# upCam Connect — P2P App for upCam IP Camera

> Connect to and manage P2P IP security cameras for live view and recordings. (iPhone/iPad app by Frederik Weber.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcam-connect/id1184896715 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Frederik Weber](https://appshunter.io/developer/692813428)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2017-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcam-connect/id1184896715/reviews.md

## What is upCam Connect?

This App is made for connecting to your upCam security camera. With "upCam Connect" you can see the Live View of your surveillance camera and also control pan/tilt enabled upCam IP Cameras.

You can also access the internal micro SD card of your upCam and view recordings.

This App is also compatible with IP Cameras of other manufacturers which have a P2P function, respectively a "QR-Code" (so-called "P2P UID" with a length of 20 characters).


Functions of the upCam QuickConnect IP Cam Viewer:

- Connect to your IP Camera via QR Code
- Live view through P2P Channel (no port-forwarding required)
- Access Wifi settings
- Access the microphone and speaker of your camera
- Control the Pan- Tilt- Zoom (PTZ) function of your camera
- up to 32cameras can be added
- Configure motion detection
- Start recordings on alarm events
- Start manual recordings
- Playback videos from your phone or from the camera's micro SD Card


upCam Connect is compatible with the following IP Cameras:

- upCam (all models)
- 7Links (only those models with a QR Code)
- Apexis (only those models with a QR Code)
- Elro (only those models with a QR Code)
- HooToo (only those models with a QR Code)
- Tenvis (only those models with a QR Code)
- Vstarcam (only those models with a QR Code)
- Wansview (only those models with a QR Code)


Languages: German, English, French

## Key features

- Live camera view
- Pan/tilt/zoom control
- Access SD card recordings
- Connect via QR code
- Configure motion detection
- Add up to 32 cameras


## Frequently asked questions about upCam Connect

### How do I connect upCam Connect to my camera?

You can connect to your IP camera by scanning its QR Code. The app supports P2P connections, meaning no port-forwarding is required for live viewing.

### What types of cameras are compatible with upCam Connect?

upCam Connect is compatible with all upCam models. It also works with specific models from 7Links, Apexis, Elro, HooToo, Tenvis, Vstarcam, and Wansview that feature a QR Code for P2P connection.

### Can I view recordings with upCam Connect?

Yes, you can access and view recordings stored on the camera's internal micro SD card directly through the app. You can also start manual recordings or recordings triggered by alarm events.

### Does upCam Connect support controlling camera movement?

Yes, if your upCam IP camera supports Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) functions, you can control these movements directly through the upCam Connect application.

### How many cameras can I manage with upCam Connect?

The application allows you to add and manage up to 32 cameras, providing a comprehensive solution for monitoring multiple surveillance devices.

### Is upCam Connect available on multiple devices?

upCam Connect is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, allowing for flexible monitoring across Apple's ecosystem.

### What is the update frequency for upCam Connect?

The app was last updated on March 6, 2021, with version 1.4.2. While the last update was some time ago, it is compatible with devices released in 2017 and later.

### What languages does upCam Connect support?

upCam Connect is available in German, English, and French, catering to a broader international user base.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2021-03-06

- Live preview: Auto-Play function
- Live preview: Landscape rotation for 4 cameras
- Live preview: Order can be sorted
- Live view: Presets increased to 8
- Live view: Digital zoom in full portrait mode
- Event recording: Tape-Record SD card Events
- Event recording: Export / forward recording locally as .mp4
- Push: Firebase implemented (not yet fully operational, we are still working on this)
- Optimized tablet view
- Stability improvements

### 1.3.0 — 2018-11-29

- Enhanced menu structure
- Live view is connecting faster
- Bug fixes
- Push messages
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- Zoom buttons available (optical zoom for upCam Hurricane)
- Menu structure reworked
- Enhanced stability
- CloudCorder integrated

### 1.0 — 2017-03-03

No release notes.

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