Verwandle dein Android-Smartphone in eine RTSP-IP-Kamera

Verwandle dein Android-Smartphone in eine leistungsstarke RTSP-Netzwerkkamera.

Paid Android 7.0+

Streamen Sie Video und Audio mit geringer Latenz über Ihr lokales Netzwerk, zeichnen Sie Aufnahmen lokal auf und verbinden Sie Ihre Android-Kamera mit NVRs, Überwachungssystemen, Mediaplayern und professionellen Videotools.

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Funktionen

Video & Audio Codecs

CamRelay supports a range of video and audio codecs to work with different Android devices and RTSP clients. Video: H.264, H.265/HEVC, and AV1, depending on device hardware. H.264 provides the broadest compatibility. Audio: Opus, AAC, and G.711 (μ-law and A-law). G.711 is always available, AAC is supported on most devices, while Opus availability depends on device capabilities. The available codecs can also depend on the capabilities of the receiving RTSP client.

Two-Way Audio

Go beyond one-way camera monitoring with RTSP backchannel audio. CamRelay supports two-way communication when used with Frigate NVR and other compatible clients that support the relevant RTSP backchannel implementation. With a compatible setup, the client can receive audio from the Android device and send audio back to it over the network. This makes CamRelay suitable for applications such as security cameras, baby monitors, pet monitoring, and remote communication.

Web-Based Remote Control

Control and monitor CamRelay from a web browser on another device connected to the network. The built-in web interface provides remote access to the camera feed, camera controls, and recorded files without requiring you to physically operate the Android device. Use a PC, tablet, or another phone as your remote control interface.

Local Video Recording

Record camera footage directly to your Android device as MP4 video files. Recorded videos can be browsed, played, and downloaded remotely through CamRelay's web interface, making the phone useful as both a live network camera and a standalone recording device.

Dashcam Mode & Live Overlays

Turn your Android phone into a connected dashcam with configurable on-screen information. CamRelay can display: - Precise timestamp - Custom camera name - Battery level - Battery temperature - GPS coordinates - GPS speed The GPS speed information is processed on the device and can be embedded into the live camera view as a HUD-style overlay. Overlay availability depends on the relevant device sensors and permissions.

Advanced Camera Controls

Take control of the Android camera instead of relying on a fixed preview. CamRelay supports features such as: - Front and rear camera switching - Torch control - Focus locking - Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), where supported - Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), where supported - HDR video, where supported Camera capabilities vary between Android devices and camera sensors.

Screen-Off Streaming

Keep the camera running without keeping the display constantly illuminated. CamRelay supports screen dimming and immersive operation, including a pitch-black display mode designed for long-running camera setups. This is particularly useful when using an Android phone as a dedicated security camera or dashcam, while also helping reduce display power consumption and OLED/AMOLED burn-in risk. Require standby lock mode - Tested with no screen lock

Automatic Startup

Use an Android device as a more dedicated camera by optionally starting CamRelay when the device powers on. This is especially useful for permanently mounted security cameras and vehicle dashcams where the phone is expected to resume operation after a reboot or power cycle. Require overlay permission on recent Android versions

Flexible Streaming Controls

Fine-tune the stream to match your network and hardware. Configure settings such as: - Video codec - Video resolution - Video codec - Video bitrate - Audio codec - Audio bitratehardware - Target frame rate from 15 to 60 FPS or higher depending on device hardware - Audio streaming This gives you control over the balance between image quality, network bandwidth, device performance, and storage requirements. Video codec support H.264, H.265, AV1 depending on device hardware. Typically H.264 is supported on most devices. Audio codec support OPUS, AAC, G.711 (ulaw and alaw). G.711 is always supported, AAC on most devices while OPUS might be lesser

RTSP Live Streaming

Stream live video and audio from your Android device over your local network using the standard RTSP protocol. CamRelay works particularly well with Frigate NVR, making it easy to use an Android phone as a camera source in a Frigate-based surveillance system. It can also be used with other RTSP-compatible NVRs, VMS software, media players, and video production tools. Video quality can be configured from lower resolutions for efficient streaming up to 4K or higher, depending on your device hardware.

Frigate NVR Integration

Use your Android phone as a camera source for Frigate NVR. CamRelay provides an RTSP stream that can be integrated into Frigate for local video surveillance and AI-powered camera workflows. CamRelay also supports two-way audio with Frigate when using a compatible Frigate/RTSP configuration, allowing audio to be sent back to the Android device in addition to receiving the camera's audio stream.

