London, UK – 20th March 2025 – Rithum, the award-winning smart home control company, is excited to announce the launch of its new Video Intercom solution, combining Audio Intercom and Video Streaming features to deliver a seamless, fully integrated smart home communication system.
As part of this launch, Rithum is introducing the Audio Intercom feature, now included as standard with Rithum Switch Pro. This functionality allows users to accept P2P SIP calls with bidirectional audio from any compatible door intercom, enabling real-time communication at the touch of a button.
Shortly following this, Rithum will introduce the Video Streaming plugin, enabling RTSP h.264/h.265 video streaming, further enhancing the intercom capabilities. The combined Video Intercom solution supports SIP, RTSP, and other industry standards, ensuring broad compatibility with numerous intercom systems. Notably, the RTSP video stream can originate from an external CCTV camera rather than the intercom itself, making it highly flexible for a variety of setups. These features have already been successfully tested with leading intercom brands such as 2N and Doorbird.
The Video Intercom solution enhances the versatility of Rithum Switch Pro by enabling it to function as a complete intercom panel, adding another layer of convenience and security to smart homes and professional installations. Any door intercom that supports P2P SIP calling can now connect directly to Rithum Switch Pro, allowing users to communicate with visitors efficiently from their wall-mounted touchscreen controller.
“Smart home users and integrators expect solutions that not only enhance convenience but also improve security,” said Ryan Ovens, CEO of Rithum. “With the introduction of our Video Intercom solution, we’re providing a seamless, all-in-one communication tool that works with a broad range of intercom systems, eliminating the need for a dedicated intercom touchscreen by integrating this functionality into a device that already does much more.”
Key Benefits of Rithum’s Video Intercom Solution:
- Complete Intercom System – Combining bidirectional audio communication and video streaming in a single solution.
- Instant Communication – Accept and engage in bidirectional audio calls directly from the Rithum Switch Pro touchscreen.
- Upcoming Video Streaming – Support for RTSP h.264/h.265 video streaming, allowing users to view video feeds from intercom cameras or external CCTV cameras.
- Broad Compatibility – Works with SIP-based intercoms, and RTSP video streams from a range of security devices.
- No Additional Costs for Audio Intercom – Included as standard with Rithum Switch Pro, with no ongoing subscription fees.
- Local Processing – Ensuring fast response times and privacy-first communication.
This launch builds on Rithum’s recent (and highly requested) integrations with the Loxone and Control4 smart home ecosystems. These integrations provide both scene-based and level-based control, alongside advanced automation features. Rithum’s software thermostat feature (Rithum Stat) can now be used as a thermostat within Control4, while in Loxone, Rithum Switch Pro can feed temperature sensor data into Loxone’s Smart Room Controller, enhancing energy efficiency and comfort.
The Audio Intercom feature has already begun rolling out as part of a firmware update on all Rithum Switch Pro’s. The Video Streaming plugin, completing the full Video Intercom solution, will follow shortly.
