# DW Mobile Plus

> DVR/NVR Viewer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1454719539](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1454719539)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1454719539`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Digital Watchdog
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (63 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-03
- **First published:** 2019-06-21
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dw-mobile-plus/id1454719539)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://digital-watchdog.com/page/statement-of-privacy](https://digital-watchdog.com/page/statement-of-privacy)

## Description

DW Mobile Plus is a free Chrome extension that lets DW users monitor security systems anytime, anywhere. With simple P2P and QR code connections, you can access live and archived video, receive real-time event alerts, and manage multiple sites from your phone. Switch quickly between 1, 4, 9, or 16 camera views, monitor remotely, and choose a site from a thumbnail, grid, or list view. DWAIN chat provides quick help and access to DW’s knowledge base.

Key features include push notifications for event alerts, instant live-to-recorded playback, pinch-to-zoom on the timeline, fingertip PTZ control, calendar search, and camera audio on supported devices. It also supports remote setup for COVA Bridge recorders and VMAX NVRs/DVRs via myDW, with unlimited registered sites and worldwide availability. Models supported: COVA Bridge NVRs; VMAX IP G4 NVRs; VMAX A1 G4 DVRs; VMAX IP Plus NVRs; VMAX A1 Plus DVRs.

## Rankings

- #196,019 — Overall

## Review summary

Many reviewers praise the DW Mobile Plus update for improved features and a more modern, user-friendly interface, including multi-system access and new UI elements. However, a substantial number report reliability issues: lag, crashes, dropped connections, and remote viewing failures, often tied to updates. Overall sentiment is mixed: promising functionality exists, but stability and consistent performance are major concerns.

### Pros

- Updated app/UX offers easier navigation and new features (timeline view, home screen with thumbnails, sleek design).
- Ability to view multiple DW system types (DW Spectrum, VMax, COVA) from a single mobile app.
- Built-in DWAIN AI assistant provides quick, in-app support.
- Modern UI elements like the bottom timeline and thumbnail previews enhance usability.

### Cons

- Significant lag and slow performance during use.
- Frequent crashes and instability; app often disconnects from DVR/NVR.
- Remote viewing over cellular data is unreliable and can fail.
- Bugs persist across updates; updates can add issues and fixes are slow to come.
- Navigation and search can be difficult and timeouts are common.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1454719539)