# Smart Endoscope

> Easily connect your endoscope camera via Wi-Fi or USB for HD real-time viewing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.grus.app.smartcamera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.grus.app.smartcamera)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.grus.app.smartcamera`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GrusIoT
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 671,166
- **Rating:** 3.61 / 5 (1,661 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2020-11-16
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 167 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.grus.app.smartcamera)
- **Website:** [https://www.ngsense.com](https://www.ngsense.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://scopearound.com](http://scopearound.com/)

## Description

Smart Endoscope turns your smartphone into a powerful HD inspection camera viewer. Connect most USB or Wi‑Fi borescopes, industrial endoscopes, or otoscopes for real-time HD preview, photo capture, and video recording. Built-in file management makes reviewing and sharing inspection media simple, and the app supports common inspection workflows for automotive, plumbing, HVAC, and general maintenance tasks.

Ideal for pipe inspections, car engine checks, HVAC maintenance, and home repairs, Smart Endoscope streamlines connectivity and inspection reporting. Disclaimer: this app is not a medical device and is not intended for diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of medical conditions—use it strictly for general inspection purposes.

## Rankings

- #85,277 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_USB`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `io.grus.app.smartcamera.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews show the endoscope app is easy to use with a clear image when it connects, but repeated problems like connection failures, bugs, overheating, and intrusive ads make it unreliable for many users.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Clear camera / good image quality
- Full-screen viewing / large display
- Works great / great tool for viewing
- Lets you see detailed inside (scope functionality)

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues / won't connect to device
- Buggy app / poor user experience / crashes
- Overheating camera / device gets very hot and image freezes
- Intrusive ads in the app
- Missing features like image display and/or instructions

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.grus.app.smartcamera)