{"id":51602,"date":"2026-11-03T12:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gavmgmt.ca\/?p=51602"},"modified":"2026-11-05T09:49:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:49:55","slug":"verkada-sound-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gavmgmt.ca\/fr\/insights\/verkada-sound-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Verkada Sound Systems : une solution audio commerciale g\u00e9r\u00e9e dans le nuage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is Verkada Sound Systems?<\/h2>
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Verkada Sound Systems is a cloud-managed audio platform that lets organizations run background music and announcements across every site from Verkada Command. Announced on September 16, 2026, it adds a new product line to the same platform that manages Verkada video security, access control, intercoms and alarms.<\/p>\n\n

Music, announcements, zones and device health are all configured and monitored in Command, through the web or the mobile app. Hardware options include all-in-one network speakers and network audio players that connect existing amplifiers and speakers to the cloud.<\/p>\n\n

As a Verkada partner, GAV MGMT designs, installs and supports Verkada Sound Systems alongside the rest of the Verkada platform, giving organizations one integrator for security and sound.<\/p>\n

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Core capabilities in Verkada Command<\/h2>
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Every part of the audio environment is managed in one place, whether a deployment has a handful of speakers or thousands.<\/p>\n\n

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  • Licensed background music:<\/strong> an integration with Soundtrack streams commercially licensed music directly from Command. Administrators browse curated playlists and deploy them across sites in real time.<\/li>\n\n
  • Instant announcements:<\/strong> send announcements to selected locations in seconds using text-to-speech or a device\u2019s built-in microphone.<\/li>\n\n
  • Live translation:<\/strong> announcements can be automatically translated and played sequentially in multiple languages.<\/li>\n\n
  • Spaces and zones:<\/strong> organize devices by room type and location, then apply changes at the organization, site, subsite, space or zone level.<\/li>\n\n
  • Device visibility:<\/strong> see the online and offline status of every Verkada device in the deployment at a glance.<\/li>\n\n
  • Role-based access:<\/strong> give regional facilities managers and corporate IT administrators different levels of control.<\/li>\n\n
  • Audio fidelity:<\/strong> the audio pipeline supports lossless FLAC streaming for both background music and clear announcements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Hardware lineup: network speakers and network audio players<\/h2>
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    Verkada Sound Systems launched with two hardware lines, so organizations can move fully to Verkada or connect the audio equipment they already have.<\/p>\n\n

    Network speakers<\/strong> are all-in-one, PoE-powered speakers that run without a separate processor, amplifier or rack.<\/p>\n\n

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    Model<\/td>\nType<\/td>\nDriver<\/td>\nFrequency range<\/td>\nConnectivity<\/td>\nPower<\/td>\nBest fit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    NS151<\/td>\nWireless network speaker<\/td>\n4\u201d<\/td>\n110 to 20,000 Hz (\u00b13 dB)<\/td>\nEthernet, WiFi<\/td>\nAC or PoE\/PoE+\/PoE++<\/td>\nDesks, offices and small rooms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    NS261<\/td>\nIn-ceiling network speaker<\/td>\n6.5\u201d coaxial<\/td>\n65 to 20,000 Hz (\u00b13 dB)<\/td>\nEthernet<\/td>\nPoE\/PoE+\/PoE++<\/td>\nDiscreet whole-room coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    NS631-E<\/td>\nOutdoor surface-mount network speaker, IP66<\/td>\n6.5\u201d coaxial<\/td>\n65 to 20,000 Hz (\u00b13 dB)<\/td>\nEthernet<\/td>\nPoE\/PoE+\/PoE++<\/td>\nOutdoor spaces and entrances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n

    Network audio players<\/strong> connect existing amplifiers and third-party speakers to Command.<\/p>\n\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Model<\/td>\nLine-level outputs<\/td>\nBest fit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    NP21<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nSmaller deployments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    NP81<\/td>\nUp to 16<\/td>\nLarger, more complex installations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n

    Verkada lists the NP21, NP81, NS261 and NS631 as available in Canada from early October 2026, with the NS151 following later in 2026.<\/p>\n

