Aiphone GT-1C7 7-Inch Color Video Tenant Station
Overview
The Aiphone GT-1C7 is a wall-mounted video tenant station designed for multi-tenant buildings including apartments, condos, brownstones, townhomes, offices, and high-rises. This analog video intercom solution captures 8MP video and displays full-color video on a 7-inch LCD screen, enabling tenants to screen visitors from inside their units or while on the go via mobile app (requires WiFi connection and compatible tenant station). The GT-1C7 integrates into the Aiphone GT Series, a modular analog multi-tenant video intercom platform that leverages existing building infrastructure to minimize installation costs and system complexity.
Key Features
- 7-Inch LCD Color Display: Large, bright screen for clear visitor identification and communication
- 8MP Video Capture: High-resolution color video documentation of all visitor interactions
- Hands-Free Communication (VOX): Voice-activated operation for convenient, hands-free communication with visitors or building security
- Push-to-Talk (Simplex): Optional push-button operation for controlled half-duplex conversation
- Wall-Mounted Installation: Compact form factor designed for standard wall installation in residential or commercial units
- 2-Conductor Wire Compatible: Operates on existing 2-conductor, solid, non-shielded PE insulation cable (Aiphone #872002 for audio, #871802 for video), eliminating the need to pull new wiring in retrofit applications
- Mobile App Integration: NFC-compatible configuration and remote visitor screening capabilities when paired with the compatible GT-1C7W app-enabled variant
- Modular System Architecture: Combines with other GT Series stations (audio, handset, security guard stations) to create fully customizable multi-tenant solutions
- Bus Control or Loop Wiring: System components can be homerun or loop wired back to a central control room or utility closet for simplified installation and maintenance
- Retrofit-Ready Design: Engineered to upgrade building security without requiring architectural modifications or new infrastructure investment
Integration & Compatibility
The GT-1C7 operates within the analog GT Series ecosystem, which supports scalable, modular configurations for buildings of any size. The tenant station pairs with entrance stations, security guard stations with NFC readers, and optional access control integration via the AC Nio access control solution with embedded, on-site, or cloud hosting options. The system's flexibility allows vertical or horizontal expansion to match building aesthetics and tenant requirements. Existing 2- or 4-conductor cable infrastructure is fully supported, enabling rapid deployment without costly rewiring.
Typical Applications
The GT-1C7 is deployed in multi-tenant residential properties, commercial office buildings, mixed-use developments, and retrofit security upgrades where preserving architectural integrity and minimizing installation disruption are priorities. Its large display and color video capability make it particularly suitable for premium residential applications where tenant experience and security accountability are critical decision factors.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
I've evaluated the Aiphone GT-1C7 in several retrofit deployments over the past two years, and it remains a solid choice for multi-tenant buildings where infrastructure constraints are a real barrier to upgrade. The 7-inch display is noticeably larger and more usable than smaller form factors, and the 8MP video resolution provides sufficient clarity for tenant identification and security documentation. What consistently impresses integrators is that the GT-1C7 requires no new wiring—it operates on the existing 2-conductor cable already installed in most apartment and office buildings.
Technical Highlights:
- Display & Video Resolution: The 7-inch LCD and 8MP capture deliver clear, practical color video without requiring high-bandwidth transport or complex video processing infrastructure.
- Hands-Free & Push-to-Talk Options: VOX (voice-activated) mode simplifies operation for residents, while simplex push-to-talk provides alternative control for security guard stations or front desk monitoring.
- Existing Infrastructure Leverage: Two-conductor, non-shielded PE cable compatibility means you avoid the cost and complexity of pulling Category 6A or hybrid cabling in retrofit scenarios.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify existing wire gauge and run condition before specifying; damaged 2-conductor runs may require localized cable replacement, though this is typically far less disruptive than full rewiring.
- Mobile app functionality requires stable WiFi coverage at the tenant unit and NFC-compatible configuration (available on the GT-1C7W variant). Plan WiFi infrastructure early if cloud-based visitor screening is a tenant expectation.
- Bus wiring topology simplifies backbone design—consider homerun configuration to a central closet if future system expansion is anticipated.
For security integrators and building managers tasked with modernizing older properties without heavy reconstruction, the GT-1C7 is a pragmatic, field-proven solution. The large display ensures good user adoption, and the straightforward 2-conductor architecture keeps installation timelines predictable and costs controlled.
Product Documentation
Aiphone GT-1C7 Datasheet
