Pet Monitor VIGI

38 of 100 · reviews
4.8of 5 · store
2,239ratings on the App Store
213reviews read

An editorial reading of the saved reviews

The app turns an old iPhone or iPad into a pet surveillance camera. It works, but only on a single WiFi network, which makes remote viewing from outside the house impossible for many users. The platform distribution model (separate purchases for iOS and macOS) causes persistent frustration.

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What people use it for

Pet owners who have an old iPhone or iPad and want a budget camera without a subscription, as long as the camera and the viewing device are on the same WiFi network.

What reviews praise

Repurposing old devices as dedicated cameras is a clever idea.
A one-time purchase instead of a subscription attracts users.
Low-light mode is adequate for nighttime monitoring.
Motion and sound alerts are configurable.

What reviews complain about

Works only on one WiFi network, so remote viewing when away from home is unavailable for many users.
Motion notifications fire roughly 50% of the time.
Video recording is capped at 4 seconds with no way to store more.
Activity log shows photos, not video.
Requires a separate purchase on macOS.