Home Security Camera
Monitoring on iPhone & Mac

SmartRTSP turns your iPhone or Mac into a complete home security monitoring station. View multiple RTSP cameras simultaneously, receive on-device AI person and motion detection alerts, and keep all footage on your local network — no cloud subscription required.

Up to 4 cameras simultaneously On-device AI person detection Smart event recording No cloud subscription Works offline
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Why SmartRTSP for Home Security

Multi-camera grid view

Monitor up to 4 cameras at the same time in a grid layout — see your front door, backyard, garage, and hallway all at once on iPhone or Mac.

On-device AI detection

Person and motion detection runs entirely on your iPhone or Mac using on-device AI — no footage is sent to the cloud for analysis. Alerts arrive as local notifications.

Smart event recording

Only record when something actually happens. Event-triggered recording saves storage and makes it easy to review what matters without scrubbing hours of footage.

Privacy-first: fully local

Your home camera footage never leaves your network. SmartRTSP works entirely on your local LAN — no cloud account, no data sharing, no subscriptions.

Recommended Cameras for Home Security

1

Reolink — Best value with strong RTSP support

Reolink cameras offer excellent RTSP and ONVIF support out of the box. Affordable entry point with solid outdoor weatherproofing. Auto-discoverable by SmartRTSP.

2

Hikvision — Professional grade, wide model range

Industry-leading image quality across a huge range of indoor, outdoor, and PTZ models. Reliable RTSP on port 554 with full ONVIF compatibility.

3

Amcrest — Good value, dependable RTSP

Amcrest cameras provide solid performance at a mid-range price. RTSP is enabled by default on most models and ONVIF discovery works seamlessly.

4

TP-Link Tapo — Easy setup for beginners

Tapo cameras are beginner-friendly to install and offer RTSP once enabled in the Tapo app settings. Great starting point if you're new to IP cameras.

5

Dahua — Enterprise reliability at consumer price

Dahua offers commercial-grade durability and image quality at accessible prices. Rock-solid RTSP and ONVIF make them a great long-term choice.

How to Set Up SmartRTSP for Home Security

1

Install SmartRTSP from the App Store

Download SmartRTSP free on iPhone or iPad, or SmartRTSP Pro on Mac from the Mac App Store. No account creation required.

2

Connect cameras to your home Wi-Fi or LAN

Ensure each camera is powered on and connected to your home network via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable. Make sure RTSP or ONVIF is enabled in each camera's settings.

3

Tap Scan — SmartRTSP auto-discovers ONVIF cameras

Open SmartRTSP and tap the scan icon. The app scans your LAN for ONVIF cameras and adds them automatically in seconds. You can also add cameras manually by entering an RTSP URL.

4

Configure detection zones and notifications

Tap a camera to open settings. Enable person or motion detection, set detection sensitivity, and configure notification preferences to get alerted only when it matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cameras can I monitor at the same time?
SmartRTSP supports up to 4 simultaneous live camera feeds in a grid layout. You can swipe between different groups if you have more cameras set up.
Does it work when I'm away from home?
SmartRTSP works on the same local network as your cameras. For remote access when you're away, use a VPN (WireGuard, OpenVPN, or Tailscale) to securely connect back to your home network — then SmartRTSP works as normal. We don't recommend exposing port 554 directly to the internet.
Is there a monthly fee?
No. SmartRTSP is free to download. There is an optional one-time in-app purchase to unlock additional features, but there are no monthly or annual subscription fees.
What happens to my recordings?
All recordings are stored locally — on your device or to a connected NAS. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud. Your home security footage stays private and entirely on your home network.

Start monitoring your home — free

No subscription. No cloud. Just private, local camera monitoring on the devices you already own.

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