Avigilon Alta Access (Openpath) product guide
Avigilon Alta Access Cloud, Smart Readers and Mobile Access

The current Avigilon Alta Access platform—formerly Openpath—for cloud-managed doors, touchless mobile access and multi-site administration.

Avigilon Alta Access Cloud, Smart Readers and Mobile Access product overview

Products and selection guidance

Alta Access combines cloud software, Smart Readers, mobile/physical credentials and identity integrations. Existing Openpath deployments should be described by current Alta names while retaining migration references for search and support. Define subscription tier, mobile unlock policy, SSO/directory integration, offline behavior and credential fallback.

  • Alta Access cloud organization/site architecture
  • Smart Readers and mobile/touchless entry
  • Cards, fobs and mobile wallet/app credentials
  • SSO, directory, visitor and workplace integrations
  • Door, lock, free-egress, accessibility and fire-alarm requirements
  • Network, power, standby battery and outage behavior
  • Current licenses, subscriptions, firmware and integrations
  • Administrator training, backup, documentation and maintenance

Site-specific design

Boston High Tech inventories existing equipment and validates current manufacturer compatibility before specifying reuse, migration or replacement. Qualifications may be confirmed privately when needed; license numbers, certificate copies and named certificate-holder details are not published.

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Official manufacturer references

How to compare and specify this product family

For Avigilon Alta Access Cloud, Smart Readers and Mobile Access, the right model and architecture depend on the site, existing infrastructure and operating policy. A proposal should clearly document the following access-control system decisions before equipment is ordered:

  • Number and type of controlled openings
  • Controller, reader, lock and credential compatibility
  • Cloud or on-premise administration and ownership
  • Offline behavior, backup power and emergency operation
  • Directory, HR, video, visitor and elevator integrations
  • Licensing, cybersecurity, training and lifecycle support

Installation, testing and handoff

A site survey records each opening, door hardware, cable path, power, network, credential policy and integration requirement. The design then maps readers, controllers, locks, inputs, outputs and administrator roles to the operational workflow. Commissioning includes door-by-door functional tests, failure-mode and backup-power checks, permission and schedule tests, event verification, administrator training and as-built documentation. Product availability, subscriptions and supported integrations are confirmed for the current project before procurement.

Boston High Tech supports projects from its Charlotte headquarters and local client offices serving Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey.

Official Avigilon Alta Access software, firmware and support

Use the manufacturer links below for current software, firmware, release notes, manuals and technical resources. Boston High Tech links directly to official manufacturer portals and does not copy or host firmware files.

Before installing an update: verify the exact model, region, hardware revision, current version, required intermediate releases, licensing or support entitlement, backup and rollback plan, integrations and maintenance window. An incorrect firmware package or upgrade sequence can interrupt service, invalidate compatibility or prevent a downgrade. Coordinate updates for monitored, life-safety-adjacent or business-critical systems with the system administrator and an authorized specialist.

Some resources require a customer, dealer, certified-technician or active-support login. Cloud-managed products may update automatically and may not provide a public firmware file.