HomeSafe View

HomeSafe View: Live Swann DVR viewing on your Android phone

Swann Security · com.homesafeview

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v4.4.1 58.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.4.1 (442)
Updated: Jul 15, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 58.3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Feb 16, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 24 (4 sensitive)
Website: swann.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

HomeSafe View is an app by Swann Security in the Tools category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.3.7, the APK grew from 19.3 MB to 58.3 MB. It asks for 24 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 3.0.4, it adds 1 new permission (“Request ignore battery optimizations”) and drops 1 (“Advertising ID”).

What's new in v4.4.1

New User Interface with improved pairing, streaming and playback features. Support for control of many DVR and NVR features and settings from within app Updated connection SDK to improve live view performance Numerous improvements and bug fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

HomeSafe View: Live Swann DVR viewing on your Android phone HomeSafe View supports the following features: Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on tablets) Play back stored recordings from your DVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet) Capture video from your camera live view to your Phone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your Phone's picture library Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Note: Current model handsets and tablets are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing more than 8 cameras at once. Currently supported DVR models (x will be 4, 8 or 16 channel depending on your model): DVRx-1590 DVRx-1600 DVRx-4480 DVRx-4575 DVKx-4580 DVKx-4590 DVRx-4780 DVRx-4980 DVRx-5580 NVRx-7450 NVRx-8580 Other Swann DVR models will not work with this app. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann DVR via 3G/4G or WiFi. When using 3G/4G, the video from your DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – [email protected]

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.3.7.

v4.4.1 LATEST Jul 15, 2025 58.3 MB TRUSTED v3.0.4 Dec 16, 2025 55.3 MB TRUSTED v1.3.7 Dec 24, 2025 19.3 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 15, 2025.
Certificate issued to “raysharp” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 15, 2025
Validated against Google Play Jul 15, 2025
Signed byCN=raysharp, OU=raysharp, O=raysharp, L=珠海, ST=广东, C=CN
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D2:68:9D:5C:15:7A:A5:28:2A:EC:BE:5C:02:94:78:53:19:43:AC:1D
File MD56462a8fcdfd84911d43716c3257f0c48
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (24)

HomeSafe View requests 24 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Homesafeview (custom) baidu.push.permission.WRITE_PUSHINFOPROVIDER.com.homesafeview
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.homesafeview.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

HomeSafe View APK: questions and answers

How much space does HomeSafe View need?

The APK is 58.3 MB, and the app also needs 12.2 MB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 128.7 MB free for the installation.

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the HomeSafe View APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6462a8fcdfd84911d43716c3257f0c48.