Release notes: Alta Video mobile app for iPhone 3.4.0 beta

Last modified: Wednesday October 11, 2023.

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

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

About this release

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

Release labelRelease dateSoftware build number
Alta Video app for iPhone and iPad devices
(Available from https://testflight.apple.com/join/8waet1xD)		Tuesday September 05, 2023.Version 3.4.0 beta

What's new

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These features have been added in this release:

FeatureDescriptionAdded in
Use email address as user nameWhen you first log into the Alta Video mobile app after upgrading to version 3.4, you are asked to provide and verify your email address. Once verified, your email address becomes your user name, and must subsequently be used to log into Alta Video.iPhone app 3.4.0 beta
Generic motion sensor supportThe Alta Video mobile app now supports generic motion sensors and you can use motion to trigger rules.iPhone app 3.4.0 beta
Export video from Alarms and DevicesYou can now export video clips from both the Alarms and the Devices tools.iPhone app 3.4.0 beta

Getting started with the app

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Compatibility

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.

Alta Video user permissions

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

Installation

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.