Physical Security Systems Guide

Physical Security Systems Include IP Cameras, Access Control, Intercoms, and Paging Systems

Access Control for Tenants
Physical Security Systems

Physical security systems encompass a range of products designed to protect facilities and individuals by controlling access, monitoring activities, and providing communication.

This article provides the resources to help you select the best physical security solution.

Overview of Physical Security Products | Resources for Security Products | Purchase Your System

Overview of Physical Security Systems:

The essential physical security products include IP camera systems, door access control, intercoms, and paging systems.  IP Camera Systems provide surveillance of your organization, while access control systems prevent unauthorized people from entering. Intercoms control visitors, and Paging systems alert everyone if an emergency situation occurs.

Resources for Selecting the Best Physical Security Systems

To help you select the best physical security system, we have provided links to articles that explain the technology, provide buyer guides, and compare products.

Buyers Guide to IP Camera Systems:

IP Camera System Applications
IP Camera System Applications

How IP Camera Systems Work

  • IP Camera Systems Questions & Answers We get many questions about IP camera systems and answer them daily. Here are some of the popular questions and answers.
  • IP Camera Buyers Guides and Reviews This is a list of all the Buyers Guides and Product reviews we have done.
  • IP Cameras Price Versus Performance What is the right price for an IP camera system? It depends on your requirements—IP Cameras range in price from around $150 to over $3,000. The least expensive cameras provide less capability and performance than the more expensive variety.

Where to Use IP Camera Systems

  • How IP Camera Systems are Used Why do you need a surveillance system? What are your objectives? This article reviews how organizations use surveillance systems and provides suggestions for defining your goals.
  • How to Define Your IP Camera System What do you do when your boss says, “We need an IP camera surveillance system?” Do you purchase the lowest-cost camera system? The purchasing process is not a simple task. If you get an inexpensive solution, you may get burned when the camera system doesn’t do what was expected. This article describes how you can meet your IP Camera System requirements while still meeting the budget.

Comparison of IP cameras and systems

Buyer Guides to Access Control Systems

Access Control Safety
Access Control Safety

How Access Control Systems Work

  • Buyer’s Guide to Door Access Control Systems Access control systems are essential for securing buildings, restricting unauthorized entry, and managing who has access to specific areas. Selecting the right door access control system requires understanding your needs, technology options, and future scalability. Here’s a comprehensive buyer’s guide to help you make an informed decision.
  • How Access Control Works. Door access control is part of an overall security system that keeps our organizations safer. The access control system ensures that only registered people can enter the organization.

Where to Use Door Access Control Systems

Comparison of Access Control systems

  • How to Select the Best Access Control Components There are many access control systems available. It can be challenging to decide on the best one for you. This article guides you on the best way to determine the access control components that are right for you.

Buyer Guide to Intercom Systems

Apartment Intercom
Apartment Intercom

How to Select the Right IP Intercom

These articles help you understand the technology and provide the information you need to select the best Intercom for your application.  

  • Intercoms for Apartments An apartment intercom is an intelligent panel with a touchscreen that allows the user to talk to a person living or working in a multi-tenant facility. This wireless IP intercom panel provides audio and video communication to the tenants.
  • Access Control and Intercoms: The Perfect Match Integrating door access control, intercoms, and IP camera systems provide a method of controlling visitors as well as allowing authorized people to enter the building.
  • How the IP-Powered Speakers and Intercoms Work describes how IP Paging System and Intercoms connect to the network and convert digital signals to audio. These network-attached speakers include amplification so that many people can hear the message. The system also includes software used for managing and controlling the audio. The IP Audio system includes speakers, intercoms, audio amplifiers, and management software.
  • How the Apartment Intercom Works This article reviews the apartment Intercon’s state-of-the-art components making this a valuable and easy-to-install system for apartment houses and multi-tenant organizations.

Buyer Guide to Paging Systems

Paging Speaker Distance
Paging Systems
  • Benefits of IP Paging Systems These systems use Internet Protocol (IP) networks for communication and offer several significant benefits over traditional paging systems. These advantages span various aspects, including functionality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Here are the key benefits of IP paging systems:
  • What is the Best IP Paging Speaker? There are several types of IP paging speakers available, including ceiling, wall, hallway, and horn-type speakers. Paging speakers are selected based on sound level, sound dispersal, indoor and outdoor type, and mounting requirements.
  • Buyers Guide to IP Paging Systems This article reviews how to ensure that everyone hears the message. It reviews the type of speakers, the amplification required, and the sound levels required to achieve your paging goals.

Where to Use IP Paging Systems

  • Advantages of an IP Intercom System This article reviews the different types of intercoms and describes their benefits.
  • IP Paging Systems for Schools This article provides guidelines for selecting the right IP paging speakers for your school. It also helps you determine the number of speakers you need and the amplification required.

Summary of Physical Security

Integration Enhances Security
Integration Enhances Security

IP camera systems, door access control, intercoms, and paging systems play critical roles in physical security by enhancing surveillance, controlling access, improving communication, and ensuring safety across different environments. Together, these products offer comprehensive security solutions that can be tailored to specific needs and integrated into modern security infrastructures.

To learn more, see our list of technical articles that describe how IP cameras, door access control, and IP Intercoms work.  

How to Purchase Your Physical Security System

Choosing the right security system can be challenging, but our technical team is here to help you find the perfect solution. We thoroughly review your needs, discuss the pros and cons of various options, and consider your budget to ensure you get precisely what you require. Here’s how to purchase your access control system:

  1. Call us at 914-944-3425. We are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, except holidays. If we are not there, leave a message, and we will call you back.
  2. Or, fill out our request form or send us an email at [email protected]
  3. When you send a message or call us, real people answer your request. They will make sure that you receive precisely what you need.
  4. If you need help understanding the technology, please see our Technical Articles  
  5. We will provide the pros and cons of the different access control systems to ensure you get exactly what you need at the lowest price.

If you want help selecting the best Physical Security System, please contact us at 1-800-431-1658 in the USA or 914-944-3425 everywhere else or use our contact form.