That is the project moment where the Fanvil i68 makes sense. Not for a single villa doorbell. Not for a small back-office entrance. It is built for access-control jobs where a SIP video intercom, face terminal, card reader, PIN keypad, QR unlock point, and door-release controller need to sit in one wall-mounted unit.

Vector Digital Systems LLC supplies Fanvil i68 from Dubai for ELV contractors, building IT teams, PABX installers, security integrators, and project buyers across the UAE. We quote the device with PoE planning, SIP registration, access method setup, and testing before dispatch, so the installer is not discovering unlock logic on site.

What the Fanvil i68 is

The Fanvil i68 is a high-end SIP video door phone and access-control terminal with an 8-inch IPS touchscreen, 2MP dual-lens camera, speaker, microphone, relay output, Wiegand interface, short-circuit inputs and outputs, and support for multiple unlock methods. It can call an indoor station, a reception IP phone, a PABX extension, a mobile app user, or a security desk, depending on how the site is built.

The i68 supports face unlock, IC/ID card unlock, PIN unlock, QR code unlock, DTMF unlock, Bluetooth low energy unlock, and app unlock. For a residential tower in JLT, that means residents can use face or card access while visitors call reception. For a hotel service entrance in Deira, staff can use cards or PINs while deliveries are handled through video call approval. For a warehouse in JAFZA, the same device can sit at the office entrance and call the admin extension over the SIP network.

The device is rated IP66 for dust and water protection and IK07 for impact resistance. That matters in Dubai projects. A door station mounted near a gate gets heat, dust, cleaning water, and daily use from people who are not careful with buttons. The i68 is still an electronic device, so we always recommend shaded placement where possible, clean cable sealing, and proper mounting height for face recognition.

In a full Fanvil system, the i68 can be paired with indoor stations, Fanvil IP phones, and reception phones from the Fanvil IP phone range. On a SIP PABX, it behaves like a door extension: press call, ring the right desk, speak by two-way audio and video, then release the door from the authorised endpoint.

2 SIP accounts — what that means on a door phone

The i68 supports 2 SIP accounts. On a desk phone, buyers usually ask if that means two people can make calls. On a door phone, the question is different: where should the entrance call go, and what happens when one platform is not the only destination?

A SIP account is a registered identity on a PABX or SIP server. The i68 can register as a door extension on the office PABX, then call reception, security, or an indoor station group. The second account gives the project team another registered path where the design needs it. For example, one account can register to the building communication server and another to a site PABX, depending on the approved topology.

That does not mean every door call becomes two simultaneous conversations. Call handling still depends on the PABX, dial plan, network, and authorised endpoints. In most Dubai installations, the i68 is configured with one primary call button flow: visitor presses the screen or call option, the device rings a reception phone or indoor station, the staff member answers, verifies the person on video, and presses a release key if entry is approved.

The access-control part is the reason to choose i68

A basic SIP door phone can call an extension and release a lock. The i68 goes further because it is also an access terminal. Face recognition is the headline, but the practical value is choice. A building rarely has one type of user.

Residents and senior staff may use face unlock because it is fast and does not require a card. Facilities staff can use IC or ID cards because cards are easy to issue and revoke. Visitors can receive QR access where the site workflow allows it. A security guard can approve entry through a video call and DTMF release. A service team can be given PIN access for a controlled period, then removed after the job.

This matters on real UAE projects. A Business Bay office does not handle access the same way as a hotel back entrance in Bur Dubai. A villa compound in Abu Dhabi does not have the same user flow as a logistics office in DIP. The i68 gives the integrator enough access methods to match the building policy instead of forcing the client to change the policy to fit the door phone.

Capacity is also project-level: up to 10,000 faces and 10,000 cards. That number is far beyond what a small office needs, but it matters for apartment buildings, staff entrances, campuses, mixed-use buildings, and multi-site rollouts where the access database can grow. We still size the project properly. A 10-user office may be better served by a lighter Fanvil door phone. The i68 earns its place when face access, screen interaction, and a larger user base are part of the brief.

Face recognition without the showroom fantasy

Face recognition is useful only when the site is installed correctly. Mounting height, lighting, shade, network stability, enrolment quality, and user policy all decide whether the client loves it after handover. The i68 includes anti-spoofing liveness detection for images, videos, and masks, which helps protect the entrance against casual bypass attempts.

For Dubai outdoor entrances, we look at the wall position before treating face access as the default. Direct afternoon sun on a glass entrance, heavy reflection from marble cladding, or a gate position exposed to dust can affect the user experience. A shaded lobby wall is easier. A covered villa gate column is workable. A fully exposed industrial gate may need a different placement or a second access method as backup.

Video door calling for reception, security, and indoor stations

The i68 is not only an access reader. It is also a SIP video intercom. A visitor can call the reception desk, a guard station, a tenant extension, or an indoor station. The 2MP dual-lens camera gives the answering side a live view, while the microphone and speaker handle two-way conversation at the entrance.

For a reception desk using a Fanvil video-capable IP phone, the entrance call can show who is standing at the door. For apartment projects, indoor stations can answer from inside the unit. For office projects, the PABX can route calls by time: reception during the day, security after hours, or a selected extension group when the front desk is unattended.

