Old Bird IPCam

Name: Old Bird IPCam
Author: Old Bird Developers

LiveOld Bird Developers2 apps · 36.2K installsHouse & HomeFreeIn-app purchases: $4.99 per itemapp.oldbird.webcam

Turn a spare Android phone into a self-hosted security camera, LAN or remote.

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Total installs: 208
Installs / day: 0
Rating: —★
Released: 18 Jul 2026
Last update: 26 Jul 2026
Countries: —

Install history

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30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
Collects data Personal info
Data is encrypted in transit
You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

9 in 3 groups

2 Sensitive3 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Use your camera to take photos and record videos
Record sound using your phone's microphone

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO

OtherNotable7

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Receive data sent to all devices on your Wi-Fi network, which uses more batteryallow Wi-Fi Multicast reception · CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

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Full description

Turn a spare Android phone into a self-hosted security camera. On your home Wi-Fi it works out of the box; add Pro, open https://relay.oldbird.app/ in any browser, and sign in with the same Google account — no port forwarding or VPN setup. WHY OLD BIRD • Your hardware, your storage, your network. The camera runs on a phone you own. • Lazy mode: camera and microphone activate only while viewing, recording, motion detection, or an enabled integration needs them. • Open formats: MJPEG, raw PCM, WebRTC, plus opt-in LAN-only RTSP and ONVIF beta integrations. Works with VLC, Frigate, Scrypted, ffmpeg, ONVIF clients, or a web browser. FREE • MJPEG video from 640x480 to 1920x1080, with configurable JPEG quality • Raw PCM audio (16 kHz mono) and AAC over opt-in LAN-only RTSP • Battery, temperature, and charging status • Motion detection with webhook alerts (ntfy, Slack, Discord, Telegram, or custom) • On-device MP4 recording with ring-buffer rotation • WebDAV upload of motion segments to your NAS or self-hosted server • Opt-in ONVIF Profile S and RTSP beta support for trusted-LAN NVR clients • HTTP Basic Auth with a per-device password • Auto-start on boot with an always-visible foreground notification PRO (MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION) • Off-LAN admin: open https://relay.oldbird.app/ and sign in with Google • Low-latency WebRTC video outside your LAN • Google Drive backup of motion segments OFF-LAN ARCHITECTURE The relay authenticates both the account owner and camera. It forwards WebRTC signaling and remote admin requests and responses between your browser and phone. Live media travels peer-to-peer when possible and may pass through our TURN relay when required. Relay traffic is processed in memory and is not recorded or stored. PRIVACY • Camera and microphone content stays on your LAN unless you deliberately use remote viewing, download it, or upload a recording. • Crash reports and anonymous usage events go to Firebase to improve the app — never video, audio, passwords, webhook URLs, or viewer settings. • While you are signed in with Pro, Firestore stores only the camera name, current relay URL, and last-seen time. • Full policy: https://oldbird.app/privacy.html REQUIREMENTS • Android 8.0 or newer, a camera, and Wi-Fi • Microphone is optional and used only for audio features • Google account for Pro features DIY ALTERNATIVE Free plus your own VPN and NAS can provide remote access and backup without a subscription. Pro buys convenience: one Google sign-in, no VPN setup, and optional Google Drive backup.

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