In our October release, the following products and features will become available. Software updates will be released on October 8th unless otherwise noted.
Transportation
Introducing Verkada Transportation: Our new transportation product line brings video security and fleet management to vehicles. The integrated solution introduces three cameras, a gateway, and a dedicated Command experience. Learn more.
Sound Systems
Introducing Sound Systems: Our new cloud-managed audio product line enables organizations to manage ambient music and announcements from a single platform. Sound Systems launches with two hardware lines – Network Speakers and Network Audio Players. Learn more.
Cameras
CTB63 Dual-Spectrum Thermal Bullet Camera: Detect activity traditional cameras might miss with our first ever dual-spectrum thermal camera. Available in wide-angle and telephoto variants, the CTB63 captures both standard and thermal feeds and offers temperature insights, as well as advanced people and vehicle analytics. Learn more.
CR63-TE Telephoto Remote Camera: Easily deploy long-distance 4K coverage in hard-to-wire locations with a built-in LTE modem and various power supply options. Learn more.
New Government-Grade Multisensor and Remote Cameras: Six new government-grade camera models are now available: the CH53-E-G and CH63-E-G Four-Camera Multisensors, the CY53-E-G and CY63-E-G Two-Camera Multisensors, and the CR63-E-G and CR63-TE-G Remote Cameras. These cameras meet the FIPS 140 encryption standard and are both TAA and FY2019 NDAA compliant. Learn more.
Introducing Catalyst, the Verkada MCP: Connect your Command organization to AI platforms including Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to build custom workflows, reports, and integrations. This feature is initially available as a private beta. Learn more.
Unified Timeline Improvements: Updates to AI-powered unified timeline include live mode, integrations with Access Control, and a more immersive maps view. Learn more.
Drone Integration: Configure critical alerts to automatically launch a Skydio drone and view aerial footage directly within Command. Learn more.
New Alerting Capabilities: Set up alerts to detect individuals concealing items or grabbing items and running, doors that are obstructed, and wrong-way driving. Learn more.
Transport Number Mode: Search by shipping container IDs as they are transported on trucks or trailers. Learn more.
Telescopic Ceiling Mount: Mount cameras up to 66 inches / 167 centimeters below a ceiling or overhang for a better viewing angle. Learn more.
LPR and Analytics Mode: Third-generation bullet cameras can now support people and vehicle analytics while simultaneously capturing license plates. Learn more.
New AI-Powered Search Model: Our new search model delivers more accurate results for safety-related searches and multi-condition queries using “and” or “not.” Learn more.
Command Connector Improvements: New Command Connector functionality includes passive ONVIF mode and support for H.265. Learn more.
Viewing Station Improvements: View Verkada Alarms events as they unfold, cast a stream directly from Command to a viewing station, and save preset layouts. Learn more.
Incident Management Improvements: Add Access Control events to incident reports, access the incident management tab within the Command mobile app, and export reports directly to Auror. Learn more.
Standardized API Endpoints: Next-generation API endpoints standardize field names across all product lines. Learn more.
Frontend LDC Toggle: Turn Lens Distortion Correction (LDC) off or on within the camera settings menu. Learn more.
Alarms
BP42 Alarm Panel: Designed for smaller sites, our new alarm panel combines 10 wired inputs and Better Sensor Protocol (BSP) addressable sensors. Learn more.
Fire Alarm Monitoring: Complete site protection by combining real-time SMS/email alerts tied to live camera feeds with centralized, proactive system health management. Learn more.
Better Sensor Protocol: Verkada’s addressable sensor protocol, supporting up to 200 doors or 50 powered motion sensors on a single wire run. Learn more.
Easier Multi-Site Management: Centralized user keycodes, a system health dashboard that prioritizes device maintenance, and auto re-arm that automatically secures inactive spaces. Learn more.
New Wired and Wireless Sensors: Verkada has expanded its sensor line up with the QM11-R BSP Wired Wall Motion Sensor, QM21-R BSP Wired Ceiling Motion Sensor, QM21-W Wireless Ceiling Motion Sensor, and QB11 panic button. Learn more.
