# Third Eye: Background Recorder

> Record video safely in background & capture intruder selfie for phone security.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.securecam.watchingeye`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Zahish Tech
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 126,363
- **Rating:** 4.47 / 5 (303 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-13
- **First published:** 2024-12-03
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.securecam.watchingeye)
- **Website:** [https://thirdeyeweb.site](https://thirdeyeweb.site/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thirdeyeweb.site/privacy.html](https://thirdeyeweb.site/privacy.html)

## Description

Third Eye Background Recorder is a privacy-first tool that protects your device by instantly capturing intruder selfies when unlock attempts fail. All photos and videos stay on-device with no cloud uploads or tracking, giving you clear evidence of who tried to access your phone.

Beyond intruder protection, it records high-quality video in the background or offscreen while you use other apps, supports offline storage, battery-friendly operation, an anti-theft charging alarm, VIP support, and regular updates—delivering security, convenience, and privacy in one app.

## Rankings

- #198,466 — 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_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.securecam.watchingeye.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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