Product Overview
For homes, townhouses, and small commercial entries where a simple doorbell is no longer adequate and a full IP intercom network is more than the site requires, the HiLook HA-KIT-H1 AU offers a practical middle ground. This hybrid 4-wire video intercom kit pairs a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen indoor monitor with a 720p HD outdoor door station, connecting them over a single 4-core cable run that carries video, audio, power, and control signals together. Featuring Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n on the indoor monitor and Hik-Connect app integration, residents can view the door camera, speak with visitors using two-way audio with echo cancellation, and trigger the door relay remotely from a smartphone when off site. The outdoor station is rated IP65 for weather resistance and IK08 for impact resistance, making it suitable for exposed front door and gate entry positions. The indoor monitor supports a MicroSD card up to 128GB for local snapshot and call event storage, and the power supply unit is included in the kit.
Key Capabilities
Hybrid 4-Wire Cabling
A single 4-core cable between the outdoor station and indoor monitor carries video, audio, power, and control on one run. This format matches typical residential intercom cable layouts, allowing many upgrade installations to reuse existing in-wall wiring rather than re-pulling new cable through conduit.
7-Inch Capacitive Touchscreen Monitor
The indoor unit features a 7-inch touch display running at 1024 x 600 resolution. All call answering, door unlock, and system settings are managed via the touchscreen interface. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connects the monitor to the local network for Hik-Connect remote access without requiring Ethernet at the door position.
720p HD Outdoor Door Station
The outdoor unit captures visitor images at 1280 x 720 resolution through a wide-angle lens, with IR supplemental lighting for after-dark visibility. Rated IP65 for weather resistance and IK08 for impact resistance, the housing suits exposed front door, gate, and entry point positions in Australian outdoor environments.
Hik-Connect Remote Access via Smartphone
When the indoor monitor is connected to Wi-Fi and registered to Hik-Connect, authorised users receive visitor call notifications on their smartphone, can view the live door camera feed, conduct two-way audio conversations, and trigger the door relay to release a lock or gate controller from anywhere with a data connection.
Relay Output for Lock and Gate Control
Relay terminals on the outdoor door station support wiring to electric strikes, fail-secure and fail-safe magnetic locks, and gate controller inputs. The relay can be triggered from the indoor touchscreen or via the Hik-Connect app once the relay and lock hardware wiring is in place.
Best For
- Upgrading Existing 4-Wire Intercom Cable: The hybrid 4-core cable format allows existing residential intercom wiring to be reused in place, reducing labour where re-pulling cable through walls or conduit is not practical.
- Homes and Townhouses Requiring Remote Door Answering: Wi-Fi on the indoor monitor and Hik-Connect integration allow residents to answer visitor calls, view the door camera, and unlock the door from a smartphone regardless of whether they are at home.
- Single Entry Points with Electric Lock or Gate Control: The door station relay terminals make this kit a direct fit for front doors and gate entries where an electric strike, magnetic lock, or gate controller needs to be released from inside or via the app.
- Small Office Reception Visitor Screening: Reception staff can view visitors on the 7-inch monitor, communicate using the built-in two-way audio, and release the door lock via the relay output from their workstation without a separate access control system.
Why Choose the HiLook HA-KIT-H1 AU
The HA-KIT-H1 AU sits in a useful position between a basic wired door chime and a full IP intercom infrastructure. A standard wired intercom without network capability offers no remote answering. A full IP intercom platform requires Ethernet cabling or PoE switching at the door itself, adding cost and complexity. The HA-KIT-H1 AU limits local intercom cabling to the 4-core run between the door station and the monitor, while the Wi-Fi connection on the indoor monitor enables Hik-Connect smartphone access without any network switch at the door position. The included 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, IP65 and IK08-rated outdoor station, two-way audio with echo cancellation, relay output for lock and gate control, MicroSD snapshot storage, and the supplied power supply unit make this a complete entry-level kit for single-entry residential and light commercial sites. Available at Security Wholesalers as part of the HiLook intercom range, the kit includes everything needed to begin installation at a single outdoor entry point.
