# Intercom Reader Settings

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Intercom.**
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**Select an intercom to configure.**
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**At the top, click Settings > Door.**
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## Manage Credential Types

You can manage which credential types are allowed or disallowed by using the following toggles:

* **Badge Reader**: Enable or disable RFID and NFC credentials.
* **NFC Unlock**: Allow or disallow NFC credentials.
* **Bluetooth Unlock**: Manage Bluetooth credential access.

## Configuring Gesture Unlock

Verkada Intercoms (TD52 + AD34, TD33, TD53, and TD63) support **Gesture Unlock**, a feature designed to prevent accidental Bluetooth unlocks. Gesture Unlock requires a specific gesture in addition to a Bluetooth credential to unlock a door.

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**Navigate to Intercom Settings > Reader > Bluetooth Unlock Trigger > Custom Configuration.**

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**Select a preset option or click Advanced to define your own parameters.**

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### Reader compatibility table

|                            |                                  |                                    |
| -------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Mode**                   | **Wiring**                       | **Reader Compatibility**           |
| **Single Door Controller** | Directly to the intercom         | Uses integrated reader             |
| **Paired**                 | To a Verkada access controller   | Reader must be hardwired via RS485 |
| **3rd Party ACU**          | To a 3rd party access controller | Unsupported                        |

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## Other Bluetooth Settings

* **Bluetooth Cooldown**: Define the minimum time required between Bluetooth unlock attempts.
* **Beep on Bluetooth Unlock**: Toggle to enable or disable audible feedback when a Bluetooth credential grants access.

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**Prefer to see it in action?** Check out the [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWUVHl3gzKc).
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