Verkada | BK22 Touchscreen Alarm Keypad

Verkada BK22 Alarm Keypad

Cloud-managed touchscreen alarm keypad with built-in VLink hub for arming, disarming, sensor visibility, and connected site response.

The Verkada BK22 Alarm Keypad is a modern touchscreen keypad designed for Verkada alarm systems. More than a traditional arm/disarm keypad, the BK22 gives users on site a clearer view into alarm activity by showing the status of alarm devices, supporting user-specific key codes, and enabling live camera feed visibility when connected over PoE / LAN.

The BK22 also includes a built-in VLink hub for Verkada wireless sensors, allowing it to support up to 160 wireless sensors as part of a Verkada alarm deployment. It connects to Verkada alarm panels such as the BP32 or BP52 using RS485 or LAN, making it suitable for both new installations and upgrades where existing keypad wiring may be reused. Verkada’s BK22 documentation describes it as a touchscreen keypad with built-in VLink for wireless sensors, live camera feed viewing, alarm device status, and optional two-way audio initiated from Command or an alarm incident link.

Key Features

• 7-Inch Touchscreen Interface: Provides a modern, easy-to-use touchscreen experience for arming, disarming, and reviewing alarm device status.
• Built-In VLink Hub: Connects up to 160 Verkada wireless sensors without requiring a separate wireless hub.
• Arm and Disarm Control: Allows authorized users to arm and disarm alarm sites using assigned key codes.
• User-Specific Key Codes: Helps track who armed or disarmed the system and supports simplified credential management.
• SSO-Based Code Revocation: Key codes can be automatically revoked for offboarded employees through Okta and Azure AD integrations.
• Live Camera Feed Viewing: When connected over PoE / LAN, users can view live feeds from supported Verkada cameras directly on the keypad.
• Two-Way Audio Support: SOC teams can initiate two-way audio through Command or an alarm incident link to communicate with people on site during an emergency.
• Flexible Connectivity: Supports RS485 connection to a Verkada alarm panel or PoE / LAN connectivity depending on the alarm site design.
• Cloud-Managed in Command: Monitor arm/disarm activity, manage key codes, receive offline alerts, and apply automatic firmware updates through Verkada Command.
• Camera-Only Site Support: Can arm and disarm camera-only sites without a BP52 when connected directly to power and internet via PoE.

More Than a Traditional Alarm Keypad

The BK22 is designed to give users more information at the point of action. Instead of simply entering a code and hoping the system is ready, users can see the status of alarm devices on site and understand whether the system is ready to arm. For locations with Verkada cameras and PoE / LAN connectivity, staff can also view live camera feeds before exiting or responding to an event.

That makes the BK22 especially useful for schools, offices, retail locations, healthcare facilities, warehouses, and multi-site businesses where people on site need simple alarm control but also benefit from better situational awareness.

Built-In Wireless Sensor Coverage

With its integrated VLink hub, the BK22 can connect Verkada wireless sensors into an alarm deployment. This helps simplify system design by combining keypad functionality and wireless sensor communication in one device. Verkada lists VLink wireless range at up to 300 ft / 90 m in open field line-of-sight conditions, with reduced range expected indoors depending on building materials and environment.

Cloud-Managed Alarm Operations

Like other Verkada products, the BK22 is managed through Verkada Command. Administrators can remotely manage key codes, monitor arm/disarm activity, receive alerts for offline devices, and benefit from automatic firmware updates. When paired with cameras, Command can also provide video context around alarm activity, helping teams investigate events faster and manage alarm sites more effectively.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Cloud-managed alarm keypad
• Model / SKU: BK22-HW
• Display: 7-inch LED-backlit multi-touch display
• Display Resolution: 1024 RGB x 600
• Wireless Sensor Support: Built-in VLink hub for up to 160 wireless sensors
• Wireless Communication: VLink sub-GHz transceiver
• Wireless Repeating: Not supported
• VLink Wireless Range: Up to 300 ft / 90 m open field line of sight; indoor range varies by environment
• Uplink: RS485 input; 10/100 Mbps RJ45 port
• Power Input: 10–36V DC via RS485 or IEEE 802.3af PoE
• Power Consumption: 13W max
• Audio: 73 dB speaker at 1 m distance; dual microphones
• Two-Way Audio: Supported when initiated through Verkada Command or alarm incident link; not initiated directly from keypad
• Tamper Detection: Yes
• Dimensions: 5.3 in H x 7.2 in W x 1.1 in D / 13.5 cm H x 18.2 cm W x 2.8 cm D
• Weight: 1.3 lb / 0.6 kg
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C
• Operating Humidity: 0–90% RH, non-condensing
• Mounting Option: Wall mount
• Certifications: FCC, IC, CE, UKCA, RCM, UL / IEC 62368-1, CSA NO22.2 62368-1
• Warranty: 10 years

What’s in the Box

• Verkada BK22 Alarm Keypad
• Wall mount plate
• T10 Security Torx screwdriver
• 4 wall screws
• 4 wall anchors

Ideal for Modern Verkada Alarm Deployments

For organizations using Verkada alarms, the BK22 Alarm Keypad provides a cleaner, more capable way to arm and disarm sites while improving visibility for people on location. With its touchscreen interface, built-in VLink hub, user-specific key codes, camera feed support, two-way audio capability, and Verkada Command management, the BK22 helps make alarm operations simpler, more informed, and easier to manage across one site or many.

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