Intercoms & video doorbells

Video intercoms and doorbells for South African homes

Updated 4 November 2026

A video doorbell in South Africa costs about R 340 to R 1,300, and a video intercom kit for a home with several stations usually costs R 2,000 to R 5,000. The price depends on whether the unit is Wi-Fi, wired or IP, and on the screen size and what is included. For a current price for your property, send a request on BlaBlaPrice, which is free for buyers.

Local rules and what to check

Warranty terms matter. Some South African manufacturers state that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) does not apply to their international warranty, so read which warranty covers the product before you pay. Video intercom units are often sold with a manufacturer-backed warranty, so ask for its length in writing and keep the model number and receipt. Installers in Cape Town first ask about audio or video, the number of indoor stations and whether you have a gate motor, so have those answers ready.

When demand rises

November is the start of summer in South Africa, which runs from December to February, and many households then spend more time at home and want to see the gate from indoors. Winter, from June to August, brings the longest nights, so night vision matters most then. Ask sellers whether the camera works in the dark before you choose a model.

How it is bought here

Prices are quoted in rand, and a kit with a monitor, door release and wiring costs far more than a single doorbell, so compare what is included rather than the headline figure. Screens are given in inches, and 4.3-inch and 7-inch monitors are the common sizes in listings. Delivery to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha is not always in the listing price, so ask for the total to your city.

What to put in the request

Name the type (doorbell, intercom kit or extra station), the number of flats or rooms you need to cover, and whether the unit must work with a gate or electric lock. Give the make and model if you have one, and say whether you want Wi-Fi or wired. Add the property type (house, flat or office), your city and the budget in rand, so sellers can check compatibility and installation before they offer a price.

Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with an offer: price, terms and what is included. Your contact details stay hidden, and you choose with whom to exchange contacts. You can also send the request link to an installer or supplier you already know. Start on the home page, or see CCTV cameras if you also want outdoor cameras.