CamRelay - RTSP Live IP Camera

Banana Studio

About this app

Turn your Android device into a high-performance RTSP security camera, IP surveillance monitor, or connected vehicle dashcam with CamRelay.

Whether you need a 24/7 home security camera, an IP surveillance feed, an in-car dashcam, or an OBS Studio video source, CamRelay delivers low-latency, hardware-accelerated RTSP streaming directly from your phone.

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🌟 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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• RTSP Server Streaming: Broadcast live HD video and audio across your local network (LAN/Wi-Fi) via standard RTSP protocol, accessible by any compatible player or NVR.
• Two-Way Audio (RTSP Backchannel)*: Hear live audio and speak back remotely through supported NVRs and VMS surveillance software.
• Web Browser Interface: Access a clean web console from any PC, tablet, or browser to monitor live camera feeds and manage controls remotely.
• Screen Dimming & Immersive Mode: Hide controls with immersive mode or turn the display pitch black to save battery and protect OLED/AMOLED screens from burn-in.
• Auto-Start on Device Boot: Automatically resumes streaming when your phone powers on—ideal for dedicated security cameras and dashcams.
• Real-Time On-Screen Overlays: Display a live GPS speed HUD, precise timestamps, custom camera names, and battery level & temperature (°C/°F).
• Camera Controls: Switch front/rear cameras, toggle torch, lock focus to infinity, and utilize hardware stabilization (OIS/EIS) & HDR*.
• Local Recording & Web File Manager: Record MP4 videos directly to device storage, then browse, watch, or download recordings remotely via the web interface.
• Privacy-Focused: Direct peer-to-peer local streaming without cloud accounts, subscriptions, or tracking.

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🎯 POPULAR USE CASES
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• Security Camera & NVRs: Direct RTSP integration with Home Assistant, Frigate NVR, Synology Surveillance Station, QNAP, Blue Iris, ZoneMinder, or MotionEye.
• Connected Vehicle Dashcam: Mount in your car with auto-boot on ignition, continuous recording, and GPS speed watermark HUD.
• Wireless Video Feed: High-quality wireless RTSP camera source for OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast, or VLC.
• Baby & Pet Monitor: Keep an eye on loved ones and talk back using real-time two-way audio over your Wi-Fi.

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⚙️ ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION
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• Video Quality: Resolutions from 480p, 720p, 1080p, up to 4K or higher (hardware-dependent).
• Video Codecs (H.264 & H.265/HEVC): Choose H.264 for maximum compatibility or H.265 to cut bandwidth and save storage.
• Bitrate & Framerate: Fine-tune video bitrate, audio bitrate, and target FPS (15 to 60 FPS).
• Advanced Optics & HDR*: Support for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), and HDR video.
• Audio Control: High-quality AAC audio capture with customizable bitrate and audio streaming toggle.
• Thermal Monitoring: Monitor battery temperature to safeguard your device during continuous operation.

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ℹ️ COMPATIBILITY NOTES
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* Two-Way Talk: Uses standard RTSP backchannel audio. Compatible with Frigate NVR (via go2rtc / WebRTC) or any NVR/VMS supporting RTSP audio backchannel.
* OIS, EIS & HDR: Optical Image Stabilization, Electronic Video Stabilization, and HDR availability depend on your device's camera sensor and hardware support.

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🔒 PERMISSIONS TRANSPARENCY
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• Camera & Microphone: Capture live video and stream audio with two-way talk.
• Location: Calculate live speed overlay for dashcam mode (processed strictly on-device).
• Foreground Service: Keeps streaming and recording active reliably with a persistent status notification.
• Boot Completed: Enables optional auto-launch on device power-up.

Turn your smartphone into a powerful, reliable RTSP security and surveillance camera today with CamRelay!

What’s new

CamRelay 1.0.0 — Initial Release

Turn your Android phone into an IP camera.

• RTSP live streaming
• H.264 / H.265 video
• Audio streaming
• Local video recording
• Screen-off streaming
• Web interface and camera controls
• Customizable camera and overlay settings