Background Camera

use your to device to capture photos and record videos also in the background

Background Camera - Capture Photos & Videos Easily

"Background Camera" is an innovative Android app that enables users to capture high-quality photos and record videos discreetly in the background. With features like motion detection, continuous photo capturing, and baby monitoring, it's perfect for security applications or as a baby monitor. The app also supports advanced capabilities including detecting people, faces, and text with machine learning, ensuring versatility and practicality for various uses.
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App stats

Rating: 4.10
(229)
Version: 3.1.195 (Last updated: 2024-12-18)
Creation date: 2020-08-30
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • full network access
  • close other apps
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • install shortcuts
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

background camera is a high quality app that allows you to capture photos and record videos in the background. you can even use the motion detection feature and use it as a security camera to protect your property. you can also use your old phone as a baby monitor, stream and hear your baby.

background camera allows you to start continuous photos capturing in the background. just press the "big orange button".

main features:
1. repetitive photo capturing.
2. motion detection.
3. video recording.
4. baby monitoring.

new CameraX - dual camera on supported devices:
https://youtube.com/shorts/lcuZ1MtomsE

new - night/HDR/.Bokeh extensions:
https://youtu.be/v20QHqFsQ-Y

machine learning - detection:
people/faces/animals/Text OCR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-lllmmvudo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ85ye7oZYw

other features:
"big red button" to start recording, now you can close the display. you can also use the volume buttons to start recording.

"big green button" - press it, motion detection will start. make sure that the device is stable and that there is enough light.

baby monitor:
turn your android phone into a baby monitor : live streaming + live audio.
Scan the randomized QR code on the website using your android phone.
(no personal data needed) and press start.
https://bvr-pro.com/camera

video recording on motion detected.

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demonstration from our motion detection app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZD8JsacH3E
1. background motion detection.
2. preview before recording.
3. start recording using the Volume buttons.
4. capture high resolutions photos while recording.
5. tablet support.

important notice:
for best results run the permission wizard to disable battery optimization (at the bottom of the Settings). especially if you want to use the volume buttons to start recording. and use vibration on record to be sure it started recording.
check also optimization for your specific device: https://dontkillmyapp.com/

on Detection you can :
1.capture images.
2. sound notification.
3. premium users can also record videos when motion detected (set video recording length in the settings: split recording time: maximum recording time)

video editor with - brightness, contrast, sharpen, watermark and more

your privacy matters:
https://www.arbelsolutions.com/privacypolicybcc.html#Home

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great motion detection and burst capturing capabilities
  • Ability to save to SD card
  • Functionality works as advertised
  • Discreet image and video capturing
Cons
  • Image quality issues, especially in later versions
  • Stabilization feature not effective
  • File extension issues reported
  • Storage usage is high
Most mentioned
  • Background recording capabilities
  • Burst mode functionality
  • Storage and file management concerns
User reviews
Exactly what I was searching for, thanks!
by Hunter Jenkins, 2024-11-15

The file extensions chsnge is not working
by lucaopr, 2024-01-15

Works great uses a lot of storage though
by Melissa Miller, 2023-04-19
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