PTZ View Assist

Name: PTZ View Assist
Rating: 2.25 (86 reviews)
Author: Datavideo

By: Datavideo

Control up to four cameras with your Wireless Touch Screen.

Features & Capabilities

PTZ View Assist is a dedicated camera control application designed specifically for the Datavideo PTZ camera series, including PTC-140, PTC-280, and PTC-300 models. This app allows you to control up to four cameras simultaneously over Wi-Fi using your smartphone or tablet, eliminating the need for additional hardware monitors.

With low-latency live video streaming through RTSP (with future support for SRT and NDI), users can monitor their feeds in real time and make swift adjustments. Features include pan, tilt, and zoom control with variable speeds via an intuitive joystick interface. You can also set and recall up to four preset positions per camera and fine-tune settings like white balance, focus, and iris for broadcast-quality results. The app supports easy network discovery and manual configuration, making professional-grade wireless camera control accessible and cost-effective.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.2.3 Last updated: 2025-07-29

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Creation date:

2020-12-15

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

84.29MB

Email:

sa*****@datavideo.com.tw

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-21

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# 347,871 ▼ 654

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Developed by:

Datavideo

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dv.ptzViewAssist

Email:

sa*****@datavideo.com.tw

Website:

https://www.datavideo.com/

User Reviews

Users report that while the app sometimes installs and allows manual camera viewing, many encounter installation failures on various devices, including newer models. Even when launched, the app often crashes or requires multiple attempts to start. A significant issue is the inability to control PTZ cameras, limiting functionality to viewing only. Auto-detection of cameras is unreliable. Though past versions performed better, recent updates have introduced stability problems, causing frustration among users.

Pros

Able to successfully launch the app on some devices.
Can manually attach PTZ cameras and view images.
Once running, the app functions well for camera viewing.
Previous versions worked well for some users.
Other Datavideo apps install successfully, indicating some app ecosystem reliability.

Cons

App fails to install on many Android devices including newer models like Pixel 5, Galaxy Note 10+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra.
After installation, the app sometimes does not open or crashes immediately, requiring multiple attempts to start.
Inability to control PTZ cameras (no pan, tilt, or zoom) despite successful viewing.
Auto camera detection does not work; manual attachment required.
Some users experience persistent bugs and poor app stability after updates.

Recent reviews

Unlike others, I am able to successfully launch the app. I can manually attach my PTZ cameras (auto never detects them), and I can successfully view the image. However, this is where I run into issues. I cam view but cannot control any of my PTZ cameras (no pan, no tilt, no zoom).

An*****, 2023-11-04

Won't open on Galaxy Note 8

To*****, 2023-09-09

Refuses to run on any Android device. I mistakenly deleted this app. After reinstalling from Google Play Store when I try to start the app it does not start and instead a popup comes up saying "app not installed". Thinking it must be user error or a problem with that particular phone I installed it on 3 other devices running quite old versions of android up to the latest version -- all had the same result.