The feeling of insecurity is becoming more and more common in many French regions. With the development of digital technologies, new methods and new equipment have emerged. In just a few decades, videophones have become more and more common, and it is not uncommon to see them. In this article, we will introduce you to the best “nova” wired videophone from Extel.
WHAT IS A VIDEOPHONE?
The purpose of a video intercom is to secure your home. Thanks to them, you can open or not open the doorbell to people who ring your doorbell. The principle is simple, the interior part, made up of a control panel and a screen, is connected to the exterior part. This is equipped with a doorbell, a camera and a microphone. It is placed right next to your door or gate.
Thanks to this equipment, you will be able to see and hear your visitors, and thus bring in only the people you want!
PRESENTATION OF THE EXTEL NOVA
Extel is a company specializing in “smart” interior products. Its goal is to make life easier for users while improving their safety. They have several products, with the NOVA model representing their mid-range and the Extel Lesli wireless video door phone representing their high-end.
HOW DOES THE EXTEL NOVA STAND OUT?
This wired videophone has several advantages, here they are:
- It is equipped with night vision, which is very convenient to see your visitors during the night.
- It is very easy to install.
- The monitor and camera can be placed up to 100 meters apart.
- It gives you the choice between 6 ringtones.
- The manufacturer guarantees its equipment for 2 years.
- It is “upgradable”, you can add additional options, by adding other decks, other monitors or other cameras!
- It is equipped with an internal memory, which will allow you to know who has visited your home. Very practical for contacting them for example.
- The Extel company has an installation assistance service on 08 92 35 00 69 (0.35€/min).
It also has some disadvantages:
- Unlike some of its competitors, Extel only has security equipment.
- It is a wired videophone, therefore its installation may require some adjustments. Installation remains relatively simple, and this has the advantage of not requiring a battery.
WHO IS THIS PRODUCT INTENDED FOR?
As we have seen, the main objective of the videophone is to strengthen your security. The NOVA fulfills this very well. If you are a civil servant, a salesperson, a businessman... Or quite simply, you travel often, then you will be able to travel without fear and leave your home safe!
But there are other benefits to equipping your home with this equipment, notably its practical side.
Everyone has already experienced phases of fatigue, late at night, or after a long day of work... With the Extel Nova, you will no longer need to go out to open for your guests, a simple button is enough! In the same vein, it will allow you to see who has visited your home through photo and video recording. This way, you can easily contact them again to find out what the reason for their visit was.
THE SMALL EXTEL UNIVERSE
Extel, a company created in 1968, specializes in security. As a result, you can connect cameras to your monitor to monitor several areas of your house.
But there you go… evolution stops here. Unlike some of their competitors, they do not allow you to equip the home with other smart objects. Impossible to turn on the lights, or close the shutters with their monitors. For us, this represents the main disadvantage of the Extel universe. However, if your goal is just to acquire a video intercom, and not to develop a “smart home”, then it is perfect for you.
AN EASY-TO-USE VIDEOPHONE
You have just installed your Extel Nova very easily. Now you are wondering: how does it work? Nothing too complicated.
There are several buttons on the screen. The “talk” button will allow you to communicate with the outside world. The camera button will allow you to display what your camera sees. The “portal” button will allow you to open your portal.
In short, you understand… Everything is accessible in just one click. For people who are not comfortable using digital devices, you have nothing to worry about!
CONCLUSION AND PRICES
So, what should you think of the Extel Nova wired video intercom? Similar to the LEVO wired audio intercom , it is a good video intercom, which does its job very well. It has everything you need to make a very good videophone. The only downside that we could note is that Extel does not have a very large universe, and that with its monitor, it is only possible to connect cameras and decks. Apart from that, the quality/price ratio is very good! We invite you to order it if you are interested.
