Bifrost Relay vs Camera Remote Controller

Real-time video streaming with ultra-low latency. No cloud, no delay, no complexity. Relay turns your iPhone or iPad into a video streaming system for local networks. Stream video between Relay devices with ultra-low latency - perfect for practice mirrors, sports training, and real-time visual feedback. FEATURES Ultra-Low Latency Hardware-accelerated H.264 encoding delivers sub-100ms end-to-end latency on quality local networks. See yourself in real-time, not a second later. Local Network Only Everything stays on your WiFi network. No cloud services, no internet required, no monthly fees. Your video never leaves your local network. Dual Mode Interface Switch between Camera mode (stream your device's camera) and Monitor mode (receive video from other Relay devices). Simple, focused interface optimized for iPhone and iPad. Zero Configuration Automatic device discovery via Bonjour. No IP addresses to remember, no complex network setup. Just select a device and start streaming. Video-Only by Design No audio means no echo, no sync drift, and predictable performance. Perfect for scenarios where you just need to see yourself in real-time. Camera Flexibility Use any camera connected to your iPhone or iPad - built-in front or back cameras. Stream to any other device running Relay on your network. PERFECT FOR • Dance studios and practice mirrors • Sports training and form analysis • Camera positioning and framing checks • Presentation monitoring and confidence displays • Video feedback for teaching and coaching • Remote camera preview before recording • Turn an iPad into a wireless monitor TECHNICAL DETAILS • Hardware-accelerated H.264 encoding/decoding via VideoToolbox • UDP/RTP streaming protocol (RFC 3984) • Automatic device discovery via mDNS/Bonjour • 1080p video at 30 fps • Portrait and landscape orientation support • Front and back camera support REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17.0 or later / iPadOS 17.0 or later • Strong WiFi connection (5GHz recommended for optimal performance) • Camera permission for Camera mode • Private WiFi network (not public/isolated networks) • Relay app on both sending and receiving devices PRIVACY Relay doesn't collect, store, or transmit any data outside your local network. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud services, no servers. Everything is peer-to-peer on your local WiFi. SUPPORT Visit our website for documentation, FAQs, and support.

Camera Remote Controller turns your iPhone into a camera and your Mac or iPad into the monitor and remote. Put the iPhone on a tripod, sit down at your desk and see exactly what the camera sees, in real time, while you control every setting. Made for bloggers, streamers, teachers and anyone who records alone and wants to check framing, focus and exposure without running back to the phone. WHAT YOU GET • Live preview with low delay over your Wi-Fi network or a direct device-to-device link • Full camera control from the Mac or iPad: lenses and smooth zoom, tap to focus, exposure compensation, focus, exposure and white balance locks, torch, stabilization, resolution and frame rate up to 4K 60 • Photos and videos recorded on the iPhone in full quality, with sound, saved straight to Photos • Several iPhones at once: connect two or three cameras and switch between them from one screen • Battery and temperature of the iPhone right on the monitor • Dim the iPhone screen while it works to save battery • Keyboard shortcuts on the Mac: Space to record, P for a photo, Command-1, 2, 3 to switch cameras HOW IT CONNECTS Open the app on the iPhone. Open it on the Mac or iPad. The iPhone appears in the list. Tap Connect, tap Allow on the iPhone. Next time it connects on its own. Both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi, or simply near each other with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. PRIVACY Everything stays on your devices. The preview travels directly from the iPhone to your Mac or iPad on the local network. There are no servers, no accounts, no analytics and no ads. Recordings are stored only on the iPhone. ONE APP, TWO ROLES The iOS app runs as the camera on iPhone and as the remote on iPad. You can switch the role on any device, so an iPhone can also control another iPhone. REQUIREMENTS iPhone with iOS 18 or later as the camera. Mac with macOS 15 or later, or iPad with iPadOS 18 or later, as the remote. The app on the iPhone must stay in the foreground while it streams.