Welcome to Camera Bridge

Camera Bridge is a Mac app that brings IP cameras into Apple Home with live view, HomeKit Secure Video recording, motion events, and two-way audio — all on your local network with no cloud required.

What Camera Bridge Does

• Live view in Apple Home: See your cameras on iPhone, iPad, iPad, Apple TV, or HomePod
• HomeKit Secure Video: Record 24/7 to iCloud with AI detection (people, animals, vehicles)
• Motion and doorbell events: Notifications when the camera detects motion or a doorbell is pressed
• Two-way audio: Talk through doorbells and cameras
• Built-in motion detection: For cameras without their own events
• Local first: Video never leaves your network or goes through our servers

What You'll Need

• A Mac running macOS 13 or later
• One or more IP cameras with an RTSP stream
• The Home app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to add cameras and view live video
• For recording: an iCloud+ plan and a home hub (Apple TV or HomePod)

Camera Bridge Works With

• Any camera with RTSP: works with any standard network camera
• ONVIF Profile S or T cameras: automatic discovery, settings, and camera events
• Video doorbells: appear as real doorbell accessories in Apple Home

The Free Plan vs. Camera Bridge Pro

• Free: one camera in Apple Home, full access to the app's tools
• Camera Bridge Pro ($2.99/month, $19.99/year, or $49.99 once): all cameras in Apple Home, includes a 14-day free trial

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Install Camera Bridge and add your first camera.