VerkadaOne 2025: A Landmark Conference In Chicago

Our team at Pipl Systems, Oleg Bordiian and Jeremie Lusignan, has been on site in Chicago since September 22 to cover VerkadaOne, one of the most important security technology conferences of 2025. This annual event, simply called the VerkadaOne conference, gathers industry leaders, IT directors, and physical security experts to explore the latest advancements in cloud security and AI-driven solutions.

From the very first day, VerkadaOne 2025 made its agenda clear: show how AI and cloud technology can transform security from a reactive process into a proactive strategy. More than 2,000 participants joined the sessions, keynotes, and live demos that revealed how Verkada is expanding its platform across video, access control, and perimeter protection.

Why This Conference Matters To Security Buyers

For many mid-sized and large organizations, schools, universities, retail chains, healthcare institutions, and public sector facilities, security isn’t just about cameras anymore. The VerkadaOne agenda emphasizes unified workflows where access events, video analytics, and emergency response protocols connect seamlessly. That’s what sets this VerkadaOne schedule apart from previous years, such as VerkadaOne 2024: the focus is no longer just on better devices but on smarter, integrated experiences that reduce friction for operators.

Keynote Takeaways

In the opening remarks, Verkada executives outlined a bold plan to bring the industry closer to “AI-enabled investigations.” With this approach, video from all cameras across a site merges into one unified timeline, allowing operators to track the full journey of a person or vehicle in seconds. This shift turns security video from a static archive into an active investigative tool, a direction that resonated with both integrators and end users in the room.

Looking Ahead To VerkadaOne 2026

The next VerkadaOne will take place in Miami, Florida, from September 15 to 17 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort. Organizers plan to showcase deeper innovation with exclusive demos and announcements aimed at redefining cloud-based physical security.

Building on the momentum of over 2,000 leaders gathering in Chicago, VerkadaOne 2026 is expected to expand on the platform introduced this year. Technologies like the Unified Timeline, AF64 Access Station Pro, CR63 E Remote Camera, and MT81 Cloud Managed Security Trailer are positioned to evolve from new releases into proven deployments.

Verkada’s six product lines: video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms will remain the foundation. More than 30,000 organizations across 93 countries already rely on these solutions, including 96 of the Fortune 500. Miami attendees will be the first to see how Verkada plans to scale these systems further with AI, analytics, and new hardware designed for enterprise and institutional buyers.

New Devices and Technologies Unveiled at VerkadaOne 2025

Unified Timeline and Expanded AI Alerts

At VerkadaOne 2025, the company announced the AI-Powered Unified Timeline, a tool that visually reconstructs the movement of people and vehicles across an entire site. Video events from different cameras are merged into one map-based timeline, which speeds up investigations and delivers a complete incident overview. Operators can immediately see when a person or vehicle leaves one camera’s field of view and enters another.

Key benefits of this system:

• Less time wasted on searches, since operators no longer need to manually scan through footage from multiple cameras.
• Higher situational awareness is especially important when monitoring multiple faces or vehicles across large facilities.
• Improved alerts, with activity and industry-specific detections that feed into Operator View, where security teams can manage incidents through a structured ticketing workflow.

“What we wanted to showcase were three important points… a Verkada-managed premise is both frictionless to enter and secure.” — Adam Rabin, AI Product Manager at Verkada.

At ISC West 2025, Verkada’s live Escape Room built on the Unified Timeline, History Player Search, and PTZ zoom, gave attendees real-world insight into how these tools perform in investigative workflows. For a deeper look at how Verkada’s cloud security ecosystem behaves under dynamic use, see our detailed writeup: Verkada Security: Insights & Innovations from ISC West 2025.

AF Series: Face Unlock And Access Control

VerkadaOne also introduced a new wireless lock series along with the AF64 Access Station Pro, which integrates advanced access control into a single sleek device. It combines a single door controller, a multi-technology reader, a 5.5-inch touchscreen, and a 5 MP wide-angle camera.

Technical highlights include:

• Face Unlock: users can walk up to a door and unlock it instantly with built-in facial recognition.
• PoE connection: a single cable setup for power and data reduces installation complexity.
• Multi credential support: NFC, Bluetooth mobile unlock, cards, and PIN codes for flexible deployments.
• Durable design: IP65 and IK06 ratings for indoor and outdoor environments.

If you want to dive deeper into how all these components, cameras, intercoms, alarms, and access control work together in real usage, check our full review Verkada Security System: Full Review & Test. It covers onboarding, hybrid storage, AI analytics, and real-world performance across environments.

AL54 Wireless Lock: Next-Generation Door Security

Alongside AF64, Verkada introduced the AL54 Wireless Lock, its first natively integrated wireless door lock. This device extends enterprise-grade security to doors that are hard to rewire and adds more flexibility for schools, healthcare, and office spaces.

