# Configure Second-Generation Video Intercoms

Intercoms allow organizations to enhance security and answer calls from anywhere with sharp video, clear audio, 6 smart receiver methods and intuitive management and security tools in Verkada Command.

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[Add the intercom serial number](https://app.gitbook.com/s/ylYKicREo6JpuOJH4teK/configuration-and-setup/add-a-device-to-your-command-organization) to Command to begin setup.
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## Configuration

### Add the serial number to Command

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#### [Add the intercom serial number to Command](https://help.verkada.com/intercom/configuration-and-setup/add-an-intercom-to-your-site).

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#### Once you add the serial number and activate the intercom, a new tab opens, showing the intercom video feed. At the top left of your webpage, a menu displays the setup checklist. **We recommend to follow the** [**setup checklist**](https://help.verkada.com/intercom/configuration-and-setup/configure-a-td52).

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#### General

**Change device name**

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#### From the setup checklist, click **Change device name** to open the **Settings** page.

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#### With the **Settings** page open, select the current name to change the default name.

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#### Door

**Configure a Door**

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#### Navigate to **Intercom Settings > Door**

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#### Click **Add a door**

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#### Select the appropriate door mode

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The TD63 only supports keypad unlocks in two configurations:

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#### When the door mode is set to **Directly to the intercom**.

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#### When the door mode is set to **Paired to a Verkada door.**

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The intercom’s RS485 output must also be hardwired to the paired Verkada access controller.
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See [**Intercom Reader Settings**](https://help.verkada.com/intercom/configuration-and-setup/intercom-reader-settings) for more information on reader configuration.
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**I/O**

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#### Navigate to **Intercom Settings > I/O**

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#### For each input and output, click the drop down and select the appropriate option.

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| ------------ | ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **I/O Type** | **Option**       | **Behavior**                                                                                                               |
| **Input**    | Call Trigger     | Triggers a call when circuit is closed                                                                                     |
| **Input**    | DPI              | Monitors state of the door (open or closed)                                                                                |
| **Input**    | REX              | Unlock door without presenting credential                                                                                  |
| **Output**   | Unlock           | Relay contacts close or open (depending on fail safe or fail secure door) when prompted by receiver or accepted credential |
| **Output**   | Chime            | Relay contacts close upon button press and open when call is answered                                                      |
| **Output**   | Call in Progress | Relay contacts remain closed for duration of call                                                                          |

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The TD33 only has 2 inputs and 1 output.
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**Unlock**

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The Unlock configuration menu only appears if the door mode is set to **Directly to the Intercom** or **To a Third-Party Access Controller.** If the intercom is paired to a Verkada Access Controller, configure these options in the Access controller settings.
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#### Navigate to **Intercom Settings > I/O > Unlock**

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|                   |                                                                                   |
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| **Option**        | **Definition**                                                                    |
| **Unlock Time**   | The duration of an unlock, this applies to badging and receiver unlocks           |
| **Unlock Sound**  | Toggle the unlock tone that is played from the intercom speaker                   |
| **Remote Unlock** | Users with appropriate access level can unlock the door from Command and Pass app |

#### Pair a camera

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#### Navigate to **Intercom Settings > Pairing**

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#### Select **Add Camera**

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Once cameras have been added, they will appear on the **Live** page of your intercom.

#### Audio

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#### Navigate to **Intercom Settings > Audio**

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#### Use the sliders to adjust Call Volume, System Volume, and Microphone Volume

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#### Use the Continuous Audio toggle to enable/disable audio recording outside of calls

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#### Call

**Configure receivers**

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#### Navigate to your **Intercom > Receivers tab**

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#### To configure receivers for one intercom reference [this document](https://help.verkada.com/intercom/configuration-and-setup/add-and-configure-receivers-in-intercom)

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#### To configure receivers in bulk reference [this document](https://help.verkada.com/intercom/configuration-and-setup/create-and-use-shared-call-flows)

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**For other Call Settings, reference the following table:**
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**Other Call Settings**

|                                         |                                                                                                                                                          |
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| **Option**                              | **Definition**                                                                                                                                           |
| Press Intercom button again to end call | Toggle whether a button press cancels an active call                                                                                                     |
| Allow Talkdown to interrupt active call | Toggle whether a talkdown (receiver initiated call) can end and interrupt another active call                                                            |
| Maximum call duration                   | **(non-mutable)** call duration cannot exceed 5 minutes                                                                                                  |
| Dial key to accept call                 | **(non-mutable)** for POTS and SIP receivers, # and \* keys are used to accept incoming intercom calls                                                   |
| Dial key to unlock door                 | **(non-mutable)** for POTS and SIP receivers, any number 0-9 will unlock the door                                                                        |
| Intercom phone number                   | **(non-mutable)** for POTS receivers, incoming calls from Verkada Intercoms will come from (661) 902-0560, consider saving this number in your contacts. |

**SIP Account**

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#### Navigate to **Intercom Settings > Call > SIP Account**

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#### Follow the instructions in [this document](https://help.verkada.com/intercom/configuration-and-setup/integrate-verkada-intercoms-with-sip) to configure your SIP account

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#### Video

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#### Navigate to **Intercom Settings > Video**

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#### Use the following table as a reference when configuring video settings:

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|                    |                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
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| **Option**         | **Definition**                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Orientation        | Rotate camera feed in Command in increments of 90 degrees                                                                                                                                                                    |
| Low Bandwidth Mode | Disable HQ video, Timelapse, and Cloud Backup to reduce bandwidth consumption                                                                                                                                                |
| Timelapse          | Enable time lapses for historical video                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| RTSP               | RTSP enables users to stream verkada camera feeds into a third party VMS. Reference [this document](https://app.gitbook.com/s/ylYKicREo6JpuOJH4teK/live-streaming/low-latency-rtsp-streaming) for configuration instructions |

#### Backup

Cloud backup enables the continuous saving of intercom footage in the cloud (in addition to local storage).

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#### Navigate to **Intercom Settings > Backup**

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#### Reference [this document](https://app.gitbook.com/s/ylYKicREo6JpuOJH4teK/historical-playback/cloud-backup) for configuration details

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#### Messages

Automated Messages play when the device is offline, when there is an active lockdown, or when the receiver list is exhausted. For configuration details reference [this document](https://help.verkada.com/intercom/configuration-and-setup/upload-audio-messages-to-intercom).

#### Troubleshooting

Users can initiate a test call to verify intercom functionality.

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#### Navigate to **Intercom Settings > Troubleshooting**

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#### Click **Select a Receiver** to pick which receiver you will use for the test call

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#### Click **Initiate Test Call**

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***

**Need more help?** Contact [Verkada Support](https://www.verkada.com/contact/).
