Akuvox
Akuvox is one of the three intercom brands that dominate Australian high-rise. Excellent value, strong SmartPlus app integration, and competitive per-unit pricing make it a default choice for many body corporate budgets.
Why we install Akuvox
- Strong value at the per-unit pricing level
- Mature SmartPlus app for resident smartphone access
- 2-wire IP series allows re-use of existing apartment risers
- Wide range of front entrance and indoor monitor options
- Active firmware updates and local Australian support
Best fit for
Buildings prioritising value with strong app integration, including 2-wire retrofit projects.
Common products we install
R20A / R20A-2
2-wire IP front entrance station — most common upgrade choice for older buildings retaining existing wiring.
X912S
Stainless steel premium front entrance station for upmarket buildings.
S563
Android-based indoor monitor with SmartPlus app integration.
EC33
RFID and PIN access control panel for service entries and parking.
R29 series
Premium IP entrance stations for new-build towers.
We install Akuvox — and only Akuvox.
After evaluating the major apartment intercom brands at scale, we standardised on Akuvox. Single-brand specialism = deeper certifications, faster installs, better post-install support.
Why Akuvox dominates the Brisbane apartment intercom market
Akuvox has become the volume leader in Australian apartment intercoms for one reason: the price-to-feature ratio is genuinely difficult to argue with. For 80 percent of Brisbane body-corporate retrofits, Akuvox is the right choice — delivering most of the premium-tier capability at 40–60% of the cost of 2N or premium Aiphone.
The Akuvox product range we install across Brisbane
Akuvox X912S — apartment building flagship
The X912S is our most-installed Akuvox door station across Brisbane body-corporate buildings. 7" touchscreen, 2MP camera with HDR, RFID + Bluetooth + facial recognition options, multi-tenant calling logic, full lift integration. Per-unit pricing typically $850–$1,400 supply and install.
Akuvox X915 — premium high-rise
The X915 is the next step up — used for premium Gold Coast tower developments (Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Main Beach), Brisbane CBD luxury towers, and Hamilton riverfront. Premium aluminium-and-glass aesthetic, advanced facial recognition, dual cameras for HDR in extreme light, supports up to 10,000 user credentials.
Akuvox R20A-2 — 2-wire IP retrofit specialist
The R20A-2 is the cheapest 2-wire-to-IP retrofit panel in the Australian market. Critical for pre-2015 Brisbane apartment buildings that have 2-wire risers — replaces aging Aiphone GT or Comelit analog systems without re-pulling cable through risers. Per-unit pricing typically $600–$900.
Akuvox EC33 — facial recognition access
Standalone facial recognition unit that mounts adjacent to an X912S or X915 for face-unlock entry. Best-priced commercial-grade face recognition in the Australian market.
Akuvox SmartPlus app
Included with every Akuvox intercom install. iOS and Android apps for residents to answer the door from anywhere, grant temporary visitor codes, and review missed visitor recordings. Property manager portal lets building managers handle resident onboarding and turnover.
What makes us an authorised Akuvox installer
We hold full Akuvox installer authorisation through Australian distribution. This means:
- Direct firmware update access (we apply security updates to your hardware before they hit general release)
- Warranty registration on every install (non-authorised installers cannot register warranty)
- Lifetime hardware warranty support through distribution
- Access to Akuvox factory training, including beta-product testing
Akuvox vs the alternatives
For a detailed brand comparison see our Akuvox vs 2N vs Aiphone for Brisbane apartment buildings — 2026 comparison. Short version: Akuvox wins on price-feature ratio for most body-corporate retrofits. 2N wins for premium developments. Aiphone wins when continuing an existing Aiphone system.
Free Akuvox site survey across Brisbane and the Gold Coast
Book a free site survey to assess your building's wiring, scope the right Akuvox product, and quote fixed-price supply and install. Call Jarrod direct on 0494 584 158 or request a building survey.