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Verwandle dein Android-Smartphone in eine Netzwerkkamera

Hast du ein Android-Smartphone mit einer guten Kamera, das ungenutzt herumliegt? CamRelay verwandelt es in eine Netzwerkkamera, die Video und Audio über RTSP streamen kann.

Nutze dein Smartphone als Überwachungskamera, Dashcam, Monitoring-Kamera oder drahtlose Videoquelle – und verbinde es mit der Software und Hardware, die du bereits verwendest.

CamRelay funktioniert mit NVRs, Überwachungssystemen, Home Assistant, OBS Studio, VLC und anderen RTSP-kompatiblen Clients und bietet dir damit eine flexible Möglichkeit, eine Android-Kamera in einen bestehenden Video-Workflow einzubinden.

📡 RTSP-Streaming

Stream Video und Audio live direkt von deinem Gerät über dein lokales Netzwerk mit dem Standardprotokoll RTSP.

CamRelay unterstützt:

H.264- und H.265/HEVC-Video
480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K und höhere Auflösungen, abhängig von der Hardware
Konfigurierbare Video- und Audio-Bitrate
Zielbildraten von 15–60 FPS
Hardwarebeschleunigte Videokodierung, sofern unterstützt

Verwende den resultierenden RTSP-Stream mit kompatiblen NVR-, VMS-, Mediaplayer- oder Streaming-Programmen.

🎥 Mehr als nur ein Kamerastream

CamRelay bietet Bedienelemente für den kontinuierlichen Kamerabetrieb:

Wechsel zwischen Front- und Rückkamera
Taschenlampensteuerung
Fokussteuerung
OIS/EIS-Stabilisierung, sofern unterstützt
HDR, sofern unterstützt
Streaming bei ausgeschaltetem Bildschirm
Immersiver Modus und Bildschirmabdunklung
Automatischer Start nach dem Geräte-Start

Diese Funktionen machen CamRelay sowohl für vorübergehende Kamera-Setups als auch für dedizierte Android-Kamerageräte geeignet.

🌐 Kamera über einen Browser steuern

CamRelay bietet eine integrierte Weboberfläche, über die du von einem anderen Gerät im Netzwerk auf die Kamera zugreifen kannst.

Verwende die Weboberfläche, um den Stream zu überwachen, unterstützte Kamerafunktionen zu steuern und Aufnahmen zu verwalten, ohne direkt mit dem Android-Gerät interagieren zu müssen.

💾 Lokale Aufzeichnung

Nimm Videos direkt auf dem Android-Gerät als MP4-Dateien auf.

Aufgenommene Dateien können ebenfalls über die Weboberfläche abgerufen werden. So kannst du Aufnahmen einfach von einem anderen Gerät im Netzwerk durchsuchen, ansehen oder herunterladen.

🚗 Für Dashcams entwickelt

CamRelay kann ein Android-Smartphone auch in eine vernetzte Dashcam verwandeln.

Nützliche Funktionen sind:

Automatischer Start nach dem Hochfahren
Kontinuierliche Videoaufzeichnung
GPS-Geschwindigkeitsanzeige
Zeitstempel
Anzeige des Kameranamens
Akku- und Temperaturinformationen
Bildschirmabdunklung für den Langzeitbetrieb

Die Verarbeitung der Standortdaten für die Geschwindigkeitsanzeige erfolgt auf dem Gerät.

🏠 Funktioniert mit deinen vorhandenen Tools

CamRelay wurde als Netzwerk-Videoquelle entwickelt, ohne dich an ein proprietäres Ökosystem zu binden.

Verwende es mit kompatibler Software wie:

Home Assistant
Frigate
Synology Surveillance Station
QNAP
Blue Iris
ZoneMinder
MotionEye
OBS Studio
vMix
Wirecast
VLC

Die Kompatibilität hängt von den Protokollfunktionen ab, die von der empfangenden Anwendung unterstützt werden.

🔊 Zwei-Wege-Audio

CamRelay unterstützt RTSP-Backchannel-Audio für kompatible NVR- und VMS-Systeme.

Damit können unterstützte Setups Audio von der Kamera empfangen und Audio für die Zwei-Wege-Kommunikation zurück an das Android-Gerät senden.

