We Upgraded the Intercom. It Can Now Answer Visitors Automatically.

Contents

1. Before
2. After
3. Summary

Before

An Aiphone KD-1M was installed. It worked fine as it was, but modern intercoms have far more features, so we decided to replace it.

After

• Without the cover
• With the cover
• The LCD is much clearer now.
• It can record visitors.
• There are lots of settings.

Panasonic video door intercom, 2-2 type, power-cord model, VL-SE35KL

Summary

• Features like automatic answering on our behalf give us peace of mind. At ¥15,000 it is a bit pricey, but since it records visits while we’re away as well as any suspicious visitors, it feels like buying safety.
• Installation itself is easy, but the outdoor unit is exposed to the elements, and the screws inside tend to rust quite easily from wind and rain.