The VoIP Intercom is point-to-point from one OmniTouch 5.7e touch screen to another. Existing jobs with OmniTouch 5.7e touch screens can add touch screen-to-touch screen intercom functionality with a free firmware update. New OmniTouch 5.7e touch screens will ship with intercom capability. HAI’s Automation Studio software is used to configure the 5.7e’s for intercom use.

Additionally, Dealers can use the supported intercom station (by Connectivity Partner 2N Helios), allowing home-owners to both speak with and see their guest since it supports video streaming. Thanks to the integrated SIP protocol, 2N Helios can make use of all VoIP services, call forwarding at absence (to another office, to the Voice mail system or a mobile phone) or call switching (e.g. from the secretary’s office to a specific person).

The OmniTouch 5.7e intercom features manual accept/reject options, but also possesses the ability to auto-answer. To ensure privacy, the intercom features a do-not-disturb mode.

Local settings at each OmniTouch 5.7e control intercom volume levels (for both voice levels and ring levels) as well as privacy options (auto-answer, do not disturb, and mute). The screen will notify the home-owner where the message originated (front door, guest bedroom).

“We’re very pleased to introduce intercom capability to the HAI product line.” says HAI president Jay McLellan.

“Communication to a third-party door station was very important on initial release, and Helios 2N IP Door Station is an impressive option.