# iSmart DV — Catching the Beauty of Life > Remote camera control and media management for iCatch Technology DSP cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by iCatch Technology Inc.,.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv/id635238395 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [iCatch Technology Inc.,](https://appshunter.io/developer/785138891) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.20/5 from 20,383 App Store ratings · 797 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 105 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more - Released: 2013-06-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv/id635238395/reviews.md ## What is iSmart DV? With iSmartDV, you could control the iCatch Technology's based DSP camera by using your iPhone or iPad. Like remote viewfinder/preview, view photo album. Any APP question you can contact us via https://www.facebook.com/ismartdvuser Connection Steps. 1. Turn on the Camera Wi-Fi, it will act as a Wi-Fi AP. 2. in iPhone/iPad, Setting->Wi-Fi turn it on and find out camera SSID then connect. the SSID & password should be on your manual or contact servce. 3. Open the APP Now you can streaming the preview, take a picture or video. Q&A Q: Why cannot create a new camera? A: First make sure you have follow connection step and established the connection, second, try to pding 192.168.1.1 by other Apps, like Ping Lite, make sure the wireless signal was strong enough for work. Q: Why cannot download the video? A: Before download, you should make sure the video format is compatible with iPhone/iPad, and allow iSmart DV to access Photo Library. Features: 1. Preview stream, Live streaming from camera. 2. Trigger action, In the preview stream, you can trigger camera to take a video or picture. 3. Support burst shot 4. Support delay capture. 5. Support video quality change. 6. Support image size change. 7. Support white-balance change 8. Format the camera SD card. *9. Listing photo & video files and download or delete files. 10. Single photo playback. 11. Automatic time correction with iPhone or iPad when established the connection. 12. Preview streaming is more smoothing. *13. Support video playback with audio before download. 14. Support upside down. 15. Support slow motion. 16. Support social network sharing (by cell network) 17. Support change camera SSID & password ( remember turn off/on camera wifi) 18. Support Date-Time Stamp setting in video mode *1. Make sure the camera file format is compatible with iOS, the AVI not support. *2. Make sure the camera is designed by iCatch SPCA6330 or SPCA6350 chip. *3. Play video without download feature is base on camera. We are looking for your feedback, if you have any problem please leave camera name, app version and error message on our website. http://www.icatchtek.com/fae.asp We will improved it and enhance new function in the future. Enjoy. 2016.8.24 updated. Some people feedback us they cannot download the big video files (more than 2GB), thanks for your feedback, we are check much more camera and found the problem is camera suddenly disconnect the Wi-Fi connection during download, we cannot fix the camera crash issue, sorry. Information: Feedback your experience to us continually, we will improve it in the feature. if you have any question, visit iCatch web site and leave information about your question and your camera info., we will contact you back by email. Again, some features are based on camera, such like, video playback, zoom in/out, time-lapse mode, when your camera is support these feature, iSmart DV will show more buttons and actions automatically on your iPhone/iPad. ## Key features - Live preview streaming - Remote photo and video capture - File management (download/delete) - Camera setting adjustments - Burst and delay capture - Video playback before download ## What do users think of iSmart DV? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Quick connection to camera - 🎥 Good video quality - 💡 Useful features like remote control **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent connection issues - 🔋 Drains battery quickly - 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find files - 📥 Problems downloading/saving videos **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or freezes frequently - Compatibility issues with certain devices - Unreliable WiFi connectivity **Most requested features** - Ability to edit/manage videos within the app - Improved file transfer and storage options - Better instructions and troubleshooting support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 797) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv/id635238395/reviews.md ### 5/5 — does the job *2026-08-01, version 1.4.53* i got it for a cheap go pro style camera. you have to connect to the camera's own wifi and it will disconnect after a while with no auto reconnect but otherwise it's kinda simple and just works. ### 4/5 — Akaso4K *2026-05-09, version 1.4.53* Lovin this camera! ### 1/5 — iPadに非対応？ *2026-04-07, version 1.4.53* iPadで撮影しようとしたら、SDカードが無いと表示されたので、SDを繋いだら反応しなくて撮影不能だった。　iOSは、iPhoneのみ対応か？ それともiPadに繋げるこのカメラ対応のSDカードインターフェイスがあるのか？ ### 1/5 — . *2026-04-01, version 1.4.53* Doesn’t work , waste of time ### 1/5 — Not easy *2026-03-01, version 1.4.53* Not easy to use ### 1/5 — does not work *2026-02-27, version 1.4.53* cennot connect ### 1/5 — ne fonctionne pas *2026-02-09, version 1.4.53* si quelqu’un a une astuce, impossible de connecter ma caméra pourtant connectée en wifi à mon téléphone. ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-01-26, version 1.4.53* Cannot connect. Useless! ### 1/5 — ERROR *2026-01-25, version 1.4.53* Aneh ga bisa di pakek minta akses kamera aneh ini ### 1/5 — No sirve *2026-01-15, version 1.4.53* No sirve la app no jala y solo marca error ## Frequently asked questions about iSmart DV ### What does iSmart DV do? iSmart DV allows you to control iCatch Technology's DSP cameras using your iPhone or iPad. You can use it as a remote viewfinder, preview live streams, take photos and videos, manage your media files, and adjust various camera settings. ### What are the key features of iSmart DV? Key features include live preview streaming, triggering photo and video capture, burst shot, delay capture, changing video quality and image size, white-balance adjustments, formatting the camera's SD card, listing and downloading files, and social network sharing. ### Is iSmart DV free to use? The application is free to download and use. However, some features may be dependent on the capabilities of your specific iCatch camera model. The app also includes advertisements. ### What devices is iSmart DV compatible with? The app is designed to work with iPhones and iPads. It is specifically compatible with cameras built with iCatch SPCA6330 or SPCA6350 chips. Ensure your camera's Wi-Fi is turned on and connected to your iOS device. ### How do I connect iSmart DV to my camera? First, turn on your camera's Wi-Fi to make it act as an access point. Then, on your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, turn it on, find the camera's SSID, and connect. The SSID and password can usually be found in your camera's manual or by contacting customer service. Finally, open the iSmart DV app. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.53 — 2022-03-07 1. Check the network permissions of the app. ### 1.4.52 — 2021-04-23 Improve the adaptation to Russian. ### 1.4.51 — 2021-02-05 Add support for Russian language。 ### 1.4.50 — 2020-10-09 Add more product name string. ### 1.4.49 — 2020-09-30 Fix the wrong time zone format. ## Apps similar to iSmart DV | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [X-Sport Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-sport-pro/id1381271466) | 1.4 (16) | Free | Photo & Video | | [AKASO GO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akaso-go/id1481445577) | 4.5 (13,164) | Free | Photo & Video | | [SportCams](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportcams/id1252568471) | 2.0 (1) | Free | Photo & Video | | [GoPlus Cam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goplus-cam/id1055541083) | 2.0 (354) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Camera Connect & Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017) | 3.9 (712) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Live DV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-dv/id1353730802) | 2.1 (134) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by iCatch Technology Inc., - [SBCapp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbcapp/id1004298545) - [Ladybug for Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ladybug-for-camera/id1036030185) - [iCatch SmartHome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatch-smarthome/id1282191118) - [MobileCamApp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilecamapp/id1491430306) - [iSmart DV2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv2/id1534659856) All apps by iCatch Technology Inc.,: https://appshunter.io/developer/785138891 ## Related topics [ismart dv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ismart-dv) · [explorer one](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/explorer-one) · [ismart dv2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ismart-dv2) · [ismart pro2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ismart-pro2) · [action camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/action-camera) · [xdv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/xdv) · [icatcher pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/icatcher-pro) · [campark](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/campark) · [dv sports camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dv-sports-camera) · [wifi action camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wifi-action-camera) · [xdv pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/xdv-pro) · [akaso dv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/akaso-dv) · [ismart pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ismart-pro) · [akaso ek7000](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/akaso-ek7000) · [ismart](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ismart) · [yutupro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yutupro) · [battery charging animation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/battery-charging-animation) · [icatcher](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/icatcher) · [bandcamera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bandcamera) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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