See and talk to whoever is at the door or the gate from your phone, then let them in from anywhere. We install video door stations, video intercoms and gate call boxes for homes, gated properties, offices and apartment buildings across Orange County, Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, with DoorBird, 2N, Control4 and LTS.
What a video door station does
A video door station replaces the doorbell or the gate call box with an HD camera, a speaker and microphone, and a call button. When someone rings, your phone, Control4 touchscreens or front desk show live video so you can talk to them and open the door or gate, whether you are in the kitchen or across the country. Every ring is saved with a snapshot.
Where we install them
- Front doors and entries: a stainless door station in place of the doorbell, with an optional fob reader, keypad or fingerprint sensor built in.
- Gates and driveways: a call box at the gate with video and a keypad, connected to your gate operator.
- Offices and lobbies: visitors call reception or a specific suite from the entry.
- Apartment and multi-tenant buildings: a directory of residents or tenants, with each unit answering on their own phone.
- Deliveries: open for a courier, watch the package go in, and lock again, all from the app.
Brands we install
| Brand | What it does best |
|---|---|
| DoorBird | Stainless steel IP video door stations made in Germany, with HD video, night vision, two-way audio and the DoorBird app. Options include a built-in fingerprint sensor, RFID reader and keypad, plus integration with Control4. |
| 2N | Professional modular IP intercoms for homes, offices and apartment buildings. Combine video, call buttons, a touch display directory, keypad and card or phone readers in one entry panel. |
| Control4 | The Chime video doorbell, plus door station video and intercom on Control4 touchscreens and the app. Lights can turn on and music pause when someone rings. |
| LTS | Video intercom door stations and indoor monitors that work with LTS cameras and recorders, so door video is saved with the rest of your security footage. |
Door station or video doorbell?
| Consumer video doorbell | Professional door station | |
|---|---|---|
| Power and network | Battery or doorbell wiring, Wi-Fi | Wired network and PoE, no batteries |
| Build | Plastic housing | Stainless steel or aluminum, weather and vandal resistant |
| Opens doors and gates | Usually not | Yes, with built-in relays to locks and gate operators |
| Entry options | Call button only | Keypad, fob, fingerprint or phone entry can be added |
| Smart home | Its own app | Works with Control4 touchscreens, lights and cameras |
How a door station project runs
- Site walk. We look at the entry or gate, the existing wiring, lock or gate operator, and the network.
- Design and quote. The door station, any keypad or reader, the lock or gate connection and indoor screens, with one written price.
- Install. Network cable and power, mounting, and connection to the lock or gate operator.
- Program. The app on every phone, touchscreens, call groups and directory names.
- Test and train. We test calls, video and unlocking from inside and away from home, then show everyone how it works.
Questions we get asked
Can I answer the door from my phone when I’m away?
Yes. DoorBird, 2N, Control4 and LTS all offer apps that ring your phone with live video, so you can talk to the visitor and unlock from anywhere.
Can you add a video door station to my existing gate?
Usually, yes. We connect the door station or call box to your existing gate operator, and can add a keypad, fob reader and license plate camera.
Does it replace my doorbell?
Yes. A door station mounts at the front door in place of the doorbell, and can ring an indoor chime, your phones and Control4 touchscreens.
Can several people answer?
Yes. Calls can ring every phone in the family or office at once, or go to specific people or suites.
Can a door station also let people in with a code or fingerprint?
Yes. DoorBird and 2N door stations can include a keypad, RFID reader or fingerprint sensor. See access control for full entry systems.
See also: access control, intercom and phone systems and Security Cameras.
Ready to see who’s at the door? Call 1-800-715-4958 or request a free quote. California licensed contractor #909750, insured and bonded.