# Camera Opus

> Bind phone camera to your smartwatch.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/pl.mobimax.cameraopus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pl.mobimax.cameraopus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `pl.mobimax.cameraopus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mobimax Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 701,540
- **Rating:** 2.89 / 5 (1,355 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.21
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-28
- **First published:** 2022-12-12
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.mobimax.cameraopus)
- **Website:** [http://mobimax.pl/2022/09/08/camo-hmos/](http://mobimax.pl/2022/09/08/camo-hmos/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://mobimax.pl/apps/privacy-policy/cameraopus-privacy-policy.html](http://mobimax.pl/apps/privacy-policy/cameraopus-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Camera Opus is a versatile Chrome extension that enables you to control your phone's camera directly from your smartwatch. Compatible with Wear OS, Harmony OS, Garmin, and Fitbit devices, this app brings real-time camera view to your wrist, supports taking photos and videos, zooming, torch control, and switching cameras effortlessly.

It includes advanced features like motion detection alerts and QR/barcode scanning, perfect for monitoring your surroundings or scanning products without using your phone directly. Handy scenarios include turning on the phone torch to inspect hard-to-reach places, taking group selfies remotely, watching over rooms with motion alerts, and scanning codes conveniently. The app requires standard permissions for camera, microphone, storage, and location, with clear guidelines for setup ensuring smooth background operation. A free version offers essential functions with limitations, while a premium upgrade unlocks full capabilities.

## Rankings

- #83,413 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `pl.mobimax.cameraopus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, reviews are negative. The most recurring problems are a paywall and very limited free features, poor image quality (low resolution even on paid tiers), and laggy watch-to-phone performance. Many users report the app must stay open on the phone to work and cannot operate fully from the watch. Compatibility and permission issues vary by device (Samsung, Huawei/HMS, Xiaomi), leading to unstable connections. Several mention a clunky UI and unreliable stability. A few note potential functionality, but the consensus is that the app largely underdelivers.

### Cons

- Free version is extremely limited and most features require payment.
- Photo/video quality is very poor, with low resolutions (often 480p or 1 MP).
- Lag, delays, and very low frame rate between the watch and phone, making previews unusable.
- Must keep the app open on the phone to function and cannot operate fully from the watch.
- Inconsistent compatibility and permission issues across devices (Samsung, Huawei/HMS, Xiaomi, etc.), leading to unstable connections.

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