and your comfort level with its disadvantages. With this said, a large number of homes have benefited by the use of this installation of this device.