# Background Video Recorder Pro

> recording, image capturing and motion detection A.I. in the background.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arbelsolutions.BVRUltimate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arbelsolutions.BVRUltimate)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.arbelsolutions.BVRUltimate`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Arbel Solutions
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 2,826,897
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (10,160 ratings)
- **Version:** 17.9.57
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2019-08-17
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arbelsolutions.BVRUltimate)
- **Website:** [https://www.arbelsolutions.com/bvrultimate.html#Home](https://www.arbelsolutions.com/bvrultimate.html#Home)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.arbelsolutions.com/privacy-bvr-pro.html](https://www.arbelsolutions.com/privacy-bvr-pro.html)

## Description

**Background Video Recorder Pro** is a versatile Android camera and recording app designed for background video capture, image photography, and AI-powered motion detection—even when the display is turned off. Use it as a dash cam, baby monitor, home security camera, or portable surveillance tool.

Features include dual-camera recording on supported devices, screen recording with camera overlays, filters and effects, burst capture, Motion Photos, slow motion, scheduling, widgets, volume-button controls, and voice commands with Gemini. Motion detection can trigger image capture, alarms, or premium video recording, while people tracking and low-light enhancements provide additional monitoring options.

Premium features include ad-free use, CameraX recording, SD card storage, Wear OS remote control, Google Drive uploads, repeat schedules, multi-camera monitoring for up to four cameras, Android TV streaming, and secure web-based camera streaming. The app also supports camera overlays, stickers, HDR, night, bokeh, and customizable recorder templates.

## Rankings

- #36,034 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.arbelsolutions.BVRUltimate.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Users praise reliable background recording with rich customization and an intuitive interface. The main downsides are recording stopping when the device is locked or the screen is off, volume-up control issues when the screen is off, and ads that can be intrusive. Some device-specific bugs and occasional reliability hiccups were noted, but overall the app is considered highly capable and among the best in its category.

### Pros

- Background recording works and can run while the screen is off.
- Huge set of customization options.
- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface.
- Generally high quality; widely praised as one of the best apps of its kind.
- Works well across devices (e.g., Galaxy S10+, Pixel 9A).

### Cons

- Recording stops when the phone is locked or the screen is off.
- Volume up button fails to trigger recording when the screen is off (update regression).
- Ads presence can be intrusive or detract from experience.
- Occasional reliability issues / fails to start recording for some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arbelsolutions.BVRUltimate)