Guarding Vision

Remote viewing for compatible cameras

Guarding Vision lets you view live video from supported DVRs, NVRs and IP cameras that use Cloud P2P. It is for people who already have compatible camera equipment and want to check its footage through a phone, including when they are away from the camera system. A camera that does not support this connection method may not work with the app.

What you can do

The app provides live camera viewing and playback of recorded video, so you can look back through footage as well as check what is happening now. If motion detection is enabled on a connected device and it raises an alarm, the app can send a notification. That makes it relevant for someone who wants alerts from a camera system, but it is not a substitute for checking how that system is configured or whether its alerts suit their needs.

Before adding a device

Using the service involves creating an account and adding a compatible device to it. Before you do that, consider who should be able to access the account and the camera feeds, and whether remote viewing is something you need. Camera video can show private spaces and routines. Check the app’s requested phone permissions and its privacy information before deciding what access to allow; the supplied details do not specify how account or video data is handled. You may also want to consider how you would remove a device or stop using the account later.

Popularity is one signal

Guarding Expert is listed as the developer. The app has a 4.8 rating from 72,595 ratings and more than 1,000,000 installs. Those figures indicate substantial use, but they do not confirm that a particular camera is compatible, or answer questions about privacy and account control. Check those points against your own equipment and needs before choosing it.