# Dericam > Remote IP camera monitoring with live video, snapshots, and two-way audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Shenzhen Dericam Technology Co., Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dericam/id1128322503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shenzhen Dericam Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128322502) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 2.10/5 from 71 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 15 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2016-06-30 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dericam/id1128322503/reviews.md ## What is Dericam? It's a IPCamera; 1,Watch the video on line; 2,Save the snapshot; 3,Listen and speak through the camera; ## Key features - Watch video online - Save snapshots - Listen through camera - Speak through camera ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dericam/id1128322503/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Useless for security *2022-06-04, version 1.2.28* This app is missing all the features it needs to be useful. ** For example, a list of recordings on the camera(s). Just tap to play — all good, right? Good luck finding the one of the package thief on your doorstep among the hundreds (or thousands) that are just bushes and trees swaying in a breeze. With no preview, or hilight of what moved to trigger the recording. ** You can save to your computer or device (googleCam can't, btw). Perfect, right? Wrong again! Tap on a recording and a choice pops up to save — before you've seen the video. Obvs, that makes reviewing even more of a pain as well. ** It does work, at least. Which is critical when the camera's direct web interface is completely broken (login is broken in every current browser). ** I have stopped buying this useless crap made by people / companies who have no idea what they are doing. Sadly, somehow, they stay in business to keep making it. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy anything from Dericam ! *2022-02-27, version 1.2.28* Added a couple of cameras about 2 years ago, both have died while the 5+ year old units are still working, quality has obviously went down the toilet or they’re sending out refurbished units that should have been thrown away instead. Like others have said, the app and the cameras firmware is junk now. Can’t connect, won’t detect motion, no notifications, pretty much useless. Shame as they had it right and then killed their product, maybe they got bought out by one of these garbage overcharging “security camera” companies Ring. Not switching so guess that didn’t work like they thought it would if they did, if I find a good replacement I’ll write another review and post that company’s name. ### 1/5 — This app needs to be updated! *2021-09-19, version 1.2.26* I used to get alerts when these cameras detected movement. After they updated the app, the alert feature totally stopped working!! Now why would ANYONE have security cameras that don’t notify you of possible intruders??? To add insult to injury the “update” feature in the settings menu was ALSO removed so you cannot really do anything and I’ve been unable to go back to the previous version that actually worked and sent out “movement alerts!!! These people obviously DO NOT care about repeat business! I’d give NO STARS if that was an option! ### 2/5 — Notifications gone *2021-06-01, version 1.2.26* Like many others are saying, my cam no longer sends notifications of any kind no matter what setting I try. Luckily, everything else is still functional but notifications are a pretty important feature. It would be nice to see some work put into the app because it used to be a decent camera/app. ### 1/5 — Does Not Work. *2020-11-03, version 1.2.26* This app never connects to genuine Dericam camera, ever. Connection attempt always spins for inordinate amount of time, then app throws “Disconnected” error. App finds camera, it just never completes initial connection despite verified correct credentials. Total waste of time. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2020-10-17, version 1.2.25* I upgraded this app firmware recently and just like that, Notifications, the most important part for having a camera stoped. I was not getting notifications, I contacted dericam, They suggested I use CamHipro. I downloaded CamHipro but that only sends notifications when I am in the app. Now I am stuck !!! ### 1/5 — Update?? *2020-09-05, version 1.2.14* Won’t search for Wifi ### 1/5 — Used to be great *2020-08-10, version 1.2.14* It worked well for a couple years but they haven't updated so now there cameras won't connect. I've tried to reconnect with direct connection but no luck. Teach companies like this a lesson and don't buy!! ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2020-08-10, version 1.2.14* Worked for about year. Then it’s is a regular occurrence to remove the camera from a peak of my lake house and plug it into the router to reset it. How crazy is that. Now it won’t even recognize the camera to do a reset while being plugged directly to the router. Doesn’t seem to be a a very well supported product. Time for a Wyze camera. ### 3/5 — Just OK *2020-05-31, version 1.2.14* I’ve had a Dericam video camera and the Dericam app for 3 to 4 years. The camera works well except that it sometimes loses the WiFi connection, which might be due to the strength of the WiFi signal at the camera’s location. To reconnect, it has to be shut off and re-powered. The app works OK. It does a good job of controlling camera functions. The main problem with the app is that it does not maintain a connection to the camera when the app is running in the background. When brnging the app back to foreground, it has to reconnect to the camera. For all intents and purposes, placing the app in the background is like closing it. Also, there is no way to preview the video recordings (a preview timeline) to select the time period of interest. You have to open each recording to see if it’s the one you want. Finally, the last time I checked for a firmware update for the camera, the company’s website (a Chinese company) tried to install malware on my desktop computer. This was definitely at odds with company’s commitment to security and privacy, so I won’t be buying more security cameras from them. ## Frequently asked questions about Dericam ### What does this app do? This application allows you to remotely monitor your IP cameras. You can watch live video feeds, save snapshots of important moments, and utilize the built-in microphone and speaker for two-way communication through the camera. ### What are the key features? The main features include watching live video streams from your camera, saving snapshots directly from the feed, and the ability to listen to audio from the camera's location as well as speak through the camera's speaker. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the application is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### What is this app used for? This app is ideal for home security monitoring, checking on pets remotely, or keeping an eye on your property. It provides a convenient way to access your IP camera feeds and interact with the environment. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.29 — 2022-12-08 1.Adaption for iPhone14 and iOS 15. ### 1.2.28 — 2022-01-21 1. Bug modification and code optimization. ### 1.2.27 — 2021-10-19 1. Bug modification and code optimization. ### 1.2.26 — 2020-10-28 1. Push notifications use APNS. ### 1.2.25 — 2020-09-07 1. Added humanoid alarm. 2. Added smart tracking. 3. 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