# Camera Monitor for HomeKit — Live, full-screen cam layouts

> HomeKit camera monitoring with multi-camera live streaming and time-lapse. (iPhone/iPad app by Blue Milk Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-monitor-for-homekit/id1525224981 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blue Milk Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756514767)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.22/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-monitor-for-homekit/id1525224981/reviews.md

## What is Camera Monitor for HomeKit?

Experience seamless security with Camera Monitor for HomeKit! View and monitor live streams or snapshots of multiple cameras simultaneously on your iPhone or iPad, ensuring every detail is covered. Designed for Apple HomeKit-enabled security cameras, it offers a full-screen, customizable security camera experience.

Key Features:

- Multiple Camera Support: Stream or snapshot multiple cameras simultaneously.
- Customizable Layouts: Tailor your security setup to your needs.
- Fast Snapshots: Enjoy high-quality snapshots with adjustable refresh rates.
- Easy Integration: Connect your cameras with just a few taps.

Terms and Conditions:

Learn more about our terms and conditions at https://www.bluemilkapps.com/tos

## Key features

- Multi-camera live streaming
- Full-screen camera layouts
- Snapshot functionality
- Time-lapse recording
- HomeKit camera integration
- iPhone and iPad support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $22.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-monitor-for-homekit/id1525224981/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Does it well

*2026-05-22*

I’m surprised other apps don’t do this type of columned/tiled layout. I think it’s the best but it’s hard to find. This app does it well and if it’s something you want, it’s worth paying for. Thank you for not making it a subscription. 👍

**Developer response:** Thank you, and yes we agree, the column/tiled layouts are super useful.

### 3/5 — Timelapse may not be what you think it is

*2024-07-12*

This is a camera viewer. It works fine. However, it said it does timelapses which I assumed meant it created a timelapse video.

Sadly, it does not do that. All it does it connect to your Homekit cameras and show them live.

**Developer response:** Yup we’ve removed the timelapse feature, as it was kind of experimental and not really a great user experience.  Back to just snapshots and streaming for now, but we’ll look to add new features where we can.

### 2/5 — Basic

*2023-06-23*

Straight and to the point: to demo the app properly you really need to see more than one camera. That’s the whole point. Wondering if you can see all your cameras in live motion. 

Recordings. You can’t playback any of your cameras recordings. I’m assuming you must be able to access them because of the time lapse feature that I couldn’t get to work.  

Zooming.  You can’t pinch and zoom into a video feed. Nor scroll. Home app does this. You can only tap to stretch to screen.  

Aspect ratio. While having the option to manually change the aspect of a camera, most people aren’t going to know what a aspect ratio even is. This metadata is included in video feeds. So the app should default to what the stream says it is. This is in the QT spec. 

Ptz. Apple supposedly has written into the HomeKit specs the ability to control PTZ cameras. Nobody has dug it out and made use of it but it’s there. I haven’t confirmed this since iOS 15 but it would be nice for a speciality HKSV viewing app to have this. 

As far as being able to stream all of your cameras at once I couldn’t test without buying.  But I assume it probably doesn’t work well as nobody else can do it.  Maybe if when in multicamera view the app requested the low res feeds of that camera. Like when you view a camera from your watch it requests the third stream (the sd low res stream) from my Hikvision Poe cameras.  So there’s no transcoding that needs to happen.  Then if you go full screen start the full res stream.  

Saw there is a talk back button for cameras with speakers. Didn’t get a chance to test.  

Also would be nice to have controls for nearby accessories in the camera window like the home app does. And access to the full settings of each camera including notifications.  I know these are accessible because everyone else lets you.  Eve. Controller. They even let you see more fields than what home app shows you.  

Including facial recognition. Would be nice to have that in there as well and perhaps take it a step further and allow users to have the detection of someone you know be a trigger.  App hears Joe is at the door and it then makes that into a shortcut that then unlocks the door if certain conditions are met.  

And of course have this app in Mac OS, iPad os, watch, tv os all included in the price. Especially if it’s a subscription model.  Syncing settings.

**Developer response:** Apple doesn’t give us access to recordings yet with HomeKit, but as soon as they do we’ll implement.  We removed timelapse because it was experimental and hacky.  Next version we’ll add zoom, and also look into PTZ possibilities.

### 3/5 — Good but not what I was hoping for

*2021-08-08*

This was the only app I could find that creates a time lapse of my HomeKit video feed. This is the main reason I got this app and subscribed to premium. My biggest disappointment was that I could not save or export the time lapse.
Also the Apple TV app would be great.

**Developer response:** I’ll see what I can do about the exporting of time-lapse.  It is a neat feature but HomeKit limits me with what is possible. 

Update 2/2024: The Apple TV version is now out.

### 5/5 — Great, but

*2021-03-26*

Could use an apple tv app!

**Developer response:** tvOS version is now available.

## Frequently asked questions about Camera Monitor for HomeKit

### What is Camera Monitor for HomeKit?

Camera Monitor for HomeKit allows you to view multiple HomeKit security cameras live on your iPhone or iPad screen simultaneously. It offers full-screen layouts, live streaming, snapshots, and time-lapse features.

### How much does Camera Monitor for HomeKit cost?

The app itself is free to download. It offers optional subscription plans for 'Premium' features, with a monthly option at $1.99 and a yearly option at $22.99.

### Does Camera Monitor for HomeKit have ads?

No, Camera Monitor for HomeKit does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers optional in-app purchases for premium features.

### What devices is Camera Monitor for HomeKit compatible with?

Camera Monitor for HomeKit is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It is designed to provide an enhanced viewing experience on these Apple platforms.

### How often is Camera Monitor for HomeKit updated?

The latest version of Camera Monitor for HomeKit is 6.1, which was last updated on June 20, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for Camera Monitor for HomeKit?

Camera Monitor for HomeKit has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content restrictions.

### Can I use Camera Monitor for HomeKit with any security camera?

No, Camera Monitor for HomeKit is specifically designed for use with security cameras that are compatible with Apple HomeKit. Your camera must first be registered with the Apple Home app.

### What are the benefits of the Premium subscription for Camera Monitor for HomeKit?

The provided data lists 'Premium (Monthly): $1.99/P1M' and 'Premium (Yearly): $22.99/P1Y' as subscription plans. These likely unlock additional features or enhance existing ones beyond the free offering.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2 — 2026-06-03

- Updated for latest iOS SDK
- Added "Hide Status Bar" setting
- Adjusted some views to respect safe area so that buttons and labels are easier to access and see.

### 6.1 — 2025-06-20

- Bug fix for displaying live cams other than the top on iPhone.

### 6.0 — 2024-02-09

- Updated for iOS 17
- Minor bug fixes for layouts on settings screen.

### 5.0.1 — 2022-06-14

- Small bug fixes

### 5.0 — 2022-04-11

- Multiple new layouts
- Faster user experience, gets you viewing live streams quicker
- Stream live in slideshow layout
- Auto-reconnect
- Color themes for light and dark mode

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## More apps by Blue Milk Apps LLC

- [Camera Monitor for watchOS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-monitor-for-watchos/id1544830603)

All apps by Blue Milk Apps LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1756514767

## Related topics

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