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HomeCam for HomeKit App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
HomeCam for HomeKit app received 37 complaints, negative comments and reviews by users. Have you ever had a bad experience using HomeCam for HomeKit? Can you share your negative thoughts about homecam for homekit?
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✓ How do I get my money back....This doesn’t allow me to use half the Eufy cameras I have and because I had to connect to home kit first. I lost everything in my eufy app and have to take the cameras down and sync them back to the base. Huge mistake paying for this. Why would I give up seeing my cameras on the eufy app when away just to see a couple on my tv when I’m home!?.Version: 2.1.4
✓ Not workingThank you not!.Version: 1.5.10
✓ Doesn't work for cameras added via HomeBridge config file.I have 16 cameras all connected to Blue Iris which I have made available to Apple Home via the HomeBridge config file using the UI3 URL string and they all work fine in the Home app individually however in this app they all fail to connect. After multiple attempts I got one camera to show up live and one other that would display live if I clicked on it but not in the grid view only the one would show there..Version: 2.2
✓ Selection/Deselection Bug Not FixedUnfortunately Homecam no longer functions as it should (since ~February). The app persistently deselects or randomly reselects cameras in the Manage Cameras section. This is persistent on iPad (7th Gen), iPhone (13), and Apple TV (2 4K, 1 HD) over both iOS 16 and 17. The developer appears to be responsive on Reddit and email but hasn’t tried to troubleshoot a solution. I don’t like paying for multiple apps from a developer only to be ghosted on solutions. I’ve logged out, deleted, and redownloaded on all affected devices and I’m not really sure what else to try. I will happily update if there is ever a solution to this issue because I think small developers deserve revenue, I’m just disappointed in this case. (Edit: I contacted the developer June 30 and again on July 17th via email. I was not asked for any follow up information. This has been within the last six months) (Edit: I’m beginning to feel gaslit here. I asked for support and reported a bug on June 30th at 4:20pm and attached a mov file and developer responded with “ Hi Pete, Thanks for reaching out. I’ll take a look into that issue! I haven’t seen it myself before so I’ll see what I can do to reproduce it.” And then again on July 17 at 6pm to which developer responded with “Thanks for that update. I’m still investigating into this bug.”).Version: 2.4.1
✓ CamI can not get my am to work with my phone when I am gone ad I pay for it for my phone and my Apple TV 4 g to I have it so idk how or what I can go or if I can..Version: 1.1
✓ Doesn’t workOut of my 5 cameras only 3 become life in the main screen. Widgets don’t work in iPad. The app interface is plain ugly. And the reorder function doesn’t work either. These are just of the few issues. Maybe this app was worth it when it came out but you can feel the lack of development. Asked for a refund..Version: 2.2.5
✓ Doesnt live streamThis app doesn't live stream when you are out of wifi range it "attempts" to take a screen shot every 10s which doesnt always work. Doesnt appear to be a way to get a refun either!!.Version: 2.2.3
✓ Needs workExtremely slow in showing cameras. Keeps saying that there’s no connection but when I go into my Home app they show just fine. Does not work at all on Apple Watch. When I call on a camera on my Apple Watch it says now viewing but the screen is blank..Version: 2.0.9
✓ Apple TVDisplays error message saying it needs access to HomeKit - however in the app section on Apple TV setting it has it . What does it want me to do? Secondly the settings menu within the app doesn’t respond to the remote, once a setting is entered you can’t return to main menu. How is the remote supposed to navigate the settings menu? I can’t email support, the link doesn’t do anything in the app on iPhone or iPad..Version: 2.1.1
✓ This latest update ver 2.3.5 is a joke!App worked well before and I understand updating it so it continue to meet expectations, but after updating to the latest version 2.3.5, the app crashes instantly on opening.. yet the release notes says it’s updated for recent iOS versions! How can this be? Why was extensive beta testing not carried out prior to releasing this? Now I have to go back to using apples default app to see my cameras… Please fix this ASAP..Version: 2.3.5
✓ Drops out oftenMy Logitech circle views cut out in this app. Never happens in native HomeKit app..Version: 2.3.3
