Russell griffiths Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Morning im looking for information about some form of gate intercom. we previously looked into this when running first fix electrical, but I’m thinking technology must have moved on a bit. previously I thought at the gate a person would push a button and talk into a small box on the gate, it would buzz at the house where we would have a screen and microphone that you talk to them and either get them to drop a parcel there or push a button to get the gate to open. this all feels a bit 1980’s and I’m sure it should come up on your phone now or go to an I pad or computer screen, whatever is on at the time. if this is the case, how does it all work and what sort of cable/ signal would I need at the gate/ house end. the distance from the gate to the house is 120m. I have a duct running the length of the drive with pull cord in it for running anything. ta very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Hi Russ I used Gates Gates for the motors etc Its owner run So really helpful If they don’t do it They will know a man who does 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_s Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 (edited) I've just had my GSM intercom replaced with a Hikvision intercom which is poe (power over ethernet). It means it's both networked and powered via the cat5e or 6 ethernet cable when connected to a poe network switch. Mine has a camera, microphone, number pad and proximity tags we can give to family to get in. It also comes with a monitor you fit in the house where it's programed etc. I have an app on my phone as does my other half which allows us to answer and open the gate anywhere we have a data connection. The issue you may have is distance in terms of using ethernet as traditionally it is up to 100m before needing a repeater or switch. The GSM intercom might be an option but there are traditional intercoms I believe that are likely to have some sort of Internet addon. Edited March 16 by j_s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Anybody else know about this stuff i thought all you nerdy types @Pocster would have some points to share. c,mon I’m a Luddite and need help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I got all my gate gear from here: https://www.easygates.co.uk/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 This is my one: This I think: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284650164954 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 What ongoing costs are there with GSM systems? Do you need a monthly subscription etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_s Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Mobile sim card so pick the mobile carrier you prefer and try and get the cheapest deal you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 10 hours ago, Russell griffiths said: Anybody else know about this stuff i thought all you nerdy types @Pocster would have some points to share. c,mon I’m a Luddite and need help. @Pocster doesn't have a gate, prefers to use the back door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Onoff said: @Pocster doesn't have a gate, prefers to use the back door. Leave it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 9 hours ago, Onoff said: @Pocster doesn't have a gate, prefers to use the back door. Cheap and easy reo video door bell poe . Sorted ; all for 50 quid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 5 minutes ago, Pocster said: Cheap and easy reo video door bell poe . Sorted ; all for 50 quid A link would help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 In my case I don’t plan on having a gate opener. I might eventually of course. I was just going to use an Reolink doorbell. Like you I have a duct that runs out to that side of the house to power this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 17 minutes ago, Onoff said: A link would help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 7 minutes ago, Kelvin said: In my case I don’t plan on having a gate opener. I might eventually of course. I was just going to use an Reolink doorbell. Like you I have a duct that runs out to that side of the house to power this. Even so a gate opener is easy I.e relay , power , button . Or ( of course ) integrate a similar thing into home assistant - for 60 quid a year can have easy remote access and Alexa support I.e Alexa open gate . Assuming @Russell griffiths wants as ‘simple’ a solution as possible though . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applypressure Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 maybe try a ring system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, applypressure said: maybe try a ring system Can they do that distance?? or would you have a wi fi point at the gate ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, applypressure said: maybe try a ring Over to you @Pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Just now, Onoff said: Over to you @Pocster All my Christmas’s at once ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, applypressure said: maybe try a ring system I’d avoid Ring or anything else subscription based and relies on the cloud. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 On 19/03/2024 at 18:30, Russell griffiths said: Anybody else know about this stuff i thought all you nerdy types @Pocster would have some points to share. c,mon I’m a Luddite and need help. @Onoff's is probably made in Scotland. From Girders. On a more serious note, no one has mentioned Amazon Man who will give you 3.45s then chuck whatever-it-is over the top. I'll be looking at an electric sliding gate, but I have no answer to Amazon Man, short of putting the open-to-1m code in the parcel instructions. Currently I say "in the porch out of sight if one answers", and since I can't get to the front door in 3.45s that is what happens. Which has worked so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 7 hours ago, Ferdinand said: Amazon Man Please ! “ Amazon person “ . Tbf I’ve yet to experience a non Amazon man … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 29 minutes ago, Pocster said: Tbf I’ve yet to experience a non Amazon man … Not going to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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