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PTZ User Priority

Control how PTZ camera control conflicts are resolved between users

PTZ User Priority lets organizations control how conflicts over PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera control are resolved. Custom Roles can be assigned a priority level from 1 (highest) to 5 (lowest) for PTZ controls. When multiple users try to control the same PTZ camera, the level determines who gets control. Use PTZ User Priority when several people may need to operate the same PTZ camera and your organization needs a clear, predictable rule for whose control takes precedence

Priority levels are only configured on Custom Roles. Standard Command roles are set to the default priority level of 5.

How it works

By default, every role, including all standard Command roles, has a priority level of 5. When users share the same priority level, any of those users can take control from the other. When priority levels differ:

  • The user with the higher (lower-numbered) priority always prevails.

  • The lower-priority user must wait until the higher-priority user releases control before taking over.

For example, giving a security operations team priority over general staff.

Configuration

You need Org Admin permissions to manage custom role access.

1

In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Admin.

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Under Admin > Users & Permissions, click Roles.

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At the top right, click Create Custom Role.

  1. Enter a unique name for the role.

  2. (Optional) Select a common template to copy permissions from.

  3. Under Site Permissions > Cameras > Camera Settings, select Control PTZ Cameras and choose a priority level (1–5).

  1. At the top right, click Create Role.

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Once created, assign the custom role to a user or group.

Use Priority Controls

1

In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.

2

Select a PTZ camera.

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Hover over the center of the camera feed and use the controls to move the camera feed.

While a user is in control, other viewers see a green badge on the stream indicating the camera is in use.

  • A higher-priority user can take over at any time by attempting to move the camera. They see a confirmation prompt, and once confirmed, control transfers immediately and the previous user is notified on screen.

  • A lower-priority user who attempts to take control is blocked, and an on-stream badge explains why.

If the user in control closes the camera page or is inactive for 45 seconds, the camera returns to idle and becomes available to other users. If Sentry Mode was active before control was taken, it resumes at that point.

FAQ

What priority level do standard Command roles have?

All standard roles default to priority level 5, the lowest level.

What happens if two users share the same priority level?

Users with the same priority level can take control from each other at any time.

Can a user lose control automatically?

Control returns to idle if the controlling user closes the camera page or is inactive for 45 seconds. Sentry Mode resumes at that point if it was active before control was taken.

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