--- title: "How to Install a Video Intercom: Steps & Wiring Basics | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/how-to-install-video-intercom-kenya description: "How a video intercom is installed: choosing positions, cabling (4-wire, 2-wire, IP/PoE), mounting, door release wiring, app setup and testing." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/how-to-install-video-intercom-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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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. 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. [Photo: Marija Zaric / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/8lzwzoCsxhM) Why this matters now ## Each unscreened visitor is a decision made without the facts. ### If you wait - You answer every knock without seeing the visitor - Strangers and delivery riders choose when you talk - Elderly relatives open to anyone ### What you get - See and speak to the visitor on a screen or phone - Release the lock only for people you choose - Answer from the sitting room or from across town [Fanvil i16V Video intercom](/products/fanvil-i16v-video-intercom-49009 "Fanvil i16V Video intercom")[Hikvision DS-KH9510-WTE1 10.1" Indoor](/products/hikvision-ds-kh9510-wte1-10-1-indoor-station-474 "Hikvision DS-KH9510-WTE1 10.1\" Indoor Station")[Dahua DHI-ASF601A ELECTRIC LOCK](/products/dahua-dhi-asf601a-electric-lock-52142 "Dahua DHI-ASF601A ELECTRIC LOCK") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20How%20to%20Install%20a%20Video%20Intercom.%20I%20want%20a%20video%20intercom%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## 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. ## Steps 1. **Plan**: Door station facing visitors, sheltered; monitor near where you spend time. 2. **Cable**: Run the specified cable in conduit. 3. **Mount**: Back box, door station and monitor. 4. **Release**: Wire to the electric lock, maglock or gate motor trigger. 5. **Configure**: Settings, app pairing, unlock time. 6. **Test**: Day and night video, audio, unlocking. **Warning**: Mains wiring, gate motor connections and lock power should be done by a qualified installer. ## Want it done for you? Kits and prices: [intercom system prices](https://qyvea.co.ke/intercom-system-price-in-kenya) and [video door phone prices](https://qyvea.co.ke/video-door-phone-price-in-kenya). **When to call a professional**: Qyvea installs video intercoms and connects them to locks and gate motors. Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%27d%20like%20help%20with%20access%20control). ## Frequently 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 brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 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. ## Related articles [Access Control · Technology Explained Intercom System Types Explained Audio or video, wired or wireless, analogue or IP: which intercom fits your building. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/intercom-system-types-kenya)[Access Control · Guide Gate Intercom Installation See and talk to visitors at the gate, and open it from inside or from your phone. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/gate-intercom-installation-kenya)[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. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/intercom-for-home-kenya) ### Related services [Intercom Installation](https://qyvea.co.ke/intercom)[Intercom System Prices](https://qyvea.co.ke/intercom-system-price-in-kenya) ### Related products [Hikvision intercom kit](https://qyvea.co.ke/hikvision-intercom-kit-kenya) ### Related projects [Real Qyvea case studies](https://qyvea.co.ke/projects#case-studies) [← Previous**How Walk-Through Metal Detectors Work**](https://qyvea.co.ke/how-walk-through-metal-detectors-work-kenya)[Next →**: Intercom Not Working? 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