🔒 Lokales Streaming

Der Kamerastream wird direkt über das lokale Netzwerk bereitgestellt, ohne dass ein Cloud-Konto oder Abonnement erforderlich ist.

CamRelay verlangt nicht, dass du deinen Kamerastream in einen proprietären Cloud-Dienst hochlädst, nur um die Kamera als RTSP-Quelle zu verwenden.

⚙️ Hardwareabhängige Funktionen

Einige Funktionen hängen von der Kamera und der Hardwareimplementierung des Android-Geräts ab.

Auflösung, verfügbare Codecs, OIS, EIS, HDR, Bildraten und andere Kamerafunktionen können je nach Gerät variieren.

CamRelay – verwandle ein Android-Gerät in eine flexible RTSP-Kamera für Sicherheit, Überwachung, Aufzeichnung, Dashcam- und drahtlose Video-Workflows.

Voraussetzungen

Mindest-Android: 7.0 (API 24)

Android 7.0 (API 24) oder höher. Der Zugriff auf Kamera und Mikrofon ist für Live-Streaming und Audiofunktionen erforderlich. Einige Funktionen wie 4K, H.265, OIS, EIS und HDR hängen von der Hardware des Geräts ab.

Datenschutz & Berechtigungen

CamRelay verwendet Firebase Analytics, um zu verstehen, wie die App genutzt wird, und das Produkt zu verbessern.

Die App kann Analyse- und Diagnoseinformationen erfassen, z. B. Ereignisse zur App-Nutzung, die App-Version, Geräteinformationen und andere technische Daten, die mit Firebase Analytics verbunden sind.

Kamera- und Mikrofondaten werden für die Streaming- und Aufnahmefunktionen der App verwendet. Der Live-Kamerastream wird über das Netzwerk direkt an RTSP-kompatible Clients übertragen und nicht in den eigenen Cloud-Dienst von CamRelay hochgeladen.

Der optionale Standortzugriff wird für Funktionen wie GPS-Geschwindigkeitsinformationen in Dashcam-Einblendungen verwendet.

Weitere Informationen zur Datenverarbeitung, zu Diensten von Drittanbietern und zu Ihren Datenschutzoptionen finden Sie im Abschnitt „Datenschutz“.

Camera & Microphone

CamRelay needs access to your camera to capture live video and access to your microphone to capture audio for RTSP streaming and recording. Microphone access is also required for supported two-way audio functionality. These permissions are only relevant when you use camera or audio features.
Location

Location access is used for the optional GPS speed overlay in dashcam mode. CamRelay uses location information to calculate the vehicle's current speed and display it on the camera feed. The speed calculation is performed on the device. Location access is not required for basic RTSP video streaming.
Foreground Service

CamRelay uses Android's foreground service mechanism to keep long-running streaming and recording sessions active while the app is not continuously visible. Android displays a persistent notification while the service is running so that you can see when camera streaming or recording is active. This is important for use cases such as security cameras, dashcams, and screen-off streaming.
Boot Completed

CamRelay can use the device's boot-completed event to support its optional automatic startup feature. When enabled, this allows the camera setup to resume after the Android device has restarted or powered on, which is useful for dedicated security cameras and vehicle dashcams.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

CamRelay is an Android app that turns your phone or tablet into a network camera with an RTSP stream.

You can use the device as a security camera, NVR camera source, dashcam, monitoring camera, or wireless video source for applications such as OBS Studio and VLC.

Unlike a traditional IP camera, CamRelay lets you use the camera hardware already available on your Android device.

CamRelay can be used for many network-camera scenarios, including:

Home security cameras
NVR and VMS camera sources
Dashcams
Baby and pet monitoring
Remote camera monitoring
Wireless camera sources for OBS Studio
Local video recording
Android-based surveillance setups

The main requirement is that the software receiving the stream supports RTSP or a compatible integration.

RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) is a standard protocol commonly used to control and deliver real-time audio and video streams.

Using RTSP allows CamRelay to act as a network camera source instead of requiring a proprietary viewer or cloud service.

This makes the Android camera easier to integrate with NVRs, VMS software, media players, home automation systems, and video production tools that support RTSP.

Yes. CamRelay is designed to work as an RTSP camera source for compatible NVR and VMS software.

You can use the RTSP URL generated by CamRelay to add the Android device as a network camera.

Examples of software and systems listed for CamRelay include Home Assistant, Frigate, Synology Surveillance Station, QNAP, Blue Iris, ZoneMinder, and MotionEye.

