tinyCam Monitor

tinyCam Monitor stands out as the premier app for remote surveillance, offering robust control and digital video recording capabilities for your private or public network or IP cameras, video encoders, and DVRs. The app is available in a free, ad-supported version, with the option to upgrade to tinyCam Monitor PRO for an enhanced experience.

Key features of tinyCam Monitor include support for various video codecs such as H.264 for Foscam and Amcrest cameras, and MPEG4/H264/H265 for many other cameras via the RTSP protocol, including models from Dahua, FDT, Hikvision, Huisun, Reolink, and Sricam. The app also supports ONVIF Profile S IoT devices, which is particularly useful for budget-friendly Chinese cameras.

For those using P2P technology, tinyCam Monitor supports models with 20-character UIDs, such as Wyze Cam and Neos SmartCam, as well as models with 17-character UIDs, like CamHi. Additionally, it accommodates MJPEG based devices from major vendors like Axis and DLink.

The app offers advanced functionalities such as 2-way audio for communication, PTZ control for Pan/Tilt/Zoom enabled devices, and the ability to control relays and LEDs on supported models. It also features a LAN scanner for automatic camera detection, SSL support for secure connections, and a variety of 17 different layouts to display an unlimited number of cameras. Users can also benefit from sequence mode for automatic camera switching and the ability to group cameras by tags.

Importing and exporting settings to local storage or cloud services is straightforward, and the app is designed to be CPU/GPU efficient with hardware-accelerated video decoding.

Upgrading to tinyCam Monitor PRO unlocks additional features such as ad-free experience, 24/7 MP4 video recording to local storage, cloud services, and FTP/FTPS servers, a video player with fast/slow archive playback, and time-lapse recording. The PRO version also includes an internal web server for remote archive access and live view, support for both in-app and on-camera motion detection, and the ability to use your Android device's front/rear camera as an IP camera or dashcam.

Further enhancements in the PRO version include face detection, audio real-time processing for use as a baby monitor, audio monitoring from multiple cameras simultaneously, melody playback via camera speakers, background audio, and support for various sensors like temperature and humidity. The app is also Google Cast™ Ready for Chromecast, supports Android Wear, offers widgets and floating windows, and provides an Android TV interface with PiP support on Android TV 7.0+. Additionally, it integrates with Tasker for automation.

For a comprehensive list of supported manufacturers, visit tinycammonitor.com/support.html. To explore more public webcams, consider installing the Worldscope Webcams free app for integration with tinyCam.

Stay connected with tinyCam Monitor through their website at tinycammonitor.com, and follow them on social media platforms like Reddit, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. If you're interested in helping translate the app, visit crowdin.net/project/tinycammonitor.

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What's New in the Latest Version 17.3.4 - Google Play

Last updated on May 26, 2024

6.7.9 - Enhanced smooth scrolling when the image is digitally zoomed in. - Improved stability for Foscam HD cameras. - Fixed Android N issues for Foscam cameras. - Resolved screen flashing on HW/HW+ decoder. - Corrected H.265 HW+ decoder issues. - Power safe mode now uses Android N sustained performance mode.

6.7.8 - Added horizontal 2 cams layout. - Preserved image digital zoom on reconnection.

6.7.4 - Introduced tinyCam Cloud (BETA) plugin support, which should be installed separately.