# Background Camera

> use your to device to capture photos and record videos also in the background

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.arbelsolutions.backgroundcapturecamera`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Arbel Solutions
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 69,506
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (278 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2020-08-30
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arbelsolutions.backgroundcapturecamera)
- **Website:** [https://www.arbelsolutions.com/backgroundcapturecamera.html](https://www.arbelsolutions.com/backgroundcapturecamera.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.arbelsolutions.com/privacy-background-camera.html](https://www.arbelsolutions.com/privacy-background-camera.html)

## Description

**Background Camera** is a versatile Chrome extension that enables users to capture high-quality photos and record videos seamlessly in the background. It supports continuous photo capturing with just a press of a button, motion detection to enhance security monitoring, and can even convert your device into a baby monitor with live audio and streaming capabilities.

The extension offers advanced features like dual camera support on compatible devices, night/HDR/bokeh effects, and machine learning-based detection for faces, people, animals, and OCR text recognition. You can initiate recording conveniently using on-screen or volume buttons, and monitor motion-triggered recording remotely via secure links. Additionally, it includes a video editor for fine-tuning captured videos with adjustments like brightness, contrast, sharpening, and watermarking. Background Camera emphasizes privacy and encourages users to optimize device settings for the best performance.

## Rankings

- #259,414 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `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.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `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.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.arbelsolutions.backgroundcapturecamera.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Background Camera app is praised for its discreet background recording, motion detection, burst capture, and ability to save media to SD card, making it comparable to security solutions. However, users commonly experience poor image quality, focus issues, and a non-functional stabilizer. Some users also reported missing or unclear features such as recovery options for deleted videos.

### Pros

- Allows background video and image recording with the display off
- Includes motion detection and burst capture features
- Option to save pictures and videos to SD card
- Works smoothly and discreetly as a spy camera
- Provides useful functionalities similar to home security solutions

### Cons

- Image quality is poor, especially in versions after 1.2.0 with blurriness issues
- Stabilizer feature is not working properly regardless of resolution
- Camera often fails to focus when recording in the background
- Some confusion or missing features like recycle bin to recover deleted videos

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