Product SKU: DHI-VTO6221E-P
Product Overview
The Dahua DHI-VTO6221E-P is an IP apartment door station designed for controlled residential, strata and shared-building entrances. Its integrated 2MP camera uses a wide 2mm lens to capture visitors standing close to the doorway, while supplemental white light assists visibility in lower-light entrance areas. Residents or authorised users can release the connected door through a password or compatible 13.56MHz Mifare card, with a mechanical keypad that includes Braille markings. A 2.3-inch OLED screen supports on-device operation, and the built-in omnidirectional microphone and speaker provide two-way audio with a compatible intercom endpoint. The aluminium station supports PoE or 12V DC power, surface or flush mounting, and includes relay, door-feedback, exit-button, RS-485, Wiegand and alarm interfaces. This model is listed as discontinued, so availability and compatibility with the wider intercom system should be confirmed before purchase.
Key Capabilities
Wide-Angle Visitor Video
The 2MP camera uses a 2mm lens with a stated 140-degree horizontal and 82-degree vertical field of view. This broad coverage is useful at close-range entrances where visitors may stand slightly off-centre rather than directly in front of the station.
Two-Way Visitor Communication
An omnidirectional microphone and built-in speaker allow residents, concierge staff or authorised operators to speak with visitors through a compatible intercom endpoint before deciding whether to release the entrance.
Password and Card Access
The mechanical keypad supports password-based door release, while the integrated 13.56MHz reader accepts compatible Mifare cards. This gives a building more than one authorised entry method without requiring a separate reader beside the door station.
Integrated Door-Control Interfaces
One relay output, RS-485, door feedback, exit-button input and Wiegand input support connection to the broader access-control arrangement. One alarm input and one alarm output are also available for a planned system integration.
PoE Installation Option
IEEE 802.3af PoE allows power and network data to travel through one Ethernet cable from a compatible PoE switch or injector. A separate 12V DC, 2A power option is also supported when PoE is not used.
Flexible Entrance Mounting
The station supports both surface and flush installation. Its aluminium faceplate, IP55 ingress rating, IK08 impact resistance and tamper switch suit many shared entrances when the mounting box, wiring and surrounding wall interface are finished correctly.
Best For
- Apartment and Strata Entrances: Combines visitor video, two-way audio and controlled door release at a shared residential entrance.
- Office and Mixed-Use Buildings: Suitable for reception-controlled entry points where visitors need to identify themselves before access is granted.
- Card and PIN Access: Provides both password entry and Mifare card access from one compact outdoor station.
- PoE Intercom Projects: Supports a single network cable for data and power when connected to compatible IEEE 802.3af equipment.
- Existing Compatible Intercom Systems: A practical replacement or extension option where the wider Dahua system has already been checked for compatibility.
Why Choose the DHI-VTO6221E-P
The DHI-VTO6221E-P combines visitor communication and access control in a relatively compact entrance station. Compared with a basic call-button panel, it adds a 2MP wide-angle camera, two-way audio, an OLED display, a Braille-marked keypad and Mifare card access. Its door-control, Wiegand, alarm and RS-485 interfaces also give an installer more integration options than a simple standalone video doorbell. PoE can reduce cabling complexity, while the choice of surface or flush mounting helps suit different wall constructions. Offered through Security Wholesalers, this model is most appropriate for an existing compatible system or a carefully planned replacement requirement, because it is listed as an end-of-life product and should not be selected without checking current availability and future expansion needs.
Buyer Decision Tips
System Planning Tip: Confirm the compatible indoor stations, door lock, lock power arrangement, exit button, network equipment and selected mounting box before ordering. The door station should be treated as one component within the complete apartment intercom and access-control design.
Storage and Lifecycle Tip: The microSD specification is a maximum of 64GB reserved for software, so it should not be treated as general visitor-video storage. The station is also discontinued, making current stock, firmware compatibility and replacement planning important considerations.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
IP apartment outdoor door station. |
| Operating Platform |
Embedded microprocessor with embedded Linux operating system. |
| Camera |
1/2.9-inch 2MP CMOS image sensor. |
| Lens and Viewing Angle |
2mm lens with a stated 140° horizontal and 82° vertical field of view. |
| Supplemental Lighting |
Built-in white-light illumination for lower-light visitor viewing. |
| Video Compression |
H.264. |
| Display |
2.3-inch OLED screen. |
| Keypad and Reader |
Mechanical keypad with Braille markings and 13.56MHz Mifare card reader. |
| Audio |
Omnidirectional microphone, built-in speaker, G.711 compression and two-way talk support. |
| Door Release Methods |
Password and compatible Mifare card. |
| Door Control |
1 relay output, 1 RS-485 interface, 1 door-feedback input and 1 exit-button input. |
| Additional Interfaces |
1 alarm input, 1 alarm output and 1 Wiegand input. |
| Internal Storage |
MicroSD card support up to 64GB, reserved for software. |
| Network |
10/100Mbps Ethernet with TCP/IP support. |
| Power |
12V DC, 2A or IEEE 802.3af PoE. |
| Power Consumption |
No more than 2W in standby and 7W while operating. |
| Protection and Tamper |
IP55 ingress protection, IK08 impact resistance and 1 tamper switch. |
| Installation and Material |
Surface or flush mounting with an aluminium faceplate. |
| Operating Conditions |
-40°C to +60°C at 20%–95% relative humidity. |
| Dimensions and Weight |
200mm × 98mm × 32mm; approximately 1.5kg. |
Ideal Use Cases
Apartment Lobby Entrances
Provides visitor video, voice communication and controlled access at a shared residential entrance.
