
For most homes, a video intercom kit with one door station and one indoor monitor is the right start. Choose wired for reliability or Wi-Fi where cabling is hard, make sure it can open your gate motor or lock, and pick an IP or Wi-Fi model if you want to answer from your phone when away.
Key takeaways
- Video intercom kits suit most homes.
- Wired is most reliable; Wi-Fi is easiest to fit.
- Check it can open your gate motor.
- Phone answering needs IP or Wi-Fi.
- Add monitors for upstairs or the guard house.
01Questions to answer first
- Door or gate, or both?
- Distance from gate to house
- Answer from phone when away?
- How many indoor monitors?
- Existing intercom cable?
Compare kits in intercom prices and video door phones; see intercom types.
02Frequently asked questions
What is the best intercom for a home?
A video intercom kit that can open your gate, with phone answering if you're often away.
Can I add a second monitor?
Yes, most kits support extra indoor monitors.

