tinyCam Monitor is your go-to solution for remote surveillance, offering control and digital video recording for a wide range of IP cameras, video encoders, and DVRs. This free, ad-supported version of tinyCam Monitor PRO is designed to work seamlessly with various camera types and protocols.
Key Features of tinyCam Monitor:
- Codec Support: Enjoy H.264 codec compatibility with Foscam and Amcrest cameras, and MPEG4/H264/H265 support for many other cameras via the RTSP protocol, including brands like Dahua, FDT, Hikvision, Huisun, Reolink, and Sricam.
- ONVIF and P2P Support: Compatible with ONVIF Profile S IoT devices, including affordable Chinese cameras, and P2P support for models like Wyze Cam and Neos SmartCam with 20-character UIDs, as well as CamHi models with 17-character UIDs.
- MJPEG Compatibility: Works with MJPEG-based devices from major vendors such as Axis and DLink.
- Enhanced Features: Benefit from 2-way audio communication, control of PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) enabled devices, and the ability to manage relays and LEDs on certain models.
- Convenience Tools: Utilize the LAN scanner for automatic camera detection, SSL support for secure connections, and 17 different layouts to display an unlimited number of cameras. Additional features include sequence mode for automatic camera switching, grouping cameras by tags, and the ability to import/export settings to local storage or cloud services.
- Performance: The app is optimized for CPU/GPU efficiency with hardware-accelerated video decoding.
Upgrade to tinyCam Monitor PRO for Additional Benefits:
- Ad-Free Experience: No more interruptions from ads.
- Extended Recording Options: 24/7 MP4 video recording to local storage, cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, ownCloud/NextCloud, and FTP/FTPS servers.
- Advanced Playback and Monitoring: Access a video player with fast/slow archive playback, time-lapse recording, and an internal web server for remote archive access and live view.
- Motion Detection: Support for both in-app and on-camera motion detection on select models.
- Versatile Camera Use: Use your Android's front/rear camera as an IP camera or dashcam, with features like face detection and audio real-time processing for use as a baby monitor.
- Additional Functionalities: Enjoy audio monitoring from multiple cameras simultaneously, melody playback via camera speaker, background audio, sensor support, Google Cast™ Ready (Chromecast), Android Wear support, widgets, floating windows, Android TV interface with PiP support, and Tasker plugin integration.
Supported Manufacturers and Additional Resources:
For a comprehensive list of supported camera manufacturers, visit tinycammonitor.com/support.html. To access more public webcams, consider installing the Worldscope Webcams free app for integration with tinyCam.
Stay Connected:
Follow tinyCam Monitor on various platforms for updates and community engagement:
- Web: tinycammonitor.com
- Reddit: r/tinycam
- Facebook: tinycammonitor
- YouTube: tinycammonitor
- Twitter: @tinycammonitor
Contribute to the App:
Help translate the app by visiting crowdin.net/project/tinycammonitor.
Latest Updates:
Version 17.3.4 - Google Play (Updated May 26, 2024):
- 6.7.9: Enhanced smooth scrolling when digitally zooming images, stability improvements for Foscam HD cameras, Android N fixes for Foscam cameras, screen flashing fixes on HW/HW+ decoder, H.265 HW+ decoder fixes, and power safe mode utilizing Android N sustained performance mode.
- 6.7.8: Added a horizontal 2-cam layout and preserved image digital zoom on reconnection.
- 6.7.4: Introduced tinyCam Cloud (BETA) plugin support, which must be installed separately.
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