Engineered for smaller sites, our new BP42 alarm panel brings the power of wired alarms in a smaller form factor with 10 wired input zones and BSP addressable sensors. It ensures robust, reliable coverage through optional LTE cellular backup, VBX2 battery power. To learn more, read the full announcement.
Following global End of Sale announcements, Classic Alarms will reach End of Life on August 1, 2027, at which point existing systems will cease to function.
Upgrade Program: Through January 31, 2027, eligible customers can receive New Alarms hardware at no charge for new hardware, alongside support to offset installation costs. Fill out the Alarms Upgrade form at verkada.com/alarms/upgrade to begin.
We are modernizing addressable sensors with the launch of Better Sensor Protocol (BSP). BSP is a high-capacity addressable protocol that transmits both power and data across long distances on a single wire run—supporting up to 200 door contacts or 50 motion sensors without field power supplies. Featuring zero-touch discovery, BSP automatically orders devices in Command, enabling effortless legacy loop takeovers and bringing real-time visibility, automated health monitoring, and over-the-air updates to wired alarm infrastructure. To learn more, read the full announcement.
Verkada's cameras-only, self-monitored alarms are now available to customers globally. This expanded offering allows sites to utilize camera-based intrusion detection without requiring full hardware alarm systems or third party monitoring services. In addition, text and email support are available in French and Spanish.
Verkada now triggers an automatic site lockdown the moment a panic button is pressed, enabling immediate response during critical emergencies. This update allows panic button activations to serve as direct inputs that instantly initiate site-wide security protocols. By automatically securing access points without requiring manual intervention, the system helps restrict unauthorized movement and protect occupants the second a threat is detected.
We are expanding our sensor lineup with the launch of the QM11-R, QM21-R, QM21-W, and QB11-W. The QM11-R and QM21-R are wall- and ceiling-mounted dual-tech wired motion sensors with native BSP support, anti-masking, and tamper detection – powering directly off the run with zero external power supplies needed. For flexible wireless coverage, the QM21-W ceiling motion sensor and QB11-W panic button deliver a 600-meter range via VLink and a 5-year battery life, with the QB11-W offering four configurable panic gestures with haptic feedback.
Historically, expanding wired zones across multi-building locations with no available conduit presented significant challenges. By enabling BP52 and BP42 alarm panels to act as network-connected wired expanders, organizations can now use the local area network (LAN) instead of pulling cable. Built specifically for larger or networked buildings at the same address, this update allows teams to easily scale wired zones across structures using existing network infrastructure. Organizations can now expand site coverage while bypassing the need to install dedicated cabling between buildings.
Verkada can issue real-time notifications if a site is not armed or disarmed by a specified deadline. For retail operations facing strict lease requirements, these alerts ensure stores open on schedule to prevent costly compliance fines. They also provide organization admins with crucial peace of mind by instantly flagging any facility that remains unsecured past closing.
When intrusion alarms trigger, monitoring teams often struggle to provide law enforcement with accurate real-time suspect locations and movement vectors. We are embedding interactive site maps directly into both the Agent and Incident interfaces, displaying precise camera locations, coverage directions, and live feeds. This spatial visibility allows agents and response contacts to seamlessly track intruders across a property and deliver actionable, life-saving context to police during active incidents.
Protect your people, property, and operations by combining real-time intrusion, fire, and camera alerts into instant notifications with live video context. From proactive system health checks to effortless multi-site monitoring, manage every location effortlessly through a single intuitive platform. To learn more, read the full announcement.