Verkada | WH52 Wireless Alarm Hub

Verkada WH52 Wireless Alarm Hub

Cloud-managed PoE-powered VLink wireless hub for extending Verkada wireless alarm sensor coverage across larger sites.

The Verkada WH52 Wireless Alarm Hub is a PoE-powered VLink hub designed to extend wireless sensor coverage across Verkada alarm deployments. It communicates with the Verkada alarm panel over the local LAN, making it easier to add wireless sensor coverage at a distance from the main panel without being limited by alarm panel port locations.

The WH52 supports up to 160 Verkada wireless sensors and is designed for sites where wireless sensors need to be placed across larger buildings, campuses, retail spaces, offices, schools, warehouses, or other commercial environments. Because it only needs an Ethernet drop on the same local network as the alarm panel, the WH52 gives integrators and customers more flexibility when scaling wireless alarm coverage. Verkada describes the WH52 as a PoE-powered VLink hub that communicates with the BP32 or BP52 alarm panel over LAN.

Key Features

• PoE-Powered Wireless Hub: Uses IEEE 802.3af PoE for simplified power and network connectivity.
• Supports Up to 160 Sensors: Connects up to 160 Verkada wireless sensors through Verkada’s VLink wireless ecosystem.
• LAN-Based Panel Communication: Communicates with the BP32 or BP52 alarm panel over the local network.
• Flexible Placement: Can be deployed anywhere with an Ethernet drop on the same LAN as the alarm panel.
• Built-In Battery Backup: Integrated battery provides at least 12 hours of backup in typical use.
• Plug-and-Play Sensor Connection: Automatically connects to compatible Verkada wireless sensors within range, without a manual pairing process.
• Cloud-Managed in Command: View live and historical sensor activity, connection quality, battery level, and device status through Verkada Command.
• Local Alarm Communication: Helps withstand internet outages by communicating locally with the alarm panel.
• Wall or Ceiling Mounting: Supports flexible placement to improve wireless coverage across the site.
• 10-Year Warranty: Covered by Verkada’s 10-year hardware warranty.

Designed to Scale Wireless Alarm Coverage

The WH52 is built for Verkada alarm deployments that need wireless sensors beyond the practical range of the main alarm panel. In larger facilities, the best sensor locations are not always near the panel, and wireless signal can be weakened by distance, walls, equipment, shelving, mechanical rooms, or building materials. The WH52 helps solve that problem by placing additional VLink wireless coverage wherever the site has an Ethernet drop.

This makes the WH52 especially useful for schools, offices, warehouses, retail locations, healthcare facilities, campuses, and multi-site organizations that need flexible wireless alarm coverage without pulling every sensor back to one central panel location.

LAN-Based Deployment Flexibility

Unlike the WH32, which can operate as a repeater or RS485-connected hub, the WH52 is a PoE-powered hub that communicates with the alarm panel over the local LAN. That makes it a strong fit when an Ethernet connection is already available in the area where more wireless sensor coverage is needed.

Verkada notes that the WH52 should be on the same LAN or subnet as the alarm panel for local communication, and multiple hubs can be added as needed to provide proper coverage throughout a building. Installation guidance also recommends mounting the WH52 facing down and avoiding metal surfaces that could reduce wireless range.

Cloud-Managed Through Verkada Command

As part of the Verkada alarm ecosystem, the WH52 is managed through Verkada Command. Teams can view live and historical sensor activity, monitor connection quality, check battery level, manage software-defined partitions, receive alerts, and benefit from automatic firmware updates. This gives security and operations teams better visibility than traditional alarm hub hardware that often requires local inspection or panel-level troubleshooting.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Cloud-managed VLink wireless alarm hub
• Model / SKU: WH52-HW
• Wireless Sensor Support: Up to 160 Verkada wireless sensors
• Wireless Communication: VLink sub-GHz transceiver
• Uplink: 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port
• Panel Communication: Local LAN connection with BP32 or BP52 alarm panel
• Power Input: IEEE 802.3af PoE
• Power Consumption: 4.4W standby; 14W maximum
• Current Draw: 83 mA to 260 mA
• Backup Battery: Internal 2850 mAh rechargeable battery
• Battery Backup: At least 12 hours with typical use
• Wireless Repeating: Not supported
• VLink Wireless Range: Up to 300 ft / 90 m open field line of sight; indoor range varies by environment
• Tamper Detection: Yes
• Dimensions: 6.1 in diameter x 2.6 in depth / 15.5 cm diameter x 6.7 cm depth
• Weight: 1.9 lb / 0.9 kg
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F / 0°C to 45°C
• Operating Humidity: 0–90% RH, non-condensing
• Mounting Options: Wall or ceiling mount
• Certifications: FCC, IC, RCM, CE, UL / cUL / IEC 62368-1
• Warranty: 10 years

What’s in the Box

• Verkada WH52 Wireless Alarm Hub
• Mount plate
• T10 Security Torx screwdriver
• 3 machine screws
• 4 wall screws
• 4 wall anchors

Ideal for Larger Wireless Alarm Deployments

For organizations expanding Verkada wireless alarm coverage across larger or more complex facilities, the Verkada WH52 Wireless Alarm Hub provides a practical way to place VLink wireless coverage where it is needed. With PoE power, LAN-based alarm panel communication, support for up to 160 wireless sensors, built-in battery backup, and Verkada Command management, the WH52 helps make wireless alarm deployments easier to scale, monitor, and maintain across one site or many.

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