LineCast — android CCTV app

The app making home CCTV straightforward to everyone

A spare Android phone or tablet can serve as a high-quality home security camera.

Access from any device

Watch the live stream video on PC, tablet or smartphone. All vendors and operating systems supported.

High video quality for free

HD video (720p) resolution is available for free. Enjoy a crystal-clear 1280×720 picture for free.

No ads. At all

You will never see ads even if you use LineCast for free. There are just no ads. Nowhere. It is that simple.

Motion detection alerts

Get notifications when the camera detects motion.

Low-latency live stream

Real-time live video and audio: watch what is happening right now.

Bidirectional audio

Listen to the camera microphone and send audio back to its loudspeaker.

Focus on security, privacy and anonymity

Account-free fully anonymous service

There is no sign up procedure. We do not ask for your e-mail or your Google account access.

Strict privacy policy

We do not collect any unnecessary personal information. Take a look at our privacy policy.

Full data encryption

The captured media transport is secured by encryption.

Optional two-factor authentication

Using one-time passwords to get access to the camera. This is optional and free.

Full setup in less than a minute

Open the app, choose a password and get a unique access link.
Set up your smartphone or tablet in a place you want to keep an eye on.
Follow the access link on a device of your choice, and enter the password.

Done. You now have access to live video, recordings and full remote control over your camera device.

A genuine free plan is available

We do not charge for features that do not imply costs. We just give them for free.

Free

$0

Low-latency live stream
Two-way audio
Standard video resolution (up to 720p)
Low/medium bitrate (up to 1 Mbps)
Limited video downloading speed (1 MB/s max)
300 MB daily data limit
Two-factor authentication
Motion detection alerts
No ads

Paid

from $1.99/month

Low-latency live stream
Two-way audio
High video resolution
High and ultra-high bitrate (up to 10 Mbps)
No downloading speed limit
No data limit
Two-factor authentication
Motion detection alerts
No ads

TryUse it free

LineCast is fully usable for free for as long as you want.

You can purchase a subscription or a one-time pass at any time to enable unlimited daily bandwidth and high video quality. If you want, you can always switch back to the free plan.

Frequently asked questions

What software do I need on my computer to connect to the camera?

You only need a modern web browser like Firefox or Chrome. The browser enables you to watch live and recorded videos, control the camera remotely, and use two-way audio.

What personal information do you actually collect?

We only transmit video and audio from the camera device to viewers. We do not collect or store your email, phone number, name, IMEI, or any other personal information.

Can someone spy on me using LineCast?

No, LineCast displays a notification in the system tray of your phone when it is being used as a camera. This is a security requirement from Android, providing you with a clear indication of the camera's activity.

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