Release notes: Alta Aware mobile app for iPhone and iPad 3.6.0 beta

Last modified: Tuesday January 23, 2024.

Learn about new features, fixes, and any issues found in testing for the Alta Aware app for iPhone and iPad.

Receive notifications and remotely view video and alarms from your Alta Aware deployments on your iOS device.

About this release

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This is the beta release of the Alta Aware app for iPhone and iPad.

Release labelRelease dateSoftware build number
Alta Aware app for iPhone and iPad devices
(Available from https://testflight.apple.com/join/8waet1xD)		Tuesday January 23, 2024.Version 3.6.0 beta

What's new

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These features have been added in this release:

FeatureDescriptionAdded in
Images now available in search historyWhen looking at historical searches, you can now see a thumbnail image from the search.iOS app 3.6.0 beta
Update to the measurement unit preferencesYou can now configure the Alta Aware mobile app to use the measurement units defined by My profile in the desktop Alta Video application.iOS app 3.6.0 beta

Getting started with the app

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Compatibility

Your iPhone or iPad must be running iOS version 15 or later.

Alta Aware user permissions

To use the Alta Aware app for iOS devices, you must already have a user profile set up for the Alta Aware deployments you want to monitor, with at least the following permissions:

  • View live video
  • View historic video
  • View devices in video view
  • View alarms

Installation

To test the Alta Aware app for iPhone and iPad beta versions:

  1. From your iOS device, tap https://testflight.apple.com/join/8waet1xD.
  2. If you already have TestFlight installed, tap ACCEPT and then install the required app.
    If you do not have TestFlight installed, first install TestFlight, and then join the beta by tapping the Start testing button. Accept the beta and then install the required app.

To start using the Alta Aware app for iOS devices:

  1. From your Apple iOS device, navigate to the App Store and search for Alta Aware.
  2. Install the App.
  3. Connect to your Alta Aware deployment: enter your server name (for example, aware-test-server) in the Deployment name field.
  4. Tap NEXT.
  5. Enter your Alta Aware Username and Password.
  6. Tap SIGN IN.