CCTV Connect vs HomeWizard Cameras
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CCTV Connect
Monitor your security cameras remotely with advanced video analytics. Set up smart alerts, search recorded footage, and save video to secure cloud storage. Control cameras and share clips from anywhere.
- Smart alerts with object detection
- Smart search by date and object
- Live camera feed viewing
- Secure offsite cloud storage
- Remote camera control (PTZ, two-way audio)
- Motion detection alerts
- Video download and sharing
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WELCOME TO CCTV CONNECT Once your professional installer has created a CCTV Connect account for you, you'll be able to: - Use video analytics to set up smart alerts and detect hundreds of object types - Smart search - filter by date and/or object - Watch camera live feeds and recorded video from anywhere - Save video to secure offsite Videoloft cloud, at up to 4K resolution - Remotely control cameras (including PTZ controls and two-way audio) - Get alerts when motion is detected - Download and share video COMPATIBLE CAMERAS With a CCTV Connect Cloud Adapter, our software is directly compatible with all Axis IP cameras and all Hikvision IP cameras, NVRs & DVRs (including Hikvision OEMs; full list available below). CCTV Connect is also compatible with a wide range of IP cameras which support ONVIF. We have tested cameras from a range of brands: - Bosch - H-View - Panasonic - Uniview - Wisenet - Dahua - Onwote - Sony - Vivotek Hikvision OEM brands: - 3xLogic - ADJ - Advidia (Video Insight / Panasonic brand) - Alibi (Supercircuits) - Ameta - Annke - Armix - Avue - DMP - Elisa Live - Epcom - Global Network Security - GVS Security - HES Supply - Hikvision - Hills - Hitosino - Honeywell - Hunt CCTV - Interlogix (UTC) - Invidtech - Jlinks - KT&C - LaView - LTS - Nelly's Security - Norelco SafeCam / Spider Vue / Invezia - Northern (Tri-Ed) - Oco - Onix - Power Technology - Safire - Security Camera Warehouse - SecurityTronix - Sentry CCTV - Siqura / TKH - SnapAV / Wirepath - Swann - Syscom - Techpro - Trendnet - Vantage Security - W Box (ADI) - Winic - Xyclop For our full terms of service and our privacy policy please visit https://cctvconnect.com/terms.html and https://cctvconnect.com/privacy.html
HomeWizard Cameras
Monitor multiple home security cameras in real-time from one place. Easily find specific events with an intuitive recordings viewer. Customize motion detection zones to focus on what matters most, with all data securely stored locally on your camera.
- Real-time multi-camera monitoring
- Intuitive recordings viewer
- Customizable motion detection zones
- Secure local data storage
- Direct encrypted connection
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Meet HomeWizard cameras Monitor multiple cameras from a single app in real time. Use the intuitive recordings viewer to find an exact event. The HomeWizard cameras app was made to safely and effortlessly monitor your home and navigate through recordings. With motion detection zones you can specifically record the events that matter to you. We take your privacy and security seriously. None of your camera data is saved on servers. Instead, everything is securely saved locally on your own camera. When viewing your camera, a secure (encrypted) direct connection is set up between your phone and your camera for a worry free experience. This app is compatible with the following cameras: HomeWizard/Smartwares C723IP, C724IP, C923IP, C924IP, C721IP, C735IP, C921IP, C933IP.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCTV Connect at 71% against HomeWizard Cameras's 24%. HomeWizard Cameras's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CCTV Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, HomeWizard Cameras every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCTV Connect | HomeWizard Cameras |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 24.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Videoloft Ltd | HomeWizard B.V. |
Customer experience
CCTV Connect
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In-app purchases
CCTV Connect
No in-app purchases
HomeWizard Cameras
No in-app purchases
Questions
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