Turn a phone into an RTSP camera
Stream camera video and audio to VLC or another RecyCam device on your local network, even while the screen is off.
Reuse your Android
RecyCam
Android RTSP camera & viewer
Give your old Android phone a new view.
One app for both sides of the stream. RecyCam turns an old Android phone into an RTSP camera or a flexible local monitor.
One app, two roles
Send or watch.
Choose the role anytime.
A device is never locked into one role. Use it as a camera today and a monitor tomorrow, depending on the hardware you have at hand.
Bring several views together
Add RecyCam and standard RTSP cameras, then watch them in a grid, full screen, spotlight, or custom layouts.
Discover cameras on your LAN
Find running RecyCam senders automatically on the same network, or add one with a QR code or RTSP URL.
Save what matters on-device
Capture screenshots and recordings locally, then select and export the useful part from the recording timeline.
Local-first
Keep your video close to home.
RecyCam does not require an AmateLab. cloud account. Settings, history, and recordings are primarily stored on your device, while video and audio go to equipment you choose on your local network.
Network note: Standard RTSP traffic is not encrypted. Use RecyCam on a trusted local network, enable authentication where appropriate, and do not expose it directly to the internet.
Under the hood
Designed to give older hardware a useful role.
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Planned for Android 7.0 and later, with a low-latency engine for RecyCam-to-RecyCam viewing and a compatibility-focused engine for a wider range of RTSP cameras.
Before launch
RecyCam is preparing for Google Play.
Device testing and release work are in progress. A store link will be added here when the app is available.