Access Control · Buying Guide

Choosing an Intercom for Your Home

Video or audio, wired or Wi-Fi, gate or door: picking the right home intercom.

The visitor should not be able to choose when you speak.

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

In this guide you will see:
  • Video intercom kits suit most homes.
  • Wired is most reliable; Wi-Fi is easiest to fit.
  • Check it can open your gate motor.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-03Updated 2026-10-032 min read
On this page01. Questions to answer first02. FAQ
Video intercom kit
Quick answer

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.

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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.

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.

Your next step takes one minute: send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs.

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