Release notes: Alta Video mobile app for iPhone and iPad 3.5.0 beta

Last modified: Thursday November 09, 2023.

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

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

About this release

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

Release labelRelease dateSoftware build number
Alta Video app for iPhone and iPad devices
(Available from https://testflight.apple.com/join/8waet1xD)		Thursday November 09, 2023Version 3.5.0 beta

What's new

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These features have been added in this release:

FeatureDescriptionAdded in
Alta Aware for iPad

The Alta Video mobile app now officially supports the Apple iPad.

The iPad app includes Video view, with support for 1x1, 2x2 and 1+3 camera layouts.

iPhone app 3.5.0 beta
Point of sale supportYou can now view point-of-sale rules and alarms in the Alta Video mobile app.iPhone app 3.5.0 beta
Tire screeching alertsYou can now receive alerts for tire screeching events in the Alta Video mobile app.iPhone app 3.5.0 beta
Unified search historyAlta Video now stores the last five searches made by each user, and they persist across all mobile and device sessions.iPhone app 3.5.0 beta
Default units of measurement The Alta Video mobile app now uses the default units of measurement selected in the deployment settings. You can change the units used in the mobile app in your user preferences. Alarms and alerts from Alta Video always use the default deployment settings.iPhone app 3.5.0 beta

Getting started with the app

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Compatibility

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

Alta Video user permissions

To use the Alta Video 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 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 Video 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.