Description
Managing access to an apartment building or secured entry shouldn't mean constantly dealing with damaged hardware or failed intercoms — the Viking K-1205 is built to take abuse, resist the elements, and keep residents connected with clear two-way audio and live color video.
This heavy-duty entry phone packs 12 speed dial buttons, each storing up to 22 digits, plus 12 alternate number positions for backup dialing on busy or no-answer. Residents simply press their button — no separate call button required — and the unit automatically hangs up on CPC, busy signal, silence, time-out, or dial tone. With 50 keyless entry codes and a postal lock input, you have flexible access control built right in without extra hardware. Integral relays handle both camera control and door strike operation, keeping your installation clean and straightforward.
The K-1205 is purpose-built for apartment buildings, condominiums, and multi-tenant facilities where weather exposure and vandalism are real concerns. It runs on standard 12 to 24 Volts AC/DC, and for installations that need to expand, it pairs directly with the Viking C-3000 for phone-line-free operation or the Viking C-1000B for increased security.
Our Expert Take: What sets the K-1205 apart from lighter-duty entry phones is the combination of IP67-sealed keypad, marine-grade 316 stainless steel, and permanent laser-etched graphics — these aren't cosmetic choices, they're features that dramatically reduce maintenance calls and replacement costs over time. If you need "No CO" operation without a traditional phone line, pairing this unit with the C-3000 controller is a smart, cost-effective approach for larger apartment complexes. For surface mounting, the optional VE-5×10 back box keeps the installation looking clean and professional.
Key Features
- Built-in high-resolution color video camera with wide viewing angle, tilt/swivel adjustment, and -30°F to 150°F operating range
- 12 speed dial buttons (up to 22 digits each) with 12 alternate number positions for backup dialing
- One-button operation — no separate call button required
- 50 keyless entry codes plus postal lock input for flexible access control
- Integral relays for both door strike and camera control
- Automatic hang-up on CPC, busy signal, silence, time-out, or dial tone
- Touch tone restriction from microphone for added security
- Vandal-resistant 14-gauge 316 stainless steel faceplate with permanent laser-etched graphics, heavy-duty metal keypad buttons, and T-10 Security Torx mounting screws
- IP67-sealed keypad, Mylar speaker, self-draining mic mount, and full gaskets for weatherproof protection
- Compatible with Viking C-1000B for increased security and C-3000 for "No CO" phone-line-free operation
- Optional VE-5×10 surface mount back box available
Technical Specifications
- Entry Phone Power: 12 to 24 Volts AC/DC
- Camera Power: 6 to 22 Volts DC
- Speed Dial Buttons: 12 buttons, 22 digits each
- Alternate Number Positions: 12 positions, 22 digits each
- Keyless Entry Codes: 50
- Camera Temperature Range: -30°F to 150°F
- Keypad Weather Rating: IP67 (internally sealed)
- Faceplate Material: 14-gauge marine-grade 316 stainless steel
- Surface Mount Box: Optional VE-5×10 (DOD 424)