# mCamView2

> mCamView2 is the App for viewing the video of the plug&play IP Cameras.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.starvedia.mCamView2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.starvedia.mCamView2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.starvedia.mCamView2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Plug n Play Camera
- **Category:** VIDEO\_PLAYERS
- **Downloads:** 68,175
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (138 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-22
- **First published:** 2016-05-27
- **Publisher country:** TW
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.starvedia.mCamView2)
- **Website:** [http://www.cam2life.com](http://www.cam2life.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.starvedia.com/download.html#privacy\_policy](http://www.starvedia.com/download.html#privacy_policy)

## Description

mCamView2 is an intuitive Android app designed for seamless viewing and control of plug & play IP cameras. Simply enter your camera's ID and password to watch live video streams anytime and anywhere. It supports on-screen pan/tilt controls, remote video settings updates, and enhanced hardware video decoding for smooth performance.

Key features include time lapse video playback, remote access to SD Card/NAS/Dropbox recordings, event logging, video sharing to other apps, and temperature monitoring. Additionally, it offers push notifications via Google Cloud Messaging for abnormal events, ensuring you stay informed. Note that push notifications have daily limits and delivery can vary based on Google's service.

## Rankings

- #262,241 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_USERS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.starvedia.mCamView2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.starvedia.mCamView2.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate mCamView2's remote camera viewing and alert features, useful for monitoring property even when away. However, multiple users report significant issues: the app does not work on mobile data (4G), only WiFi, and frequently force closes or crashes after updates. Many also struggle to view recorded footage or access older camera records. Overall, while the app offers meaningful remote surveillance benefits, stability and connectivity problems detract from the user experience.

### Pros

- Allows remote viewing of cameras when connected via hotspot or WiFi.
- Provides alerts when someone is near the property.
- Supports watching camera footage away from home.
- Has capability to store recordings on SD card.

### Cons

- App fails to work or load without WiFi; 4G connection does not work.
- App often force closes or crashes after opening, especially after updates.
- Issues with accessing or viewing video recordings, including inability to view older recordings.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.starvedia.mCamView2)