Question 1

How does the AI Surveillance Assistant work?

Accepted Answer

You describe what you want to be notified about in plain language — like 'when someone enters the room' or 'the dog jumps on the couch'. When motion is detected, the recording is automatically uploaded and analyzed by AI. If the event matches your criteria, you get a notification with a text summary, key frames, and a video clip.

Question 2

What can I monitor with AI alerts?

Accepted Answer

Anything you can describe. Common examples include package deliveries, pets on furniture, baby activity, people entering a room, or unusual movement at night. You can set up multiple monitors for different cameras, each with their own criteria.

Question 3

What is Unicam mobile app and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Unicam Mobile is a powerful cross-platform app for iOS, Android, tvOS, and Android TV that lets you view, record, and manage IP camera feeds in HD/4K quality. It supports ONVIF camera discovery, custom viewing groups, cloud recordings, and can even turn your smartphone into a security camera with RTSP streaming.

Question 4

How to turn an old phone into a security camera with Unicam

Accepted Answer

Simply install Unicam Mobile on your old Android or iPhone, select 'Use as Camera' mode, and it instantly becomes an IP camera that streams via RTSP to Unicam HUB, other devices, or the cloud. Perfect for repurposing devices as monitoring cameras without buying new hardware.

Question 5

Does it support ONVIF cameras?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Unicam Mobile automatically discovers and connects to any ONVIF-compliant IP camera on your network, allowing professional-grade integration with cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and thousands of other brands without manual configuration.

Question 6

Can I record videos locally?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can record directly on your device in HD or 4K quality, or stream recordings to Unicam HUB or cloud storage for remote access and long-term archiving. Motion-triggered recording is also supported to save storage space.

Question 7

Can I connect to cameras on my network automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The app supports automatic ONVIF network discovery to find and connect to compatible IP cameras without manual IP address entry or configuration. It detects cameras within seconds on your local network.

Question 8

Does Unicam Mobile work without an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Local monitoring and recording work completely offline on your local network. Cloud storage, remote access, and AI features require an internet connection to function.

Question 9

Can I view multiple cameras at once on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Unicam Mobile supports custom viewing groups where you can arrange and view multiple camera feeds simultaneously in a grid layout (2x2, 3x3, or custom). You can also cast multi-camera views to Apple TV or Android TV for larger displays.

Question 10

Can I use my old Android or iPhone as a baby monitor or pet camera?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Turn any old smartphone or tablet into a dedicated baby monitor, pet camera, or nanny cam with Unicam Mobile. Stream live video to any device, receive motion alerts, record to the cloud, and access it remotely — all without buying expensive monitoring equipment.

Your AI Surveillance Assistant for iOS, Android & Smart TV

Describe what matters to you in plain language. Unicam analyzes every motion event with AI and notifies you only when it happens — with a summary, key frames, and video clip. Available for iOS, Android, tvOS, AndroidTV, Web, and Desktop.

True Cross-Platform IP Camera Monitoring

Blazing Fast Native Performance

Smart Alerts That Understand What's Happening

Turn old phone into mobile camera

Turn Any Phone Into a Security Camera

Cloud Recording with AI Analysis

Custom layouts

Automatic ONVIF Camera Discovery

Smart Event Timeline

UNICAM Mobile FAQ

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