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In the field of “real” connected doors, that is to say those capable of accommodating a visitor via a call on your smartphone, and which can control the opening of a door, few products still exist on the market.However, some manufacturers have specialized in the field, such as Fenotek, which also offers several products in its catalog.We had the opportunity to test the most complete model of the French manufacturer: the Fenotek Hi)) Pro S500.
First of all, I want to clarify a point: it is necessary to distinguish between video porter and video bell.Today there are many video bells: Arlo, Nest, Ring, are among the best known.These devices warn you on your smartphone when someone rings, and allow you to dialogue with him.The most complete models even allow you to monitor the slightest suspicious movement in front of you.But these are "only" video doorbells, because these devices do not have contacts allowing them to control an electric trifle or a portal.In other words, you will not be able to open remotely to your visitor.
It is there that a “real” video porter makes all the difference: thanks to his connection to the electric scan or a portal, you can dialogue with your visitor, but above all to open the door.And this you are at home or at the other end of the world, since we are here as part of a connected doorman.
The Fenotek Hi)) Pro S500 is therefore classified in the connected doors, because it allows all this.I suggest you discover it in more detail.
Déballage du portier connecté Fenotek Hi)) Pro S500
The Fenotek Hi)) Pro S500 is, as its name suggests, the “pro” version of the manufacturer, dedicated to installers.The large public version is actually the same, some functions being simply optional.We will come back later.Just know that the features are available on both versions.
As mentioned in the introduction, Fenotek is a French company, and his HI porter)) has been designed and is manufactured in France, as the packaging recalls, via the large tricolor flag on the bottom.It's a detail that is important!
Inside, we find a very complete kit there: the Fenotek Hi)) pro S500 porter, of course, accompanied by his instructions, but also with his diet, a relay card to pilot loads (such as lighting for example)), of an interior chime, as well as a drilling template for the installation and Torx Security screws with their key, and fixing ankles.A kit therefore very complete!
On the first overview, the Fenotek Hi)) Pro S500 imposes it!It must be said that the street plate is 22cm high by 10cm wide.Most of them being in metal (anti -recovery box)), this connected doorman weighs half a kilo.When we have it in hand, we have a real feeling of solidity and quality.
Only the upper part is made of plastic, to integrate the 5mpx camera (from a 130 ° vision angle)), infrared lighting for night vision, door lighting, doorbell, and finally a screenIntegrated color of 320 × 320 pixels:
Why a screen?Rest assured, it is not for your visitor to see you, but so that he can see himself and be sure to be well “framed”.This screen also allows you to display information, such as a welcome screen, a logo, etc..
The shape of the fenotek hi)) pro S500 is a bit special, like a drop of inverted water.A modern and refined design that will not leave indifferent.
On the thickness side, we curl 3 cm, which remains completely reasonable compared to its other dimensions.
As we can see the design is very sober, and only the call button is in red, history that the visitor does not have to search where to press.It may seem to be a detail, but some models sometimes leave visitors perplexed, not knowing where to press.
Inside, we also have two 2W speakers, a 75DB mermaid, and a WiFi, Bluetooth, and 4G connection.
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A relay card is also attached to pilot to pilot for example lighting:
Finally, the wireless chime (delivered with the pro version, but optional on the consumer version)):
It will be enough to connect it to an electrical outlet so that it is put into operation.Communication with the porter is made of 433MHz radio frequency, allowing a very large range.
Now let's move on to its installation.
Installation du portier connecté Fenotek Hi)) Pro S500
You now know the song: Who says connected object, says mobile application!So we start by installing the Fenotek application on your smartphone:
Some screens list the possibility of this connected doorman: the reception of visitors, of course, but also the control of doors or lights, surveillance, and the sharing of access.
We start by creating an account using an email address, then asking to add a new device:
It is then necessary to indicate a name and an address to locate our porter.By clicking on the following, we access the camera of the smartphone to scan the qrcode of the activation card (a small cardboard Qrcode which is in the packaging)).The Fenotek Hi)) Pro S500 is recognized and added to your account!
It only remains to carry out the physical installation of the porter.Again a few screens explain to us step by step how to proceed.
Practical, the cardboard template will make our lives easier to unravel the 4 holes of the screws, and the passage of the cables at the back of the goalkeeper:
Here too the assistant drives us on the connection of the cables:
The Fenotek Hi)) Pro S500 will therefore require a diet between 12 and 18V.The sense of the wires is not important, the porter manages this alone.It is then possible to connect a gate (via a simple dry contact for example)), or even an electric trifle (passing through the supply of this one)).You can even connect an external light there to open to a visitor and light the exterior to guide it (via the green relay module seen above)).
The terminal blocks are accessible at the rear of the porter, under a silicone hatch so that everything is well protected.Here, for tests, the porter is powered, and controls dry contact on an electric gate:
Once the electrical connections have been made, all you have to do is fix the porter to the wall.
We put the current back: the porter starts automatically.
After a small initialization phase, a message informs us that the connection will soon be effective: our model being here with a 4G connection, the network connection is made automatically.If you do not opt for the 4G option, you will have to carry out a wifi configuration from the smartphone.
From there the porter is operational!As soon as a visitor will press the button, a call will be made directly on the smartphone.
