# IP Phone Camera

> IP Phone Camera turns your phone into a IP Camera

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ipphonecamera`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Deskshare Inc
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 1,742,457
- **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (3,120 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-05
- **First published:** 2017-04-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ipphonecamera)
- **Website:** [http://www.deskshare.com](http://www.deskshare.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.deskshare.com/privacy\_policy\_apps.htm](http://www.deskshare.com/privacy_policy_apps.htm)

## Description

**IP Phone Camera** is a versatile Chrome extension that turns your smartphone into a fully functional IP camera. Perfect for repurposing old Android phones, it allows users to stream live video footage directly through any web browser or compatible video surveillance software such as Security Monitor Pro and IP Camera Viewer.

Key features include Wi-Fi, mobile hotspot, or mobile data connectivity without needing USB cables, password protection for privacy, and the ability to switch between front and rear cameras remotely. The extension supports multi-language options and offers settings like greyscale mode for data saving, brightness adjustments, flashlight control for low light monitoring, and full-screen viewing with maintained aspect ratio. While audio streaming is not supported, IP Phone Camera serves as an efficient and cost-effective solution for remote camera access and security monitoring needs.

## Rankings

- #49,044 — 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ipphonecamera.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate free basic features, easy setup, and flexible connections, along with privacy and smooth performance. A common refrain highlights compatibility/stability problems on older Android versions and certain devices, along with a paywall and unclear cancellation. Reliability issues like streaming stopping after minutes and web functions sleeping reduce usefulness. Some report missing PC download options. Overall, it’s praised for free access and ease-of-use, but reliability and platform limitations are frequent drawbacks.

### Pros

- Free basic functionality available without payment
- Easy to set up and use
- Supports multiple connection options (Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, and cellular data)
- Privacy-friendly (does not share personal data with third parties)
- Generally smooth performance / lag-free streaming

### Cons

- Compatibility and stability issues on some devices/OS versions (e.g., Android 6 and Poco F3 orientation/start problems)
- Subscription/paywall with unclear cancellation options
- Streaming can stop after a few minutes; reliability concerns
- Web features limited and sometimes go to sleep unless actively monitored
- Cross-platform support is limited (missing PC download / platform support)

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