Verkada License Plate Recognition Unlock User Guide

Verkada License Plate Recognition Unlock

Overview

Verkada is committed to building best-in-class credentials that provide the right level of security and the most seamless user experience. Verkada License Plate Recognition (LPR) Unlock extends Verkada’s LPR capabilities by adding license plates as an access credential type that can be used to unlock garage entrances. LPR unlock makes gate entry hassle-free and helps reduce congestion at entrances.

To enable LPR unlock, organizations must 1) properly deploy and configure LPR-enabled CB52 or CB62 cameras and 2) properly secure garage entrances with a Verkada access controller. Once configured, LPR results can be used as an input method for a door, unlocking that door anytime an authorized license plate is recognized by the camera. For best results, both devices must be on the same Local Area Network (LAN). Offline functionality may be limited if devices are spread across networks or on separate VLANs.

License plates are also available as a new credential type within access control user profiles, inheriting all user credential properties such as access levels and schedules. LPR unlock generates door events within the access door detail page, and a new license plate button on the entry event allows Command users to quickly navigate to the license plate profile page.

This guide provides an overview of the LPR integration and provides detailed instructions on how to configure the integration and use LPR unlock day-to-day to secure entrances.

Key features

Unlock gates with LPR camera technology

Customers who have CB62 or CB52 cameras deployed for LPR applications can extend the functionality of their cameras to physically control the gates to their buildings.

Simplified access control configurability

With LPR unlock, admins can deploy a practical and manageable solution that enables efficient security at all gates. License plates inherit all of the existing access levels and schedules within a user’s access profile, which can be managed via .csv upload, by assigning a license plate through the “Assign Access User +” button on the License Plate feed page, or by managing individual user profile configurations.

Actionable data enhances parking lot security

LPR unlock displays gate unlock events on the access page as an entry event. These events can be searched and filtered. Like any door type, all LPR access control events can be used as inputs for alarm triggers, seen in the alert inbox, and accessed programmatically through Verkada’s access control APIs.

Use cases

Busy garages
Facilities like offices, hotels and schools can use LPR unlock to reduce congestion at busy entrances.

Access for guests at gated facilities
Communities and facilities with gated access can use LPR unlock to provide simplified guest access.

Additional parking lot security
Verkada LPR technology can improve the security of a parking lot with intrusion and unrecognized plate alerts.

Facilities for large vehicles
LPR unlock can make it easier for buses and trucks to access a facility, especially if the drivers of these larger vehicles cannot easily access badge readers.

Protected parking lots
LPR unlock can help secure parking lots from car theft or unapproved use of EV charging stations.

Organizations with many garages
Organizations with multiple parking garages and many access profiles can streamline operations with LPR unlock.

Enabling LPR Unlock

To set up an LPR camera to unlock a door, users can either add an LPR camera during door setup or on the door settings page. The two flows are illustrated below:

Door Setup

1. Go to the Devices page.

2. Select the access controller in which you want to set up the in-out-door.

3. Click on the Add button in the top right corner of the screen.
   

4. In the Add Entity modal, continue the setup until you reach the Installer Setup screen.

5. Scrolling down in the modal, you will see an option for LPR Unlock. Click on Add LPR Camera to add an LPR camera as an unlock method for this door.

6. Here, you can add the LPR camera to unlock the door.
   

7. Click Confirm to save your changes, and continue with setup as usual. The door will initialize with an LPR camera attached to it.
   

Enabling LPR Unlock

Door Settings

1. Go to the door page, and click on the Settings icon.
   

2. Scroll down to the Installer Settings. Here, you should see a toggle to turn on the LPR Unlock feature on the door. Press the toggle to turn the feature on.
   

3. Click the Add Camera button to choose any of your LPR cameras. You will also have the option to set a given camera as either an interior or an exterior camera for the door.

4. Click Confirm to save your changes.

Adding LPR as a Credential

Command Admins are allowed to assign license plates as a user credential. There are three main ways this can happen:

CSV uploads

Verkada’s existing CSV upload function now has expanded functionality. Users can enter a list of comma-separated License Plate numbers into the License Plate Numbers column of the CSV.

On the cameras license plate feed

1. Visit the URL https://command.verkada.com/license-plate.

2. Here, you will see a feed of License plates that looks similar to the following screenshot.
   

3. Click on any license plate you want to add an access user. Doing so will take you to the license plate-specific page, similar to the screenshot below.
   

4. Click on Assign Access User, look up the user you want to associate the license plate with, and click.

Adding LPR as a Credential

On a user’s access profile

1. Navigate to Access in Command.
   

2. Click on the Access Users and Groups side icon.
   

3. From the list of access users, click on the user you would like to add a license plate to
   

4. Click on the Profile button to go to their Credentials.

5. Here, you should be able to add new license plates to the user by clicking the Add New License Plate button.
   

New LPR Events

To support LPR unlock events, access control door pages now include license plate denied and accepted events on the door events page.

LPR unlock also includes a new license plate detail button. Clicking on the license plate number on these events can take you to the license plate page, allowing users to take more actions, such as looking at past events or assigning an access user to the license plate.

Ordering Information

LPR unlock requires LPR-enabled CB52 or CB62 cameras and a Verkada AC42 or AC62 access controller. No additional software license is needed for LPR unlock capabilities aside from standard camera and door licenses.

Controller pricing

Telephoto Bullet cameras

Product Name| Maximum SQ Onboard Retention1| Model Number| Cost (MSRP) USD
---|---|---|---
CB52-TE
| 30 Days| CB52 -256TE-HW| $1,499
60 Days| CB52-512TE-HW| $1,899
90 Days| CB52-768TE-HW| $2,299
365 Days| CB52-2TBTE-HW| $3,699
CB62-TE
| 30 Days| CB62 -512TE-HW| $1,899
60 Days| CB62-1TBTE-HW| $2,799
90 Days| CB62-2TBTE-HW| $3,699

Wide-angle Bullet cameras

CB52-E
| 30 Days| CB52 -256E-HW| $1,399
60 Days| CB52-512E-HW| $1,799
90 Days| CB52-768E-HW| $2,199
365 Days| CB52-2TBE-HW| $3,599
90 Days
| 30 Days| CB62 -512E-HW| $3,599
60 Days| CB62-1TBE-HW| $2,699
90 Days| CB62-2TBE-HW| $3,599

Customers Support

All our cameras record in “adaptive quality,” capturing both standard and high quality streams. Standard quality (SQ) video is stored up to the amount of retention specified by the customer. The amount of high quality video stored on the camera will depend on the amount of motion detected by the camera over time. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.verkada.com/blog /recording-in-adaptive-quality/

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References

• Verkada
• Recording in Adaptive Quality

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