Verkada Alarms is a modern, cloud-based alarm system that helps organizations detect, verify, and respond to intruders.
Verkada Alarms supports intrusion detection with sensors, cameras, or both. Organizations that want to use wired and wireless sensors can leverage a suite of cloud-managed intrusion hardware, including alarm panels, keypads, expanders, and more. Any sensor can be paired with a camera for video verification, including third-party cameras via Command Connector.
Organizations can also trigger alarms with Verkada cameras, which can screen out many false alarms with AI-based person detection. For example, a camera can detect a person loitering in a specific area or crossing a digital line, which screens out irrelevant passerby traffic. Whether using sensors, cameras, or both, organizations get 24/7 professional monitoring in all countries where Verkada Alarms is available.
Verkada Alarms is built on the cloud-based Command platform, making the system easy to scale across locations and manage from anywhere. Through the Command web or mobile app, users can see which sites are armed, manage key codes, act on a live alarm, and more.
Verkada Alarms hardware is designed for easy, cost-effective installation at any site. For sites with a legacy system, simply replace the panel, keypads, and any expanders while reusing all the existing sensors and wiring. For sites without existing wiring, deploy wireless sensors to avoid costly cable runs. All hardware is covered by an industry-leading 10-year warranty.
Here are the elements of the system:
BP52 Panel: The BP52 is the central brain of the alarm system. With 32 input zones, 4 RS485 outputs, and 2 relay outputs, it can easily replace traditional panels and take over existing wired sensors. The panel has a built-in VLink hub for wireless sensors and 4 PoE outputs for additional hubs or cameras. A BP52 is required to support sensors, including panic buttons. The alarm panel supports up to six 200Wh VBX batteries, which use LiFePO4 chemistry for superior lifespan over traditional SLA batteries, as well as an LTE backup device. Because the panel operates locally with other alarm devices, only one LTE backup device is needed per site.
BE32 Expander: Consolidate up to 8 wired sensors into a single RS485 cable run to the panel, allowing for easy takeover of existing systems where expanders are already in use at a distance from the panel. In addition, the expander has a built-in VLink hub for wireless sensors.
Wireless Hub & Repeater: Expand wireless sensor coverage with the WH52, a PoE-powered VLink hub that connects to the panel via LAN. Close gaps in coverage with the WH32, a DCpowered VLink repeater that extends the range of any existing VLink hub such as the BP52, BE32, BK22, or WH52.
BK22 Keypad: Arm/disarm sites and view sensor status with a sleek touchscreen keypad. The keypad connects to the BP52 panel via RS485 cabling, making it easy to reuse existing keypad wiring. In addition, the keypad has a built-in VLink hub for wireless sensors.
Wired and Wireless Sensors: Verkada offers a full suite of wired and wireless sensors and supports third party wired sensors. All sensors are cloudmanaged and can be paired with cameras for video verification. Verkada wireless sensors automatically connect to the VLink hub with the strongest signal.
