SmartPTZ

Pan Tilt & Zoom Your Camera

Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad

Live and Recorded Streaming, With Support for Single and Multiple Camera Switched Production. smartPTZ transforms any modern iPhone into a professional streaming and production camera. The app provides high-quality RTMP or SRT streaming, local device recording, and manual control over color, exposure, focus, and audio—making it ideal for podcasts, live events, conferences, performances, and remote productions. The free version includes robust tools for up to 1080p streaming and 1080p HEVC recording, along with a suite of camera controls. More advanced users can go PRO to unlock 4K/UHD streaming and recording, as well as remote PTZ control and AI-powered subject tracking when paired with an Apple-AI-enabled iPhone mount. smartPTZ is designed by multi-camera event producers and fully tested with professional production systems including vMix, OBS, and hardware SRT workflows. The app supports 4+ concurrent cameras, USB-C audio ingest including professional wireless systems including the RØDE Wireless Go Pro. Free Tier (Basic Version) The Basic version includes everything you need to get started with professional iPhone-based streaming: • RTMP or SRT streaming up to 1080p• Local recording up to 1080p HEVC • Camera control: exposure, white balance, focus • Works with USB-C audio devices (e.g., RØDE Wireless Go Pro) • Supports multi-camera workflows and integration with vMix or other switching tools This tier is completely free and provides a solid foundation for live production, podcasting, and multi-camera capture. No Watermarks! Pro Subscription – $14.99/month (reoccurring) The Pro version unlocks the full SmartPTZ production suite. Includes all Free tier features, plus: 4K/UHD Streaming & Recording • Stream in 4K via RTMP or SRT • Record locally in 4K HEVC for post-production or ISO workflows • Higher bitrates for premium image quality Remote PTZ Control (requires compatible Apple-AI iPhone mount) • Remote pan, tilt, and zoom control • Save and recall PTZ presets • Operate your camera from across the room, across the venue, or across the world AI-Powered Subject Tracking • Engage Apple-powered subject tracking to autonomously follow people on stage • Excellent for presenters, performers, classrooms, or any single-subject setup Upon subscribing to the PRO features, smartPTZ generates and shares a custom remote-control URL you can use immediately from any web browser—or share with your production team if needed. Through this secure URL you can control your camera from anywhere. Here is a more detailed comparison of the BASIC vs PRO editions of our the smartPTZ app: https://www.smartptz.com/features A 30-Day Free Trial Included • Try all Pro features for 30 days • Cancel any time before the trial ends with no charge smartPTZ is tested and optimized to support four or more iPhones streaming concurrently into switching software such as vMix. Systems perform reliably for live event production, sports sidelines, podcasts, interviews, and remote feeds. The app is built and actively used by multi-camera event producers who rely on iPhones as their primary PTZ-capable production cameras. We welcome feedback from other professionals who want to influence upcoming features and releases. If you have questions, requests, or issues, please contact us—we are actively developing improvements and value input from the production community. Policies Privacy Policy: https://smartptz.com/privacy License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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    Information

    • Provider
      • William Hanford
    • Size
      • 19.2 MB
    • Category
      • Photo & Video
    • Compatibility
      Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
      • iPhone
        Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
      • iPad
        Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Languages
      • English
    • Age Rating
      16+
    • In-App Purchases
      Yes
    • Copyright
      • © 2025 smartPTZ
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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