The i68 also supports ONVIF Profile S, which helps security teams bring the entrance video into compatible video-management or NVR environments. We still verify the exact NVR and VMS requirement before committing the integration, because door-phone video, recording policy, and door-release control are three separate parts of the job.

Where we see the i68 used in UAE projects

The i68 is a strong fit for apartment lobby entrances, serviced offices, hotel staff entries, villa compounds, clinic receptions, school admin blocks, logistics offices, and commercial buildings where access control and SIP calling are both required. The common thread is not the size of the doorway. It is the number of user types.

A simple warehouse office in Al Quoz may only need call-and-release. A tower lobby in Dubai Marina may need face access for residents, card access for staff, QR access for visitors, and video calling to reception. A hotel in Sharjah may want staff access through cards and visitor handling through security. A government-linked office in Abu Dhabi may need clean procurement paperwork, warranty handling, and staging before delivery.

That is why we quote the Fanvil i68 as part of a project, not as a loose box. The device needs the right lock, exit button, power method, SIP registration, access rules, and door-release logic. Vector Digital Systems supplies and installs Fanvil door phones and Fanvil video intercom options across the UAE, with staging from Dubai before dispatch where the project quantity allows it.

Power, network, and lock wiring truth

The Fanvil i68 is a PoE-first door phone. It supports IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE, which is the correct way to power it on most project sites: one network cable from the ELV rack or access-control cabinet, power from the PoE switch, and fewer adapters hidden inside the entrance wall.

For non-PoE sites, the i68 can use 12V DC 2A power. That is normally treated as a project add-on, not assumed in the box. On a Dubai fit-out, we confirm the switch model, cable route, lock power, exit button, and access-control cabinet before quoting. A door phone is not only a handset. It sits between IT, ELV, security, and the door hardware package.

The network port is 10/100 Mbps, which is normal for a SIP video door phone. It does not need Gigabit passthrough because there is no workstation behind it like a desk phone. The important parts are cable quality, PoE budget, VLAN policy where used, and stable SIP reachability to the PABX or building communication server.

For access hardware, the i68 includes a built-in relay, 2 short-circuit inputs, 1 short-circuit output, Wiegand interface, tamper alarm, and motion detection. In plain terms: it can call, show video, trigger door release, connect into access-control wiring, and report activity to the approved system design. We confirm normally-open or normally-closed lock logic before dispatch so the site team is not changing door behaviour during handover.

Current capability set that most listings miss

Most supplier listings stop at “face recognition door phone” and miss the parts that decide whether the i68 works well in a real building. The i68 supports face, card, PIN, QR code, DTMF, BLE, and app-based door release. It also supports 10,000 face records and 10,000 card records, which is why it belongs on apartment, hotel, campus, and commercial projects rather than one-room offices.

The i68 has anti-spoofing liveness detection for images, videos, and masks. It can use QR code access through the Fanvil app workflow. Bluetooth low energy access is part of the i68 feature set, which matters for higher-end entrance designs where card-only access feels dated before the building is even occupied.

There are also access-control details we check during staging: door-release password policy, QR use, face enrolment, card records, calling screen behaviour, alarm behaviour, and whether the project needs elevator-controller integration. For a mixed-use building in Dubai, the entrance may not be the final stop. The door station may also need to work with lift access rules after the visitor is approved.

Platform compatibility in Dubai projects

The i68 registers as a SIP endpoint. That means it can call into a 3CX, Grandstream UCM, Yeastar, Asterisk, or other SIP-based PABX environment, depending on the project design. In an office, the visitor call may ring reception. In a villa, it may ring an indoor station. In a warehouse, it may ring the admin desk first and security after hours.

Etisalat and du matter when the site design connects the PABX to licensed business voice services, but the door phone itself is normally an internal SIP endpoint. The door call stays inside the local system unless the approved dial plan sends it elsewhere. We keep that clear in the quote because entrance calling, public voice trunks, and mobile app access are separate items.

During staging, Vector Digital Systems can register the SIP account, apply the provisioning template, set the call destination, test two-way audio and video, check relay command behaviour, and confirm the access method requested by the project team. For multi-entrance jobs, we label each unit by door name before dispatch: Lobby Main, Parking Entry, Staff Entrance, Service Gate, or Security Door.

Fanvil i66, i67, or i68 — same family, different entrance roles

For front-desk answering, pair the entrance device with a video-capable Fanvil desk phone or indoor station where the project requires screen visibility at the receiving end. For reception-heavy sites, see the Fanvil X210 and the Fanvil range comparison before finalising the desk hardware.

Pricing, supply, and staging from Dubai

Fanvil i68 pricing is quoted in AED after checking quantity, power method, access accessories, and installation scope. We do not publish fixed pricing because a door-phone job can be a loose supply order, a staged SIP device, or a full installed entrance with lock wiring and testing.

For project quantities, we quote the i68 with VAT breakdown, delivery, optional PSU, mounting requirements, indoor stations or receiving phones where needed, and staging labour. For export, we quote FOB Dubai with packing details and documentation. For UAE installation, we schedule the work around the contractor handover plan, not only the product delivery date.

