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AlfredCamera Home Security app

House & Home • Alfred Systems Inc. • ⭐ 4.70 • 50,000,000+

Turn old phones into security cameras, baby monitors, pet cams, and more.

Version 2026.6.1 82.5 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 29 permissions requested View details

This app requests 29 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Change Wifi Multicast State android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review	Change Network State android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review	Launcher Permission Install Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Change Wifi State android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Ivuu Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.ivuu.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Applovin Array Apphub Permission Bind Apphub Service com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About AlfredCamera Home Security app

We are the world’s most popular and top-rated security camera app for Android phones, with over 90 million families around the world choosing AlfredCamera to turn their old phones into powerful home security cameras, baby monitors, pet cams, and more. AlfredCamera is an all-in-one home security camera app providing more features than a expensive CCTV security camera system. It's live cam with instant intruder alert is perfect as a security camera, baby monitor, nanny cam, pet monitor, dog monitor, and more. AlfredCamera is well-recognized as: ⏩ “Most Innovative App” － Google Play (2016) ⏩ “Most Popular Utility App” － Google Play (2019) ⏩ “One of the Best App Options for Setting up Your Phone as a Security Camera” － CNET (Feb 2023) ⏩ “Home Protection is Achieved at Low Cost and Without Many Complications” － Infobae (June 2021) FEATURES Whether you’re looking for a surveillance camera app or webcam app to keep an eye on your belongings, a baby camera app to look after your newborn, a pet cam app or dog camera app to entertain your lovely pets, the AlfredCamera home security camera app is the perfect solution for your smart home. ✅ 24/7 LIVE STREAM: Watch high-quality live video from anywhere with Alfred's live camera stream. ✅ SMART INTRUDER ALERT: Get instant alerts when movement is detected ✅ LOW-LIGHT FILTER: Enhanced visibility at night for your nanny cam, pet monitor. ✅ WALKIE-TALKIE: Deter thieves, interact with visitors or pets, and soothe babies. ✅ 360 CAMERA: Cover a larger area with both lenses. ✅ ZOOM, SCHEDULE, SOUND DETECTION, REMINDER, TRUST CIRCLE, SIREN, and more... Works smoothly via WiFi, 3G, and LTE. SUPER EASY TO SET UP AlfredCamera is the easiest-to-install surveillance camera system with professional-grade features that allows you to DIY your own home security camera, pet cam, baby cam or nanny cam in few minutes: 🔹 Install Alfred Camera App on two devices, your old phone becomes the camera, your current device is the viewer 🔹 Scan a QR code to pair them. 🔹 Cross-platform support: Android and iOS devices work together effortlessly ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Unlike traditional CCTV cameras or home surveillance cameras, Alfred is a portable CCTV camera, place it anywhere for extra security. It works great as a nanny cam, baby camera, or dog monitor while traveling, renting an Airbnb, or simply checking in during work hours. 📷 SIMPLE SECURITY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS With a crystal clear live camera stream, instant alerts and events recorded, Alfred will help you to always know what’s happening and keep evidences in any incident. ✔️ Monitor pets when you're away with a reliable dog camera or pet cam ✔️ Check on elderly family with real-time remote video access ✔️ Sound alerts and night vision on your pet cam, baby camera, or dog camera ✔️ Protect your home with smart motion-triggered alerts ✔️ Create a smart CCTV system, your own pet cam, baby camera, or dog camera using just two phones and the Alfred app. SMART, CONVENIENT, ECO-CONSCIOUS…

What AlfredCamera Home Security app Is Used For

AlfredCamera Home Security app appears to be a phone-based security and monitoring app that lets you repurpose an old Android phone as a camera while using another device as the viewer. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used for home monitoring tasks such as watching entryways, checking on rooms, or keeping an eye on pets and children when you are away. Its House & Home category and security-camera focus suggest it fits into DIY home surveillance rather than traditional smart-home control.

The listed permissions support features such as camera and microphone access for video and audio monitoring, network access for live streaming, and boot/background behavior for ongoing camera use. Location, notifications, and vibration permissions may be used for alerts and movement detection, while storage permissions suggest saving app data or clips. Because it is designed for two-device use, it may be especially relevant for people looking for a simple phone-to-camera setup instead of dedicated CCTV hardware.

Common uses

Turn an older phone into a live security camera or monitor.
Use a second phone as the viewing device for remote checking.
Monitor babies, pets, or a room from another location.
Receive motion-based alerts for activity in the camera view.
Use audio and video features for two-way checking in supported setups.
Set it up for Wi‑Fi or mobile data viewing, based on the metadata.
Use it as a DIY alternative to a dedicated camera system.

Best for:

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App Details

Package:
com.ivuu

Category:
House & Home

Developer:
Alfred Systems Inc.

Version:
2026.6.1

Updated:
Mar 25, 2026

Min Android:
5.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.ivuu
Age rating: Everyone

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