# Wi-Fi Camera (Web of Cam) — DIY Security CCTV Baby Monitor

> DIY Wi-Fi security camera and baby monitor using old mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Alfred Systems Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-camera-web-of-cam/id633100278 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 99 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 6 more
- Released: 2013-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-camera-web-of-cam/id633100278/reviews.md

## What is Wi?

What is video surveillance? Why do we need it? Does it cost a lot of money? "Web of Cam" allows you to monitor the people and things you care about with just one mobile phone, at anytime and from anywhere!  Just by installing “Web of Cam” onto your iPhone, iPod, or iPad, you will be able to see video from another mobile phone or PC browser at real time through a Wi-Fi network.

You can configure your mobile phone into a Camera or Viewer unit. Alternatively, you can enter the URL displayed on the Camera device to a web browser and watch the video from PC. 

Now start using your phones or tablets to watch your napping baby while you are busy with your household chores!

Features:
- Stable video streaming at high quality
- Automatic camera discovery and pairing. No need to enter the IP of your wireless camera manually.
- Password protection for cameras
- Adjustable video resolution and white balance
- Can turn off the camera LCD to save power and life-time.
- Simultaneous connection from multiple viewers.

## Key features

- Real-time video streaming
- Use old phones as cameras
- View on PC browser
- Automatic camera discovery
- Password protection
- Adjustable video resolution
- LCD screen off for power saving

## What do users think of Wi?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy setup and simple to use
- 🎥 Good video quality when working
- 💰 Free alternative to expensive baby monitors
- 🌐 Works well on local WiFi networks
- ⚡ Low latency when functioning properly
- 🔧 Can be accessed via web browser with IP address

**Cons**

- 😞 App now functions as advertisement for different app (Alfred)
- 🚫 Requires same WiFi network - useless when away from home
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ⏱️ Significant lag and latency issues
- 🔇 No audio/sound capability
- 📱 Pairing issues between devices
- 🎬 Poor video quality and upside-down orientation
- 💾 High WiFi bandwidth consumption
- ❌ Non-functional features (camera button, recording)
- 📺 Screen rotation not working properly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when setting device as camera
- Cannot pair devices reliably
- Video freezes and drops frames
- Camera button non-functional
- Video displays upside down or blurry
- Front camera not accessible
- App crashes after 10-15 minutes of use
- Browser viewing not working on Mac Safari/Chrome
- Connection drops frequently
- App now displays full-screen advertisement preventing use
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Audio/sound capability
- Work outside home network/over cellular data
- Video recording functionality
- Bluetooth connectivity option
- Torch/flash control
- Screen lock to prevent auto-off
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Ability to monitor on single device
- Port forwarding documentation/guidance
- Darker interface option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 99)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-camera-web-of-cam/id633100278/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Forget It

*2021-06-10*

As others have stated it is only a link to another app. It does nothing. Removed it from my iPhone within 2 minutes. DO NOT DOWNLOAD a wast of your time. Apple should remove it from store.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2021-04-04*

Better than the one I paid for!

### 1/5 — Bad software

*2021-03-13, version 1.2.5*

Don't use this download.

### 2/5 — LIFE HACK

*2020-02-02, version 1.2.5*

To be honest, instead of downloading this app, you can just FaceTime yourself. You can put one device somewhere, and watch on your other. And you can hear. And mute yourself, but if you wanna say something that they can hear where the camera is, just un mute yourself!

### 1/5 — Infuriatingly terrible.

*2019-11-06*

I spent been 20 minutes finding my password to download a simple app to monitor my baby napping to realize it wants you to download another app. Complete garbage and should be banned from the App Store.

### 1/5 — Yes, it’s true. This does nothing.

*2019-06-16*

As others have said, the developer or Apple should pull it from the store. It is only an ad with link to Alfred. Waste of time and bytes.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2019-04-18, version 1.2.1*

The add for their new app means that you can’t even use it

### 1/5 — It’s just an ad

*2019-04-14*

This isn’t an app at all. Maybe it used to be but it isn’t now. It’s just an add for a different app.

### 1/5 — Ne marche plus

*2019-03-08, version 1.2.1*

Demande de télécharger Alfred et l'application est inutilisable.

### 5/5 — 192.168.0.109

*2019-02-07, version 1.2.1*

ABAAS

## Frequently asked questions about Wi

### What does the Wi-Fi Camera (Web of Cam) app do?

This app allows you to repurpose your old mobile devices into a functional video surveillance system. You can use one device as a camera and view the live feed on another phone, tablet, or PC browser over a Wi-Fi network.

### How do I set up the camera and viewer?

You install the app on your devices, configuring one as a camera and the other as a viewer. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, or you can enter the displayed URL into a web browser on your PC to watch the video feed.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description, indicating a completely free experience.

### What devices are compatible with this app?

The app is designed to be installed on iPhones, iPods, and iPads, allowing them to function as cameras. The video feed can then be viewed on another mobile phone or any PC browser.

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

Common uses include monitoring a sleeping baby while you attend to other tasks, keeping an eye on pets, or setting up a simple DIY security system for your home without the need for expensive hardware.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2020-01-17

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2.4 — 2019-12-03

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2.3 — 2019-11-14

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2.2 — 2019-11-02

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2.1 — 2017-08-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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## More apps by Alfred Systems Inc.

- [Alfred Camera: Home Security](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837)
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All apps by Alfred Systems Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281

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