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    How Sound Systems extends the Verkada platform<\/h2>
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    Because Sound Systems lives in Command, it works with other Verkada products out of the box.<\/p>\n\n

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    • Verkada Alarms:<\/strong> AI-powered deterrence plays a warning message through network speakers when a camera detects loitering or other suspicious activity, and escalates the message in real time if the activity continues.<\/li>\n\n
    • Verkada Desk Station:<\/strong> front desk and facilities staff can queue a song, deliver an announcement or adjust volume with a single tap, without full Command access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      For organizations already running Verkada cameras, access control or alarms, audio becomes another layer of the same platform, managed by the same teams.<\/p>\n

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      Use cases and deployment paths<\/h2>
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      Verkada Sound Systems fits organizations that want consistent sound and fast announcements across multiple locations.<\/p>\n\n

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      Environment<\/td>\nHow Sound Systems is used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Corporate offices and campuses<\/td>\nBackground music in lobbies and amenity spaces, floor and building announcements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Retail<\/td>\nConsistent licensed music and in-store messaging across every location<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Education<\/td>\nCampus announcements with multi-language translation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Healthcare and public facilities<\/td>\nAnnouncements to targeted zones, outdoor entrance coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Multi-site operators<\/td>\nCentralized music and messaging managed by region or site<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n

      GAV MGMT supports two deployment paths:<\/p>\n\n

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      1. Full Verkada deployment:<\/strong> network speakers powered by PoE, with no amplifiers or racks to install.<\/li>\n\n
      2. Phased modernization:<\/strong> network audio players bridge existing amplifiers and speakers to Command now, with network speakers added as spaces are renovated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

        Organizations can also start with Verkada\u2019s free 30-day trial, which includes one device and full access to Command.<\/p>\n

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        Frequently asked questions<\/h2>
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        What is Verkada Sound Systems?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Verkada Sound Systems is a cloud-managed commercial audio platform for background music and announcements, managed in Verkada Command alongside Verkada security products.<\/p>\n\n

        Do Verkada network speakers need an amplifier?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        No.\u00a0Verkada network speakers are all-in-one and PoE-powered, so they run without a dedicated processor, amplifier or rack.<\/p>\n\n

        Can Verkada Sound Systems work with existing speakers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Yes. The NP21 and NP81 network audio players connect existing amplifiers and third-party speakers to Command, with 2 and up to 16 line-level outputs respectively.<\/p>\n\n

        Where does the background music come from?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Verkada integrates with Soundtrack, a provider of commercially licensed music, so playlists stream directly from Command.<\/p>\n\n

        Can announcements play in more than one language?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Yes. Announcements can be automatically translated and played sequentially in multiple languages.<\/p>\n\n

        Is Verkada Sound Systems available in Canada?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Yes. Verkada lists Canadian availability for the NP21, NP81, NS261 and NS631 from early October 2026, with the NS151 later in 2026.<\/p>\n\n

        Who installs Verkada Sound Systems in Canada?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        GAV MGMT is a Verkada partner that designs, installs and supports Verkada Sound Systems for organizations across Canada.<\/p>\n

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        Deploy Verkada Sound Systems with GAV MGMT<\/h2>
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        GAV MGMT is a Verkada partner delivering video security, access control, alarms and now Sound Systems as one coordinated deployment. Talk to our team about adding cloud-managed audio to your Verkada environment, or visit our Experience Centre at First Canadian Place in Toronto.<\/p>\n

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        Sources<\/h4>
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        • Introducing Verkada Sound Systems (Verkada blog, Sep 16, 2026): https:\/\/www.verkada.com\/blog\/introducing-verkada-sound-systems\/<\/li>\n\n
        • Verkada Sound Systems product page: https:\/\/www.verkada.com\/sound-systems\/<\/li>\n\n
        • Verkada Network Speakers: https:\/\/www.verkada.com\/sound-systems\/network-speakers\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

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          Written by Gianfranco, Digital Marketing Manager at GAV MGMT<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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