Watching over your shop, warehouse, factory or home from anywhere in the world should not require a separate monitor or a paid cloud plan. HIVIDEO is the official free CCTV companion app from Guangzhou Hivideo Technology Co., Ltd., a surveillance brand that has been designing network cameras, NVRs and XVRs since 2013 and shipping products to more than 50 countries and regions. The HIVIDEO app turns any compatible HIVIDEO IP camera, network video recorder or hybrid recorder into a pocket-sized monitoring station, with real-time live view, timeline playback, push alarms and multi-device management from your iPhone, Android phone, Mac or Apple Vision Pro.
What Is the HIVIDEO App?
HIVIDEO is the mobile client for the HIVIDEO CCTV ecosystem. On Google Play it is published under package com.hivideo.mykj in the Tools category with 10K+ downloads, while on the Apple App Store it is listed as version 1.2.7 under Lifestyle, supporting iPhone, iPod touch, Mac with Apple silicon, and Apple Vision Pro (visionOS 1.0+). The app connects to HIVIDEO cameras and recorders using the same P2P, RTSP and ONVIF protocols documented on the official hivideocctv.com product pages, so you do not need a static IP, port forwarding or a dedicated VMS computer to view your cameras remotely.
Unlike subscription-first security apps, HIVIDEO is 100% free — no monthly cloud fee, no locked features, no paywall on playback. You buy the HIVIDEO hardware once and the app simply works alongside it. The company's technical support page even publishes both the iOS and Android downloads directly, confirming that the mobile app is the official, supported way to view HIVIDEO devices on a phone.
Key Features of HIVIDEO
The HIVIDEO app is intentionally simple, but it covers every task a small business owner, homeowner or installer needs for day-to-day CCTV monitoring:
- Real-Time Remote Live View — Watch HD streams from HIVIDEO IP cameras, NVRs and XVRs over Wi-Fi or 4G/5G, anywhere in the world
- Multi-Channel Grid Display — View 4, 9 or 16 cameras at once on a single screen, perfect for multi-location retail and warehouse monitoring
- Timeline Playback — Scrub through recorded footage on the device HDD or SD card with a colour-coded timeline that highlights motion events
- P2P Quick Connect — Scan the QR code or enter the device UID to add a camera — no router configuration, no DDNS, no port forwarding
- ONVIF / RTSP Protocol Support — Compatible with standard third-party IP cameras using ONVIF Profile S and RTSP live streams
- Two-Way Audio — Speak and listen through compatible HIVIDEO cameras with built-in microphone and speaker
- PTZ Control — Pan, tilt and zoom supported PTZ speed-dome cameras directly from your phone
- Motion Push Alarm — Receive instant notifications when the camera or NVR detects motion or a humanoid figure (on AI-capable models)
- Multi-Device Management — Add unlimited HIVIDEO cameras, NVRs and XVRs under a single account
- Snapshot & Local Recording — Capture stills and short clips directly to your phone's gallery
- Full Multi-Language UI — 19 languages including English, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Arabic
- Apple Vision Pro & Mac Support — Run the same mobile app on visionOS and Apple silicon Macs for a larger-screen surveillance experience
How to Set Up the HIVIDEO App
- Download HIVIDEO from the App Store (
id1584625237) or Google Play (com.hivideo.mykj) - Create a free account or sign in — no subscription required
- Power on your HIVIDEO camera, NVR or XVR and connect it to the same router
- Tap "+" → Scan QR code printed on the device, or enter the UID manually
- Set the device password (the one configured on the recorder or camera)
- Tap Live View — your HIVIDEO cameras appear in the grid, ready for playback, PTZ and alarms
Tip: The HIVIDEO app supports both LAN and remote P2P access. For the smoothest remote connection, make sure your recorder's P2P service is enabled in the device web UI.
Compatible HIVIDEO Hardware
The HIVIDEO mobile app is designed to work across the full HIVIDEO surveillance lineup documented on hivideocctv.com, including:
- HIVIDEO IP Cameras — Bullet, dome, PTZ and turret network cameras with H.264/H.265 encoding
- HIVIDEO NVRs — 4-, 8-, 16- and 32-channel network video recorders
- HIVIDEO XVRs — Hybrid recorders supporting both analog and IP cameras
- HIVIDEO AI Cameras — Models with humanoid detection, AI coding and smart alarms
- Third-party ONVIF cameras — Any ONVIF Profile S / RTSP compatible IP camera
All devices talk to the app via P2P, ONVIF, RTSP and HIVIDEO's own cloud protocol, with encrypted tunneling for remote access.
Who Is HIVIDEO For?
- 🏪 Small business owners monitoring shops, restaurants and petrol stations
- 🏭 Factory and warehouse managers watching multiple camera zones remotely
- 🏠 Homeowners checking in on family, pets and deliveries
- 🧰 CCTV installers commissioning HIVIDEO NVR/XVR systems on-site
- 🌍 International customers in the 50+ countries where HIVIDEO hardware is sold
Developer & Brand Background
The HIVIDEO app is published by Guangzhou Hivideo Technology Co., Ltd. (广州步视科技有限公司), a surveillance manufacturer founded in 2013 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China. HIVIDEO produces network cameras, NVRs, XVRs and VMS software under its own brand, with regional sales contacts covering Europe, Africa, Asia, Russia, North America, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The HIVIDEO support desk can be reached at [email protected] or via the official website at hivideocctv.com.
