Each Verkada camera is architected to automatically connect to the Verkada cloud via a secure bidirectional communication channel to:
Upload footage, archives, screenshots and thumbnails, plus alerts on certain event criteria (camera offline/online, Person of Interest, motion, tamper, crowds).
Download firmware and update settings from Verkada Command (such as optical zoom and security enhancements).
View general camera settings
In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras
.Select a camera site and below the video player, click Settings
.On the General page, you can view general camera settings information, such as time zone, serial number, model, storage, and so on.
Configure camera settings
Below is a general comprehensive list of camera settings you can configure:
Category | Settings |
General | Name Notes Time Zone Serial Number Model Earliest Available Video Local IP MAC Address Reboot Device Schedule Firmware Updates Device Log (Legacy) |
Device | Video Codec Onboard Retention HQ Video Quality High Gain Mode* Identify Camera IP |
Events | |
Analytics | |
Backup |
High Gain Mode is currently only supported on these camera models:
CM42
CD62
CF81
CB62
Need more help? Contact Verkada Support.