BioStar Air?
100% cloud access control platform
BioStar Air is a cloud-native access control solution developed by Suprema, a global leader in biometric security. Designed to eliminate the need for on-premises infrastructure, BioStar Air provides secure, flexible, and scalable access control that can be managed from anywhere. With smart readers that connect directly to the cloud, organizations can easily control access at multiple sites using only a phone or a browser.
Unparalleled credential flexibility
BioStar Air provides the most comprehensive range of authentication options, enabling organizations to manage facility access in multiple secure and convenient ways.
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Facial authentication
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Custom mobile credentials for iOS and Android (free)
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Multiple RFID formats
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App-free Dynamic QR and LinkPass
No on-prem infrastructure required
BioStar Air eliminates the need for on-site servers, virtual machines, VPNs, or door controllers. No IT maintenance is required. Install a smart reader and connect it to the cloud to start managing access immediately. Readers operate across multiple sites regardless of network or physical location.
Easy multi-site management
BioStar Air provides a complete solution for controlling access to every location—offices, warehouses, retail stores, or remote sites—all within a single system.
Future-proof scalability with edge architecture
BioStar Air’s edge architecture embeds access control directly in the smart reader, removing the need for separate door controllers. This lets organizations scale effortlessly. Purchase only what is needed today and expand easily without complex upgrades.
Optimized for cloud-centric businesses
BioStar Air is designed for system integrators and customers seeking a fully cloud-native access control solution with industry-leading biometrics. It offers a modern, flexible, and highly secure approach to access management for cloud-centric enterprises.
BioStar Air features
| Feature | Description |
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| Complete access control solution | Supported |
| Compatible with Suprema hardware | XPass 2, XStation 2, BioEntry W3, BioStation 3, SIO2, OM-120, CoreStation-20 (coming soon) |
| High security | ISO 27001 / 27701, TLS 1.2, AES-256 |
| Biometrics: face and fingerprint | Native support for Suprema readers with an embedded biometric database. |
| RFID cards | MIFARE Classic, DESFire, FeliCa, EM4100, custom Wiegand formats, iCLASS, Seos. Supports up to eight cards per user. |
| Mobile credentials | Free and unlimited. Includes secure BLE/NFC credentials (iOS, Android), app-free LinkPass, and QR authentication. |
| Deployment | Cloud native |
| Interface | Browser, iOS app, Android app |
| Pricing model | Subscription-based |
| Integration | Extensive APIs, webhooks, and SDKs |
| Edge architecture | Readers include a built-in controller and connect directly to the cloud over Ethernet. No additional cloud nodes or access control panels are required. |
| login | Accessible from anywhere. |
| Server location | Korea (global) and Germany (Europe) |
| Time and attendance | Time-and-attendance keys on the reader are logged as events and can be integrated into work-hour reports. |
| Video | Built-in VMS with support for ONVIF and Uniview. No NVR required; the reader acts as the gateway. |
| Alarms | Supports administrator notifications for intrusion alarm zones. |
| Data partitioning | Standard |
| Ideal for | Franchises, multi-site, multi-tenant, remote locations, and more |