# Amcrest View Pro 2

> Remote live viewing for Amcrest IP cameras, DVRs, and NVRs on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Amcrest.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-view-pro-2/id1603166166 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Amcrest](https://appshunter.io/developer/930807300)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.11/5 from 93 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 231 MB
- Languages: Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian and 16 more
- Released: 2023-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-view-pro-2/id1603166166/reviews.md

## What is Amcrest View Pro 2?

The Amcrest View Pro 2 app was specifically designed for our Amcrest IP Cameras, HDCVI DVRs, and NVRs. Watch your cameras live using your iOS device!

As a leader in the home security space, Amcrest offers products to help you and your loved ones feel safe, no matter where you are. With the Amcrest View Pro 2 app, it's simple to check in on what you care about, from anywhere.

## Key features

- Live camera viewing
- Remote access
- Monitor IP cameras
- Monitor DVRs
- Monitor NVRs
- Home security

## What do users think of Amcrest View Pro 2?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easier to use interface
- 🚀 Improved camera adding process
- 👍 Better than previous version
- 👍 New look is appreciated
- 👍 Works well with GPU option enabled
- 👍 Setup experience much better

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App is unreliable and buggy
- 🐛 Playback is terrible (stalling, skipping)
- 🐛 Live view and playback are separate
- 🐛 iPad app doesn't fill screen
- 🐛 Audio is unintelligible
- 🐛 Intercom mode crashes firmware
- 🐛 Messages in Chinese
- 🐛 Cannot find IP address
- 🐛 QR code scanning issues
- 🐛 Remote access not supported
- 🐛 Event recording doesn't work
- 🐛 Login timeout (no remote access)
- 🐛 Clunky and outdated desktop software
- 🐛 Maximum connections exceeded error
- 🐛 Home screen shows incorrect camera images
- 🐛 Poor UI/UX
- 🐛 Cameras seldom connect
- 🐛 NVR fails to log cameras
- 🐛 Recording scheduling is unintuitive
- 🐛 Outdated general interface
- 🐛 Dual 4K resolution cropped on iPhone 16
- 🐛 Lack of Mac OSX support
- 🐛 Primitive user interface
- 🐛 Fails to connect to cameras
- 🐛 Latest update made system unusable
- 🐛 No live view or playback after update
- 🐛 New version is unstable and buggy
- 🐛 Does not recognize all cameras
- 🐛 Manual device adding required
- 🐛 Forces password change on adding camera
- 🐛 Motion detector playback doesn't work
- 🐛 Events don't show up on iPhone event list
- 🐛 Cannot add NVR via P2P on iOS
- 🐛 App doesn't work if not on local Wi-Fi
- 🐛 App doesn't work at all
- 🐛 Customer support provides runaround
- 🐛 Push notifications work but no live view/playback
- 🐛 App doesn't work for remote viewing
- 🐛 App doesn't work for local viewing
- 🐛 App is a mess compared to old version
- 🐛 Old app is better
- 🐛 No P2P Gateway import feature
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Smart motion detection not working
- 🐛 App crashes with 4K cameras without GPU option
- 🐛 App doesn't connect to streams
- 🐛 App is worse than before
- 🐛 Push notifications not working

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Push notifications stopped working
- Playback stalling, skipping, jumping to beginning
- App closes current camera or exits full screen
- Event notifications not provided
- Motion sensor enabled but push notifications not working
- App will not let user view cameras
- App keeps timing out when viewing live feed or recordings
- App won't add camera, says Device SN doesn't exist
- Cameras seldom connect
- Continually time-out
- NVR fails to log cameras in quick view
- Recording scheduling portion is unintuitive
- General interface is outdated
- Audio is unintelligible
- Intercom mode crashes camera firmware
- Message in Chinese
- Cannot find IP address of camera
- QR code scan failure
- App doesn't allow remote access
- Event recording doesn't work
- Login timeout when not on local Wi-Fi
- Home screen shows incorrect camera image
- Maximum connections exceeded error
- Dual 4K resolution cropped on iPhone 16
- App doesn't work on M1 Mac
- App doesn't work with iPhone
- App doesn't recognize all Amcrest cameras
- App doesn't accept P2P Amcrest camera with serial starting with Z
- No P2P Gateway import feature
- Motion detector playback does not work
- Smart motion detection (human/vehicle) not working
- Events don't show up on iPhone event list unless push notification is clicked
- Unable to add NVR via P2P on iOS version
- App doesn't load cameras after closing and reopening
- App constantly crashes
- App doesn't fill iPad screen
- Turning device sideways resizes image weirdly
- Notifications not working
- App crashes with 4K cameras without GPU option
- App doesn't connect to streams
- App is unstable and has numerous bugs/errors
- App is worse than the first version
- App requires too many taps for simple tasks
- App doesn't support self-search for Amcrest cameras
- App fails to connect to camera
- App renders camera system unusable
- No live view or playback after update
- App is primitive
- App is a mess
- Old app is better