Maps + Verkada Monitoring: Enhance monitoring agents’ ability to communicate where an intruder was last sited by adding devices to Command maps. Learn more.
Cameras-Only, Self-Monitored Alarms Available for Rest-of-World: Cameras-only New Alarms with self-monitoring is now available globally. Learn more.
Alarm Panel Expanders: Alarms now supports more than one alarm panel per command site for larger buildings deployments. Learn more.
Lockdown as Alarm Response: Verkada can now trigger an automatic site lockdown the moment a panic button is pressed, enabling immediate response during critical emergencies. Learn more.
Late to Arm/Disarm Alerts: Receive an alert if a site isn't armed or disarmed by a scheduled time, helping ensure stores open on schedule to avoid fines and stay secure at night. Learn more.
Global End-of-Sale and End-of-Life for Classic Alarms: Classic Alarms reached global EOS on August 1, 2026 and will reach EOL on August 1, 2027. Learn more.
Access Control
AW33 Wireless Access Controller: Streamline AL54 wireless locks deployments with the AW33 Wireless Access Controller, which combines a door controller and a wireless hub into a single device. Learn more.
Access Control in Unified Timeline: Access control events now appear in the Unified Timeline. Learn more.
Access Control in maps: Access control devices will be viewable in the new Command Maps feature. Learn more.
Custom roles for Access Control: Admins can build and assign custom roles for users. Learn more.
Pass SDK: Organizations can utilize Verkada’s mobile SDK for iOS and Android, allowing customers to embed Verkada’s door access control functionality directly into their own mobile applications. Learn more.
Intercom
TK74 Touchscreen Intercom: Verkada has expanded its intercom lineup with the TK74 Touchscreen Intercom, which features a 7” touchscreen, multitenant support, and versatile credential options, including Face Unlock. Learn more.
AI receivers: Admins can deploy voice AI into intercom call flows to hold natural, context-aware conversations with visitors. Learn more.
Global receivers page: The new global receivers page centralizes intercom receiver management into a single dashboard, and introduces a "here / away" status for individual receivers. Learn more.
Intercom in maps: Intercoms will be viewable in the new Command Maps feature. Learn more.
Custom roles for Intercom: Admins can build and assign custom roles for users. Learn more.
Command
Introducing actionable alerts: New actionable alerts enable collective notification management, real-time response tracking, and clear audit trails. Learn more.
Standardized permission setting for alert recipients: Administrators can now use a simple toggle to choose between broadcast delivery for all recipients or auth-scoped delivery that follows user permissions across all product lines. Learn more.
Introducing maps in Command (in beta): Bring your facilities to life with Verkada maps, a dynamic 3D digital twin that unifies your cameras, doors, and alarms on a single interactive floor plan. Learn more.
Live activity lock screen notifications: View events as they occur in real time and take action directly from your phone's lock screen during an active event. Learn more.
Custom roles now available at the organization level: Create custom roles at the org level to grant users the exact access they need, such as managing users or setting up devices. Learn more.
Workplace
Employee check-in: Enable visiting staff to quickly sign in across a multi-location organization. Guest logs visiting employees by Employee ID at the kiosk, or automatically when they open a designated door. Learn more.
Redesigned kiosk tablet UX: A refreshed tablet interface delivers a simplified welcome screen for all visitors. Learn more.
Custom roles for Workplace: Admins can now build custom org-wide roles from specific Workplace permissions, including view and modify access for Global Approved Lists, the Global Deny List, and Workplace organization settings. Learn more.
Offline device alerts for Guest: Get the right team members notified immediately whenever a Guest tablet or printer falls offline. Learn more.
Off-tablet face unlock enrollment: Allow guests signing in or registering for an event to enroll in Face Unlock from their personal devices. Learn more.
Create Guest events in Command: Organize, update, and cancel upcoming visitor events directly from Command. Learn more.
Italian and Somali support: Guest Types and Approved List applications can now be configured in Italian and Somali.