Strata Entry Gates
Card and password release options suit managed entrances where authorised residents need routine access.
Office Building Reception
Allows reception or authorised staff to communicate with visitors before operating the connected door release.
Mixed-Use Properties
Suitable for shared entrances serving apartments, professional suites or commercial occupants within one building.
Compatible System Replacements
Useful where an existing VTO6221E-P or compatible intercom installation requires a matching replacement station.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a compatible apartment door station with a wide-angle 2MP camera, keypad, Mifare card access, two-way audio and PoE.
- Choose a current-generation model if: The project is a completely new installation and long-term availability or future expansion is a priority.
- Choose a complete intercom kit if: Indoor monitors, network equipment and the outdoor station need to be supplied as one preselected package.
- Choose the VTM117 mounting box if: Surface installation is required because the wall cannot be recessed.
- Choose the VTM116-01 mounting box if: A recessed opening can be prepared and a lower-profile flush installation is preferred.
- Choose a higher ingress-rated station if: The entrance is heavily exposed and requires greater weather protection than the confirmed IP55 rating.
FAQs
- Is the Dahua DHI-VTO6221E-P suitable for apartment building entrances?
The DHI-VTO6221E-P is designed as an IP apartment door station for controlled shared entrances. It combines a 2MP visitor camera, two-way audio, a keypad, Mifare card access and a door-control relay in one compact unit. It is best suited to projects where the wider intercom design, compatible indoor stations, network layout and electric lock arrangement have been planned as a complete system.
- How can residents or authorised users unlock the door?
The VTO6221E-P supports door release by password and 13.56MHz Mifare card. Its door-control interfaces include one relay output, RS-485, door feedback and an exit-button input, while one Wiegand input is also available. The final access method depends on the connected lock hardware and system configuration, so the lock power, fail-safe or fail-secure behaviour and exit arrangements should be confirmed during design.
- What viewing area does the 2MP camera provide?
The built-in 1/2.9-inch 2MP CMOS camera uses a 2mm lens with a stated 140-degree horizontal and 82-degree vertical field of view. This broad coverage is useful at close-range entrances where a visitor may stand slightly to either side of the station. White-light illumination supports visitor visibility in lower light, but mounting height and entrance lighting should still be checked before installation.
- Does the DHI-VTO6221E-P support two-way audio?
Yes. The door station has an omnidirectional microphone, a built-in speaker and G.711 audio compression, supporting two-way conversation between the entrance and a compatible intercom endpoint. This allows a resident, concierge or authorised operator to speak with a visitor before access is granted. Audio performance depends on installation position, network quality, surrounding noise and the compatible indoor or management device used with the system.
- Can the VTO6221E-P be powered through PoE?
Yes. The VTO6221E-P supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, allowing power and network data to use one Ethernet cable from a compatible PoE switch or injector. It can also operate from a 12V DC, 2A supply. The station uses a 10/100Mbps Ethernet interface, and its stated consumption is no more than 2W in standby and 7W while operating.
- Is the VTO6221E-P suitable for exposed outdoor installation?
The aluminium station is rated IP55 for ingress protection and IK08 for impact resistance, with a stated operating range of -40°C to +60°C and 20%–95% relative humidity. It suits many sheltered or moderately exposed entrance locations when correctly installed. The cable entries, mounting box, wall interface and lock wiring must also be sealed appropriately, because the station rating does not protect poorly finished surrounding connections.
- Can the door station be surface mounted or flush mounted?
Both installation methods are supported. Dahua lists the VTM117 surface-mounted box and the VTM116-01 flush-mounted box as accessories for this station. Surface mounting is useful where the wall cannot be recessed, while flush mounting provides a lower-profile finish when the required opening can be prepared. Confirm the selected box, wall construction, cable route and finished mounting depth before installation.
- Is the Dahua VTO6221E-P discontinued?
Yes. Dahua lists the VTO6221E-P as an end-of-life product, so availability, replacement planning and compatibility with the rest of the intercom system should be checked before purchase. Buyers sourcing the unit through Security Wholesalers should confirm current stock, the required mounting box and whether a current-generation door station would be more suitable for a new project or future system expansion.
Additional Information
Dahua DHI-VTO6221E-P_Datasheet
