Verkada's Q2 2026 Product Launch: Everything You Need to Know

Verkada’s Q2 2026 product launch brought a significant number of updates across cameras, access control, intercoms, alarms, visitor management, and platform tools. For organizations running Verkada deployments, or considering one, this is one of the more substantial launch cycles the platform has seen. Below is a breakdown of what was announced and what it means for how organizations manage their security environments.

Most features included in this release will be available on May 14th, 2026. The redesigned mobile video player will follow on May 26th, and the AI-powered audit log and custom site roles are expected to be available by the end of May 2026.

Cameras

Third-Generation Bullet Cameras

The most significant hardware announcement this quarter is the introduction of Verkada’s third-generation bullet lineup. The new series includes four models covering both wide-angle and telephoto configurations in 5MP and 4K, giving organizations more options to match the right camera to specific coverage requirements.

At the hardware level, the new cameras are built around the latest Ambarella CV7x chip, which enables more advanced analytics including AI-powered unified timeline and activity detection. In license plate recognition mode, the cameras can capture plates on vehicles traveling up to 80mph across up to three lanes of traffic. Image quality has also been improved across the lineup, with larger sensors on 4K models, stronger optical zoom on telephoto models, and enhanced low-light performance.

Installation and maintenance improvements are worth noting as well. The third generation adds a built-in internal heater to prevent lens fogging, an optional extendable visor, cleaner cabling with a cable trap and latch, multiple LED indicators for troubleshooting, and zoom-based IR optimization for clearer nighttime performance at varying distances.

Two optional attachments are also available for the first time. An infrared illuminator extends nighttime visibility beyond the camera’s standard IR range, which is particularly useful when the camera is optically zoomed in on distant subjects. A white light illuminator enables full-color footage at night and can be configured to deter activity through floodlight or pulsed light modes. Both attachments lock onto the bottom of the camera and are managed through Command.

The full third-generation lineup will be available to order on our website on May 26, 2026:

• CB53-E 5MP Bullet Camera starting at $1,899

• CB63-E 4K Bullet Camera starting at $2,099

• CB53-TE 5MP Telephoto Bullet Camera starting at $2,399

• CB63-TE 4K Telephoto Bullet Camera starting at $2,599

• IR Illuminator attachment at $349

• White Light Illuminator attachment at $349

Inactivity Detection

A new inactivity detection feature allows organizations to receive alerts when people or vehicles have been absent from a defined area for a specific amount of time. This is useful for monitoring loading docks, parking areas, or any location where the absence of expected activity is itself a signal worth tracking.

Access Control

AF64 Access Station Pro

The AF64 Access Station Pro is now available for purchase. It includes a 5MP wide-angle camera, interactive touchscreen, face unlock, multi-technology reader, and an integrated access controller. It supports deployments across the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.

AC43 Four-Door Controller Updates

The AC43 has been updated with redesigned circuitry and more robust circuit protections, integrated LTE backup support, and compatibility with both traditional SLA batteries and Verkada’s LiFePO4 battery technology. A government-grade version, the AC43-G, is also available for organizations with elevated compliance and security requirements.

EV3 Multi-Technology Card

The new ACC-AC-EV3-MT-1 EV3 Multi-Technology Card combines encrypted and proximity technologies into a single badge. This helps organizations ease system transitions by supporting both legacy and modern credential formats within one card, covering both door and non-door use cases.

AL54 Wireless Lock Improvements

The AL54 Wireless Lock received several updates focused on reliability and administrator visibility. Administrators can now receive alerts when a lock loses connection with its wireless hub or when a hub disconnects from the controller, giving teams earlier awareness of connectivity issues before they affect operations. A static cache of credentials ensures the door continues to function even if the lock temporarily loses connectivity, and custom polling frequency settings allow organizations to find the right balance between responsiveness and battery life.

New Emergency Response Scenarios

Access control now supports emergency response scenarios modeled after the Standard Response Protocol developed by the I Love U Guys Foundation. In addition to lockdown, the platform now supports Hold, Secure, Evacuate, and Shelter scenarios. Administrators can specify which doors lock and which unlock during each scenario type.

Temporary Visitor Access to Doors

A new visitor access module within Access Control allows organizations to manage temporary door access for visitors directly in the platform. Administrators can define visit access templates, create visits and visitor profiles, and view a complete log of all visits in one place.

Directory-Scoped Badge Templating

Access user admins can now create and modify badge templates within their assigned directory, such as a regional office or department, without needing organization-wide admin access. Access user managers and credential managers can print or view badges within their given directory.

Credential Modification Webhook

A new webhook allows organizations to synchronize credential information between Verkada Command and third-party systems automatically whenever changes to user credentials are made. This reduces manual work in environments where Verkada is one part of a broader identity or access management ecosystem.

Intercoms

Privacy Controls

Intercom administrators can now configure device-level permissions for audio and video streaming, along with custom data retention settings. This gives organizations more granular control over what is captured and retained at each intercom location.

Zoom Phone Intercom Certification

Verkada intercoms are now Zoom Phone certified, enabling secure SIP calling through Verkada intercoms for organizations using Zoom Phone. This eliminates the need for a separate calling infrastructure for intercom-based communications. 

Command Web Calling Refresh

Updates have been made to Command web calling to make the calling experience more intuitive. This covers the overall flow and usability of intercom calls initiated through the Command web interface.

HEVC Support for Intercom

A new video codec has been added to intercom streaming, delivering higher video quality during live calls without increasing bandwidth requirements proportionally. 

Command Events Page Refresh

The intercom events page has been redesigned with speech bubbles to separate dialogue between visitors and receivers, making call transcripts easier to review. Filter tools have also been upgraded for a more intuitive search experience when reviewing past intercom events.

