Perch

Turn any Android device into a reliable home security camera — no extra hardware required.

Perch transforms your old or unused Android smartphone or tablet into a dedicated home monitoring camera. After logging into your account, simply position the device’s camera toward the area you want to observe. No complex setup or additional equipment is needed — just power on the device, open the app, and point the lens.

Real-time live streaming from any browser

One of Perch’s core capabilities is browser-based live viewing. You do not need a second smartphone or tablet to check the feed. Open any desktop or mobile browser, navigate to the official Perch website, log into your account, and within seconds, you see a live video stream from your Android device. This eliminates the need for a dedicated monitoring app on the viewer side.

Ad-free experience with Turbo mode

The app runs without advertisements. For users who want enhanced functionality, Perch offers a Turbo subscription. This mode removes all limits and provides additional storage, higher streaming quality, and extended recording time. No promotions interrupt your monitoring session.

Customizable notification and recording controls

The dashboard inside Perch gives you precise control over alerts and automation. You can configure the following:

• Motion detection alerts — receive an email notification whenever the camera detects movement in its field of view.
• Connection loss warnings — get notified if the device stops transmitting video, so you know immediately if something goes wrong.
• Scheduled recording — set specific time windows for automatic video capture. For example, record only during work hours or overnight.

All recorded video clips are saved directly to the cloud. This means you do not need a microSD card or local storage. The footage is accessible from any device with an internet connection and your Perch account credentials.

Image quality and cloud storage

The video quality is sufficient for practical home monitoring. Recorded clips are stored securely in the cloud, so even if the monitoring device is damaged or stolen, the footage remains available. You can review past recordings at any time without relying on the original device.

Key features at a glance

• Turn old Android devices into security cameras
• Live view from any web browser
• Email alerts for motion and device disconnection
• Scheduled recording with cloud storage
• No ads in the app interface

Consider downloading Perch if you need a straightforward, browser-accessible home monitoring solution that repurposes hardware you already own.

Download the Perch app now — available for Android devices running version 5.0 and above.

Internet connection required. In-app purchases available for Turbo subscription.