SimonsVoss wireless locks now support whitelist-based unlocking. If a lock is disconnected from the hub, it can still grant access using a locally stored whitelist of approved user credentials. As long as the credential presented matches one stored on the lock itself, access will be granted—no connection required.

Our new Lockdowns and Scenarios API allows organizations to retrieve a list of available lockdowns and to activate and release them using third-party software. Lockdowns are presented as “scenarios” within the API. This functionality gives organizations the flexibility to respond to emergencies with the platforms they use daily. For more information, consult our Knowledge Base article and API Documentation page.

Access control customers can now use any font available on their local computer to customize the text on a user’s keycard before printing it.

We’ve enhanced our user search and filtering capabilities to generate more precise and accurate results. Admins can now filter across 20+ attributes spanning system roles, credential types, and key dates, while searching across name and email fields. They can combine several filters to create highly targeted user lists, which in turn can be used for specific actions (like adding users to access groups) or proactive management (like planning transitions for upcoming admin departures).

For more information, read the full announcement.

Getting started with Verkada Pass is now faster and easier for first-time users, thanks to a smoother onboarding experience. New users will receive a simple and informative email that introduces them to the app. From here, they can log in with a single email link – no password setting or confirmation required. Lastly, we’ve refined the permissions flow to clearly communicate the value of key settings and guide users toward informed setup choices. For example, they’ll understand that opting in to settings like ‘Set Location’ and ‘Allow Bluetooth’ will enable them to more easily unlock doors without having to launch the app or even take out their phone. 

Admins can select multiple doors within or across sites and make changes to configurations all at once. Admins can use this capability to configure new doors after they have been installed, edit settings for an existing group of doors, and even delete configurations for a group of doors.

For more information, read the full announcement.

Organizations can now “favorite” doors on the Android version of the Verkada Pass app in addition to iOS. Doors marked as “favorite” will show at the top of the door list, regardless of the user’s proximity to that door. This makes it easy for users who frequently use the remote unlock feature of Pass app to quickly find the door they need without scrolling through a list. 

Verkada is announcing the upcoming end-of-sale for the AD33 Mullion Door Reader. Final orders for the AD33 must be received by July 31, 2025.

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Users can now “favorite” doors on the iOS version of the Verkada Pass app. Doors marked as “favorite” will show at the top of the door list, regardless of the user’s proximity to that door. This makes it easy for users who frequently use the remote unlock feature of Pass app to quickly find the door they need without scrolling through a list. This feature will be available on the Android version of Pass app later this year.

Verkada’s access control solution now supports third-party OSDP door readers, further extending the ability of organizations to integrate their own access control hardware into the Verkada system. OSDP readers can easily be wired to the RS-485 port on any Verkada access controller, and can support your existing credentials.