Quick answer
An apartment intercom has a door station at the entrance that calls each flat, an indoor station in every unit, and a door or gate release. Modern IP systems also let residents answer and open from their phones, add the caretaker's desk, and keep a log of calls.
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- One entrance panel, one indoor station per flat.
- Door release opens the lock or gate from each flat.
- IP systems ring residents' phones too.
- Old 2-wire cabling can often be reused.
- Add a guard or caretaker station.
01System layout
Apartment intercom
Entrance door stationkeypad or name list
Network or 2-wire bus
Indoor station in each flatplus phone app
Door / gate release
02Upgrading an old intercom
Many older blocks have intercoms that stopped working. We can replace them with a system that reuses existing cables where possible. See intercom not working and intercom prices.
When to call a professionalQyvea installs and upgrades apartment intercoms. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp us.
03Frequently asked questions
Can residents open the gate from their phones?
Yes, with an IP intercom and the manufacturer's app.
Do we need to recable the building?
Not always. 2-wire systems can often reuse existing intercom cabling.