The exact setup depends on how your NVR handles RTSP streams.

Yes. CamRelay can provide an RTSP video source that can be used in compatible video production workflows.

This makes an Android phone useful as a wireless camera source for OBS Studio and similar software.

Actual setup depends on the receiving application's support for RTSP streams and the network connection between the phone and computer.

No cloud account is required to use CamRelay's local RTSP camera functionality.

The camera stream is designed to be delivered over the network to compatible clients rather than requiring a CamRelay cloud service.

However, the app itself uses third-party services such as Firebase Analytics for product analytics. This is separate from the RTSP camera stream. See the Privacy Policy for details about data handling.

Yes. CamRelay supports screen-off streaming and screen dimming for long-running camera setups.

This is useful when the phone is being used as a dedicated security camera or dashcam and you don't need the display to remain visible.

Android's foreground-service system is used to keep supported streaming and recording operations active while the app is not continuously visible.

Some devices may not supported the background recording

CamRelay supports resolutions up to 4K or higher, depending on the Android device and its camera and hardware encoder capabilities.

The actual maximum resolution, frame rate, codec availability, and encoding performance depend on the specific phone or tablet.

For long-running use, choosing a resolution and bitrate appropriate for the device can help reduce heat, battery consumption, and network bandwidth.

Yes. CamRelay supports both H.264 and H.265/HEVC when the device provides the required hardware encoding support.

H.264 is generally useful when compatibility is the priority, while H.265 can reduce bandwidth and storage requirements when supported by the receiving software.

Available codecs depend on the Android device.

Yes. CamRelay includes features that make an Android phone suitable for use as a connected dashcam.

You can combine:

Automatic startup
Continuous recording
GPS speed overlay
Timestamp overlay
Camera name overlay
Battery and temperature information
Screen-off operation

The actual experience depends on the phone's camera, GPS, battery, thermal characteristics, and mounting/charging setup.

Yes. CamRelay supports RTSP backchannel audio for compatible NVR and VMS software.

This allows a compatible client to receive audio from the phone and send audio back to the Android device.

Two-way audio depends on the receiving software supporting the relevant RTSP backchannel implementation. CamRelay's Google Play listing specifically notes compatibility with Frigate through go2rtc/WebRTC and other NVR/VMS systems that support RTSP audio backchannel.

No. Some features depend on the hardware and camera implementation of the Android device.

For example, 4K resolution, H.265/HEVC encoding, OIS, EIS, HDR, available frame rates, and supported camera controls can vary between devices.

CamRelay exposes the capabilities available from the device rather than guaranteeing the same feature set on every Android phone.

Yes. CamRelay works particularly well with Frigate NVR and can be used as an RTSP camera source in a Frigate setup.

CamRelay can also work with other RTSP-compatible NVR and VMS software, including Synology Surveillance Station, QNAP, Blue Iris, ZoneMinder, and MotionEye.

For Frigate, CamRelay can provide the RTSP video and audio stream for your camera configuration. Compatible setups can also use CamRelay's two-way audio functionality through Frigate's supported RTSP/WebRTC audio path.

CamRelay supports several video and audio codecs, depending on the Android device and the receiving client.

Video codecs:

H.264
H.265/HEVC
AV1

H.264 is generally the most widely supported option. H.265/HEVC and AV1 may provide better compression efficiency but require compatible hardware and software.

Audio codecs:

Opus
AAC
G.711 μ-law
G.711 A-law

G.711 is always available, AAC is supported on most devices, while Opus availability depends on the device's audio encoding capabilities.

The codecs available to you are determined by both the Android device and the capabilities of the RTSP client receiving the stream.

Streaming video continuously can cause your phone to heat up. If the device temperature becomes too high, the phone may automatically limit or stop camera operation to protect the device.

When this happens, you may notice:

Choppy or laggy video
Dropped frames
Reduced streaming performance
The camera stopping unexpectedly
The stream disconnecting or stopping

If your phone becomes hot during streaming, try to improve its cooling:

Keep the phone in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Avoid direct sunlight and other sources of heat.
Remove the phone case if it retains heat.
Use a fan or other suitable cooling solution to help dissipate heat.
Close unnecessary apps running in the background.

Keeping your phone cool can help maintain stable camera performance and reduce the risk of frame drops, lag, or streaming interruptions.