Reviews of HelloCam

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List of user reviews and ratings for HelloCam

Total ratings

2.55 (Rating count: 219)

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Review summary

HelloCam app allows Wi-Fi photo transfers and camera control, working well on some devices when users connect manually to the camera's Wi-Fi network and disable data or VPN. However, many users report frequent crashes, failure to connect on newer phones, slow performance, poor resolution, and occasional file corruption during video downloads. Live streaming features are inconsistent, and the app often requires workarounds for stable operation, limiting usability across various devices.

Pros

Allows photo transfer from digital waterproof cameras to phones via Wi-Fi.
Enables viewing and downloading footage on the phone over Wi-Fi.
Offers live video viewing feature similar to a baby monitor.
Helpful for editing camera settings through the app.
Works well on some devices like Pixel 5a and Pixel 6a with proper setup.

Cons

App frequently crashes, especially during video uploads or at connection.
Connectivity issues with many newer phones; requires manual Wi-Fi connection to camera's network.
Slow performance with poor resolution quality and occasional corrupted video downloads via Wi-Fi.
Necessity to disable cellular data or VPN for proper connection causes inconvenience.
Lack of live streaming or screen monitoring on most devices despite claims.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.90

All time rating average: 2.55

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45% (10)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-25	Ge*****	App crashes please fix it badly need the app when transferring photos
App crashes please fix it badly need the app when transferring photos
2024-11-15	Ja*****	Terrible doesn't work
Terrible doesn't work
2024-10-08	Da*****	Transferred photos perfectly but videos is not being uploaded as the app keeps crashing
Transferred photos perfectly but videos is not being uploaded as the app keeps crashing
2024-09-06	Di*****	Pretty awesome that you can transfer pictures from a digital waterproof camera to your phone through Wi-Fi. Finally makes it worth getting a separate camera! Just make sure to follow the instructions by first connecting to the Wi-Fi that shows on your camera and entering the password listed (NOT your Wi-Fi you normally use).
Pretty awesome that you can transfer pictures from a digital waterproof camera to your phone through Wi-Fi. Finally makes it worth getting a separate camera! Just make sure to follow the instructions by first connecting to the Wi-Fi that shows on your camera and entering the password listed (NOT your Wi-Fi you normally use).
2024-09-02	An*****	The app is crashing on me without letting me access the camcorder.
The app is crashing on me without letting me access the camcorder.
2024-08-26	Ka*****	Followed all instructions. Finally says "Connect Successfully" and app immediately crashes
Followed all instructions. Finally says "Connect Successfully" and app immediately crashes
2024-08-12	Sh*****	Doesn't connect worst app I've ever known. Uninstalled reinstalled multiple times still doesn't connect to the camera it claims to connect to.. waste of time and waste of my energy.
Doesn't connect worst app I've ever known. Uninstalled reinstalled multiple times still doesn't connect to the camera it claims to connect to.. waste of time and waste of my energy.
2024-07-30	Gr*****	3 different phones from 3 different ages and it works on none of them. Worthless app.
3 different phones from 3 different ages and it works on none of them. Worthless app.
2024-03-28	Ma*****	Doesn't work with Fossibot. Did procedure exactly. Phone shows it connected but the app failed. Updated: Turn off your VPN. Finally got it working. Setting: stay connected when it says no Internet or it will jump back to the router.
Doesn't work with Fossibot. Did procedure exactly. Phone shows it connected but the app failed. Updated: Turn off your VPN. Finally got it working. Setting: stay connected when it says no Internet or it will jump back to the router.
2024-03-26	Ry*****	Working. Usable but slow. Resolution is bad. Could definitely use more refining. Hopefully you can make the app better soon.
Working. Usable but slow. Resolution is bad. Could definitely use more refining. Hopefully you can make the app better soon.