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Stronger Together – Door Communication Meets Building Automation: DoorBird and TEKKO Launch Seamless Integration

TEKKO Gebäudeautomation GmbH, part of the TELENOT Group, and Door- Bird, a leading provider of IP video intercom systems and a member of the ASSA ABLOY Group, announce their new partnership: From now on, the products of both companies can be fully and seamlessly integrated. This expands their portfolios and provides customers with more comfort, security, and simplicity.
All-in-one solution – from door communication to building control
With the DoorBird device interface, up to four DoorBird intercoms can be integrated into the TEKKO system. Through the TEKKO Controller, intercom functions with DoorBird IP stations are enabled. Direct integration makes door communication an integral part of a smart building.
Users benefit by being able to manage not only classic features such as“ see who’ s at the door” or“ unlock the door”, but also lighting, shading, heating, or energy management( HEMS) from one single interface. When someone rings the doorbell, the entrance light can automatically be switched on, or scenarios such as video recording can be activated – all within a single platform, without isolated solutions or additional apps.
DoorBird also enables the central configuration and control of all doors and gates in the building. The integrated digital key solution in the IP video intercom stations provides versatile applications for secure, convenient, and cost-effective access.
Benefits for installers and end users
Integration is intuitive, fast, and requires no programming. Electricians save time and resources during installation. End users enjoy maximum convenience: one app, one controller, one system.
Thorsten Hammele, Head of Technology at TEKKO, emphasises:
“ The cooperation between DoorBird and TEKKO combines smart technology with ease of use – creating door communication that ensures security, comfort, and future readiness alike.”
DoorBird CEO Sascha Keller adds:“ With DoorBird and TEKKO, door communication
can be conveniently controlled and easily integrated into existing building automation systems – an efficient solution for both new and existing buildings.”
Advantages of system integration
The TEKKO and DoorBird solution combines modern design with durability: all products are manufactured in Germany and Switzerland to the highest quality and safety standards. Installation is simple and intuitive, without complex programming.
All functions – from door communication and security to lighting, shading, room control, and energy management – can be managed centrally. The system is flexible and suitable for both new builds and existing properties, in private as well as commercial applications.
Comfort and security are ensured through intercom functionality, door release, and automation scenarios such as light activation or video recording. Via the app, users can access door communication anytime and from anywhere.
www. doorbird. com

EDITION 2 OF COLOUR SWATCH BOOKLET – POWERED BY CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

Known for their commitment to innovation on behalf of their customers, DoorCo has relaunched their colour swatch booklet following a round of customer research to improve the usage of one of their most popular marketing tools.
Originally launched in 2023, the slimline paint booklet, which is folded in a concertina, was one of the first of its kind in the industry. Bucking the usual A4 sized brochures used within fenestration, instead following the approach taken by household paint brands.
The original booklet featured smaller, smooth, painted chips, ordered alphabetically, which after a round of feedback from the customer network, has been reworked to fit the needs of not just fabricators but installers and homeowners too.
The‘ Edition 2’ PAiNT booklet, first showcased at this year’ s FIT Show, features painted chips double the size of the original, with a horizontal woodgrain effect and grouped by colour.
DoorCo’ s Marketing Manager, Ellie Pool, tells us:
“ We pride ourselves on listening to customer feedback, so when we reached out for our networks’ thoughts on our PAiNT booklet and they let us know about three key areas for improvement, we got to work on implementing the changes for the next batch.
“ One of the main changes has been the size of the painted chips, which are now double the width they were previously. This has provided a much larger sample of each colour which should better support homeowners in making their final choice.
“ We have also added a woodgrain effect to the chips to replicate the texture found on our range of composite doors. We received a lot of feedback on how texture can change a colour, so we hope that adding this to the swatch chips provides a more accurate representation of how the finished product looks.
“ The final‘ big’ change has been to the order of the colours. The previous alphabetical listing made sense for fabricators who are familiar with the colour names, but homeowners found this difficult to navigate. Having the different shades grouped by colour is far more logical for them to choose the perfect shade, especially when the DoorCo colour collection comprises 55 colours including stains and PATiNA – and we have, for example, 11 shades of blue to choose from!”
The DoorCo Marketing Team have already started to receive the hoped-for positive feedback with one customer stating:“ Our local Sales Manager came to see us and brought some new colour booklets, and we have had such a positive response from our customers. With the colours looking very vivid and as close as possible to the finished product, we have started to take orders for a lot more of the colour selection rather than just the usual standard colours.”
www. door-co. com