LocalNanny
Local network nannycam monitor
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Use IP/Security cameras as a rock-solid, reliable baby monitors
Turn Affordable Cameras Into a Private Baby Monitor
LocalNanny transforms network cameras you already own (or can buy for $30-80) into a secure, private baby monitor on your iPhone and iPad. No cloud services. No monthly fees. Just you, your camera, and your baby.
Why Parents Choose LocalNanny:
SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS
• One-time purchase - no monthly subscriptions
• Use affordable cameras instead of $200+ baby monitors
• Apple Family Sharing - buy once, whole family gets it
• Works with cameras you may already own
COMPLETE PRIVACY & SECURITY
• All video stays on your local network
• Nothing uploaded to the cloud
• No strangers watching your baby
• Your home network, your privacy
SIMPLE & RELIABLE
• ONVIF auto-discovery finds cameras automatically
• Share camera settings via QR code with your partner
• Works on your local network - internet outages don't affect monitoring
• Beautiful iOS-native interface
Key Features:
Live Video Monitoring
• H.264/H.265 video codec support
• Crystal-clear quality, day and night
• Works with Amcrest, Lorex, and other ONVIF cameras
Background Audio (Premium)
• Hear your baby even when using other apps
• Stay connected while browsing or messaging
• Never miss a sound
Capture Moments
• Take screenshots of precious moments
• Share updates with family
Multiple Cameras (Premium)
• Free: Monitor 1 camera
• Premium: Unlimited cameras for multiple rooms or children
Family Friendly
• Apple Family Sharing supported
• Easy QR code sharing for partner setup
• Works on iPhone and iPad
Perfect For:
• Baby monitoring
• Checking on sleeping infants
• Multi-room monitoring
• Parents who value privacy
• Anyone tired of subscription fees
Compatible Cameras:
LocalNanny works with IP cameras supporting H.264/H.265 RTSP and ONVIF protocol. Tested with Amcrest and Lorex cameras.
Requirements:
• iOS 17.0 or later
• Compatible network camera on your local WiFi
• iPhone or iPad
Privacy First:
LocalNanny never uploads your video to the cloud. Everything stays local on your network. No video recording or storage - just live monitoring and screenshots.
Download LocalNanny today and turn any network camera into a private, affordable baby monitor!
Ratings & Reviews
Live Activities & Dynamic Island
- Live Activity on the Lock Screen showing camera connection status (connected/disconnected per camera)
- Dynamic Island compact and minimal presentations while monitoring
- Tappable camera buttons in the Live Activity to jump directly to a camera
- Configurable toggle to enable/disable Live Activities per-user preference
Other improvements
- 60-second grace period before the disconnect alert sound fires (reduces false alarm noise from brief network blips)
- Various bug fixes: Live Activity lifecycle handling, VPN detection false positives
The developer, Adam Argo, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- ADAM ARGO
- Size
- 4.9 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- LocalNanny $9.99
- Copyright
- © Adam Argo
