RaspiCam Remote Android

RaspiCam Remote

The easiest way to view a Raspberry Pi Camera on your Android Device.

Features & Capabilities

RaspiCam Remote is the simplest solution to view your Raspberry Pi Camera on your Android device without installing extra software on the Pi. Quickly connect by typing your Raspberry Pi's IP address and start viewing live camera feeds instantly. Save pictures directly to your phone's gallery or stream smooth 30fps H264 video (VLC required on Pi).

Features include easy configuration of built-in camera filters, support for USB webcams via fswebcam, and the ability to view MJPEG IP cameras. The app supports multiple simultaneous camera views (2 or 4 cameras) and offers interactive controls like live drag, pinch-to-zoom, and rotation in both portrait and landscape modes. With port forwarding, you can even access your Pi camera remotely over the internet. Ideal for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts seeking a streamlined, versatile camera monitoring experience on Android devices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Mike Redrobe
Downloads:
47,145
Rating:
4.50
(376)
Version:
1.2 Last updated: 2024-03-21
Version code:
77
Creation date:
2013-11-13
Publisher country:
GB GB
Permissions:
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
Size:
1.27MB
Email:
mi*****@googlemail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-15
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Mike Redrobe
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pibits.raspberrypiremotecam
Email:
mi*****@googlemail.com
Website:
http://www.redrobe.com/mike/raspicam-remote-for-android/

User Reviews

Users appreciate RaspiCam Remote for its ease of use, comprehensive camera controls mirroring raspistill, and effective video capabilities. Developer responsiveness is also praised. However, multiple users report problems after app updates, including crashes, corrupted files, and lag during preview. Some experience forgotten settings like ports and difficulties saving full-resolution images. Despite occasional bugs, the app remains a valuable remote camera tool for Raspberry Pi users.
Pros
  • Easy to use and connect
  • Provides extensive options matching raspistill command
  • Works well for headless Raspberry Pi camera control
  • Good communication from the developer and prompt updates
  • Reliable video functionality
Cons
  • App breaks or malfunctions after certain updates
  • Image saving issues such as 0kb files and incorrect timestamps
  • Lag and reload issues when changing settings affecting photo framing
  • Forgets settings like port number frequently
Recent reviews
Excellent app, camera option is not working for me
by ha*****, 2022-06-01

Doesn't work
by No*****, 2022-04-08
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