# Presence Video Security Camera — Monitor, Alert, Share, Protect

> Repurposes old smartphones as a DIY home security camera system. (iPhone/iPad app by People Power Co.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presence-video-security-camera/id618598211 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [People Power Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/445782323)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 7,026 App Store ratings · 295 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2013-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presence-video-security-camera/id618598211/reviews.md

## What is Presence Video Security Camera?

You've got an old smartphone or tablet. It's sitting there, doing nothing. Why not put it to work? Let the free app Presence watch your back. Get it today, and you've got a home security camera system in less than 5-minutes. Download Presence on BOTH your primary smartphone - the one you use every day - and your old smartphone or tablet. Position the old device in the direction you want to watch and secure. You'll get recorded video alerts when something happens. You can even see what's happening remotely from anywhere. 

Get this. Have a 2-way conversation with pets and loved ones. Remotely switch between front and back cameras. Remotely turn on the camera flash for improved visibility. You'll get a ton of free encrypted cloud video storage for your motion detection recordings - 50MB to be exact. Want more? Upgrade to Presence Pro Video through Apple's App Store starting at only $1.99 for advanced motion detection features, with a beefy 5GB of video storage and priority customer support. 

MONITOR with Presence
With live audio/video streaming and on-demand video recording, Presence makes a great DIY home security camera system. It's also a webcam, baby monitor, pet cam, nanny cam, home surveillance cam, party cam, or any cam. At home, in the kitchen, the garage, the nursery, the office or wherever - watch what's happening live and record it at the same time.

ALERT with Presence
When something happens and you're not there, you'll be alerted by email, in-app or push notifications. Presence video alerts will show you what just happened. Get notified when an intruder is detected, when the kids arrive home safely, when the delivery company has dropped off a package, or whatever you need to know. Adjust motion detection sensitivity to get only the recorded videos you want. 

SHARE with Presence
Presence supports multiple simultaneous viewers connecting to a single camera at the same time. Watch the dog or the kids at the same time from different devices and locations. Be a Twitter influencer by sharing interesting moments captured by Presence. The app can automatically post motion detection videos and thumbnails to your Twitter account for the world to see. 

With Presence, we've got your back.

Presence Pro Video - More cloud storage. More camera control
* 5 GB encrypted cloud storage
* Faster recordings
* Longer recordings
* Camera alarm
* Priority feedback
* Clearer video streams
* Additional Privacy
$1.99 one week trial. $4.99 monthly, $49.99 annually

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Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase.

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Contact us at support@peoplepowerco.com

Privacy Policy: http://www.presencepro.com/privacy
Terms of Service: http://www.presencepro.com/terms

## Key features

- DIY home security camera
- Live audio/video streaming
- Motion detection alerts
- Two-way conversation
- Remote camera control
- Encrypted cloud storage
- Multiple simultaneous viewers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Video Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Video Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Video 7-day Pass | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Presence Video Security Camera?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Awesome
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Repurpose old devices
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Excellent interface
- 👍 Fantastic
- 👍 Simple and clean

**Cons**

- 🐛 Can't delete account
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 No longer works
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Slow
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Abandoned by developer
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Inconsistent motion detection
- Video recording issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Overheating and battery drain issues
- Unreliable remote access and live streaming

**Most requested features**

- Add support for smart devices and HomeKit
- Improve video quality and storage
- Reduce time delay for motion detection
- Add multi-camera viewing
- Improve video playback and management
- Add option to delete multiple videos at once
- Add ability to group videos by camera

## Recent user reviews (10 of 295)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presence-video-security-camera/id618598211/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not connect

*2026-02-25, version 4.2*

I’ve used it and it worked before now it don’t connect to let me see the video

### 3/5 — Never streams. Videos work, no streaming.

*2026-02-21, version 4.2*

It used to stream or view remotely, the year nothing. Looked at fixes on A I but nothing worked. Deleted and reinstalled. Rebooted phone. Ugh.

### 1/5 — Pro

*2026-02-10, version 4.2*

Every time I attempt to get pro version the app shuts down.

### 1/5 — Is this app dead?

*2026-02-09, version 4.2*

Cannot Login, Reset Password, or create new account. It looks like the app hasn’t been updated in years. I reached out to support but haven’t heard anything. Is this app dead?

### 1/5 — Reset password

*2026-01-13, version 4.2*

App is lame, first time user and registered as a new user and says my email already exists. Tried to reset password and got an email to reset but there’s no reset link, it takes me back to the home page to sign in. Deleted the app. Waste of time.

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2025-12-10, version 4.2*

Has been abandoned by the developer

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-12-04, version 4.2*

This app hangs and spoil should be removed if it’s no longer being supported

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-11-10, version 4.2*

I have been using the free version of Presence for over 4 years.  It is an awesome app that lets you use old cellphones as security cameras.  Well worth installing!

### 1/5 — Can’t delete account

*2025-09-12, version 4.2*

Downloaded the app and decided it wasn’t for me. After months of trying and putting in helpdesk requests I still can’t get a response nor my account deleted!

### 1/5 — Was Good but Now Garbage

*2025-09-11, version 4.2*

Recording works but live-streaming no longer available, at least on Standard free plan. Disappointing. Do better.

## Frequently asked questions about Presence Video Security Camera

### What does the Presence Video Security Camera app do?

This app transforms your old smartphone or tablet into a functional home security camera system. It allows you to monitor live video, receive motion detection alerts, and even communicate remotely with people or pets through two-way audio.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include live audio/video streaming, on-demand video recording, motion detection alerts with email/push notifications, remote camera control (switching cameras, turning on flash), and the ability for multiple users to view a single camera simultaneously. It also offers free encrypted cloud storage for recordings.

### How much does the app cost?

The basic app is free to download and use, offering a limited amount of free encrypted cloud storage. For advanced features like enhanced motion detection, more storage (5GB), faster and longer recordings, and priority support, users can upgrade to Presence Pro Video via a subscription starting at $1.99 for a one-week trial.

### What devices is Presence Video Security Camera compatible with?

The app is designed to be installed on both your primary smartphone (for monitoring) and an old smartphone or tablet (to act as the camera). It is available through the Apple App Store for its Pro Video subscription.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include setting up a DIY home security system, using it as a baby monitor, pet cam, nanny cam, or general home surveillance. It can also be used to monitor offices, garages, or any location where remote viewing and alerts are desired.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2 — 2020-12-09

+ Performance Improvements

### 4.1 — 2020-01-08

+ Performance Improvements

### 4.0.29 — 2019-08-22

+ Performance Improvements

### 4.0.28 — 2019-06-08

# Performance Improvements

### 4.0.27 — 2019-05-24

+ Bug Fixes
+ Usability Improvements
+ Device On-Boarding

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