After last week’s article, this is the fifth article in our cloud access control series, adapted from our latest eBook. If you want to dive deeper into the future of access technology, credential flexibility, and platform comparisons—download our full guide.

Traditional video systems are often built for broad surveillance, managed by separate teams, powered by complex software, and integrated with access control in ways that feel more like duct tape than synergy. 

BioStar Air takes a different approach. 

It doesn’t try to replace a full-fledged VMS, and it doesn’t need to. Instead, it focuses where it matters most: the door. By embedding smart, event-based video directly into the access control workflow, BioStar Air delivers just the right level of visibility, without the complexity, cost, or infrastructure of a full CCTV system. 

With BioStar Air, video becomes a native part of your access control flow: simple, integrated, and responsive. 

Real-time video + alerts where it matters most. 

Traditional camera systems are built to monitor everything. But not every organization needs a full-blown surveillance grid. 

ㆍBioStar Air focuses on what matters most: the door. 
ㆍReceive instant alerts when unauthorized access is attempted. 
ㆍView a real-time video feed of the reader and entry point. 
ㆍMatch access logs with live or recorded footage, directly within the platform 

Whether you're managing a coworking space, a school, or a multi-branch operation, this door-level focus provides just the right amount of visibility, without overwhelming your system or your team. 

No complex VMS or CCTV system required. 

Unlike many platforms that require expensive cloud video subscriptions or proprietary VMS integration, BioStar Air is built for practical, plug-and-play visibility: 
ㆍNative ONVIF camera support (G or S profiles). 
ㆍCameras connect through Suprema’s smart readers on the same network. 
ㆍNo NVRs, local servers, or separate video licenses needed. 
ㆍNo storage limitations, just access events and matching footage when you need it, directly from the camera’s SD card. 

This is video designed for lean teams, remote admins, and smart buildings, not surveillance operators. 

Event logs that tell the full story. 

Seeing when a door was accessed isn’t always enough. You also want to know who entered, how, and what happened next. 
With BioStar Air, you are not just logging events, you are tying them together. 

ㆍAccess events (badge, face, PIN, etc.) 
ㆍMatching video clips 
ㆍAlerts triggered by exceptions (denied access, forced entry, etc.) 
ㆍA video timeline that reconstructs the sequence of actions at a glance 

Instant visibility. Remote response. 

When something goes wrong, you shouldn’t have to call the front desk, or wait until morning to respond. 
With BioStar Air, security becomes proactive, not reactive: 

ㆍAlerts appear in real time, in your mobile or desktop dashboard 
ㆍVideo shows exactly what’s happening at the door 
ㆍYou can remotely unlock or disable access from wherever you are 

Security isn’t just about keeping people out, it’s about knowing what’s happening and being able to respond. With BioStar Air’s entry-centric monitoring, you gain video-enhanced awareness without the bulk of traditional surveillance systems. 
It's smarter monitoring, built into your access control, not bolted next to it. 
 
With BioStar Air, monitoring is no longer an afterthought. It’s built into the core of your access control system: focused, actionable, and surprisingly lightweight. But how does it stack up against other solutions in the market? In our next article, we put leading platforms head-to-head. Stay tuned. 
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