Version History

SmartRTSP Changelog

Release notes and update history for SmartRTSP on iOS and macOS.

NEW

Apple TV App + Apple Home & Live Push Updates (v1.7.6)

July 2026
SmartRTSP launches on Apple TV
A new native app built for the big screen: Siri Remote focus navigation, full-screen live view for RTSP/RTSPS/ONVIF cameras, local ONVIF discovery, a 2×2 monitor grid for up to 4 cameras, ONVIF PTZ control, manual recording, snapshots, and filterable recording history. Uses the same App Store listing as the iPhone and iPad app — learn more →
Expanded Apple Home support
Broader Apple Home bridging coverage for RTSP and ONVIF cameras on SmartRTSP for Mac, with improved reliability for existing HomeKit bridges.
Live Push: no-recording schedules & adjustable duration
Set quiet hours when recording should not run, adjust recording clip duration, and benefit from smarter recording retention that prioritizes storage for the footage that matters.
Weak-network reconnects & motion ROI
Improved automatic reconnection when Wi-Fi or camera links are unstable, plus configurable motion detection regions of interest (ROI) to ignore irrelevant areas of the frame.
Batch history deletion & long-running monitoring stability
Delete multiple recording history entries at once. Improved stability for long-running, always-on camera monitoring sessions on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Improved RTSP/ONVIF compatibility & refined localization
Broader camera compatibility fixes across RTSP and ONVIF implementations, with refined translations across all 22 supported languages.
v2.6

Live Push + HomeKit

June 2026
YouTube Live Push
Push RTSP and ONVIF cameras from Wyze, Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, Tapo, UniFi Protect, Eufy and more to YouTube Live, Twitch, Facebook or custom RTMP/RTMPS.
HomeKit / Apple Home now available on macOS
The website now reflects that SmartRTSP for Mac can bridge RTSP and ONVIF cameras into Apple Home instead of describing the feature as coming soon.
v2.5

Version 2.5

May 2026
ONVIF PTZ Control & Imaging Adjustment
Full pan/tilt/zoom control with preset positions. Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation remotely via ONVIF imaging service.
15+ Advanced AI Detection Types
New: fire/smoke detection, vehicle detection, license plate recognition (NA/EU/CN/JP formats), animal detection with species identification, 3D fall detection, gesture recognition, person counting, unattended object detection, trajectory tracking, scene change detection, and danger zone monitoring.
Danger Zone & Child Safety Monitoring
Define custom danger zones with instant alerts when people or children enter restricted areas. Includes camera tamper detection and door/window state monitoring.
Lark/Feishu & Microsoft Teams Webhooks
Expanded notification channels: Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Lark/Feishu, and custom webhooks with thumbnail attachments.
Configurable Detection Confidence Thresholds
Fine-tune sensitivity for each detection type with adjustable confidence sliders. Performance warning when too many detectors are active.
21 Language Support
Added Indonesian, Ukrainian, Finnish, Romanian, Malaysian, Polish, Swahili, Hausa, Russian, and Turkish — now supporting 21 languages globally.
30-Day Free Trial
All premium features are now available free for 30 days after installation — no credit card required.
Security & Stability Hardening
Comprehensive fixes across ONVIF security (WS-Security, XML injection prevention), recording reliability, thread safety, database integrity, and memory management.
v2.0

Version 2.0

March 2026
Enhanced multi-camera grid stability
Improved reliability when running 4 simultaneous streams on iPhone and Mac.
Improved ONVIF discovery for Uniview and Hanwha
Expanded ONVIF profile compatibility for Uniview (UNV) and Hanwha (Wisenet) cameras.
Sound classification sensitivity improvements
Reduced false positives for ambient noise in sound detection; improved doorbell and alarm accuracy.
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Assorted stability fixes and rendering performance improvements.
v1.5

Version 1.5

Early 2026
Added face recognition
On-device face recognition that activates when a person is detected. Enrol known faces to receive distinct alerts for known vs. unknown individuals.
Improved H.265/HEVC playback compatibility
Better handling of H.265 streams from a wider range of cameras, including those using non-standard parameter sets.
Expanded sound classification to 521 categories
Sound detection library expanded to 521 categories covering a broad range of environmental sounds, alarms, and voice events.
ONVIF Profile T support added
Profile T enables metadata streaming and event notification from compatible cameras, improving detection integration with ONVIF cameras that support it.
v1.0

Version 1.0 — Initial Release

January 2025
Initial release of SmartRTSP
SmartRTSP launches on the App Store (iOS/iPadOS) and Mac App Store (macOS).
RTSP and ONVIF camera support
Manual RTSP URL entry and ONVIF auto-discovery for compatible cameras on your local network.
Multi-camera grid view — 4 simultaneous streams
View up to 4 camera feeds side by side on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
On-device AI person and motion detection
Person and motion detection running entirely on your device — no cloud processing, no subscription.
Hardware-accelerated H.264 and H.265 decode
Low-latency decoding via Apple VideoToolbox on all supported Apple Silicon and A-series devices.
Available on App Store and Mac App Store
SmartRTSP (iPhone/iPad) and SmartRTSP Pro (Mac) available as free downloads.

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New versions are delivered automatically through the App Store. To ensure you receive updates, enable automatic app updates in your iPhone or Mac settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I update SmartRTSP?
Updates are delivered through the App Store. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and go to the Updates tab, or enable automatic updates in Settings → App Store → App Updates. On Mac, check the Mac App Store for available updates.
Are updates free?
Yes. All updates to SmartRTSP — including new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes — are delivered free of charge via the App Store. There is no subscription required to receive updates.
How often does SmartRTSP update?
SmartRTSP is updated regularly with new features, camera compatibility improvements, and bug fixes. Update frequency varies — major features typically land in larger releases, while smaller bug fixes may ship more frequently.