Akuvox SIP video door bell with relay — AK-E12S

Name: Akuvox SIP video door bell with relay — AK-E12S
Brand: Akuvox
SKU: AK-E12S
Price: 304.76 AUD
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SIP VIDEO DOOR BELL WITH RELAY

Akuvox E12S — SIP video intercom / access hardware.

✓Akuvox E12S OEM model
✓SIP-compatible residential & commercial use
✓Australian stock — Infront Technologies

Description
Product Details

Akuvox SIP Entry Station

Akuvox AK-E12S SIP Video Door Bell with Relay
PoE-powered entry control for single-door intercom points

The Akuvox AK-E12S is a compact SIP video door phone designed for network-based door access and visitor communication. It combines IP video calling, an integrated relay output for door release, and Power over Ethernet for simplified single-cable installation in residential, commercial and light industrial entry applications.

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Purpose-built for networked door entry and controlled release

For installers standardising on SIP-based intercom infrastructure, the AK-E12S gives you a straightforward edge device at the door: a video-capable calling point, a relay interface for lock release, and PoE power delivery over the same Ethernet run. That makes it suitable for front gates, pedestrian doors, tenancy entries, side access points and internal secured doors where IP integration matters more than oversized station hardware.

Infront Technologies Australia supplies intercom and access hardware for practical deployment outcomes, with product selection geared toward compatibility, clean installation and support for professional Australian integrators working across security, automation and communications projects.

Door station

PoE

Single-cable power and data

SIP

IP intercom signalling

Relay

Integrated door release control

Clarity · 01

A dedicated SIP endpoint at the door, not just a button station

The AK-E12S is positioned as a SIP video door phone rather than a simple analogue pushbutton. In practical deployment terms, that means the station is intended to register into an IP intercom environment where call routing, answering devices, remote management and door-release logic can be handled through a standards-oriented SIP workflow. For sites already running VoIP-aware infrastructure, this reduces the need for isolated proprietary cabling and standalone entry subsystems.

Because the unit includes video call capability, the entry point supports visual verification before release. This is relevant for doors where voice-only calling is not enough, such as unattended office lobbies, multi-tenant vestibules, side gates with low passive visibility, or internal compliance doors where staff need to confirm identity before actuating an electric strike or maglock sequence.

Control · 02

Integrated relay output simplifies lock release wiring

A built-in relay is one of the most practical features of this model. Instead of adding a separate local switching device simply to trigger a strike, gate controller input or release circuit, the door station can participate directly in the access workflow. For many single-door applications, that streamlines the field wiring at the edge and reduces enclosure clutter around the door frame or nearest riser point.

Installers should still design the lock circuit appropriately for current draw, fail-safe or fail-secure behaviour, egress requirements and power segregation. In systems where the relay is used as a control trigger rather than as the direct high-current switching element, the AK-E12S can be paired with external lock power supplies, request-to-exit devices and access controllers while retaining SIP intercom functionality at the station itself.

Built-in

Relay output for release logic

Works within networked intercom architecture

Single door

Well suited to compact entry points

1 cable

Ethernet back to network

RJ45

Typical structured cabling pathway

Video

Call verification at entry

PoE

No local plug pack at the station

Deployment · 03

PoE reduces field complexity and suits structured cabling installs

Power over Ethernet is especially valuable at entry stations because mounting locations are often constrained and exposed. With PoE support, the AK-E12S can be deployed using one network cable for both communications and power, eliminating the need to source a separate local GPO or low-voltage plug pack near the doorway. For retrofit projects, that can materially reduce labour where mains power extension would otherwise be required.

In larger jobs, PoE also makes centralised UPS-backed power design easier. A properly specified PoE switch or injector arrangement can keep the intercom endpoint online during short outages, while preserving the clean separation between network services, lock power infrastructure and controller logic. For Australian installers working with rack-based comms rooms, this is often the most maintainable topology.

