# Smart Recorder: Video Recorder > Background video & audio recorder - silent, secure, offline & one-tap easy. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ginfotech.smartrecorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ginfotech.smartrecorder) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.ginfotech.smartrecorder` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Brainpax Technologies - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 36,822 - **Rating:** 3.57 / 5 (169 ratings) - **Version:** 1.0.10 - **Last updated:** 2025-09-06 - **First published:** 2019-12-21 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 32 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-05 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ginfotech.smartrecorder) - **Website:** [https://brainpax.com/](https://brainpax.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://brainpax.com/privacy/smart\_recorder.html](https://brainpax.com/privacy/smart_recorder.html) ## Description Smart Recorder is a versatile video and audio recording Chrome extension designed for simplicity and privacy. It allows users to start and stop recordings with one click, supports background video recording even when your screen is off, and offers multiple video quality options from SD to UHD. This extension prioritizes user privacy with no backend or server involvement, ensuring all data remains securely on your device. Key features include the ability to switch between front and back cameras, enable/disable camera previews, schedule recordings, use flash and audio control, and lock recordings with a passcode. Smart Recorder also supports automatic stop when storage is low and provides easy management of recordings with options to share or delete files. Its clean, user-friendly interface is compatible with Android 15 and newer versions, making it suitable for various legitimate recording needs, from simple voice memos to extended video capture. ## Rankings - #339,450 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `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.ginfotech.smartrecorder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.ginfotech.smartrecorder.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `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 Most users find the app helpful, easy to use, and capable of recording clear videos smoothly. They appreciate its simplicity and responsiveness, noting it is safe and useful for purposes like game recording. However, some users report the app does not work or lacks camera functionality, causing frustration. ### Pros - Easy to use and understand features - Helpful for recording videos, including gameplay - Produces clear and smooth recordings - Reliable and safe to use - Responsive and simple interface ### Cons - App does not work properly for some users - Camera feature missing or not functioning ## Similar extensions and apps - [Background Video Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.droidnova.backgroundcamera) — 432,514 users, 4.39 / 5 - [Background Video Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/boom.bvr.recorder.pro) — 53,762 users - [Background Video Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.camera.recorder.hdvideorecord) — 2,262,095 users, 4.01 / 5 - [Background Video Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.akshaw.backgroundvideorecorder) — 83,391 users, 4.75 / 5 - [Background Video Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.apex.background.video.recorder) — 42,942 users - [Background Video Recorder App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.devkhanh.backgroundrecording) — 905 users - [Background Video Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tool.video.camera.secretvideo.easy.hidevideorecorder.auto.backgroundvideo.videorecorder) — 1,867 users - [Background Video Recorder BVR](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.quick.background.video.recorder.pro) — 2,136 users - [Background Video Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/backgroundvideorecorder.backgroundcamera.hiddenrecord) — 279,691 users, 4.02 / 5 - [Background Video Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.khapal.background.video.recorder) — 181,701 users, 4.04 / 5 - [Background Recorder Pro: CCTV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.laddha.journalistrecorder) — 175 users - [Background Video Recorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.techstorm.background.video.recorder.camera) — 13,649 users, 4.43 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ginfotech.smartrecorder)