# Oxcam — Lightweight Camera Viewer

> Use old Apple devices as lightweight, streamable home security cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by ovonex ug (haftungsbeschrankt).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxcam/id1664936244 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ovonex ug (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660928376)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish
- Released: 2023-03-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxcam/id1664936244/reviews.md

## What is Oxcam?

Oxcam works from iOS 11.0 to latest iOS for using old and deprecated Apple Devices as monitoring devices in your home. With wall mounts for these old devices you will get a nice surveillance experiance tough. 

Features:
- RTSP streams
- RTMP streams
- MJPEG streams
- HLS streams
- enable and disable Cameras to save bandwidth
- zoom in display
- prevent device to sleep
- always on
- enable / disable Audio per Camera

You can enter the cameras's stream url directly. Also free public webcams around the world are supported.

## Key features

- RTSP, RTMP, MJPEG, HLS streaming
- Enable/disable cameras to save bandwidth
- Zoom in display
- Prevent device sleep
- Enable/disable audio per camera
- Supports public webcams

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxcam/id1664936244/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Die App macht genau was sie soll!

*2024-08-17*

Nach langem Suchen durch den Store:
Sogar der Zoom geht. Hab lange nach einer App gesucht, die man anderen schnell geben kann, mit dem Link user:pw@ip-adresse:port.
Die Krönung wäre noch Tilt gewesen, das wie es ist, ist schon mal Klasse! Danke bin begeistert 😀

## Frequently asked questions about Oxcam

### What devices can I use with Oxcam?

Oxcam is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods running iOS 11.0 or later. This allows you to repurpose older Apple devices for home monitoring.

### What streaming protocols does Oxcam support?

Oxcam supports multiple streaming protocols including RTSP, RTMP, MJPEG, and HLS. This provides flexibility in how you connect and view your camera feeds.

### Can I control audio with Oxcam?

Yes, you can enable or disable audio for each camera individually within Oxcam. This helps manage bandwidth and privacy as needed.

### Does Oxcam prevent my device from sleeping?

Oxcam includes an 'always on' feature that prevents your device from sleeping. This ensures continuous monitoring without interruption.

### How do I add cameras to Oxcam?

You can enter the stream URL directly for your cameras within Oxcam. The app also supports free public webcams from around the world.

### Does Oxcam have ads?

Yes, Oxcam contains advertisements. As it is a free application, ads are used to support its development and availability.

### What is the age rating for Oxcam?

Oxcam has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of surveillance applications and potential content.

### How often is Oxcam updated?

The latest version of Oxcam, 1.3, was released on February 11, 2024. Updates aim to improve functionality and compatibility with newer iOS versions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-07-06

- updated ONVIF camera handler
- update GUI

### 1.3 — 2024-02-11

- fixed an issue where camera settings could not been saved

### 1.2 — 2023-07-06

Bugfixes and Improvement
- fixed camera grid screen
- fixed auto reconnect on lossy http/rtsp stream

### 1.1 — 2023-04-03

- Implemented Crashlytics to make a better and more stable app in future
- Bugfixes in German Translation
- removed some test functions to make app more stable

### 1.0 — 2023-03-22

No release notes.

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