The following components are generally required for normal video/audio communication in letterboxes:
- Microphone and loudspeaker: For audio communication, a microphone and a loudspeaker are required, which can also be integrated into the letterbox.
- Control unit/system center: A device that controls the communication between the outdoor microphone and the indoor stations.
- Indoor station: A display with loudspeaker inside the house to be able to see and speak to the person at the door.
- Connection technology: Depending on the system, this can be 2-wire bus technology, LAN or WLAN.