✓ Slow WidgetBought it mainly to be able to have a quick glance of the video feed through the widget, but it takes forever to connect... Changed the video quality to 720, as advised, but in the same location, with good WiFi speeds, opening the Logi Circle app gives me the live video feed within a few seconds, while doing it through the widget can take up to a minute to connect!! This defeats the purpose for which I bought the app... If the developer can contact me to try and fix this issue, I’d be very grateful. Otherwise, might have to request a refund..Version: 1.5.6
✓ WidgetsHi. The “change order” setting doesn’t remain after moving the order of cameras. It defaults back to what it was before. Can this be fixed please?.Version: 2.2.5
✓ Good but update broke featuresI use this apps shortcut plugin to monitor live feeds of my cameras linked to a shortcut. Unfortunately the last update broke the ability to see live feeds this way and now just shows the app icon which takes you to the app. If fixed this is a 5 star for me, otherwise it’s essentially useless..Version: 2.4.3
✓ Creates too many conflictsMesses up my home setting that I have set up (to my satisfaction) in Apple’s native Home App. The only solution I’ve found is to reinstall the devices to the home and then not use any (this app specifically) 3rd party apps to manage scenes, automations, etc. The process is frustrating, time consuming, and entirely defeats the stated purpose of this app. I really wanted to like it. But it’s just an endless headache..Version: 2.2.5
✓ Needs workThe idea behind it is good. The execution it's bad..Version: 1.5.10
✓ Would be cool if it workedI got this for the today view widget but when I view the multiple cameras I set up, they almost always show the wrong camera and most often the same camera shows up on all the streams. Hopefully they get this bug fixed..Version: 2.0.7
✓ Nice but not good enoughNeeds: -Picture in Picture -camera groups/saved views (view all back yard cameras on one screen and then switch to all front yard cameras for example) Nice to have: -split screen Picture in Picture with two camera feeds at once shown.Version: 2.3.7
✓ Doesn’t work with Netamo on Apple TVOnly bought this to get cameras on Apple TV and neither the Netamo Doorbell or Presence Outdoor Camera work. Both say Accessory Not Reachable. These work fine on HomeKit on iPhone and this app works fine on iPhone also. Doesn’t give me any benefit over HomeKit or the Netamo app. Also the doorbell camera image is stretched out into landscape. Anyway, refund requested..Version: 2.1.1
✓ It’s not working after iOS 15.6!Not working on iOS, iPad OS and TV OS! What’s going on. And I paid for it. All cams show “Accessory Not Reachable (HMErrorDomain error 4)” error message in Red!.Version: 2.3.3
✓ Ok, but could use some improvementsI have multiple “homes” and multiple cameras working in HomeKit in each of the homes. HomeCam should allow me to be able to switch between homes, not just the home I’m in. For example, I would like to see my remote home to make sure everything is good. Second, only one camera shows up. Even though HomeKit sees all of the cameras only the one on the “Home” page of HomeKit shows up. Lastly, I’m unable to control any accessories in the area (turn on light, etc...). It would be helpful to do so. Hopefully others will see this and not be fooled into buying this until it has more features..Version: 2.0.7
✓ Yet to decideLooks good in principle, purchased for I watch support however can ot get to work or locate support?.Version: 1.5.7
✓ Auto cycle doesn't show on MacAuto cycle doesn't show on Mac. The settings exit but there's no option in tha app. Poorly optimised for Macs..Version: 2.3.7
✓ SosoA pretty bad Apple watch app which is the main reason I bought it. Part of the UI is cut off and it takes a long time to connect to my camera....Version: 1.5.5
✓ CrashingCrashes the moment it's opened. Great new release!.Version: 2.3.5
✓ Rarely worksI really wanted this app to work, because it would give me a one-click way to view my cameras. Sometimes it works, but only if I force-quit the app and relaunch. what a disappointment. On both my iPhone and Apple TV, a restart is almost always required. I’ll keep the app and try it again if the developer updates it, but right now it’s useless..Version: 2.4.2
✓ Multi-Camera onlyIf you only have one camera then don’t bother with this app. The features and functionality of this app are (imho) specifically designed for multiple camera setups..Version: 2.2.5
