The iVision+ Connect (IVPC) is the latest offering of OPTEX's iVision series of wireless video doorbell intercoms. The biggest change has been the switch to using Wi-Fi as the backbone of the communication. Adopting Wi-Fi has enabled the company’s customers to adjust their coverage area to their needs using readily available networking devices.
The tradeoff is an increase in complexity as the system must now integrate or co-exist with existing networks in a crowded 2.4GHz world. This article will go over some information on how to assess a site for installation. The first step is knowing what kind of environment an installer is dealing with. The 2.4GHz band is crowded by both Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi devices such as BlueTooth.
