zmNinja-pro

zmNinja-pro

by ZoneMinder Inc

53 ratings
44 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 29 Apr 2026)

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Released
December 19, 2015
Updated
July 15, 2021

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Access and control your ZoneMinder security cameras from your mobile device. View live feeds, review event timelines, and manage your monitoring system with a user-friendly interface. Requires a ZoneMinder installation.

✓Access security cameras
✓View event timelines
✓Control ZoneMinder system
✓Fabulous user experience
✓Mobile access to ZoneMinder
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What's New in zmNinja

1.6.009

July 15, 2021

Full CHANGELOG https://github.com/pliablepixels/zmNinja/blob/v1.6.009/CHANGELOG.md Fixed bugs: Adding new monitors seems to mess up organization and always get turned off #1067 Montage profiles #1057

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User reviews

This is AWESOME!!!

When my $3000 NVR camera system died, I thought I was going to have to come up with some serious cash to replace it. I got online, and started looking at options. That’s when I stumbled across ZoneMinder. An open source NVR? That works with ONVIF cameras? That’s free? Nothing is free anymore, right? Well, it turns out to be one of the best finds EVER! Now don’t get me wrong… there’s definitely some learning you have to do, and I already had the computer, but this software is great! There’s a plethora of options, and you can customize it to suit your needs. I’ve had great success using my existing cameras, and this $5 app? It’s working out great as well! A sincere “thank you” to the developers at ZoneMinder. You guys saved me a TON of money, a BUNCH of hassle, and I think I actually came out better off in the end, as I have more options to set up and use my cameras without all the bloatware of store bought systems like the one I had before. Just be ready to read and learn a little. You’ll thank yourself looking back on the experience. Thanks again to the Developer(s)!
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App has end of life notice

I was following some documentation on ZoneMinder and found a reference to this app. I was really excited and didn’t mind the $5 price. It was money thrown away because the app has an end of life notice and does it seem to work with my ZoneMinder v1.37.65. While I can get the app to log into my ZM machine and do get a list of my monitors, I can’t seem to get an image, video, or event list. Using the web page from my iPhone works just fine; I was hoping for the better interface of this app. Disappointed. Unless there is an update for the app that is newer than 2024, I would not recommend this app.
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broken

doesn’t work, api error, the troubleshooting suggestions did not help

Doesn't work with hi res cameras. Buggy overall

Seems like it needs a lot of updates. The webui in safari works better for me. An app like this should be smoother and offer better functionality compared to using a browser. Especially when billed as "pro" with a $5 premium.

It works if you can figure it out…

I had to change the cgi path to serveraddress/cgi-bin-zm to get it to show streams.

Not recommended though unless you are a software developer and have time to mess with it.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

36 issues

App has end of life notice

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Doesn't work with ZoneMinder v1.37.65

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API error

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Troubleshooting suggestions did not help

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Doesn't work with hi-res cameras

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Buggy overall

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UI terrible

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Documentation useless

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Way too advanced for some users

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Red circles took figuring out

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Montage view thumbnails disappear

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Touch objects not clickable

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Thumbnails not reloaded after viewing video

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Does not load next batch of events

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Does not remember position when switching away

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Event filters not honored when swiping left

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Bug reporting requires GitHub signup

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No camera feed shows up

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Barely get thumbnails

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Forget about opening camera remotely

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Latest updates made it unstable

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App gets stuck 'cleaning up'

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Auto failover not reliable

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Lost event view on ZoneMinder 1.29

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Flakey connection issues

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App gets stuck 'cleaning up'

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Auto failover unreliable

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No longer authenticates after update

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ZoneMinder registration setup issues

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Won't load videos or images

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Screws up wireless connection

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Requires ZoneMinder 1.29+ for API support

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Occasional freeze or hang

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Event view issues

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Doesn't work with ZoneMinder 1.29

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Apple Family Sharing not working

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Requested Features

8 requests

Translate app for Amazon Firestick

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Push notifications

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Swipe to delete event

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Dark mode option

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Improved UI design

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Better documentation

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More intuitive interface

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Native iOS development

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FAQ

What is zmNinja-pro?

zmNinja-pro is the official mobile application for ZoneMinder, an open-source camera monitoring system. It provides users with a convenient way to access and control their ZoneMinder setup directly from their smartphone or tablet.

What are the key features of zmNinja-pro?

The app allows you to easily access your security cameras, view event timelines, and even control your ZoneMinder system. It is designed to offer a fabulous user experience for managing your surveillance.

Is zmNinja-pro free to use?

Yes, zmNinja-pro is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in its description. However, it requires a pre-existing ZoneMinder installation to function.

What version of ZoneMinder is required?

zmNinja-pro requires ZoneMinder version 1.34 or above. This is because it utilizes the newer ZM APIs that were introduced in this version of the ZoneMinder system.

Who is the target audience for zmNinja-pro?

This app is intended for existing users of ZoneMinder, whether for home or commercial security monitoring. It's for individuals who want to manage their security cameras and monitoring system remotely via a mobile device.