What is SpyCam?
Your Mac as a motion-activated security camera.
Who is SpyCam best for?
SpyCam is best for Mac owners who want their Mac to watch a room while they are away and record only when it sees motion.
Watching a room while away
Motion detection records only when something moves, and the Mac keeps recording with the screen locked or the Mac asleep.
Monitoring only when you leave the desk
Surveillance Mode starts watching when you lock the screen and stops once you log back in to the Mac.
Privacy-minded Mac owners
All video is processed on the Mac and the app collects no data; clips reach your iPhone only if you turn on iCloud Sync.
Using an external or iPhone camera
It works with an external camera or an iPhone through Continuity Camera, and falls back to the built-in camera if the external one drops.
How much does SpyCam cost?
SpyCam is sold through the Mac App Store and its prices appear only there; the maker's own site lists no plans, free tier or trial.
The SpyCam site has no pricing page: every download button leads to the app's Mac App Store page, where purchases are handled, and updates arrive through the App Store too. Plans and current prices are on spycam.app.
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Questions about SpyCam
What is SpyCam?
Your Mac as a motion-activated security camera.
Who is SpyCam for?
SpyCam is best for Mac owners who want their Mac to watch a room while they are away and record only when it sees motion.
Is SpyCam free?
No. SpyCam is a paid tool.
Where can I try SpyCam?
On its official website, spycam.app.
Which Macs does SpyCam run on?
SpyCam needs macOS 13 Ventura or later and a camera: the built-in one, an external camera, or an iPhone used through Continuity Camera. A session started before the Mac goes to sleep keeps monitoring and recording while it sleeps.
Does SpyCam send my footage anywhere?
No. SpyCam processes video on the Mac itself and says it collects no data. If you turn on iCloud Sync, clips are stored in iCloud and show up in the Photos app on devices signed in to the same Apple ID.
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