# Cawice: Security Camera

> Cawice turns your old phone into a home security camera.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cawice.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cawice.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cawice.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cawice
- **Category:** HOUSE\_AND\_HOME
- **Downloads:** 819,394
- **Rating:** 3.89 / 5 (5,575 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-18
- **First published:** 2018-03-25
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cawice.android)
- **Website:** [https://cawice.com](https://cawice.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cawice.com/policy](https://cawice.com/policy)

## Description

Cawice® transforms your unused smartphone into a versatile home security camera, baby monitor, or pet cam. With an easy setup, just install the app on two phones and log in using the same Google account to pair them. One phone acts as the security camera, while the other serves as the viewer.

Key features include live video streaming, two-way communication, motion and sound detection, instant alerts, automatic video recording, and multi-user access. Privacy is paramount — Cawice employs Peer-to-Peer streaming with SSL encryption to protect your data. Recordings are stored either locally on your device or securely on your Google Drive, ensuring your videos remain private and secure. For support, contact contact@cawice.com.

## Rankings

- #76,453 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.cawice.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users report the app as stable and generally positive when it works, but persistent issues include connectivity problems, lack of HD video despite subscription, a poor interface and difficult setup, unreliable notifications/audio, and Android 14 compatibility concerns.

### Pros

- Highly stable and trouble-free performance compared with other similar apps.
- Strong positive sentiment from users; reviews describe it as very nice/very good and that it works well.
- Useful security camera functionality with generally reliable operation.
- Good daytime and nighttime recording quality when lighting is adequate.
- Some reviewers recommend the app despite its issues.

### Cons

- Frequent connection issues; devices often fail to connect or go offline.
- HD video recording or HD live video is not available even with a subscription; video quality remains low.
- Horrible interface and setup can be tricky; requires many permissions.
- Notifications and audio often do not work (no alerts or audio gaps).
- Compatibility problems on Android 14 (devices may be unusable).

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