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For many homeowners and businesses, DoorKing Inc is the go-to choice when it comes to screening visitors at entry points. The company has provided access control solutions for many decades, and its telephone entry system is considered one of the safest in the industry.
If you’re considering installing any of the DoorKing telephone entry systems, we suggest reading up on the benefits and features of the various products to help you decide the best option for your needs.
Key Features of the Doorking Telephone Entry System
DoorKing offers a wide range of telephone entry systems for various applications. These systems come in a few different series and models, including the basic entry control systems, two-way communication systems, and PC programmable control systems.
This article will focus on selected (more popular) DoorKing telephone entry series and models, highlighting their standout features.
1. DoorKing 1802 Telephone Entry System
The 1802 series is ideal for residential and commercial applications with limited space. While the units are smallish, they are packed with impressive features for easy visitor identification (through voice communication only).
Features:
- Built-in time clock
- Stores up to 600 phone numbers
- Full duplex communication
- LED lighting to illuminate the keypad in lowlight conditions
2. DoorKing 1835 - 80 Telephone Entry System and Access Control
The DoorKing 1835 - 80 series is a solid choice for mixed-used facilities, apartment buildings, maximum security sites, and commercial premises.
The unit allows for cloud programming from any device with a DKS service subscription or from a PC with the free Remote Account Manager software installed. The 1835 DoorKing telephone entry system is available in flush and surface mount options.
Features:
- Scrolls personalized messages across the screen in idle mode
- Account manager software for easy programming
- Multiple card reader interface
- Real-time transaction monitoring on computer
3. DoorKing 1835 - 90 Telephone Entry System and Access Control
The DoorKing 1835 - 90 series is an access control system specially designed to suit gated communities, college resident halls, apartment buildings, and other community applications with a large number of system users and frequent guest visits.
Data and voice communications for this series are enabled over POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service), internet, and cellular connection.
Units in this series allow users to monitor live activities on their computers, and the elevator control feature makes it a great choice for high-rise buildings.
Features:
- Single-line LCD with large characters
- Double weather sealing for longer life
- Elevator control module
- Capable of holding up to 8000 device codes and 3000 phone numbers
- Optional card reader, high-res color camera, LCD heater, and TCP/IP adapter
4. DoorKing 1837 - 80 Telephone Entry System and Access Control
Available in flush mount and surface mount options, the 1837 - 80 series DoorKing telephone entry and access control system is ideal for community applications with many entry locations and system users, such as industrial sites, office buildings, gated communities, as well as medium to large apartment buildings.
Fitted with an elevator control module, the system works well for high-rise buildings, too. This model allows for data and voice connection over Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS), internet, and cellular connections.
And thanks to the one-touch call button, the 80 series is one of the easiest-to-use and most ideal telephone entry systems available.
Features:
- 8-line LED directory display
- Stores 3000 names, phone numbers, and access card codes
- Built-in calendar and clock, and one-touch “call” button
- Live transaction, live streaming, and anti-pass back capabilities
- Interfaces with wireless and wired card readers
5. DoorKing 1837 - 90 Telephone Entry System and Access Control
The DoorKing 1837 - 90 series is the newer version of the 80 series. While it features several upgrades and a few optional accessories (sold separately), it has essentially the same function as the older series.
Consider the 90 series if you like the 80 series but want a device that is more resistant to colder weather.
Features:
- Improved weather sealing for longevity
- Alert switch and dual locks for enhanced temper resistance
- Optional high res color camera, LCD heater (for cold weather), and TCP/IP adapter
Benefits of the Doorking Telephone Entry System
Installing a telephone entry system at entry points enhances the overall security of your property, especially when combined with other access control systems.
Choosing a DoorKing telephone entry system offers unique benefits, including access to lots of features, optional accessories, and the capacity for expandability.
The PC programmable telephone entry systems offer turn-key access management, making them suitable for larger commercial applications. Typically, the systems offer extensive storage capacities, allowing users to easily store many phone numbers and contact names (provided the names are not more than 15 characters long).
Thanks to their capability to interface with elevators, DoorKing’s PC programmable systems can restrict which floors visitors have access to. Additionally, the devices offer lots of tracking features to make auditing easy.
In addition to seamlessly integrating with high-resolution cameras, users can monitor activities in real-time right from their computer displays.
On the other hand, DoorKing’s basic telephone entry systems are suitable for small residential and commercial applications where directories are not required. While these units don’t offer much storage capacity, many models allow voice communication for screening visitors.
DoorKing products are well-built with weather-resistant materials, so even basic models can last long in inclement weather. However, users who live in particularly harsh weather environments are better off with the newer DoorKing 90 series.
Choose the DoorKing Telephone Entry System for Your Needs
DoorKing entry systems are not limited to the series and models in this article. There are lots of other options, accessories, and related products available, and you can find them on our website.
If you’re unsure which model to choose for your office building or want to learn more about other gate accessories, call us toll-free at (800) 730-8382, and we’ll be glad to help you figure out the best option for your needs.
