Auerswald and DoorBird have announced a technology partnership. Their first project integrates a DoorBird IP video door station with an Auerswald COMfortel D‑series telephone, using an Auerswald COMtrexx PBX server.

The system is reportedly already in use with initial customers and further joint solutions are planned.

“DoorBird stands for the highest quality”

Christian Auerswald, Managing Director, Auerswald GmbH & Co. KG said: “Like Auerswald, DoorBird stands for the highest quality and manufacturing made in Germany.

“We are confident that the cooperation and the resulting solutions will meet our joint expectations.”

Sascha Keller, CEO, Bird Home Automation GmbH agreed: “The combination of our door stations with Auerswald’s communication systems brings together both worlds and offers added value beyond enhanced IT security.”

Visitors are shown on the COMfortel display

By integrating a DoorBird IP video door station with a COMfortel D device, door calls in businesses are now displayed directly on the connected phone.

A live video feed allows users to see and speak with visitors on the COMfortel display.

The COMfortel device and the DoorBird station can reportedly be installed independently of each other, as long as a VPN connection is available.

This means they no longer need to be in the same building.

The system is said to be particularly suitable for industries with high security standards, offering full access control and entry management.

Local data processing

The partners have articulated that similar products are increasingly common in the private sector but have not been suitable for businesses so far due to a lack of protective mechanisms.

In consumer solutions, data processing is said to typically occur outside of Europe, whereas in the joint solutions from Auerswald and DoorBird, data is handled on servers located in Germany.

Proven use

The system is reportedly already in use at “Der Pflegebote”, a facility for assisted living.

Their staff are said to use it to verify visitors’ access authorisation and grant them entry.

Caregivers can reportedly open the front door using an RFID chip or via NFC or Bluetooth with their smartphones.

This is said to ensure that only authorised persons gain access without compromising data protection.

The partners have articulated that the solution is also suitable for facilities with night service counters, such as pharmacies.

Enhancing security levels

By integrating telephony and intercom systems, companies will reportedly have the opportunity to enhance their security level.

Implementing reliable access control is one of the Technical and Organisational Measures (TOMs) required by regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the NIS-2 directive.

In addition to access control and remote entry, the two companies reportedly offer another advantage: Because the technology can indicate who is currently present in the building, it is possible in an emergency to quickly determine whether and which persons are still inside.

In the case of a building fire, for example, this could potentially save lives.