Alarms

Advanced Triggers on Third-Party Cameras

Line-crossing and loitering triggers are now available on third-party cameras connected through Command Connector. This extends some of Verkada’s most useful detection capabilities to existing camera infrastructure, reducing the need to replace hardware to access more advanced alerting.

Vehicle Line-Crossing Triggers

A new vehicle-specific line-crossing trigger allows organizations to set a digital boundary and receive an alert when a vehicle crosses it in a defined direction. These triggers are video-verified by agents, adding a layer of human review before an alarm is escalated.

AI Deterrence on Third-Party Cameras

Third-party cameras connected through Command Connector can now be used to trigger a sequence of AI-generated warnings when a person is detected in a defined area. The warnings can incorporate context from the scene and escalate over time if the person remains, providing an active deterrence capability on existing camera infrastructure.

Temporarily Mute Triggers

Sensors and cameras can now be temporarily muted to prevent false alarms when a known person is on site while the system is armed. Mute durations can be set in increments from 30 minutes up to 8 hours or until manually unmuted.

Alarm Event Reports

Alarm event reports can now be created and exported with filters by site, time range, device type, and response level. This gives security and operations teams a cleaner way to review alarm history and report on incident trends.

Natural Language Schedule Setup

Arm and disarm schedules can now be configured using natural language input. Rather than navigating a scheduling interface manually, administrators can simply describe the schedule they want and the system will interpret and apply it.

Guest and Visitor Management

Healthcare Updates to Verkada Guest

Verkada Guest now includes healthcare-specific workflows for patient check-ins, including age-specific check-in flows, automatic translation, and biometric deny-list matching. These features are designed for hospitals and health systems managing a high volume of visitors across multiple entry points.

Deny List Face Match

Individuals on a deny list can now be flagged automatically using facial recognition at the moment they check in, even if they do not scan an ID. This is particularly relevant for healthcare and education environments where trespass or restraining order enforcement requires fast identification at entry points.

Check ID Authenticity and Biometric ID Verification

The platform now supports ID authenticity verification and biometric ID matching at check-in, allowing staff to confirm that a presented ID is genuine and that the person presenting it matches the photo on file.

Advanced Badge Designs

Badge design can now pull information directly from an organization’s Electronic Medical Record system, allowing badge appearance to update automatically based on patient information such as department and room number.

Visitor Activity Reports

Visitor activity reports can now be generated to track metrics like volunteer hours and frequent visitor patterns. This is particularly useful for schools and nonprofits that need to document visitor activity for compliance or operational purposes.

Global Approved Lists

Organizations can now create centralized, globally applied approved lists for volunteers, contractors, or VIPs across multiple sites. This eliminates the need to manually duplicate lists for individual locations, simplifying visitor management at scale.

Signed Document Fields

Verkada Guest now supports visitor-inputted information on PDFs, allowing organizations to collect signatures and information on digital agreements at check-in. This is designed to help organizations meet strict compliance and legal standards that require documented visitor acknowledgments.

Receptionist-Assisted Check-In

Front desk staff can now initiate visitor check-ins from their computer, handle exceptions such as bypassing ID scans when appropriate, and push remaining steps to a lobby iPad. This hybrid workflow provides a flexible alternative to fully self-serve kiosks and gives front desk teams more control over the check-in experience.

Platform and Networking

AI-Powered Audit Log

Audit logs can now be filtered using natural language, allowing administrators to describe what they are looking for and have the system surface relevant results instantly. This feature is expected to be available by the end of May 2026.

Redesigned Mobile Video Player

The Verkada Command mobile app on iOS and Android has a redesigned video player that is more intuitive for playback, scrubbing, evidence review, and gesture-based navigation. This feature will be available on May, 26 2026.

Favorite Sites in Command Mobile App

Users can now mark specific sites as favorites in the Command mobile app, making it faster to navigate to frequently accessed locations in environments with a large number of sites.

Update IP Addresses for Command Connector Channels

Administrators can now update IP addresses for existing Command Connector channels without losing historical footage or existing configuration settings. This is useful when a network migration or VLAN restructuring changes the IP address of a connected camera.

Custom Site Roles

Organizations can now create custom user roles with tailored permissions at the site level. This allows administrators to enforce least-privilege access by assigning only the permissions each user actually needs, rather than relying on broader predefined roles. This feature is expected to be available by the end of May 2026.

Unified User and Group Management

User and group management is now consolidated into a single page, making it easier to view and manage roles, profiles, groups, and key codes for individual users across all sites and access levels.

Point-to-Point Support on the GW31-E Wi-Fi Gateway

The GW31-E Wi-Fi Gateway now supports point-to-point connections, extending wireless network coverage to areas that are difficult to reach with traditional cabling.

Verkada Data Plan Price Reduction

The Verkada Data Plan has been reduced from $999 per year to $599 per year, a 40 percent reduction that makes LTE backup connectivity more accessible for organizations that rely on it for network redundancy. 

How LTT Partners Can Help

With a release this substantial, knowing what is available is only one part of the picture. Understanding which updates are relevant to your environment, how to deploy new hardware correctly, and how to configure new features within an existing Verkada setup requires the kind of hands-on expertise that comes from working with the platform regularly.

As a Solutions and Systems Integrator and authorized Verkada partner, LTT Partners helps organizations across Oregon, Washington, and beyond evaluate, deploy, and support their Verkada environments. Whether you are looking to upgrade to the new bullet camera lineup, expand your access control capabilities, or take advantage of the new platform features, our team can assess your current setup and help you identify the most impactful next steps.

If you want to talk through how any of these updates apply to your environment, we would be glad to connect. Reach out to our team to get started.