# VMAX Plus

> Mobile Client for VMAX Plus NVR/DVR

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dw.mobile.VMAXIPPlus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dw.mobile.VMAXIPPlus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dw.mobile.VMAXIPPlus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Digital Watchdog
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 30,833
- **Rating:** 2.79 / 5 (74 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-07
- **First published:** 2016-02-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dw.mobile.VMAXIPPlus)
- **Website:** [https://digital-watchdg.com](https://digital-watchdg.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://digital-watchdog.com/page/statement-of-privacy/](http://digital-watchdog.com/page/statement-of-privacy/)

## Description

VMAX Plus is a free mobile client app designed for Digital Watchdog's VMAX Plus NVR/DVR series, enabling users to connect, view, playback, and search surveillance footage anytime and anywhere. With its intuitive Graphic User Interface, it supports live single or multi-channel monitoring with high resolution and PTZ controls for precise camera adjustments.

The app simplifies setup using Pathfinder™ Easy Port Forwarding by scanning a QR code from the NVR monitor, eliminating complex network configuration. Users can also search recorded events by date, time, or event type with customizable playback speeds. Compatible with devices running Android 2.2 or higher, VMAX Plus supports models including VMAX IP Plus™ and VMAX A1 Plus™. Ideal for enhancing remote security management with flexibility and ease.

## Rankings

- #365,824 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RESTART_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

VMAX Plus offers convenient camera viewing, especially on Wi-Fi, with quick QR code access and screen capture features. However, users frequently face issues like crashes, poor connectivity off Wi-Fi, excessive permission requests, unreliable notifications, and an outdated, difficult interface. Many reviews highlight frustration over the app's instability and lack of support for mobile data connections.

### Pros

- Allows remote viewing of cameras via QR code scanning.
- Connectivity works well on Wi-Fi connections.
- Provides ability to screen-capture images from camera feeds.
- Periodic updates help maintain system functionality for some users.
- Integrates with newer DVR hardware for camera monitoring.

### Cons

- Requires excessive and intrusive permissions such as access to contacts and microphone.
- App crashes frequently and is unstable during use.
- Fails to connect to cameras reliably, especially on mobile data.
- Push notifications do not work properly or turn off unexpectedly.
- User interface is clunky, outdated, and not user-friendly with slow playback controls.

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