Hikvision DS-KIS901-P Facial Recognition IP Intercom Kit

Model: DS-KIS901-P

Who This Is For

Property managers specifying access control for commercial buildings, medical facilities, childcare centres, or secure residential complexes will find the DS-KIS901-P a purpose-built facial recognition intercom kit that handles visitor screening and door release in a single network-connected system. The outdoor face recognition terminal reads enrolled faces in under 0.2 seconds at distances of 0.3 to 1.5 metres, supports Mifare card authentication as a fallback, and pairs with a 7-inch indoor station for two-way audio and video communication. With IP65 weather protection on the outdoor terminal, a face capacity of 1,500 profiles, and an event log holding 150,000 records, this kit suits facilities where contactless access control and a documented entry history are both required. Installers specifying new builds or retrofits with existing Wiegand-compatible access control infrastructure will also find the Wiegand 26/34 output on the terminal a straightforward integration point.

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What This Intercom Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Commercial Building Managers: Facilities with multiple staff requiring contactless daily entry use the 1,500-face capacity to enrol the entire workforce and eliminate the cost and administration of physical key or fob replacement.
• Medical and Childcare Operators: Sites where hygiene or duty-of-care policies require touchless access control benefit from sub-0.2-second face recognition and anti-spoofing, reducing contact at entry points without slowing throughput.
• Security Integrators Retrofitting Existing Systems: The Wiegand 26/34 output and RS-485 interface allow installers to front-end an existing access control panel with face recognition and video intercom capability without replacing the controller or door hardware already in place.
• Industrial and Logistics Sites: The IP65 rating and -30 to 60 degree C operating range suit outdoor gatehouse entries, warehouse access points, and loading dock personnel gates that standard indoor-rated intercom units cannot handle.
• Strata and Secure Residential Complexes: Body corporates and strata managers specifying a single-door entry system with visitor call, resident face unlock, and an on-device event log for body corporate auditing use this kit as a complete solution at a single entry point.

Honest Assessment

The DS-KIS901-P does a specific job well: it combines facial recognition access control with a video intercom at a single door entry point. The under-0.2-second recognition speed is practical rather than theoretical, the anti-spoofing function addresses the most common bypass attempt, and the IP65 outdoor terminal handles Australian weather without additional housing. The 7-inch indoor station with noise-suppression audio gives a clear communication channel between visitor and occupant. Where this kit has limits: it is a single-door system, so multi-door facilities will need additional terminals and a management platform to manage enrolment across locations centrally. The indoor station's 128 MB memory and 32 MB flash are not designed for local video recording - footage flows to a connected NVR or platform rather than being stored at the station. Buyers who need video surveillance storage alongside intercom should plan for a compatible NVR in their system design. The DS-KIS901-P is available through Security Australia.

Complete Package Contents

• 1 x DS-KIS901 Face Recognition Outdoor Terminal - IP65, 2 MP dual-lens, 4.3-inch touchscreen, Mifare card reader, Wiegand 26/34, RS-485, lock output, tamper switch, -30 to 60 degrees C
• 1 x Indoor Station - 7-inch colour IPS LCD, 1024 x 600, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, PoE (IEEE 802.3af), built-in mic and speaker with noise suppression, 8-ch alarm inputs, TF card slot (max 32 GB)

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need a single-door contactless access control and video intercom system and have up to 1,500 staff or residents to enrol - the terminal handles face and Mifare card authentication with a documented 150,000-event audit log.
• Good match if: The installation involves an exposed outdoor entry point in a harsh climate - the IP65 outdoor terminal and -30 to 60 degree C operating range cover conditions that standard intercom units are not rated for.
• You may need a different model if: You are managing access across 3 or more doors simultaneously - a multi-door access control kit or a system built around a dedicated access controller with multiple reader terminals will be a better fit for that scope.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need face recognition access control and video intercom in a single kit at one door, with Wiegand output to integrate into an existing access control panel.
• You may need a different model if: You are managing access across multiple doors or floors - a multi-door IP intercom system with a dedicated access control server and additional reader terminals will give you the central enrolment and multi-point management that a single-door kit cannot.
• Pairs well with: A compatible Hikvision NVR or DeepInMind server for centralised face profile management, event log storage, and live video monitoring alongside the intercom and access control functions.