If we have the chime (supplied with the pro version, optional with the consumer version)), just plug it into an electrical outlet.A pairing is normally already carried out in the factory, so there is nothing more to do.
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Utilisation du portier connecté Fenotek Hi)) Pro S500
Once the Fenotek Hi)) pro S500 goalkeeper is installed, we get his visualization directly on the porter's home screen.We can watch the video, chat with his visitor, and of course activate the relays if desired, to open the gate or the portal for example.A history is even available with all the actions carried out (visitor who rang, waiting video message, intruding detected, etc..))
It is also possible to have a visualization in portrait mode.We will notice in passing the buttons to open the gate or the gate, but also the alarm button to trigger the siren and make a possible intruder flee.
The following nails allow users to manage, but also to create virtual keys.A virtual key is actually an qrcode that the person will show to the porter's camera to give him the planned access.A virtual key can give access to one or more relays, in order to let the person pass, and this for predetermined days and hours, and even with an expiration date if desired.For the cleaning lady, we can therefore for example create a virtual key that will only be used on Monday and Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m..Apart from these days and hours, his qrcode will have no rights.Another use case: for an airbnb rental for example, we can create a virtual key automatically expiring the day of the tenant's departure.If we cannot be present at the entrance to the premises, it is therefore possible to send him this virtual key so that he can enter alone in the accommodation.For children, we can on the contrary create a perpetual key, which will allow them to return without key (which avoids losses)).
Next comes the porter configuration page, where various options can be set.We can notably give a clearer name to the two relays, and indicate the activation time (for example 3s for an electric trifle, 1s for the gate)).
Le Fenotek Hi)) S500 Pro peut être personnalisé, avec un message d'accueil et même un éclairage de couleur.
Note that in the context of professional use, it is even possible to display the logo of your company.Example of “simple” customization:
Le Fenotek Hi)) pouvant aussi monter la garde et vous alerter du moindre mouvement devant lui, la sensibilité de son capteur peut être ajustée.
Another very interesting option: the partner part includes today the Nuki connected lock.It will be enough to activate the Nuki web API in the Nuki application, then to create a “token” on the web interface.
After entering this token in the Fenotek application, it will be possible to unlock or lock the Nuki connected lock from the porter screen.Convenient !So, even in your absence, you can open the gate and then the front door so as not to leave your guests outside for example.We will appreciate the integration, which avoids having to switch between several applications :))
In the parameters, it is also possible to define periods when you do not want to be disturbed.It may be for example not to be disturbed in the middle of the night, or in the case of a company: apart from opening hours, the visitor will be invited to leave a video message that you can consult later.
Finally comes an option to test the quality of the WiFi network if you want to connect the porter by this means, or the pairing of a chime, in the event that you buy it afterwards.
As we can see the possibilities are very complete, and really respond to what is expected of a video doorman (and even more!)). Que ce soit dans le cadre d'une utilisation résidentielle, ou professionnelle, le Fenotek Hi)) s'adapte aux besoins.
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Conclusion
I had seen this porter for a few years on the various salons that I have attended, but I had not yet had the opportunity to test it. Récompensé par de nombreux prix, je dois dire qu'il ne vole pas sa réputation: le Fenotek Hi)) est en effet un portier vidéo de qualité et extrêmement complet ! On sent que le produit a été réfléchi pour répondre à toutes les configurations et tous les usages possibles. Là où les modèles se connectant en Wifi trouvent leurs limites, le Hi)) pourra venir se connecter grâce à sa liaison 4G (tout en pouvant se contenter du Wifi si la portée est suffisante, puisqu'il est équipé des deux modes de connexion)).It will be enough for a power supply, which can even be recovered from that of the portal if no dedicated line is available.The installation is therefore relatively simple and flexible.
As for use, it is just as simple.A visitor rings, you are notified on the smartphone, you can then take the call, see and chat with your visitor.It is then possible to open it from a distance.We will also appreciate the integration of the Nuki connected lock, which will even open the front door.
The generation of virtual keys via QRCODE is also a great idea: no need for physical keyboard or badges, everything is dematerialized.Note, however, that this feature is optional on the consumer version.
Finally, the possibility of “climbing guard”, informing of the slightest suspicious movement in front of its entry, makes it possible to further improve the security of your habitat.It is a feature that is more and more democratized on this type of equipment, and Fenotek does not ignore it, and even offers assistance with AXA.
History to quibble, we could have asked for the addition of a small integrated battery: in the event of a power cut, between the battery and 4G, the security would remain active at the entrance, although it happens.But in reality it will not be difficult to place the diet of the porter on an inverter, in the electrical panel.
Bref, le Fenotek Hi)) S500 Pro est tout simplement le portier vidéo le plus complet que j'ai testé à ce jour.Add to that the fact that it is solid, design, and manufactured in France, it is not surprising that it has finished first in our ranking of connected doors 2021.
Note that until May 30, 2021, Fenotek offers 15% recovery on his goalkeeper, thanks to the Fenotech code.
9.3Total ScoreLE portier vidéo de l'année !Le portier vidéo Fenotek Hi)) est un portier connecté extrêmement complet: dialogue vidéo et audio avec ses visiteurs,contrôle d'une gâche électrique, d'un portail, ou même d'un éclairage, clés virtuelles permanentes ou temporaires, gestion de la sécurité, etc.All this in a very design anti -globalism box!
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