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Foscam Viewer

Foscam Viewer

by ShenZhen Foscam Intelligent Technology co., Ltd

84 ratings
112 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
📷 Photo & Video
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 19, 2013
  • January 5, 2016

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ShenZhen Foscam Intelligent Technology co., Ltd
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About

Monitor your Foscam IP cameras remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Watch your home, kids, and pets from anywhere with a 3G or WiFi connection. Enjoy enhanced security and peace of mind.

✓View Foscam IP cameras
✓Remote control
✓Automatic camera search
✓Real-time screenshots
✓Pan/Tilt/Zoom control
✓Video recording
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Foscam Viewer. Based on 84 reviews and a 2.0/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Lifestyle app.

Positive things

  • 📱Multi-camera viewing capability (up to 4 cameras on one screen)
  • 🔌P2P connection technology eliminates port-forwarding complexity
  • 🎮Easy camera control with pan/tilt/zoom functionality
  • 📸Good picture quality when working properly
  • ⚙️Straightforward setup process for basic use
  • 🌐Works on both WiFi and cellular networks (when functioning)

Negative things

  • ⏰Extremely slow app launch and loading times
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ❌Poor iOS compatibility (especially iOS 9 and later)
  • 🔄App forgets saved cameras requiring re-entry
  • 🚫Abandoned by developer with no updates for years
  • 📵Inconsistent connectivity and connection failures
  • 🔐Forced cloud/email registration requirements
  • 🖼️Full-screen image viewing not supported on newer iOS
  • ⚠️Reduced functionality in newer app versions
  • 🎨Outdated and unintuitive user interface design
  • 📊Limited camera model support (especially newer/HD cameras)
  • 🔌Requires manual reconnection after app closure
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What's New in Foscam Viewer

1.2.1

January 5, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. -Foscam Viewer cannot be compatible with all HD cameras, therefore, it will not be supported to add HD cameras any more ( except for the users who has added successfully). Sorry for that. Please use Foscam APP to add your HD cameras if necessary. -We fixed some bugs.

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User reviews

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App needs updating.

App hasn’t been updated in six years as of the time of this review. It currently is not compatible with IOS 16, so this means that it will not show images full screen.
SomeRandomNameSomeRandomName

Total Crap

This Foscam app is total crap. I have given up and deleted the app because it keeps erasing the cameras I add. Total frustration!!
R.BelleR.Belle

No image

If there’s a choice of no star, I would not give any. Have been not able to view any image for a long time. Want to ask the developer if they are going to fix it????
Nj12234567Nj12234567

Brand new Foscam cameral not recognized

Brand new Foscam cameral not recognized
Nuryk2002Nuryk2002

Snapshots need work

It would be nice if the snapshots were date and time stamped so you know when you took them.

The app is easy to use and very useful. Easy to control the camera.
Triskele3Triskele3
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

App crashes after 1-5 minutes on iOS 9+

Bug

Cameras not recognized or failing to connect

Bug

Saved camera list not persisting between sessions

Bug

Login session not maintained requiring re-authentication

Bug

Screen garbling when rotating between portrait/landscape

Bug

Pan/tilt controls non-functional on 3G/4G

Bug

Zoom controls unresponsive

Bug

Preset deletion causing app crashes

Bug

Presets not functioning correctly

Bug

App closes after few minutes of use

Bug

Video feed freezing and picture freezing

Bug

Audio distortion and feedback issues

Bug

Cellular data usage not controllable (excessive charges)

Bug

Special characters in passwords not accepted (e.g., $)

Bug

Scroll functionality broken on mobile data

Bug

App incompatible with iOS 16 preventing full-screen images

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Requested Features

15 requests

Motion detection on/off toggle from app

Feature

Auto-connect to previously used cameras on app launch

Feature

Ability to control alarm and email alerts from app

Feature

Remove or speed up splash screen startup

Feature

Landscape mode support for iPad

Feature

Night vision on/off control

Feature

Video recording capability for all camera models

Feature

Date and time stamping for snapshots

Feature

Support for more than 4 cameras simultaneously

Feature

Background app playback capability

Feature

HTTPS support for PTZ controls

Feature

Ability to delete recorded videos

Feature

Motion detection recording options

Feature

Export video clips functionality

Feature

Admin settings panel access from app

Feature

FAQ

What does the Foscam Viewer app do?

The Foscam Viewer app allows you to remotely view and control your Foscam IP cameras directly from your iPhone or iPad. It enables you to monitor your home, children, and pets from any location with a 3G or WiFi connection, enhancing your security.

What are the main features of the Foscam Viewer app?

Key features include the ability to automatically search for Foscam IP cameras on your network, take real-time screenshots, control the pan, tilt, and zoom functions of your cameras, and record video directly from the app.

Is the Foscam Viewer app free to use?

Yes, the Foscam Viewer app is officially released by Foscam and is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided information.

What devices is the Foscam Viewer app compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhone and iPad devices. It requires a 3G or WiFi connection to access and control your Foscam IP cameras remotely.

How can I use the Foscam Viewer app for home security?

You can use the app to keep an eye on your home while you are away. Whether you want to check on pets, ensure children are safe, or simply monitor your property, the app provides a convenient way to stay connected to your Foscam IP cameras.