# WatchCat (Smart 24/7 CCTV) — 24/7 CCTV for Home

> 24/7 CCTV for Home (iPhone/iPad app by SOCIF LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchcat-smart-247-cctv/id6450180218 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SOCIF LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475481761)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2023-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchcat-smart-247-cctv/id6450180218/reviews.md

## What is WatchCat (Smart 24/7 CCTV)?

Turn your old phone into a 24/7 smart AI CCTV for your home!

WatchCat converts your old mobile phone into a powerful AI CCTV. It not only supports live stream and playback, but also supports multiple functions such as AI human and animal detection, talkback, alert, playback, notification and event recording.

[Instant Live Streaming]

Check the status of your home, the movement of people or animal immediately through the WatchCat. It supports multiple live streaming devices at the same time, covering every corner of the area around the clock.

[AI Smart Sentry]

Our top-notch AI technology can accurately detect human and animal. It sends notifications for detection events, allowing you to get real-time event alerts.

[Auto Siren]

When WatchCat sees the intruder, the siren will be turned on automatically. (The siren sound can be customised)

[Instant Push Notification]

Notifications are made immediately when abnormalities are found, so that users can respond to emergencies.

[Two-way talk]

WatchCat not only plays audio and video, but also allows you to interact through the microphone on your phone. If you see a suspicious behavior, you can always turn on the microphone to talk back or activate the alarm to warn potential intruders.

[Video replay]

Don't worry if you missed some events, WatchCat also supports video replay function. You can easily view past events to better understand what happened.

[Records]

Watchdog supports AI detection records function, which can track all AI events, including human detection and pet detection records. You can view the event log at any time to better understand the security situation in your home.

This is a very useful app to protect your assets and the people you loved. Download WatchCat now and turn your old mobile phone into a powerful smart retail eye!

Term of use:

https://watchcat.app/licensed-application-end-user-license-agreement/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 年繳計劃 | $22.99 | per year |
| 月繳計劃 | $1.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2023-09-29

- Fixed some issues

### 1.3 — 2023-08-16

- Added Retail Mode! Support People Counting and Dwell Heatmap
- Added Schedule Streaming! Let the phone only operate at the open hours
- Fix Siren volume

### 1.2 — 2023-07-24

- New Fullscreen mode for watching stream
- New auto-siren function for AI detection (Support custom sound)

### 1.1 — 2023-06-29

- More stable connection

### 1.0 — 2023-06-27

No release notes.

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