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Security Camera CZ

House & Home • SCamera • ⭐ 4.30 • 1,000,000+

Turn your old smartphone into online monitoring camera.

Version 3.12.1 13.7 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 23 permissions requested View details

This app requests 23 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	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	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	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.
⚠️ 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.
✅ 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	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	Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS	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.
✅ 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	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.
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.
ℹ️ Review	Access Background Location android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION	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	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	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	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	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	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	Cz Scamera Securitycamera Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission cz.scamera.securitycamera.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.
⚠️ 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 Security Camera CZ

Security Camera CZ is a security camera app with more than 6 years on the market. It helps to a million of users in many countries by turning their old smartphones into home security cameras. This app is designed for parental monitoring, property monitoring, pet monitor, dog monitor, baby monitor, webcam, nanny cam, IP cam and much more. It is FREE to use including ALL FEATURES! HOW IT WORKS By installing Security Camera CZ on your old unused Android smartphone you get a home security camera with a live cam including a walkie-talkie, motion detection, alerts about detected motions and much more. You can add as many cameras as you want to create an all-in-one security camera system. You then watch your camera anytime from anywhere on your personal phone by installing the Security Camera CZ in monitor mode, even from the other part of the world. If you are looking for a surveillance camera app, pet cam app, dog camera app, baby camera app or webcam app, this is a choice. The app is regularly updated, so in contrast to dedicated security camera systems, you get regularly new features and functions. FEATURES – all are included in the FREE version! LIVE STREAM: live camera in HD quality anytime from anywhere, including walkie-talkie and option to record what you see. MOTION DETECTION: Exceptional resistance to false alarms, option to record as images in high resolution or as videos with sound. SCHEDULER, NEAR-BY DETECTION, SIREN: to adjust motion detection to your needs. ZOOM, a LOW LIGHT enhancement, TORCH: to see all you want even in worse light conditions. CAMERA FEATURES: if your camera supports it, you can choose fish eye or telescopic camera, front of back camera. HOME SECURITY SYSTEM: easily add more cameras and more viewers/monitors to get home camera security systems. You can have as many cameras as you want. AND MORE features: share your camera with friends, store to Google Drive, support for IP camera mode, add your camera to Google Assistant… But do not worry, the app works immediately after installation and all settings are very intuitive. Start now and discover other features when you need them. Works on WiFi, LTE, 3G or any mobile Internet connection. WHEN TO USE In contrast to traditional IP cameras, CCTV cameras or home surveillance cameras this app can be used without any costs if you have some old smartphone in a drawer. Security Camera CZ works even on oldest smartphones with Android 4.1 which were released in 2012 including all features described above. Security Camera CZ works like a portable CCTV camera, easily to install just by putting the old smartphone to the desired position. If you want DIY your own home security camera or even home security camera system, this is the choice. FOR BEGGINERS OR ADVANCED USERS Dedicated CCTV camera, IP camera or surveillance camera may be difficult to install. Installing Security Camera CZ is as easy as installing any app on a smartphone – after installation of the app you immediately get…

What Security Camera CZ Is Used For

Security Camera CZ appears to be a phone app for turning an older Android device into a monitoring camera. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to watch a home, room, pet area, baby space, or another property from a separate phone, with live viewing and motion alerts. Its House & Home category and camera-focused description suggest it is meant for basic remote surveillance and monitoring rather than general photography.

The listed permissions fit that use case: camera and microphone access are needed for live video and audio, internet and network permissions support remote viewing over Wi‑Fi or mobile data, and notification permissions may be used for motion alerts. Storage access may be used for recording or saving captured clips, while boot and background-related permissions may help the camera stay active. Since the app description mentions multiple cameras, a walkie-talkie feature, and support for remote monitoring, it may be useful if you want a simple setup using a spare phone instead of dedicated camera hardware.

Common uses

Turns an unused Android phone into a monitoring camera
Lets another phone view the camera feed remotely
May be used for home, pet, baby, or room monitoring
Supports motion-based alerts and recorded snapshots or clips
Can be set up with multiple cameras and viewers
Uses microphone and network access for live audio/video and remote connection
May work over Wi‑Fi or mobile data, depending on setup

Best for:

spare phone setup home monitoring pet monitoring baby monitoring remote viewing

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App Details

Package:
cz.scamera.securitycamera

Category:
House & Home

Developer:
SCamera

Version:
3.12.1

Updated:
Mar 23, 2026

Min Android:
Varies with device

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: cz.scamera.securitycamera
Age rating: Everyone

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