Axis C1710 Network Display Speaker
The Axis C1710 is a versatile wall-mounted network audio device that combines a high-performance speaker, LED text display, and strobe light into a single integrated unit. Purpose-built for enterprise and institutional environments—including retail spaces, schools, hospitals, and public buildings—this IP-based system delivers reliable two-way audio communication with visual alerting capabilities. Its network-centric architecture enables seamless integration into existing security and communication infrastructure while supporting both emergency notifications and routine announcements.
Key Features
- 3-in-1 design: powerful speaker, high-contrast LED display, and bright strobe light
- Two-way audio support for interactive and real-time communication
- Network-based connectivity with SIP and VMS platform integration
- PoE powered for simplified single-cable installation
- Real-time text messaging via configurable LED display
- Audio zoning and content prioritization for targeted messaging
- Remote health monitoring for system reliability and uptime assurance
- Wall-mounted form factor suitable for indoor deployments
Technical Highlights
The C1710 leverages network-based architecture to enable direct integration with VoIP systems via SIP protocol and video management system (VMS) platforms, allowing unified control across multi-site deployments. Power over Ethernet (PoE) delivery eliminates the need for separate power infrastructure, reducing installation complexity and cost. The device's open-platform design ensures compatibility with third-party systems, making it a scalable solution for organizations with heterogeneous security ecosystems.
Audio zoning capabilities allow administrators to segment messaging by location and urgency level, ensuring that critical announcements reach appropriate audiences without information overload. The integrated LED display supports dynamic text content, while the strobe light provides visual notification in environments with high ambient noise or for accessibility compliance purposes. Built-in remote health monitoring continuously tracks device status, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing unplanned downtime.
Applications & Use Cases
Ideal for critical messaging and emergency notification systems in schools, hospitals, retail facilities, and corporate campuses. The two-way audio capability supports interactive communication for security personnel, while the combination of audio and visual alerts enhances emergency response effectiveness. The configurable display and zoning features make it suitable for both routine operational announcements and urgent crisis communications.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The Axis C1710 addresses a critical gap in unified communication infrastructure by consolidating audio, text messaging, and visual alerting into a single networked device. For security teams, the SIP integration enables voice communication as part of broader VoIP ecosystems, while VMS connectivity ensures messaging can be triggered automatically during security events. The PoE power model reduces total cost of ownership and supports rapid scaling across large facilities.
The strobe light component is particularly valuable for accessibility compliance and high-noise environments where audio alone is insufficient. For IT administrators, the network-based approach simplifies deployment, monitoring, and firmware updates compared to standalone or proprietary systems.