Package Inclusions
- 1 x Outdoor HD door station (720p, wide-angle lens, IR night vision, IP65, IK08, relay terminals)
- 1 x Indoor 7-inch capacitive touchscreen monitor (1024 x 600, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, built-in microphone and speaker with echo cancellation, MicroSD slot up to 128GB)
- 1 x Power supply unit
Buyer Decision Tips
Cabling Tip: The 4-core cable between the outdoor station and indoor monitor handles video, audio, power, and control on a single run. Dedicated 4-core security cable (14/0.20 or similar) is the standard choice for intercom installs. Cat5e or Cat6 is also usable by selecting any 4 conductors. The Wi-Fi or wired LAN connection on the indoor monitor is a separate, independent link used only for Hik-Connect remote access and plays no role in communication between the door station and the monitor. These are two distinct cable requirements and should not be confused during planning.
Expansion Tip: The system supports up to 3 indoor monitors total, allowing an additional monitor to be added in a bedroom or on a second floor of the same dwelling. Additional indoor monitors are purchased separately. If the site has more than 1 outdoor entry point requiring simultaneous coverage, or if the building is multi-tenant and individual unit handsets are needed, a full IP intercom platform with multi-door and multi-tenant support is likely a better match for that installation.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Kit Contents |
7-inch indoor capacitive touchscreen monitor, outdoor HD door station, power supply unit |
| Cabling Type |
Hybrid 4-wire (4-core cable between outdoor door station and indoor monitor) |
| Indoor Monitor Display |
7-inch capacitive touchscreen |
| Indoor Monitor Resolution |
1024 x 600 |
| Indoor Monitor Network |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Indoor Monitor Storage |
MicroSD card slot, up to 128GB (card not included) |
| Indoor Monitor Audio |
Built-in microphone and speaker with echo cancellation |
| Indoor Monitor Power |
12V DC |
| Indoor Monitor Expansion |
Supports up to 3 indoor monitors total |
| Door Station Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 (HD 720p) |
| Door Station Lens |
Wide-angle |
| Door Station Night Vision |
IR supplemental lighting |
| Door Station Weather Rating |
IP65 |
| Door Station Impact Rating |
IK08 |
| Door Station Relay Output |
Yes, compatible with electric strikes, magnetic locks, and gate controllers |
| Door Station Power |
12V DC supplied via 4-core cable from indoor monitor |
| Mobile App |
Hik-Connect (remote call answering, live view, door relay trigger) |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Front Door Entry
The 7-inch touchscreen monitor and 720p outdoor station are matched to the scale of a single-dwelling front door. IR night vision maintains a usable visitor image after dark, and the capacitive touchscreen makes call answering straightforward for all household members without requiring physical button presses.
Townhouse and Duplex Entries
Townhouse and duplex layouts typically feature short, direct cable runs from the front door to the living area. The 4-wire format suits these installs without requiring a PoE switch or Ethernet infrastructure at the door position, keeping component count and installation scope low.
Upgrading Older Wired Intercom Systems
Properties with existing 4-core intercom cable between the door and indoor location can reuse that wiring with the HA-KIT-H1 AU rather than re-pulling. The hybrid 4-wire design was built with upgrade installations in mind, reducing the labour scope on older residential and light commercial properties.
Small Office and Reception Visitor Screening
For single-access-door office environments, reception staff can view the 7-inch monitor, use the built-in two-way audio to speak with visitors, and release an electric strike or magnetic lock via the relay output from their desk without leaving their workstation or operating a separate access panel.
Remote Property Access Management
When the indoor monitor is connected to Wi-Fi and registered on Hik-Connect, owners of holiday homes or rental properties can answer visitor calls and trigger the door relay remotely from a smartphone without needing to be on site or depend on a third-party smart lock platform.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You are installing at a single-dwelling home, townhouse, or small office with one outdoor entry point, you have existing 4-core intercom cable to reuse, and you want smartphone remote access and relay-based lock control without building IP network infrastructure at the door position.
