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The Advantages of Using Intercoms

Home intercoms bring added value and convenience to a house or apartment complex. They may be installed at the time of construction or added later as part of a renovation. In either case intercoms have several advantages that help to justify their cost. They may give safety and security to occupants, provide a means of musical entertainment, and increase the value of your home.

  1. Safety

    • One of the primary advantages of an intercom system is the safety it provides for members of the household. Intercoms allow adults to monitor children or elderly family members in different rooms, listening to ensure that all is well.

      At the same time, an intercom can be the quickest way to alert other members of the household of an emergency. In the case of a fire or an event that requires an evacuation, this may be much safer and effective than yelling or running to each room to alert the occupants.

    Security

    • Intercoms also provide a significant measure of security, especially at the front door. The devices allow visitors to identify themselves without the need to unlock the door, preventing unauthorized access. In many apartment buildings, residents remotely unlock the door for guests using the intercom, rather than entrusting friends with keys or having to exit the apartment to let visitors in.

    Music

    • Intercoms are also useful for playing music throughout the house. Many intercom systems integrate with home theater equipment or contain input ports for attaching music players, like an iPod or MP3. This removes the need for stereo equipment in every room and gives family members a means of sharing their music more easily.

    Resale Value

    • One of the long-term advantages of an intercom is its positive effect on the resale value of a home or apartment. Potential buyers may appreciate the convenience or general safety advantages of the intercom. In addition, a system can make a home seem more secure and help alleviate concerns, if any, about the safety of a neighborhood. Once a potential buyer factors in the cost of installing their own system after the purchase of the home, and compares it with other properties on the market, it should be clear that yours offers the best advantage.

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