Common Questions

1. Does the outdoor terminal run on PoE?

   No. The outdoor face recognition terminal requires a dedicated 12 VDC, 2 A power supply - it does not support PoE. Only the indoor station supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, meaning a single Cat cable from a PoE switch is sufficient for the indoor unit. For the outdoor terminal, a separate 12 V feed must be routed to the installation point.

2. Will this work with an existing Wiegand access control panel?

   Yes. The outdoor terminal outputs both Wiegand 26 and Wiegand 34, which covers the two most common Wiegand formats used in Australian access control installations. This allows the terminal to pass credential data directly to a compatible third-party controller already on site, so face recognition and card reading events trigger the existing panel's door release logic without replacing the back-end hardware.

3. How many people can be enrolled for face recognition?

   The terminal stores up to 1,500 face profiles and up to 1,500 Mifare cards independently. For most single-door commercial applications, 1,500 profiles is more than sufficient. Facilities needing to enrol larger workforces across multiple access points should consider a multi-door system with centralised profile management rather than relying on individual terminal capacity.

4. Does the system store video recordings locally on the indoor station?

   Limited local storage only. The indoor station accepts a TF card up to 32 GB (SD 2.0 standard), which can hold some event snapshots, but it is not designed as a primary video recording device. Live video from the outdoor terminal streams to a connected platform or NVR over H.264. Buyers who require continuous or event-triggered recording should plan for a compatible NVR in their system design. The full range of compatible Hikvision NVRs is stocked by Security Australia.

5. Does the outdoor terminal work in low light conditions?

   Yes. Low-illumination face recognition is confirmed in the specifications. The terminal is rated to operate across a wide temperature range and the dual-lens 2 MP camera with WDR support allows it to handle varying lighting conditions at entry points. For best enrolment results, face profiles should be captured in conditions similar to the actual installation environment.

6. Can someone bypass the face recognition with a photograph?

   No. The terminal includes face anti-spoofing, which is designed to reject static images presented to the camera. Anti-spoofing distinguishes between a live face and a printed photograph or screen display. This is a confirmed hardware-level function, not a software setting that needs to be enabled separately during installation.

7. Does the indoor station need a wired network connection?

   No, not necessarily. The indoor station supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n in addition to its wired 10/100 Mbps RJ45 port. This gives installers flexibility in positioning the indoor station within a building without running a dedicated data cable to its location. Where network stability is critical, a wired connection is preferable, but the Wi-Fi option is useful in retrofit scenarios where cable routing is difficult.

Cabling Considerations

• Outdoor Terminal Power Cable: A 12 V DC cable rated for 2 A must be run separately to the terminal. Use cable appropriate for the run length and environment - outdoor-rated figure-8 or two-core sheathed cable is recommended for exposed conduit or direct burial installations.
• Outdoor Terminal Data: Cat5e or Cat6 to the RJ45 network interface on the terminal. The terminal supports 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive, so Cat6 is preferable for longer runs or future-proofing. Run this separately from the power cable where possible.
• Indoor Station PoE: A single Cat5e or Cat6 cable from an IEEE 802.3af PoE switch carries both power and data to the indoor station. Maximum standard PoE run is 100 m. If 12 VDC is used instead, a separate power cable is required alongside the data run.
• Wiegand and RS-485 Runs: If connecting to an existing access control panel via Wiegand or RS-485, use shielded twisted-pair cable. Keep these signal cables away from mains power runs to avoid interference. RS-485 supports longer runs than Wiegand - confirm maximum distance with your access control panel manufacturer's specification.
• Lock Output and Door Contact: The terminal provides 1 lock output and 1 door contact input. Use 2-core cable rated for the lock's current draw. Fail-safe vs fail-secure lock selection affects wiring polarity - confirm the lock type before running cable.

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Downloads & Resources

• Product Spec Sheet (PDF)