Wireless Intercom System: How to Choose One for Your Home
Choosing the best wireless intercom system for your home, office, school, or business.
Communications have come a long way because of technology. Nowadays, many home, offices, schools, and businesses are equipped with wireless intercom systems that help the people inside to communicate better. Although many of these establishments still use wired intercom system, wireless intercom systems are increasing in popularity because of the many benefits that they provide.
Wireless intercom systems are so much easier to install than the traditional wired intercom systems. There is no need to connect any of the units with wires and you can easily transfer one unit from one area to another.
To help you choose the best wireless intercom system for your home, office, school, or business, below are some things that you need to consider.
Frequency. Different wireless intercom systems use different frequencies. In the United States, there are several frequency ranges available but the most commonly used are 49MHz, 900MHz, and 2.4GHz. Very few wireless intercom systems use 49MHz because these are short range frequencies and are often used by cordless telephones and baby monitors. Since they are often picked up by other wireless devices, wireless intercom systems that use this frequency often get interference. Some wireless intercom systems use 900MHz frequency and they often use analog transmission technology. For those who prefer their intercom system to have video capabilities, the 2.4GHz frequency is often used. However, the 2.4GHz frequency is often used by WiFi networks so you can expect interference from products that use WiFi.
Range. The range of your wireless intercom system depends on its frequency. A relatively new frequency range in the wireless intercom system market is the Multi-Use Radio Service or MURS. MURS uses VHF or very high frequencies and wireless intercom systems that use it can be used even in expansive areas such as between buildings or homes. You can even add an antenna to boost your transmitter. MURS intercom systems can transmit up to four miles or more with an external antenna.
Security. How do you plan to use your wireless intercom system? If your priority is privacy, make sure that your wireless intercom system is not susceptible to interference. Also, some frequency ranges like those using 900MHz make it easy for other devices in the same frequency to listen in on conversations.
Features. Check for other features that you want in your wireless intercom system such as a PA system and a bell system. You may also want to get an intercom system that has an outdoor unit that is water resistant and specifically designed for outdoor use. Other features that you can find are wireless remote switches, motion detectors, solar power option, and many more.
Cost. You can get a basic two channel wireless intercom system for as little as $60 while more sophisticated ones can go up to as much as $700. The price range of wireless intercom systems is very wide so make sure that you identify the features and specifications that you want before making any purchase. If you are on a limited budget, choose a basic wireless internet system that will allow you to purchase other add-on features later.
If I had a big house I would not mind investing on a wireless intercom system. It will make our lives definitely easier.
Our school recently upgraded to a wireless intercom system from a wired one and it has meant all the difference in the world. It is very easy to install, uninstall and transfer to places and have better coverage and clearer!
I once went to a party of my boss held at her mansion and was amazed that she didn’t have that much maids to oversee the house. It turns out that the butler controls light controls and even alarms through a wireless intercom system!
I work outside from home and leave my babies all the time. I have told that a wireless intercom system can have a video surveillance camera installed. I might consider getting one so I can monitor my caretakers.
One good thing about a wireless intercom system is that you can adjust the frequency so you can communicate at long term ranges – thanks for pointing that out in your article.
We rent two different office spaces that are rooms apart in a building for our business. It is quite tiring to walk back and forth or call and wait for an aswer whenever we need to communicate with our other officemates. I will suggest to our boss to invest on a wireless intercom system. It’s easy to install and uninstall and transfer if ever we move offices.
Getting a wireless intercom system is essential in buildings and busy offices like schools, malls, dormitories and even condos!
We have decided to get a wireless intercom system for our aging parents. They are not really mobile anymore so at least they can buzz for help if they need us.
Thanks for your very helpful post about factors in getting a wireless intercom system – we have been thinking of getting one.
My husband’s office recently switched to a wireless intercom system and it has made voice-over announcements clearer and reach more coverage!
We invested on securing a building that can serve as a house and a business rental unit for our family. I realized that we would need a wireless intercom system so we can communicate with family members faster. Thanks for the helpful post.
A friend recently narrated how her husband was sold in getting a wireless intercom system that can virtually be the remote system of the entire system. The system can control the lights and sounds of each room, be an alarm clock, and be the security alarm for outside too! Amazing isnt it?
Going wireless definitely has its advantages. A wireless intercom system is cheaper to install because there are no wires and easier to transfer around just in case you need to strategically place it somewhere else. Wireless rocks!
I used to live in a dormitory when I was in college and having a wireless intercom system has helped us tremendously. We were called through the intercom when it was time to eat or if we have vistors in the lobby!
I never thought that a wireless intercom system can be as useful for the home as it is with offices, buildings and schools. If you live in a big house, it would be a great investment.
I used to work for a resort that has a sprawling estate with pools and hotel villas and buildings interspersed with greeneries. If the management invested on a good wireless intercom system it would have been easier to communicate announcement or pages to employees and hotel guests.
I keep wondering what would a wireless intercom system look like a few years from now. It can actually turn into a master controlboard for the whole house – I’ve seen it done in the movies!
Staying in my parent’s house made all of us realize that communication will be better if there is an intercom that we can use every time we need to tell everybody that it’s time for dinner or if we need to call our son’s nanny for something. Now I understand why it is SOP to install intercoms in mansions, our house is not a mansion but needs one, what more in much bigger houses.
The intercom system is not only used in offices or schools, they are also seen in houses especially in big ones. I didn’t know that there are wireless intercoms already, it will be easier to install it, I will have to tell this to my dad. Thanks for this article!
This is a very timely article because I am thinking of getting a wireless intercom system for our home. Sometimes I find it really tiring of going up and down the stairs to call the kids for mealtime and bath time. Im sure, I will see it’s other benefits once we have it installed.
My friend told me how their wireless intercom system makes things easy around the house. She initially thought that it is only for office use, but when she saw a unit that’s perfect for home use, she purchased it and experienced it’s benefits. I am thinking of getting one for our home too this Christmas.
This article is very timely as we just moved in to our new house and I find the intercom that was installed by the previous owner of the house too messy as the wires are all over the place. Having a wireless intercom system installed will surely solve this problem.
Living in a house with multiple floors can be tiring sometimes especially if a senior citizen lives in the house. That is why my husband and I are planning to install wireless intercom system for our instant communication at home. Thanks for sharing this article.
Work in the offices have been made easier thanks to several wireless intercom system types. Imagine not having to go down or move to another office or even dial the phone when you need to talk to a colleague?
I always thought getting a wireless intercom system was expensive. Thanks for pointing it out that there are a lot of affordable options to choose from.