# AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV

> Phone as surveillance camera

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id590416158](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id590416158)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id590416158`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 南京视匡科技有限公司
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (180 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-28
- **First published:** 2013-02-16
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/athome-video-streamer-diy-cctv/id590416158)
- **Website:** [http://www.iChano.com](http://www.ichano.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://update.ichano.com/athome/AtHomePrivacy.html](http://update.ichano.com/athome/AtHomePrivacy.html)

## Description

AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV lets you turn old iPhones, computers, or set-top boxes into a security camera. Install the AtHome Video Streamer app on the camera device to generate a unique CID, then add it to the AtHome Camera viewer to watch live from anywhere with remote monitoring, AI motion detection, and face recognition.

Key features include night vision, two-way audio, multi-view display (up to four cameras), cloud storage with encryption, secure connections, and easy startup options for background monitoring.

## Rankings

- #124,853 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews highlight turning almost any iPhone/iPad into a security camera with cross-device viewing and remote access. Pros include easy setup, broad device compatibility, and reliable performance when the app works. Major downsides mentioned are heavy local storage usage, weak or unresponsive support, onboarding gaps, stability issues, and privacy concerns about data handling. Overall, the app shows strong utility but is hampered by reliability and privacy worries.

### Pros

- Turns any iPhone or iPad into a security camera, enabling surveillance across devices.
- Works across multiple devices with remote viewing over Wi-Fi or cellular (4G).
- Easy setup and quick configuration across different devices.
- Generally reliable when it functions, with stable streaming on supported networks.

### Cons

- Extremely high local storage usage on devices (hundreds of GB), causing storage concerns.
- Poor or unresponsive customer support with little to no replies.
- Onboarding and UI gaps (no Add Camera button, unclear setup steps, and missing CID/QR flow).
- Stability and reliability issues (crashes, freezes, disconnects, and occasional audio problems).
- Privacy concerns about data handling and feeling that data could be accessed or monitored.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id590416158)