Replace Your Old Home Intercom System

Replacing an old intercom system doesn’t have to require tearing open walls or rewiring your house. With the right components, you can modernize your home communication system while using the wiring already installed.

Many homes built between the 1960s and early 2000s include a built-in intercom system. If your system is no longer working, replacement parts are rarely available, so they cannot be repaired or replaced one station at a time.

The RETRO Intercom System is designed specifically to replace older whole-house intercom systems using existing wiring and wall openings. It is compatible with brands like NuTone, M&S, and other manufacturers.

How Intercom Replacement Works

How Intercom Replacement Works

The RETRO system uses 3 existing wires from your original intercom system, making it one of the easiest ways to upgrade your home intercom.


The typical upgrade replaces:

Typical Intercom System Setup

Typical Intercom System Setup

The system can support up to 13 stations total, including rooms, patio stations, and door stations.


Alternative System for 8-Wire Intercom Systems

Alternative System for 8-Wire Intercom Systems

Some older homes use 8-wire intercom systems. If your existing stations use 8 wires per room, you may need to upgrade to the I2000 Music & Intercom System.


This system provides:

  • More advanced features
  • Smartphone apps
  • Updated design

RETRO Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrade Your Home Intercom System

Find the parts you need:

RETRO Master Unit

RETRO Master Unit

This controls everything! It will replace your old intercom master station, and it's the central hub for your entire intercom system.

Rough-In Dimensions: 13 7/8” W x 5 5/8” H x 3 7/8” D
Overall Dimensions: 15 5/5” W x 6 7/8” H x 2 7/8” D

Room Stations

Room Stations

Connect communicate throughout your home with the Master Unit and room stations. Calls are broadcast to all stations and automatically become a private conversation once a station answers.

Dimensions: 5” H x 5 5/8” W

Front Doorbell and Intercoms

Front Doorbell and Intercoms

Replace your outdated, exterior doorbell or intercoms with an updated style and functionality. Available in weather resistant plastic or metal, or upgrade with the smartphone front doorbell station

Dimensions: 6.25” H x 4.125” W
Smartphone Front Doorbell Dimensions: 5.75” H x 3.625” W

Patio Stations

Weather-resistant exterior intercom that offers the same great functionality available in an Intrasonic Technology Room Station.

Dimensions: 5” H x 5 5/8” W

Available With A Wide Array of Accessories

The RETRO is a complete system that can be customized to your home and your specific requirements, as it is a component-based system:

RETRO-Trim Plate Adapters for Room Stations and Master Unit:

Optional hardware designed to fully cover existing intercom wall openings, eliminating the need for drywall repair. Covers holes for vertical or horizontal stations, including stations up to 8” large. Available in white, black and almond.

Dimensions: 10” H x 17 1/4” W

Room & Patio Station Trim Plates

Horizontal or vertical plastic cover plate, including metal adaptor plates to install onto existing rough-in, used with Room & Patio Stations, and available in white, black & almond.

Dimensions: 7 1/2” H x 10”W

Bluetooth Receiver

Multi-use adapter that Bluetooth-enables any music device with a 3.5mm jack! Stream from your iPhone to the Retro or I2000 system to play your favorite music throughout your living space, while keeping your phone close at hand. Plug it into your stereo or home theater system to enjoy digital music through your stereo or surround-sound speakers. The options are limitless! Comes with USB or household power cords.

Dimensions: 4” L x 3.25”W x 2.25”H

RETRO VC Volume Control

Indoor amplified volume control with two-source option and volume control, typically used in rooms with no need for a Room Station.

Dimensions: 4.125”H x 1.56”W

Step-by-Step: How to Replace Your Intercom System

Follow these three steps to determine which components you need.

1

Identify Your Master Station

Start by measuring the width and height of your current master station.

This is usually located in the kitchen, hallway, or main living area.


You will replace it with:

2

Identify Your Room Stations

Next, check the intercom stations in the rooms throughout your home.

Determine if your stations are vertical or horizontal orientation.


You will replace each one with:

3

Check Front Door Station

Most older systems include an intercom at the front door.

Check the wiring behind the station to determine whether it has 3 or 2 wires.


You can replace it with:

Additional Support

Optional Features

The RETRO is a complete system that can be customized to your home and your specific requirements, as it is a component-based system:

RETRO Combination Packages

Intrasonic offers the most popular options in convenient packaged bundles, saving you time choosing your music distribution system:

  • RETRO-MVPAC - Includes 1 Master Station, 5 Room Stations, 1 Patio Station, 1 Door Station, 6 vertical trim plates, 1 Personal Music Player Door & 1 Bluetooth Receiver.
  • RETRO-MHPAC - Includes 1 Master Station, 5 Room Stations, 1 Patio Station, 1 Door Station, 6 horizontal trim plates, 1 Personal Music Player Door & 1 Bluetooth Receiver.

IST Intercom Repair Service

We now offer Product Repairs on I2000 & RETRO Master Stations, Room, Patio, Product Repairs, and Front Door Stations

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