Choosing Between a Wired vs. Wireless Intercom System

Choosing between wired and wireless intercoms is difficult for many businesses. Each choice has advantages and disadvantages, and you should carefully consider these based on your requirements and existing infrastructure. Either way, choosing an intercom is essential for your security and both systems provide an effective method of gatekeeping you can rely on.

Pros & Cons of Wired & Wireless Models

Wired intercoms are extremely reliable, offer exceptional sound quality, and aren’t overly susceptible to interference. It allows them to deliver crisp, clear communication. They offer an unlimited range and require minimal maintenance.

Of course, wired systems are more complex to install and are typically more expensive to than wireless options. Additionally, scalability is limited and may require considerable renovation to achieve.

Wireless systems are easily installed, moderately reliable, and offer good sound quality. As with wired systems, many can be integrated with other devices. They’re also less expensive to install and require minimal maintenance.

5 Benefits of Upgrading to a Wireless Intercom

We highly recommend wireless intercoms for our clients throughout Arizona. There are many reasons our clients choose wireless options, including:

1. Ease of installation: Wireless systems can be installed without needing to perform extensive renovations that can disrupt your business.
2. Convenience: Wireless systems require minimal maintenance, can be accessed remotely, and provide effective emergency communication.
3. Integration: Our solutions allow for easy integration with other access control and video surveillance systems.
4. Access control: They provide effective, efficient access control that enhances security while still allowing access for authorized personnel, clients, etc.
5. Enhanced communication: They can connect every desk, office, laboratory, and more within your facility to one another and the main access doors.

4 Factors To Consider Before Deciding

As with any investment, it’s essential to carefully consider a broad range of factors before deciding for your business. When choosing an intercom for your operations, the following are some key considerations:

1. Budget: Wired systems typically cost more to install, but the cost may be negligible depending on your business.
2. Reliability: They typically offer superior reliability in storms, adverse weather conditions, etc. However, if your business is relatively small, a wireless system may offer comparable reliability with no loss in quality.
3. Security: These systems are more difficult to “hack,” but that may not be a significant concern. Many wired and wireless intercoms can be integrated with video surveillance, so selecting those options is necessary if that’s a desired outcome.
4. Scalability: Consider your present needs and anticipated future requirements before selecting any intercom. If you choose a wired system, you may want to install the required infrastructure now so that it will support your needs later.

What To Look For in an Intercom Installer

Since 1998, the teams at Corporate Technology Solutions have helped our clients in Arizona secure the solutions needed to protect and grow their operations. We offer a full range of services, including structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, and more. We can design, build, and manage your projects from start to finish and guarantee your satisfaction with the solutions we deliver.

Contact Corporate Technology Solutions to learn more about the intercoms we recommend for your business in or around Tucson, Sedona, and Phoenix, AZ!