Key features and specifications:

• Seamless integration with the Verkada platform via a wireless hub, supporting up to 16 locks per hub.
• Remote and on-device lockdown triggers, ensuring fast responses during emergencies.
• Built-in door position sensor and latch bolt monitoring to confirm doors are securely closed and locked.
• Multi-credential support, including proximity cards, Verkada EV3 cards/fobs, Bluetooth Intent Unlock, NFC on mobile, and remote unlock through Command or Verkada Pass.
• Cylindrical (AL54-CY) and mortise (AL54-MS) versions, both built with UL fire rating and ANSI Grade 1 durability certification.
• Over-the-air updates and proactive alerts for battery life, disconnection, or credential misuse.

The AL54-CY model is available for pre-order starting September 30 with shipments beginning in November 2025. The AL54-MS mortise version will follow in early 2026.

CR63 E Remote Camera With LTE

For remote or off-grid locations, Verkada introduced the CR63 E Remote Camera with LTE. It delivers 4K resolution and AI analytics for people, vehicles, and license plates, all without relying on wired networks.

Key benefits:

• LTE connectivity for sites without internet infrastructure.
• Integrated backup battery with solar power option.
• Optimized for perimeters, construction sites, and isolated parking areas.

“We’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in physical security, delivering a platform that powers the entire workflow of a security professional. From the most powerful, industry-focused AI Alerts to customizable workflows, our customers have the most advanced tools in the market to keep their people and places safe.” — Brandon Davito, SVP of Product and Operations.

MT81 Cloud Managed Security Trailer

To extend protection to temporary or mobile sites, VerkadaOne also unveiled the MT81 Cloud Managed Security Trailer. This solar-powered trailer supports up to six devices, creating a portable command post managed through the same cloud platform.

Key benefits:

• Solar power with two battery configurations (6KWH or 13KWH).
• Supports six cameras or sensors in a single deployment.
• Designed for construction projects, outdoor events, and emergency response setups.

Next Generation Multisensor Cameras

Verkada updated its multisensor lineup with three new models: CH53 E, CH63 E, and CY63 E. These devices provide multiple camera heads in one housing for wide area coverage.

Technical highlights:

• CH53 E and CH63 E: four-camera multisensors for large concourses and open spaces.
• CY63 E: Two-camera multisensor for corridors and medium areas.
• A single mount point reduces installation time and hardware costs.

Wireless Alarms And Q Series Sensors

Verkada added a new alarm platform with the BP32 Wireless Alarm Panel and Q Series sensors, all managed via the cloud.

Technical highlights:

• BP32 Alarm Panel: compact PoE-powered design that supports up to 160 wireless sensors.
• QM11 Motion Sensor: detects human movement with optimized range.
• QC11 Door Contact: monitors doors and windows for entry events.
• QT11 Universal Transmitter: integrates third-party devices into the alarm ecosystem.

Expanded Audio Intercom Line

The TA43 series expands Verkada’s intercom lineup with audio-only models designed for rugged and noisy environments.

Key benefits:

• Models TA43 1B, TA43 EB, and TA43 2B provide high audio output.
• Compact, durable housings for exposed or outdoor entrances.
• Fully integrated into Verkada Command for call management.

New Business And Incident Analytics

Verkada extended its cloud software to include advanced analytics dashboards. These tools transform operational data into insights for managers and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical highlights:

• Retail analytics: monitor queue times, conversion rates, and exceptions.
• Attendance analytics: visualize how spaces are used across sites and departments.
• Device analytics: real-time performance and health checks for fleets of cameras.
• Guest incident response: based on the Standard Reunification Method, enabling emergency reunification protocols for schools and campuses.

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How VerkadaOne Shapes 2026 Security Planning

For organizations planning their 2026 budgets, the announcements at VerkadaOne Chicago highlight a decisive move toward unified, AI powered workflows. Investigations no longer depend on manually checking individual feeds. Instead, operators start with AI-assisted search, shift seamlessly to the Unified Timeline, and resolve incidents inside Operator View with a structured, auditable trail. On the access side, the AF64 Access Station Pro with Face Unlock and multi-technology credentials sets a new standard for frictionless, camera-informed decisions at the door. Retailers and schools also gain visibility with the new attendance analytics dashboard and expanded retail reporting tools, turning access events into valuable data for operations.

Equally important, the perimeter and remote site tools are no longer treated as add-ons but as integral parts of the platform. The CR63 E Remote Camera with LTE makes it possible to cover utility yards, parking areas, and rural facilities without wired infrastructure. The MT81 Cloud Managed Security Trailer extends coverage to seasonal lots, construction projects, and outdoor events, combining solar power with support for up to six Verkada devices. When paired with the new CH53 E and CH63 E multisensor cameras, BP32 wireless alarm panel, and compact TA43 intercoms, the result is fewer blind spots, faster deployment options, and one consolidated playbook across video, access, alarms, and analytics.