# XProtect® Mobile — On-the-go video surveillance

> Remote access to Milestone video surveillance systems for live and recorded video. (iPhone/iPad app by MILESTONE SYSTEMS A/S.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xprotect-mobile/id498447321 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MILESTONE SYSTEMS A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/498447324)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.18/5 from 127 App Store ratings · 125 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 24 more
- Released: 2012-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xprotect-mobile/id498447321/reviews.md

## What is XProtect® Mobile?

This free XProtect Mobile app gives you secure access to your Milestone video surveillance system anytime, anywhere from your smartphone or tablet. Available in 31 languages the application lets you conveniently view live video, play back and export recorded video, listen to audio and speak through the camera-connected speakers using the Push-To-Talk button. Compatible with XProtect Corporate, XProtect Expert, XProtect Professional+, XProtect Express+, XProtect Essential+, and the Milestone Husky NVR series. (For use with XProtect Express and Professional, please download the "XProtect® Mobile Express & Pro" app)

Additional product highlights:
• Document any event while it happens by streaming video and audio from your mobile device’s camera directly into the Milestone solution
• Get peace of mind and stay constantly on top of things by receiving push notifications based on alarms defined in the Milestone solution

Try it out
Download the app and take a look yourself. XProtect Mobile includes access to a demo server so you can explore the product even if you do not have a Milestone system installed already.

Getting started
In order to connect and view cameras from your Milestone system, you should have the latest version of the Milestone surveillance system and the XProtect Mobile server installed. For further details on getting started, visit www.milestonesys.com/mobile.
Milestone distributes and sells its market-leading XProtect® VMS and the Milestone Husky NVR Series through an authorized partner channel of distributors and resellers in more than 115 countries around the world. Please go to https://www.milestonesys.com/community/find-a-milestone-partner/ to find your local authorized Milestone reseller or distributor.

## Key features

- View live video
- Playback recorded video
- Export recorded video
- Listen to audio
- Speak through camera speakers
- Stream mobile device video
- Receive push notifications

## What do users think of XProtect® Mobile?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Innovative features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to find recorded footage
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Lack of basic features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to servers
- Incompatibility with iOS versions
- Duplicate camera displays
- Playback issues with self-signed SSL certificates

**Most requested features**

- Add audio support
- Improve motion event thumbnails
- Allow disabling of PIP mode
- Implement Touch ID support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 125)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xprotect-mobile/id498447321/reviews.md

### 1/5 — needs updates!  no alarms view

*2026-04-07, version 25.3.5*

apr 2026 - I manage multiple xprotect installs, the app is not horrible, BUT it suffers from a major issue and that's the performance of loading cameras/video, which is critical- it's incredibly slow. I've tried transcoding on and off / direct streaming on and off , all the different settings it's just very slow to load (codec h264, axis cameras).  the desktop app is great and fast. I'm talking about local network access on a Wi-Fi 7 access point - so no excuses except for poor app performance/coding.

oct2023- this app needs to be updated (over hauled really).
considering milestone is one of the most expensive ,  top-of-the-line VMS systems and  considering the size of the company, it's appalling that this is their ios/mobile offering.

### 1/5 — iOS 15 not supported

*2026-03-28, version 25.3.5*

The other app works with iOS 10 and up.. no reason why 15 doesn’t get support other than laziness

### 1/5 — No alarm notification

*2025-07-28, version 25.2b*

Alarm notifications are hit or miss, mostly miss. If you require alarm notifications while away from a your client workstation you are unlikely to receive them. The alarms are listed within the app, notifications are turned on, but no pop up notification.

### 2/5 — Alarm Issues

*2025-05-22, version 25.1b*

Having a issue with alarms showing on IOS. Co worker has a Android and his populate with no issue 🤔

### 4/5 — Alerts not loading

*2025-05-14, version 25.1b*

Alerts not loading on IOS but working fine on android previews version on IOS 25.1a still working fine.

### 1/5 — update has killed the app March 25

*2025-03-31, version 25.1a*

Nothing but problems, invest some time and money and sort the issues, pay 10s of thousands for licenses and kit and nothing but issues.

### 1/5 — Crashes when logging in

*2024-11-17, version 24.1a*

This is app is completely unusable. It crashes when logging in on both my iPhone and iPad.

### 1/5 — This app never works. NEVER.

*2024-10-09, version 24.1a*

app crashes the second i try and open it. it’s been this way for a year. insane how little they update this. horrible dev team

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2024-09-13, version 24.1a*

App crashes as soon as you attempt to connect to any server.
Reinstall does not help. 
This uninstall is only option. 
Save yourself the trouble.

### 1/5 — Crashes Immediately

*2024-06-11, version 23.3c*

App opens but then crashes when I click on a location to view (on iPad latest iOS)

## Frequently asked questions about XProtect® Mobile

### What does XProtect Mobile do?

XProtect Mobile provides secure, on-the-go access to your Milestone video surveillance system. It allows you to view live and recorded video, listen to audio, and communicate through camera-connected speakers from your smartphone or tablet.

### What are the key features of XProtect Mobile?

Key features include viewing live and recorded video, playing back and exporting footage, listening to audio, using Push-To-Talk functionality, streaming video from your mobile device, and receiving push notifications for alarms.

### Is XProtect Mobile free to use?

Yes, the XProtect Mobile app is free to download and use. It provides access to your existing Milestone video surveillance system. A demo server is also available for exploration without a system installation.

### What Milestone systems is XProtect Mobile compatible with?

This app is compatible with XProtect Corporate, XProtect Expert, XProtect Professional+, XProtect Express+, XProtect Essential+, and the Milestone Husky NVR series. For XProtect Express and Professional, a separate app is required.

### How do I get started with XProtect Mobile?

To connect and view cameras, you need the latest version of the Milestone surveillance system and the XProtect Mobile server installed. Visit www.milestonesys.com/mobile for detailed getting started information and to find an authorized Milestone partner.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.1.1 — 2026-04-30

- Now in perfect synch with iOS 26: We’ve refined the look and feel of XProtect Mobile to match the design of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.
 - React faster with Access Control: Access control events from non-door access control units, such as a panic button, now also automatically notify the user and display video.
 - Bug fixes and small improvements for a smoother experience.

### 25.3.5 — 2026-03-02

What’s new in 2025 R3–5
 - Find actions faster with a new search option in the Actions tab.
 - Get notified when your device's OS is nearing the end of support in XProtect Mobile, so you can stay up to date.
 - Plus bug fixes and small improvements for a smoother experience.

### 25.3.4 — 2026-02-25

What’s new in 2025 R3–4
 - Find actions faster with a new search option in the Actions tab.
 - Get notified when your device's OS is nearing the end of support in XProtect Mobile, so you can stay up to date.
 - Plus bug fixes and small improvements for a smoother experience.

### 25.3.3 — 2025-12-16

Check out the 2025 R3-3 release! This release contains the following new features and changes to features:
 - We’ve made the navigation easier by adding the main navigation bar to all multicamera views.
 - Did you miss the What’s New info? Catch up on all the new features and improvements by opening the What’s New screen from the Profile menu.
 - The Milestone Care screen, accessible from the Profile menu, now shows how many days remain until expiry.
 - Numerous bug fixes and minor improvements

### 25.3.1 — 2025-10-29

- Customize your start screen by setting the Cameras tab or a specific view as the default. The default screen opens automatically when you connect to a server.
- Monitor the Milestone Care coverage of your XProtect installations directly within the app and receive timely renewal reminders.
- The Romanian language is now supported, and users can select it in the app.
- More accessible Profile menu: The user profile icon appears in the top-left corner of all main screens.

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