What is Axis Powered by Genetec?

2024-02-14Last updated

Axis Powered by Genetec is an all-in-one solution that combines Genetec™ access control software with Axis network door controllers. Synergis™ Softwire is preinstalled onto the Axis controllers and runs as an app on the AXIS OS platform. This simplifies their deployment, configuration, and maintenance in Security Center. Axis Powered by Genetec is sold exclusively through Genetec™ Certified channel partners.

Software requirements

Axis Powered by Genetec requires Security Center 5.11.2.0 or later.

Supported devices

Important: Only Axis Powered by Genetec door controllers purchased through Genetec-approved channels are compatible with Security Center. Regular AXIS A1210 and AXIS A1610 devices purchased from non-approved channels are not.
The following models are supported:
  • Single-door controllers
    • Axis Powered by Genetec A1210
    • Axis Powered by Genetec A1210-B
  • Two-door controllers
    • Axis Powered by Genetec A1610
    • Axis Powered by Genetec A1610-B

For their respective user manuals, see the Axis Powered by Genetec Help.

Note: Throughout this document, whenever it is necessary to refer to a section of one of the user manuals, we use the Axis Powered by Genetec A1610 User Manual as a reference, as long as the content is the same in all user manuals.

How it works

An Axis Powered by Genetec door controller runs Synergis™ Softwire as an app on its AXIS OS platform, allowing it to communicate directly with Security Center Synergis™ without a gateway device.

Axis Powered by Genetec architecture.

The Synergis Softwire app that runs on board the Axis Powered by Genetec door controller can be configured through a dedicated web page embedded inside the AXIS device interface. After the Axis device is enrolled in Security Center, you can also access the AXIS device interface from the unit's Portal page in Config Tool.