Add cameras to Alta Video

Last modified: Wednesday December 13, 2023.

You can add an Avigilon Alta cloud-native camera to an existing deployment. You will need the QR code or Alta Key that comes with the camera. For an Avigilon Ava cloud-native camera without an Alta Key, you can use its serial number instead.

If you do not already have an Alta Video deployment, contact your Avigilon Alta partner to get them to create a new deployment for your organization.

For a full list of ways you can add cameras to Alta Video, see Adding cameras to Alta Video.

Task — Add a camera using a mobile web browser

  1. Open your camera app and scan the QR code for the camera. The QR code is found on the camera body, and also on the packaging.
  2. Tap the prompt to open your browser.
  3. Select SIGN IN TO ALTA VIDEO.
  4. Select the required deployment, or enter the deployment name and choose Next.
  5. Enter your credentials and click Sign in. Your user role must include Add/Edit Devices permissions.
  6. You can add the camera from the Devices tool. For more information, see Add cameras by QR code or Alta Key.

Task — Add a camera using the Alta Video mobile app

For up-to-date installation information, check the Alta Video mobile apps release notes for your device.

  1. Open the app and select the required deployment from Settings > Deployment.
  2. Open the Devices tool.
  3. From the menu, select Add cameras.
  4. Scan the QR code on your camera:
    1. Depending on the camera model, the QR code is printed on the label on the camera, next to the lens under the camera cover, or on the packaging label.
    2. Alternatively, enter the Alta Key for the camera being added. If your camera does not have a clearly marked Alta Key, use its serial number.
  5. If required, change the camera NAME, DEVICE GROUP, and CONFIGURATION PROFILE.
  6. Select any required LABELS.
  7. Click Add.