- Choose a different model if: Your site is a multi-tenant building requiring individual unit handsets, you need more than 1 outdoor door station connected simultaneously, or your installation requires a full IP intercom platform integrated with an access control system managing multiple doors across a larger facility.
FAQs
- Can the HA-KIT-H1 AU use existing intercom cable already installed in the wall?
Yes, provided the existing cable is a 4-core run between the outdoor door station location and the indoor monitor location. The hybrid 4-wire format matches typical residential intercom cable layouts, making it a practical option for upgrade installations where re-pulling cable through walls or conduit is not feasible.
- Does the outdoor door station need its own separate power supply or Ethernet connection?
No. The outdoor station receives 12V DC power through the 4-core cable from the indoor monitor side of the system. It does not use Ethernet or PoE. Only the indoor monitor requires a separate 12V DC supply, which is included in the kit. The Wi-Fi or LAN connection exists only on the indoor monitor side and is independent of the door station cable link.
- How does Hik-Connect remote answering work when the intercom uses 4-wire cabling rather than IP?
The indoor monitor acts as the network bridge for the system. When a visitor presses the door station button, the call travels over the 4-core cable to the indoor monitor. If the monitor is connected to Wi-Fi and registered to Hik-Connect, it pushes a call notification to the paired smartphone. The app user can then view the live door camera feed, speak with the visitor using two-way audio, and trigger the relay to release the door or gate remotely.
- What type of locks and access hardware can be connected to the door station relay output?
The outdoor door station relay terminals support wiring to electric strikes, fail-secure magnetic locks, fail-safe magnetic locks, and gate controller inputs. Lock type and power requirements should be confirmed against the door station relay output specifications before installation. All lock and relay wiring should be completed by a licensed installer to comply with applicable Australian electrical safety requirements.
- Does the system record visitor footage when someone presses the door button?
The indoor monitor includes a MicroSD card slot supporting cards up to 128GB. With a card installed, the monitor saves snapshots and call event recordings each time the door station is triggered. Continuous video recording is not a feature of this intercom system. The MicroSD card is not supplied in the kit and must be purchased separately.
- Can additional indoor monitors be added to cover other rooms in the same home?
Yes. The system supports up to 3 indoor monitors in total. Additional monitors are purchased separately and connected back to the door station or daisy-chained depending on the configuration. This suits larger homes where a monitor is needed in a bedroom or on a second floor as well as the main living area. The HA-KIT-H1 AU and compatible accessories are part of the Security Wholesalers HiLook intercom range.
- Is the outdoor door station rated for Australian outdoor conditions including rain and sun exposure?
Yes. The door station carries an IP65 rating, which covers protection against dust ingress and direct water jets, making it suitable for exposed entry positions subject to rain or incidental sprinkler overspray. The IK08 impact rating provides added resistance to physical knocks at the door face. The unit is not rated for full submersion or continuous water immersion.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Dedicated 4-core security cable (14/0.20 or equivalent) is the standard choice for this installation. Cat5e or Cat6 is also usable by selecting any 4 conductors from the cable. 4-core figure-8 and 4-core data cable are additional options commonly used in residential intercom installations.
- Cable Run (Door Station to Monitor): Suitable for standard residential cable runs. For longer distances, use good-quality heavier-gauge cable and confirm acceptable voltage drop across the full cable length before finalising the run, as excessive voltage drop can affect power delivery to the outdoor door station.
- Network Connection (Monitor to Wi-Fi or LAN): The indoor monitor connects to the local network separately via Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n or a wired Ethernet LAN port. This connection is used only for Hik-Connect remote access and is entirely independent of the 4-core intercom cable running between the monitor and the outdoor door station.
- Lock Wiring: Electric strike, magnetic lock, or gate controller wiring connects to the relay terminals on the outdoor door station, not to the indoor monitor. Run the appropriate cable from the locking device to the door station location. A licensed installer is recommended for all lock and relay wiring to meet applicable Australian electrical safety requirements.
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