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Set Up Bells for Verkada Guest

Learn how to set up the bell Guest type for Verkada Guest

Verkada Guest offers a bells feature that allows you to configure a Guest type that sends a notification without requiring the user go through a full check-in process. This is handy for use cases, such as a delivery driver dropping off a package.

Configure a bell for your Guest site

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In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Workplace > Guest.

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On the left navigation, click Guest Settings.

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Under Organization, scroll to Sites.

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From the list of tiles, select the site where you want to configure a bell.

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On the left, scroll to Guest Types and click Manage Guest Types.

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On Guest Types:

a. At the top right, click the Add Guest Type icon. b. Select the Bell radio button. c. Click Save and Continue. ​

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After selecting that option, you are prompted with a new menu that allows you to configure the various options for your new bell.

Bell settings

Setting

Description

Label this bell

Set the name of the bell that will appear on your Guest tablet. Make it clear and instructive to ensure the correct option is pushed if there are multiple.

Notify Contacts

Configure contacts that should receive a notification when the bell is pushed. You can add contacts by searching for existing contact names, or by entering an email address or phone number, including country code (for example, +15558675309).

Display Message

Enter a message that is displayed on the screen after you click this setting.

Additional Actions

Configure additional actions that you can choose:

**Who is this for?**Search for and select one of the hosts for that Guest site. That host also receives a notification regardless of whether they were previously configured in the Notify Contacts section.

Take a photo Take a photo using the tablet. Useful for proof of delivery.

Need more help? Contact Verkada Support.

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