# DW VMAX

> Business

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id396640280](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id396640280)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id396640280`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Digital Watchdog
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 2.20 / 5 (114 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-05-09
- **First published:** 2010-10-14
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dw-vmax/id396640280)

## Description

DW VMAX Mobile Viewer is Digital Watchdog’s free iOS app that connects to DW security solutions, allowing you to view, search, set up, and control cameras from anywhere. It supports DW models such as VMAX DVRs and VMAX IP NVRs, with requirements noted for iOS devices.

Key capabilities include live and playback channel viewing (1, 4, 9, 16, 32), remote DVR/NVR configuration (VMAX480, VMAXFlex), audio communication, PTZ control, multi-site management, and an intuitive GUI. The app emphasizes easy setup, flexible screen layouts, and on-the-go assistance to manage your security system efficiently.

## Rankings

- #169,664 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews consistently report DW VMAX for iOS as unreliable and poorly supported: live video and playback often fail, past footage cannot be retrieved, and updates or iOS compatibility are lacking. Many users describe the app as abandoned or discontinued, with slow or no responses from support. These issues collectively render the app unsafe for surveillance needs and unreliable during emergencies.

### Pros

- No learning curve due to a consistent interface across DW VMAX platforms.

### Cons

- Unreliable live video and playback: live feed often fails to load and the app experiences glitches; rewatching footage is frequently unusable.
- App struggles to open or remains nonfunctional after iOS updates; compatibility with newer iOS versions is poor and the app appears abandoned.
- Inability to search or access past footage (e.g., by date/time) and playback controls are broken or limited.
- Connectivity/authentication problems: password errors across multiple devices and DNS/connection issues after updates.
- Lack of ongoing updates and weak support; perceived abandonment and discontinuation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id396640280)