**Most requested features**

- Add screen lock feature
- Add PTZ set point feature
- Add cloud storage access
- Add ability to show events and jump to them
- Add GPU option for iOS app
- Add P2P Gateway import feature
- Allow user choice for password change
- Improve Mac OSX support
- Fix dual 4K resolution cropping on iPhone 16
- Improve iPad app scaling
- Add timeline under live view for easier playback
- Fix messages appearing in Chinese

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-view-pro-2/id1603166166/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Can’t see the whole screen

*2026-05-27, version 1.04*

I can’t see the whole screen on iPhone 17 pro, the only way is to pinch with 2 fingers like making the screen smaller

### 2/5 — This app is terrible, first version better!!!

*2026-05-07, version 1.04*

The live view keeps timing out when I’m trying to use it! The microphone keeps squeeling,when I’m talking thru it. The cameras weren’t saving to the systems. I never had all these issues with the first version. I’m going back!!!

### 2/5 — Can’t view native high res in app

*2026-05-06, version 1.04*

The app now resizes the video to something less than the native resolution. Scale or original size does not fix. 3840x2160 does not show full image, you can pinch and zoom
Out and see the entire frame
But the app refuses to show full frame.
This happens a few updates ago and I been waiting for it to be fixed but still has not.
Why did I buy an Amcrest 8mp camera if the app does not show full frame?

### 3/5 — Needs update for 17 Pro Max

*2026-04-25, version 1.04*

Viewing the surveillance cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro Max is very unusual. Each view is zoomed in and the "Fit To Screen" setting does not fix it. If i pinch to zoom out, I can see the whole field if view but then it snaps back when I let go. Please fix

### 1/5 — 0 stars forsure

*2026-02-16, version 1.03*

This is easily the worst software I have ever used. Barely anything works — maybe 5% of the app functions properly, and that’s being generous. It’s shocking that this was ever approved for release. Every year the company pushes out a “new” app, and somehow each one is worse than the last.

I now have five different apps installed, and each one barely handles a single basic function. None of them are fully developed, none are properly maintained, and none feel finished. Instead of fixing their broken apps, they just abandon them and release another poorly built replacement. It feels like there’s no long-term plan, no quality control, and no accountability.

The desktop software is just as bad — clunky, unreliable, and outdated. It’s honestly unbelievable how such solid hardware can be paired with software this dysfunctional. The software experience completely drags down the brand. At this point, the company needs a complete overhaul of its software development team because what they’re delivering right now is unacceptable.

### 1/5 — Playback Useless

*2026-01-16, version 1.03*

Live view is fine. Selecting a camera for playback begins a terrible experience of stalling, skipping, jump to beginning where you eventually give up locating the scene you want.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-01-14, version 1.03*

Terrible app and push notifications fixed

### 4/5 — Works well enough little jack

*2026-01-08, version 1.03*

I haven’t had any problems really with the app, with Amcrest cameras I have had a couple go down during warranty but they replaced them in less than 2 weeks. The app is a little jank with how it sometimes will just close the current camera your viewing or exits full screen for no reason but nothing that completely breaks it.

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2026-01-02, version 1.02*

The app has not been providing event notifications since September. I was advised they are working on the problem.  Can’t believe it takes this long for a solution. I am searching for a new system.

### 1/5 — Push notifications stopped working

*2025-12-27, version 1.02*

Even though motion sensor is enabled, push notifications are not working. I have tested with home assistant, cameras sensor is working, somehow software is defective!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Amcrest View Pro 2

### What does the Amcrest View Pro 2 app do?

The Amcrest View Pro 2 app allows you to remotely monitor your Amcrest IP cameras, HDCVI DVRs, and NVRs. You can watch live feeds from your security devices directly on your iOS device, enabling you to check in on what matters from anywhere.

### What devices are compatible with Amcrest View Pro 2?

This app is specifically designed for Amcrest IP Cameras, HDCVI DVRs, and NVRs. It enables live viewing from these Amcrest security products on your iOS device.

### Is Amcrest View Pro 2 free to use?

Yes, the Amcrest View Pro 2 app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### How can I use Amcrest View Pro 2 for home security?

By connecting your Amcrest security devices to the app, you can monitor your home or property in real-time. This allows you to keep an eye on your loved ones and assets, providing a sense of safety and security no matter your location.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.04 — 2026-03-24

Fixed an issue not allowing some users to add the Dual Lens Camera successfully

### 1.03 — 2026-01-07

Fixed an issue with Push Notifications not working as intended

### 1.02 — 2025-03-19

Fixed an issue causing some customers to fail to connect using WiFi

### 1.01 — 2024-03-10

Fixed an issue that was causing some customers not to receive Push Notifications correctly

### 1.00.000 — 2023-09-01

No release notes.

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