Building a video/audio intercom

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Hi,
Not sure on where to ask this so ill do it here.
I want to create an Intercom with these features:

  • video feed.
  • 2 way audio (i want to talk with whoever is at the door).
  • a way to open the door.
  • a notification when someone presses the door bell.

My current setup is not “smart” at all but i managed to isolate all the wires that i need to input/short/power to do all the things above.

My question is how can I put it all together in homeassistant?
I’m open for hardware suggestions too, meaning i can replace the current doorbell completely.

I thought about installing an ip camera for the video feed, a Mumble server for the 2 way audio and a RPI for the GPIO. but i would like to be able to control it all from HomeAssistant without switching apps… if possible.
Thanks for any future help :slight_smile:

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There are many threads about doorbells. The hardest problem is 2 way audio which ha itself doesn’t support natively.

The most sucessful strategy seems be to use a SIP solution.

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Thanks for the reply, can you be more specific?
Do you have any programs / other topics i can check out?

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There is a search function in the forum you know.

and many more.