# HiLook

> Photo & Video

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1340663087](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1340663087)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1340663087`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (22,599 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.13.851
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2018-01-31
- **Size:** 522 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hilook/id1340663087)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.hikvision.com/cn/about\_1541.html](http://www.hikvision.com/cn/about_1541.html)

## Description

HiLook is a Chrome extension that pairs with HiLookVision to enable real-time remote camera monitoring across DNRs, NVRs, and IP cameras that support Cloud P2P. Create an account, add devices, and view live video from cameras worldwide.

It also provides video playback to review recorded moments and sends instant motion-detection alerts so you stay informed wherever you are.

## Rankings

- #10,842 — Overall
- #58 — technology

## Review summary

Review highlights show a mixed experience: many users praise the app for remote viewing and overall usefulness, but a significant number report instability, streaming disruptions, and a troubling 5-minute viewing cap. Positive remarks about the app’s clarity and usefulness appear alongside complaints about crashes and offline behavior, with some device-specific inconsistencies (e.g., iPad vs iPhone). Overall, reliability and uninterrupted playback are the most critical pain points, while remote access and feature-rich monitoring remain the app’s strongest positives.

### Pros

- Remote viewing capability: users can view cameras from distant locations (e.g., across the continent), which provides peace of mind.
- Overall positive sentiment about the app’s usefulness and features, with multiple reviews noting the app’s value when monitoring a property.
- Clear/accessible feel of the app noted by reviewers, contributing to a generally favorable user experience.

### Cons

- Frequent instability: the app often crashes or quits unexpectedly and can appear offline.
- Playback/streaming issues: live streams can stop after a few minutes, and playback often buffers or shows errors.
- Viewing limits and throttling: users report a 5-minute viewing limit even on Wi-Fi, affecting continuous monitoring.
- UI/navigation quirks: some users report missing back navigation and other UI inconsistencies.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1340663087)