Release notes: Alta Video mobile app for iPhone 3.3.0 beta

Last modified: Thursday June 29, 2023.

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

Using the Alta Video app for iPhone and iPad on iPad devices is not currently supported.

Your iPhone must be running iOS version 15 or later.

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About this release

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

Table 1 – App release details

Release labelRelease dateSoftware build number
Alta Video app for iPhone and iPad devices
(Available from https://testflight.apple.com/join/8waet1xD)		Thursday June 29, 2023.Version 3.3.0 beta

What's new

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

To receive notifications on your iOS mobile device from your on-premise Alta Video deployment, you must ensure your deployment has Remote access enabled.

With the Alta Video mobile app, you are no longer tied to your desk for these tasks. Securely receive notifications about alarms and anomalies on your cellular device and view the accompanying video for these events.

You can also view the video feeds from any cameras connected to your Alta Video deployments.

Table 2 – New features — Alta Video Mobile App release

FeatureDescriptionAdded in
Use labels in Rules and SearchThe Alta Video mobile apps now include compatibility with the labels feature in Alta Video. Use labels when configuring rules, or when searching.iPhone app 3.3.0 beta
Create or edit Sound rules You can now create or edit Sound rules from the Alta Video mobile apps.iPhone app 3.3.0 beta

Getting started with the app

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

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

To test the Alta Video 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 Alta Video app for iPhone and iPad.
    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 Alta Video app for iPhone and iPad.

To start using the Alta Video mobile app for iOS devices:

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