How the AK-E12S fits into a typical access workflow

Visitor initiates a call

The caller presses the station and the SIP endpoint initiates an audio/video call to the configured monitor, app, PBX extension or intercom destination.

Remote party verifies identity

Video capability enables visual confirmation before access is granted, which is useful for tenancy entry, after-hours deliveries and side-door attendance.

Relay triggers release path

Once authorised, the integrated relay activates the lock release circuit directly or signals external access hardware, depending on the site design.

Door returns to secured state

After the release interval, the lock returns to its normal state. Timing, egress, door position monitoring and safety provisions should be handled to the site specification.

At a glance

BrandAkuvox

ModelAK-E12S

Product typeSIP video door bell / door phone

Intercom protocolSIP

Video supportYes, video call capability

Relay outputIntegrated relay for door release/control

Powering methodPower over Ethernet (PoE)

Deployment roleDoor access intercom endpoint

Station formatSingle unit station

Typical useVisitor calling and controlled entry release

Jargon, decoded

SIP

Session Initiation Protocol, commonly used to establish IP voice and intercom calls across compatible platforms.

PoE

Power over Ethernet. Sends DC power and network data over one Ethernet cable from a PoE switch or injector.

Relay output

An electrically controlled switch used to trigger a strike, gate input, controller input or another release device.

Door strike

An electromechanical lock release installed in the frame, often triggered momentarily to allow entry.

Fail-safe

A lock that unlocks when power is removed. Common with maglocks, but must be matched to site safety requirements.

Fail-secure

A lock that remains locked when power is removed. Often used with electric strikes depending on the hardware type.

RTSP / video stream

A method some IP devices use to deliver video to compatible clients or recording systems, subject to device support.

PBX

A private branch exchange. In SIP environments, intercom endpoints may register like extensions for call routing.

PoE switch budget

The total wattage a switch can supply to all PoE devices. It needs to be checked across the full project, not device by device alone.

Request to exit

A button, sensor or motion device used on the secure side to release the door while maintaining compliant egress logic.

Dimensions

Exact physical dimensions were not provided in the verified source material available for this listing.

For cut-out planning, backbox coordination, gland position and mounting height, confirm the latest Akuvox mechanical drawing or installation guide before rough-in.

Recommended pairings

Monitor

Indoor SIP monitor

Pair with a compatible indoor answering station where occupants or staff need fixed-location audio/video response and remote unlock control.

Network

PoE switch or injector

Required where the installation relies on centralised PoE delivery. Confirm available power budget and environmental suitability of the network hardware.

Locking

Electric strike or lock interface

Use with a correctly specified strike, maglock interface or controller input according to voltage, current, door type and fire/egress design.

Infrastructure

Cat cabling and surge-aware termination

For reliable IP intercom performance, deploy quality structured cabling, protected pathways and appropriate termination practices at exposed entry points.

FAQ

Is the AK-E12S powered over the network cable?

Yes. The verified product information states PoE support, allowing power and data over one Ethernet connection when connected to a suitable PoE source.

Can it trigger a door release?

Yes. This model includes an integrated relay output intended for door access control workflows, subject to correct lock circuit design and device ratings.

Is it a video-capable intercom station?

Yes. The source description identifies it as a SIP video door phone with video call capability, suitable for visual visitor verification.

Does it suit a single-door installation?

Yes. The product is described as a single unit station and is well suited to single-door or single-entry intercom points where one local door release path is required.

Can it be used without a separate access controller?

In some simple door-release applications, the onboard relay may be enough for the required function. More advanced sites may still use separate controllers for credentialing, schedules, audit trails, integration and compliance handling.

What should be checked before installation?

Confirm SIP compatibility, PoE availability, lock power requirements, relay use case, mounting environment, cable pathway, network addressing and any egress or electrical compliance obligations relevant to the site.

Door release wiring, power design, lock selection and emergency egress arrangements must be specified and installed in accordance with applicable Australian standards, site safety requirements and the latest manufacturer documentation.

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