Access Control · Guide

How to Install a Video Intercom

The steps from planning to testing, and the parts best left to an installer.

A knock at the gate should be a question, not a decision.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Plan positions: door station height, monitor near the living area.
  • Use the cable type the kit specifies.
  • Door release wiring must match the lock type.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-03Updated 2026-10-032 min read
On this page01. Steps02. Want it done for you?03. FAQ
Video intercom kit
Quick answer

Installing a video intercom involves choosing the door station and monitor positions, running the right cable between them (4-wire, 2-wire or network), mounting both units, wiring the door release to the lock or gate motor, then configuring and testing, including the phone app for IP and Wi-Fi models.

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Key takeaways

  • Plan positions: door station height, monitor near the living area.
  • Use the cable type the kit specifies.
  • Door release wiring must match the lock type.
  • Weatherproof outdoor connections.
  • Test calls, video at night and opening.

01Steps

  1. 01
    PlanDoor station facing visitors, sheltered; monitor near where you spend time.
  2. 02
    CableRun the specified cable in conduit.
  3. 03
    MountBack box, door station and monitor.
  4. 04
    ReleaseWire to the electric lock, maglock or gate motor trigger.
  5. 05
    ConfigureSettings, app pairing, unlock time.
  6. 06
    TestDay and night video, audio, unlocking.
WarningMains wiring, gate motor connections and lock power should be done by a qualified installer.

02Want it done for you?

Kits and prices: intercom system prices and video door phone prices.

When to call a professionalQyvea installs video intercoms and connects them to locks and gate motors. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp us.

03Frequently asked questions

Can I install a video intercom myself?

Simple Wi-Fi kits are DIY-friendly; wired systems and lock or gate connections are best done by an installer.

What cable does a video intercom use?

It depends on the kit: 4-wire, 2-wire or network cable (PoE) for IP models.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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