Intercom & Visitor Management
Smart video intercoms with two-way audio and remote unlock. Digitize your visitor experience with cloud-managed check-in and host notifications.
Video Intercom
HD camera built into every Verkada intercom device. See and speak with visitors clearly before granting access — from your phone or desktop.
Remote Unlock
Unlock any door remotely from the Verkada mobile app. Hosts can grant access to expected visitors without leaving their desk.
Digital Visitor Check-In
Visitors self-check-in on an iPad kiosk, sign NDA documents, take a photo badge, and notify their host automatically — no receptionist required.
Host Notifications
When a visitor arrives, the host receives an instant push notification with the visitor's name, photo, and a one-tap unlock button.
Visitor Logs & Reports
Every visitor check-in is logged with timestamp, photo, signed documents, and host details. Fully searchable visitor history for compliance.
Access Control Integration
Intercoms integrate natively with Verkada access control — issue temporary QR code credentials to pre-approved visitors automatically.
Intercom Hardware
Video Intercoms
HD camera, two-way audio, built-in card reader, weatherproof design.
Emergency Blue Light Tower
Highly visible emergency stations, one-touch calling, built-in camera, ideal for campuses and parking structures.
Desk & Wall Receivers
Indoor stations for reception desks, two-way audio and video, instant door unlock capability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Verkada video intercoms and digital visitor management from Blue Cap IT, an official Verkada Gold Partner.
How is a Verkada video intercom different from a traditional buzzer or doorbell system?
Traditional buzzer systems route to a single fixed station (usually a reception desk) and just transmit audio. Verkada intercoms have an HD camera built in, transmit two-way video and audio, and route the call to whoever is on duty based on time-of-day rules and team schedules.
Can my employees answer the intercom from their phones, or only from a reception desk?
Either. Calls ring on the Verkada mobile app, the Command web dashboard, or on dedicated desk and wall receivers — and you can route them differently by time of day or by which entry was used.
How does the digital visitor check-in work?
Visitors arrive, tap to check in on an iPad kiosk, type their name and host, sign any required documents, and the kiosk takes a photo for a printed badge. The host gets an instant push notification with the visitor's name, photo, and a one-tap "unlock door" button.
Where are emergency blue light towers typically used?
College campuses, hospital and clinic parking lots, corporate parking garages, transit stations, and multi-building corporate campuses are common deployments.
Can visitors get temporary access automatically?
Yes. Verkada's visitor management integrates with access control to issue time-limited credentials. You can pre-approve a contractor for specific dates and door access.