✓ Very Limited!All this does is allow you to view your cameras in one spot, rather than having to scroll through them on the Home app on Apple TV (via HomeKit). However, it’s named “HomeCam for HomeKit.” That sounds great when you’ve just ordered four deterrence cameras through Apple Store. However, what you need to know, but the app developer doesn’t tell you, is that HomeKit does not allow two-way audio. This is why you BRIEFLY see the microphone button before it disappears on ANY IOS device you’re using. HomeKit also doesn’t allow you to turn on the camera’s floodlight. All you can do is view and listen to all of your cameras in one spot (well, five cameras because that’s Apple’s limit), rather than scrolling through them on Apple TV or opening them individually in the Home app. This limitation by Apple isn’t the app developer’s fault, except that the app developer calls it, “HomeCam for HomeKit” and doesn’t tell you when you purchase the $4.99 app that the money you poured into the deterrence cameras you purchased will turn them into surveillance cameras only. If you want to use the deterrence features on your cameras, do not buy this app or use HomeKit - just use the app that the camera manufacturer provides..Version: 2.1.1
✓ Feature RequestIf you would allow audio to play when phone is locked that would be great..Version: 2.2
✓ Crashes on iOS 16This app fails to even launch on iOS 16. Do you even test your app before release? Very embarrassing. Sad!.Version: 2.3.5
✓ Not fully functioning on iOS 16 or watchOS 9I wanted to use this as an easy way to quickly monitor a camera on my watch. Unfortunately the aspect ratio of the video feed is way off and the entire video is shrunk into the upper half of my Apple Watch ultra when it actually works. On the iPhone, I can only get 5 of my 7 cameras to show a feed at one time. Not sure if this is due to iOS 16 and watchOS 9 or just a flaw of the app. It still works great on the Apple TV even on tvOS 16..Version: 2.3.6
✓ Has great potential...Has great potential... to be our primary Cam monitor. This app works great on the LAN, with both iOS and TVOS. An excellent tool for monitoring all our cams from our home office while working. It is however buggy when connecting remotely, at least with all our LogiCircle Cams. Apparently due to limitations imposed by Apple. Because the App tries to connect to all cams at once and Apple only allows for 2 cam connections when accessing remotely, the cams not connected to initially are unavailable when accessing remotely. For now, for remote monitoring we still have to rely on the native LogiCircle app which pulls connections through their cloud ... or the Apple Home App which, through an Apple Hub (TV or HomePod) provides a snapshot of all the cams until you connect to each one individually for a live vie The developer, is quick to respond to issues and is working on an update that claims will solve the remote access issues. Looking forward to the update..Version: 1.5.7
✓ Does not work correctlyCameras refresh every 10seconds or so. not all camera are live at the same time so there's no difference to using the built in homekit app on mac osx. Also cameras in 4:3 format show up as stretched on the app to fit in a 16:9 format. Cannot recommended at this time and will seek refund, shame as would have been good..Version: 2.1.1
✓ Great in theory, poor in execution.This app works great for iPhones, however, so does the Home app, and Netatmo’s app for their cameras. What doesn’t work however, is the Watch portion of the app, which is what I bought this for. The cameras have the spinning loading circle for a couple of minutes before throwing up a ‘cannot connect’ error. The cameras work perfectly on the iPad/iPhone app, so it is not them. Disappointing..Version: 1.5.5
✓ GarbageAbsolutely useless. Even the “settings” part doesn’t work reliably. Camera feeds cut out all the time. You have to re-start the app every 20 minutes if you’re lucky. Utter utter garbage..Version: 2.3.7
✓ No longer worksIt used to work well but it now doesn’t connect to any of my cameras - all of which are working fine in HomeKit.Version: 2.2.5
✓ Promising, but buggy & missing a feature.App crashes on iPhone and Apple TV whenever attempting to Manage Cameras – i.e., whenever you drag/drop a camera to change where [in the grid] they are shown. (Not sure about the iPad version, as I haven’t tried it.) Because of this, I am unable to rearrange my cameras in the app, on my iPhone. It crashes immediately, every time. Also, the Apple TV version does not support audio (sound) from your cameras, only video. I see no reason why the Apple TV version shouldn’t have the same sound options (mute/unmute) – for hearing audio from your cameras – as the iPhone (and likely the iPad) version. This is a disappointment..Version: 2.1.1
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