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Scalable IP video intercom and smart lock solutions for residential buildings from 10 to 5,000+ units. 40% lower installation cost with PoE. Cloud management, mobile app, and open API included.
An apartment video intercom system connects a building's main entrance panel to individual resident units via an IP network, allowing residents to see visitors on their indoor monitor or smartphone and remotely unlock the front door. Modern IP-based systems support 1 to 5,000+ units on a single network, with cloud management dashboards for property managers and mobile apps for residents. B2B buyers — including property developers, system integrators, and housing associations — typically source these systems in project quantities of 50–5,000+ units, with PoE installation reducing wiring costs by up to 40% compared to analog systems.
Replacing legacy analog intercom wiring in existing buildings is expensive — labor can exceed hardware costs.
Modern residents expect to manage visitor access from their phones — dedicated handsets feel outdated.
Courier access, tailgating, and unauthorized entry are growing concerns for property managers and insurers.
GDPR in Europe and building codes in the US require documented access logs and data management policies.
Optimised hardware combination for apartment buildings — proven across 500+ projects globally.
IP PoE Video Intercom Panel — 2K, IP65, IK07 vandal-resistant, SIP 2.0, door release relay output
View Specs7" indoor touch monitor per unit — or mobile-app-only option for cost reduction in newer developments
View SpecsFingerprint + RFID + PIN smart lock per unit — integrates with building intercom system via API
View SpecsProperty manager dashboard — access logs, remote unlock, resident management, alarm notifications
View SpecsFloor authorization via Wiegand or dry contact relay — restrict residents to their own floor
View SpecsConvert existing analog 2-wire wiring to support modern IP intercom — eliminates rewiring cost
View Specs"The PoE installation approach cut our wiring budget significantly across 12 towers. Residents adopted the mobile app faster than we expected. The SASO certification support from Trudian meant no delays at customs."
| Factor | IP PoE Intercom (Trudian) | Traditional Analog |
|---|---|---|
| Installation wiring cost | Single CAT6 cable — 40% lower | Separate power + signal cable |
| Scalability | 1–5,000+ units / one network | Limited by panel capacity |
| Resident experience | Smartphone app + indoor monitor | Dedicated handset only |
| Remote management | Cloud dashboard — any device | On-site only |
| Software updates | OTA (over the air) — automatic | Manual / engineer visit |
| Visitor QR passes | ✓ | ✗ |
| GDPR compliance | EU server option + DPA | No cloud — manual records |
| Elevator control | Native Wiegand / relay | Separate controller needed |
| Typical ROI timeline | 18–24 months | N/A (no cloud value) |
Yes. Our system provides dry contact relay output and Wiegand 26/34-bit interface for elevator floor authorization, restricting residents and visitors to authorized floors only. Compatible with major elevator brands including Kone, Otis, Schindler, and ThyssenKrupp via their respective access control interfaces. For buildings using OSDP v2 elevator controllers, the AC-800 panel provides encrypted RS-485 integration. Floor restriction rules are managed from the cloud dashboard — new residents are automatically authorized for their residential floor and shared amenity floors.
Yes. Our white-label resident app (iOS and Android) supports video calls from the entrance panel with live video and remote door release, visitor QR code generation for pre-authorized guest access, package delivery notifications, and building announcement messages from property management. Residents receive door calls on their smartphone when away from home via SIP push notification. For OEM partners and property developers, the app can be fully rebranded with your logo, color scheme, and App Store presence under your developer account.
Residents can access their building through the physical unit door smart lock using fingerprint, RFID card, or PIN code — none of which depend on the smartphone. The property manager can remotely deactivate the lost phone's digital access credentials from the cloud dashboard within seconds and issue replacement credentials. Indoor monitors in each unit remain fully functional as a fallback for entrance communication and door release regardless of smartphone availability.
For a 200-unit project using standard products without OEM customization, the typical lead time from purchase order to delivery is 25–35 days production plus 7–14 days air freight to Europe or GCC. For US deliveries, stock may be available from our Los Angeles warehouse for faster turnaround. We recommend engaging us 8–12 weeks before your scheduled installation date to allow time for sample evaluation, system configuration, and any required certification documentation for building permit submissions.
Standard B2B wholesale starts from 50 units per SKU with no OEM customization. For projects requiring white-label app or custom hardware branding, MOQ is 200 units. Project pricing with extended warranty and dedicated technical support is available for 500-unit and above orders. Sample evaluation systems of 1–5 units are available before full project commitment — sample cost refundable on first production order. For large residential developments (1,000-plus units), dedicated production scheduling and phased delivery are available to align with your construction handover timeline.
Yes. For European MDU deployments, our system supports EU-region cloud storage (AWS Frankfurt), configurable video retention (7–90 days), per-resident data export and deletion for GDPR subject access and erasure requests, and GDPR Article 28 Data Processing Agreement for property managers. Entrance camera video constitutes personal data under GDPR — provide residents with a privacy notice describing video processing at building entry. For biometric access (fingerprint or face recognition on unit doors), complete a DPIA before deployment. Non-biometric access (RFID card, PIN, app) carries lower GDPR compliance burden for standard residential use.
Yes. For new construction, we supply PoE-based SIP video intercom with Cat6 infrastructure — the preferred specification for full functionality. For retrofit of existing buildings with 2-wire analog intercom wiring (Siedle, Fermax, Comelit, Urmet, and similar European brands), our 2-wire SIP retrofit adapter preserves existing in-wall cabling and reduces total project cost by 40–65% compared to full rewiring. The retrofit adapter is KfW 455 grant eligible in Germany. Both approaches use the same cloud management platform, resident app, and smart lock integration — property managers manage retrofit and new construction buildings from a single dashboard.
Structured pricing and deployment support for MDU property developers. From boutique apartment buildings to large-scale residential complexes.
For existing buildings with analog 2-wire intercom systems, Trudian offers a direct retrofit solution. Our SIP-over-2-wire technology converts legacy analog installations to full IP functionality — no rewiring, no construction disruption.
| Factor | Full Rewire | 2-Wire Retrofit |
|---|---|---|
| Installation cost | $180–280/unit | $35–65/unit |
| Disruption | High (weeks) | Minimal (hours) |
| Resident impact | Significant | None |
| KfW 455 eligible | Yes | Yes |
PoE (Recommended for MDU): Single CAT5e cable for power + data. No Wi-Fi interference. Ideal for 50+ unit buildings. Centralized PoE switch management.
Wi-Fi (Small buildings): No cable required. Good for retrofit of 1–20 units. Depends on building Wi-Fi coverage quality.