Mobile Security Camera (FTP)

Use Phone as IP Security Camera / Baby Monitor; Cloud Recording, Storage & View

DriveHQ.com · dhq.CloudCamera

4.5 out of 5 (2 ratings) 500K+ downloads v6.1 63.3 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v6.1 (1855)
Updated: Aug 14, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 63.3 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Feb 4, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 28 (5 sensitive)
Website: cameraftp.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Mobile Security Camera (FTP) is an app by DriveHQ.com in the Tools category, listed since at least February 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.1, the APK grew from 53.9 MB to 63.3 MB. Since version 5.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 6.0. It asks for 28 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read shared storage. Compared with version 5.1, it adds 1 new permission: “Foreground service special use”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

CameraFTP Mobile Security Camera is a free app that can use your smartphone/tablet as a Cloud Security Camera / Baby Monitor. You can save the cost of buying an IP camera / Baby Monitor. Limited features & cloud storage are included for free. If you need cloud recording, you can order a low-cost cloud recording service plan. Mobile Security Camera is more advanced than a regular IP camera or baby monitor. It supports video recording, image recording and time-lapse recording; it supports motion-triggered and continuous recording; it supports live viewing and 2-way video & audio calling from anywhere. The recorded footage is saved in the cloud, which is safer than local recording. An intruder cannot delete your recorded footage. You can view your camera from anywhere using a web browser or CameraFTP Viewer App. It supports two-way video and audio viewing, which is not possible with a regular IP camera, NVR or Baby/Pet Monitor. CameraFTP.com offers optimized cloud storage for IP security cameras. As long as your cameras are configured based on your service plan, then you don't need to worry about your storage usage. Almost all IP cameras support FTP. You can use a regular IP camera, or use a smartphone, tablet or webcam as a security camera. If you have an old smart phone or tablet, why not use it as a security camera or Baby Monitor? Whether it is for home security, business security or monitoring your loved ones, CameraFTP service is easy, secure, convenient and affordable. Starting at only $1.50/camera/month, CameraFTP offers far more and better features than traditional security services. Our features include regular cloud surveillance service, DVR data backup, Time-lapse recording, Camera publishing and live streaming, Monitoring computer usage with screen-recording, two-way video and audio viewing, embed cameras in your company web pages. CameraFTP is a division of DriveHQ.com, a leading Cloud IT service provider. Based in Silicon Valley, DriveHQ has been in business since 2003 with over 3 million registered users.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v5.0. Since v5.1 it requires Android 6.0+.

v6.1 LATEST Aug 14, 2026 63.3 MB TRUSTED v5.1 Jun 13, 2026 53.9 MB TRUSTED v5.0 Apr 16, 2024 27.4 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 14, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Drive Headquarters Inc.” 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 Aug 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 14, 2026
Signed byCN=Drive HQ, OU=DriveHQ.com, O=Drive Headquarters Inc., L=San Ramon, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)C3:B6:C2:94:24:01:4E:CE:96:65:F2:51:61:C3:B1:B1:CF:29:A4:49
File MD52886b82b8b8edf65e004f25c1006d878
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (28)

Mobile Security Camera (FTP) requests 28 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Device power android.permission.DEVICE_POWER
Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
Foreground service camera android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) dhq.CloudCamera.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
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
Set wallpaper android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER
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
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Mobile Security Camera (FTP) APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Mobile Security Camera (FTP) for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 5.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.0 · All versions

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 Mobile Security Camera (FTP) free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Mobile Security Camera (FTP) 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 2886b82b8b8edf65e004f25c1006d878.