# Two-way Audio Call on BK22 Keypad

Two-way audio calls allow Site Admins and SOC operators to initiate real-time voice communication with the on-site keypad from Verkada Command. \
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When a panic alarm is triggered, SOC operators can initiate an audio call to the keypad to obtain an accurate, on-the-ground understanding of the situation and confirm personnel safety.

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Audio call on keypad is disabled by default and must be enabled per keypad in device settings.
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Users must have **Site Admin** or **Site Viewer** permissions to start an audio call to a keypad.
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## Configuration

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Alarms.**
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**Select your Alarm site.**
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**On the left navigation, select Devices.**
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**Select the keypad**, **under Device Details > Advanced Settings, toggle on Audio call on keypad**.

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## Start a two-way audio call

A keypad audio call can only be started from Command.

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Alarms.**
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**Select your Alarm site.**
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**On the left navigation, select Devices.**
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**Select the keypad and click the call icon to start the audio call.**

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Audio from the call is not recorded.
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