# HomeSafe View

> HomeSafe View: Live Swann DVR viewing on your Android phone

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.homesafeview`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Swann Communications
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,278,753
- **Rating:** 3.63 / 5 (9,137 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-01
- **First published:** 2016-09-18
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homesafeview)
- **Website:** [http://www.swann.com](http://www.swann.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.swann.com/privacy](http://www.swann.com/privacy)

## Description

HomeSafe View allows users to monitor their Swann DVR security systems directly from their Android phones or tablets. The app supports multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras simultaneously, ideal for tablets. It offers playback of stored recordings, video capture from live streams, and saving of still images to your device.

Additional features include remote PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) camera control, making it a comprehensive solution for mobile surveillance. Compatible with a range of Swann DVR models, HomeSafe View provides convenience and security on the go. Note that live streaming may use significant data; users should consult their mobile carrier regarding data plans. For support, Swann Tech Support is available via email.

## Rankings

- #59,239 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `baidu.push.permission.WRITE_PUSHINFOPROVIDER.com.homesafeview`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.homesafeview.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed. Many praise the app as great and note reliable hardware when it connects, plus meaningful improvements over time. However, Android-specific instability dominates, with frequent offline states, viewing issues on mobile, and buffering. Update-induced breakages and rollback requests also recur. Overall, cross-platform consistency and reliability remain the key concerns alongside ongoing improvements.

### Pros

- Overall positive sentiment when the app connects, with reviewers repeatedly saying it is "great" and that the app works well when functional.
- Cameras/Swann hardware described as reliable over time, with users noting the unit never fails in long-term use.
- The app has seen meaningful improvements over time, including features like playback memory and easier sharing that have enhanced usability and responsiveness.
- A small but noted usability enhancement is the addition of a confirmation step to close the app.

### Cons

- Android version frequently goes offline or cannot connect, making remote viewing unreliable.
- CCTV/video playback and streaming often fail on Wi-Fi, with desktop viewing sometimes working while mobile does not.
- Recent updates have caused breakages (e.g., cameras going offline after updates); users want rollback options.
- Mobile access issues persist, including inability to view or gain access from phones and inconsistent connectivity compared with other platforms.
- General performance issues like slow load times, buffering, and occasional need to restart the app contribute to reliability concerns.

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