Staying connected with family shouldn't require everyone to own a smartphone. Im Cam is a smart home camera companion app developed by Shenzhen Cylan Technology Co., Ltd. that combines remote home monitoring with simplified two-way video calling — making it easy to check in on elderly parents, young children, and pets through connected camera devices.
What Is Im Cam?
Im Cam is a free companion app for Cylan-branded smart home cameras and sensors. Available on both iOS and Android, the app lets you add compatible cameras, view live video feeds, make two-way video calls through the camera device, receive motion and alarm notifications, manage smart home automation, and share camera access with family members. The app supports cloud storage subscriptions for recording and offers encrypted data transmission for privacy protection.
With a 2.7 rating on the App Store and 3.9 on Google Play, Im Cam has over 100,000 downloads and supports 17 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, and more.
Core Features
The Im Cam app provides a comprehensive toolkit for home security and family connection:
- Two-Way Video Calls — Make video calls through the camera device to elderly family members or children at home who don't have smartphones, bridging the communication gap
- Real-Time Monitoring — Connect smart cameras and sensors for live home surveillance from your phone or tablet, anywhere in the world
- Alarm Notifications — Receive instant push alerts when the app detects unusual activity or intrusions, enabling quick response
- Smart Automation — Integrate with smart home devices for automated security control, customized alert modes, automatic lighting, and device management
- Family Sharing — Invite family members to join the app, share camera access, and collaborate on home security management
- Cloud Recording — Subscribe to cloud storage plans for motion-triggered recordings with 7-day or 30-day retention cycles
- Night Vision — View clear footage in low-light conditions using infrared night vision on supported cameras

