✨ iOS Security Camera App

Turn Your iPhone into a
Smart Security Camera

Repurpose your old iPhone or iPad as a professional security camera — or connect to existing RTSP/IP cameras. AI detection, live streaming, and zero cloud uploads.

Phone-as-Cam
AI Detection
Live Streaming
Privacy-First
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Streaming Protocols
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✦ Core Features

Everything You Need for Smart Surveillance

Professional-grade security monitoring powered by your existing Apple devices and gear.

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Phone-as-Cam Mode

Transform any idle iPhone or iPad into a fully-functional security camera. No extra hardware needed — just mount and aim.

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AI Detection Engine

Detect motion, persons, falls, danger zones, animals, lens tampering, and scene changes. Sound alerts for smoke alarms, glass breaking, baby cries, and doorbells.

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Live Streaming Server

Built-in RTSP (port 8554), HTTP-FLV, and HLS streaming servers. Web viewer on port 8080. Watch from any device on your local network.

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Smart Event Recording

5-second pre-buffer captures what happened before the alarm. 15-second post-recording, up to 120 seconds per clip. Never miss the critical moment.

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Smart Notifications

Push notifications, email (SMTP), and webhooks. Integrates with Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, and Lark/Feishu out of the box.

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Privacy-First Design

All processing happens on your device. Zero cloud uploads. Your footage stays yours — on your phone, your network, your rules.

✦ Operation Modes

Three Ways to Stay Aware

Choose how PerchCam monitors your space — from full audio/video to discreet sound-only listening.

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See + Listen

Full video and audio monitoring. The camera streams and records continuously, keeping an eye on everything in view while listening for sound events.

02

Listen Only

Audio-only monitoring to save power and storage. Perfect for overnight baby monitoring or detecting alarms without running the camera sensor.

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Listen, then See

Starts in listen mode to save battery, then automatically activates the camera when a sound event is detected. Smart power management for 24/7 deployment.

✦ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phone-as-Cam mode? ▾
Phone-as-Cam mode uses your iPhone or iPad's built-in camera as the security camera itself. You can mount any old iOS device as a dedicated camera — no separate hardware required. PerchCam handles streaming, detection, and recording all from that device.
Does PerchCam upload my footage to the cloud? ▾
No. PerchCam is completely local. All video processing, AI detection, and recording happens on your device. Your footage never leaves your network unless you explicitly configure a webhook or SMTP notification that carries a snapshot.
Which IP/RTSP cameras are compatible? ▾
PerchCam works with any camera that supports RTSP streams, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, Amcrest, Axis, and many more. If your camera has an RTSP URL, PerchCam can connect to it.
What AI detections are supported? ▾
Visual detections: motion, person, fall detection, danger zones, animals, lens tampering, and scene change. Sound detections: smoke/CO alarms, glass breaking, baby crying, dogs barking, and doorbell rings.
Is PerchCam free? ▾
Yes, PerchCam has a free tier with core features. Pro features are available via a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase, unlocking advanced AI detections, additional streaming options, and extended recording capabilities.
What iOS version is required? ▾
PerchCam requires iOS 17.0 or later. It runs on iPhone and iPad.
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Download PerchCam on the App Store and turn your iPhone into a smart security camera in minutes.

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Requires iOS 17.0+ · iPhone & iPad