# Amcrest View Pro 2

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1603166166](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1603166166)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1603166166`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Amcrest
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.20 / 5 (106 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.04
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-24
- **First published:** 2023-09-01
- **Size:** 231 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amcrest-view-pro-2/id1603166166)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://amcrest.com/privacy](https://amcrest.com/privacy)

## Description

The Amcrest View Pro 2 extension is designed for Amcrest IP cameras, HDCVI DVRs, and NVRs. It lets you view live feeds from your iOS device, so you can check in on what you care about from anywhere.

Key benefits include secure remote monitoring, quick access to camera feeds, and a simple setup, delivering peace of mind for home or small business security whether you're at home or away.

## Rankings

- #174,207 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers repeatedly report push notifications failing after iOS updates, live view timeouts, and broad reliability issues across Amcrest View Pro 2. Some mention good video quality when it works and improvements in Version 2, but widespread bugs, display problems, and remote-access limitations dominate sentiment.

### Pros

- Version 2 is an improvement over the original app, with easier camera adding and better usability.
- Interface is easier to use, especially for non-technical users.
- When the app works, video quality is good.
- Some users are overall happy with the app and the cameras.

### Cons

- Push notifications stop working or are unreliable, often after iOS updates.
- Live view frequently times out or stalls when trying to view feeds.
- Overall reliability is poor with numerous bugs affecting many features.
- Video display has scaling issues and does not show the full frame on high-res devices.
- Remote access is limited or not supported, making it useless when not on the local network.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1603166166)