Frequently asked questions

Will the Fanvil i68 work with our 3CX, Grandstream UCM, or Yeastar system?

Yes. The Fanvil i68 registers as a SIP endpoint on platforms such as 3CX, Grandstream UCM, Yeastar, Asterisk, and similar SIP-based PABX systems. We can stage the SIP account, call destination, video call behaviour, and door-release command before delivery for Dubai and UAE projects.

Does the Fanvil i68 come with a power adapter, or do I need PoE?

The i68 supports IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE and can also use 12V DC 2A power. For project supply we treat the 12V adapter as an add-on unless the confirmed packing list says otherwise. PoE is preferred for clean entrance installation, and we quote the PSU in the same offer when the site does not have PoE.

What does 2 SIP accounts mean on the Fanvil i68?

It means the i68 can register two SIP identities where the project design needs them. A door phone usually uses one primary call flow, such as visitor to reception or visitor to indoor station. The two-account capacity gives the integrator more room for system design, but call routing still depends on the PABX, dial plan, and authorised endpoints.

Fanvil i68 vs i67 vs i66 — what is the difference?

All three sit in the Fanvil i6-series entrance range. Choose i66 for a controlled entrance that needs SIP video calling and door release without the large face-terminal brief. Choose i67 after reviewing the exact project access flow. Choose i68 when the entrance needs an 8-inch screen, face access, 10,000 face records, 10,000 card records, QR, BLE, app, PIN, DTMF, and building-level access planning.

Can the Fanvil i68 open a gate or electric lock?

Yes. The i68 includes a built-in relay and supports door-release control through approved access methods and call-side commands. The final wiring depends on the lock type, exit button, power supply, safety requirement, and whether the door is normally-open or normally-closed. We confirm this before quoting installation.

Does the Fanvil i68 work with an NVR or video-management system?

The i68 supports ONVIF Profile S, so it can be reviewed for use with compatible NVR or video-management environments. We verify the exact recorder, recording requirement, network path, and whether the project only needs live view or also needs recorded entrance video.

Does Vector Digital Systems configure the Fanvil i68 before delivery?

Yes. For project supply, Vector Digital Systems can stage the i68 before dispatch: SIP registration, provisioning template, call destination, access method review, relay test, and trial calls. For installation jobs, we also coordinate the door hardware, PoE, exit button, and final testing on site.

Is VoIP legal in the UAE and will the i68 work with Etisalat or du?

Business VoIP over licensed operators is standard in the UAE under TRA regulation. The i68 is normally used as an internal SIP door endpoint on your PABX, while Etisalat or du business SIP services connect the PABX to public voice calling where required. We configure door-phone calling within the approved business telecom setup.

Is the Fanvil i68 covered under Fanvil warranty in the UAE?

Yes. Fanvil manufacturer warranty is handled through Vector Digital Systems from Dubai for supplied units. For project buyers, we also provide quotation paperwork, VAT details, delivery notes, and warranty coordination for the procurement file.

Who is the supplier of Fanvil i68 in Dubai?

Vector Digital Systems LLC is an authorised Fanvil supplier in Dubai, UAE, operating since 2009. We supply the Fanvil i68 with staging, provisioning, installation support, warranty handling, and official documentation for IT teams, ELV contractors, security integrators, PABX installers, resellers, and procurement departments.

What is the best Fanvil face recognition door phone for a building entrance in Dubai?

For a building entrance that needs SIP video calling, an 8-inch screen, face access, card access, PIN, QR, BLE, app access, relay control, and capacity for large user records, the Fanvil i68 is the right Fanvil choice. For a simpler entrance without that access-control brief, we review i66 or i67 from the same family.

Does Vector Digital Systems export Fanvil i68 from Dubai?

Yes. Vector Digital Systems exports Fanvil i68 door phones from Dubai to telecom resellers, ELV contractors, PABX installers, and security integrators across the Gulf, East Africa, West Africa, and Central Asia, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Pakistan, and Kazakhstan. Export quotes are FOB Dubai with commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and Fanvil manufacturer warranty.

UAE coverage — all seven emirates

Vector Digital Systems supplies and installs the Fanvil i68 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. We support office buildings, villas, warehouses, hotels, schools, clinics, and mixed-use projects, with coordination for IT, ELV, access-control, and security teams.

Dubai project coverage includes free zones and business districts such as DMCC, JLT, Business Bay, Dubai Internet City, DIFC, JAFZA, DIP, and Al Quoz. For multi-site rollouts, we keep the model, SIP naming, access method, and door labels consistent across branches so the support team does not inherit a mixed setup.

MEA export from Dubai

Vector Digital Systems supplies Fanvil i68 for export buyers who need project quantities from Dubai under one engagement. We work with telecom resellers in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait; ELV and security integrators in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Ghana; and PABX installers in Pakistan and Kazakhstan who need door-phone hardware with clear documentation.

Export supply is quoted FOB Dubai with commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin where required, and Fanvil manufacturer warranty. Share the quantity, destination country, required power method, and whether the project needs indoor stations or receiving phones in the same shipment.