Apartment Intercom Costs in Australia: A Smarter Way to Upgrade for Less
Your apartment building could save tens of thousands of dollars in upfront costs by choosing JAXIAN instead of a traditional intercom replacement. Replacing an old system can mean paying for new screens in every apartment, entrance equipment, wiring and installation. JAXIAN uses everyday technology to help reduce unnecessary hardware costs, with flexible installation and funding options for eligible buildings. And you can get far more than a basic front-door intercom.
Less money spent upfront. More useful features for your building. Actual savings depend on your building and the system you're comparing.
Why can an intercom upgrade cost so much?
Picture a building with 100 apartments. A traditional replacement might mean buying and installing 100 new handsets or screens, a new entrance panel, and potentially running or replacing cables. That's a lot of equipment to pay for before anyone answers a visitor.
JAXIAN takes a different approach. Residents can answer visitors through WhatsApp on the phones they already own. If someone prefers a fixed screen inside their apartment, a compatible tablet-based touchscreen is also an option. At the entrance, JAXIAN can use a compatible tablet, with QR calling available as an alternative.
By avoiding unnecessary dedicated screens and cabling, some buildings could save tens of thousands of dollars upfront. That is a potential saving, not a fixed discount or a promise for every building. An installer needs to check what equipment can stay and what work is required.
Could your building upgrade without a large upfront bill?
For eligible projects, JAXIAN can offer installation-funding options that spread agreed infrastructure costs over time instead of requiring the building to pay the full installation amount upfront. That may help a strata committee avoid an immediate large special levy for the upgrade.
More than just answering the front door
Saving money is the first reason to look at JAXIAN. What you get for that money is the next.
- Answer visitors from anywhere: residents can receive intercom calls through WhatsApp, even when they're away from home.
- See who called when you missed them: visitors can leave a video message where this feature is enabled.
- Make visitor access easier: approved visitors can receive time-limited access options where compatible access control is installed.
- Keep residents informed: building managers can send notices and updates.
- Use your phone for building access: optional mobile credentials are available with compatible hardware.
- Help with deliveries: supported delivery and parcel-locker workflows can be added where the relevant systems are installed.
- Choose a screen if you want one: residents who prefer a fixed in-apartment touchscreen can use a compatible tablet.
These features depend on the chosen JAXIAN package, enabled services and compatible equipment. They are not all included in the basic intercom subscription.
Why pay for a costly like-for-like replacement when your building could get a more capable system?
What affects the price of an apartment intercom?
How many apartments and entrances are there?
A building with one front door is different from a building with several entrances, gates or lifts. The number of apartments also matters, especially if a traditional system needs a device installed in each home.
Can you keep any existing equipment?
Some buildings can reuse existing cabling, locks or other equipment. Others need new hardware or wiring. A site assessment is the best way to find out.
Do you need the intercom only, or door access too?
Calling an apartment and unlocking a secured door are different jobs. JAXIAN Intercom can be a simpler starting point when integrated door control is not required. JAXIAN Access uses compatible Inner Range Inception hardware and is priced to suit the building.
What ongoing costs are included?
Ask about software subscriptions, hardware maintenance, support and any installation-funding payments. A low upfront price is useful, but the full cost over several years matters too.
How much does JAXIAN cost?
JAXIAN's pricing depends on the building size, the features selected and what needs to be installed. Our online estimator can give you the latest indicative pricing for your building; final installation and hardware requirements are confirmed separately.
See your building's estimated JAXIAN pricing
What should your strata committee compare?
When you get quotes, make sure each supplier is pricing the same work. Check the upfront amount, equipment inside apartments, entrance hardware, cabling, door-control requirements, monthly fees, support and the total cost over the proposed agreement.
If you're comparing JAXIAN with a traditional system, also compare what residents and building managers can actually do with each option — not just the hardware on the wall.
Ready to see what your building could save?
You might not need a new screen in every apartment. You might not need to replace every cable. And, if your building qualifies, you might not need to pay the full installation cost upfront.
A smarter intercom, more everyday convenience, and a chance to avoid a traditional upfront replacement bill.