Verkada Intercom for K-12 Schools
Enhance Security and Communication
Overview
Verkada Intercom empowers K-12 schools to answer calls for entry and aid faster and more effectively. Whether it's a parent picking up a student or a contractor dropping in for maintenance, school districts can better protect students, faculty, and staff by tightly regulating who enters their buildings. Intercoms can also be used to optimize operations for administrative buildings, like central warehouses, and more seamlessly manage the delivery of supplies.
[Image: Students in a school hallway, with the title 'Intercom for K-12 Schools' overlaid.]
Use Cases
Entry management
Visually verify guardians and other visitors, communicate with two-way audio, and remotely unlock doors for secure and seamless visitor entry.
Call for aid
Place intercoms in athletic facilities and playgrounds for immediate access to the nurse's office in case of injury or accident.
Trusted by K-12 Schools
"The intercom camera is very clear, so our staff can get a good idea of who they are talking to before they open the door. With the Verkada Desk Station, our main greeter can use an iPad to answer calls. But if they step out to lunch, a back-up staff member can still answer calls right from their own desk using their phone."
Robert Berkowitz, Director of Technology, South Washington County Schools
Key Features
Clear audio, sharp video
With noise cancellation, a 5MP camera, and wide dynamic range, clearly hear and see callers and perform quick checks (e.g., driver's licenses) before granting entry.
Flexible call routing
Enable the main office or other staff to answer calls at the desk or on the go. Adapt routing based on drop-off, pick-up, or after-school hours.
In-call POI alerts
Flag persons of interest – like a contested guardian or individual who has threatened staff or students – with advanced facial analytics to deny entry.
District-wide insights
Maintain a central audiovisual log of call events across the district, and access detailed dashboards, events reporting, alerts, and more.
Where to Install?
- Main Entrances
- Side Doors
- Delivery Zones
- Gyms
- Playgrounds
- Arts Centers
[Image: The Verkada Intercom device, showing its camera, speaker, and call button.]
One Integrated Cloud-Based Platform
With cloud-based call routing and multiple receiver options – Verkada Desk Station, Verkada Command on web, Verkada Pass app, Verkada Command mobile app, and existing communication systems – organizations can take calls from anywhere and boost response rates. All Verkada receivers support video feeds from intercom and context cameras as well as one-tap controls.
Video Security
Pair eye-level intercom cameras with neighboring context cameras for comprehensive visual context.
Access Control
Facilitate seamless staff entry using the intercom's built-in badge reader and door controller.
Guest
For end-to-end visitor management, grant entry with intercoms and provide a frictionless sign-in experience and digital log with Guest.
[Visuals: Verkada hardware including a desk station phone, a tablet displaying a sign-in interface, and an intercom unit.]
