Turn Any Android Phone into a Cloud Long-term Timelapse Camera

Android phone as cloud long-term timelapse camera

Use any Android device — spare phone or one with a great camera — for timelapse projects that run unattended for months or years: construction sites, buildings, landscape monitoring. Multi-lens, HDR, and low-noise mode included. No extra hardware needed.

Do you want to connect a DSLR/mirrorless instead?

check_circle Supports any Android phone from 8 to 200 MP
check_circle Real-time cloud upload over 4G/5G or WiFi
check_circle Offline mode — uploads when back online
check_circle Monitor and control remotely via dashboard
check_circle Remote lens selection (wide, normal, tele)
check_circle JPEG + RAW (DNG) + HDR capture
check_circle 5-minute setup — Get started

How the Mobile Camera Works

Start capturing in minutes

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Install & Pair

Download the app on any Android phone. Enter the 6-digit code from your cloud dashboard to pair the device. See our Field Setup Guide for phone and hardware recommendations.

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Position & Configure

Place the phone where you want to capture. Configure intervals, schedules, and camera settings remotely from your browser.

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Capture Autonomously

The phone captures on schedule, uploads photos to the cloud, and sends alerts if anything needs attention. No maintenance required.

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Android Controller

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Works over 4G, 5G, or WiFi

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Intervallometer

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Upload in real time

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Offline mode — uploads when back online

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Frees storage after upload

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Live viewfinder

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GPS

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Token-based easy authentication

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Guided permissions setup

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Remote Monitoring & Control

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Intervallometer Controls

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Capturing enabled/paused

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Interval starting from 10s

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Upload speed testing

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Basic scheduling

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Advanced scheduling

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Camera Remote Controls

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Lens selection (wide, normal, tele)

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RAW capturing

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EV compensation

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HDR

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Noise reduction

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Test shot (remote)

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Gallery

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Grid view

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Player view

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Bulk download (up to 500 GB)

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Video Cloud Rendering

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Video rendering up to 4K

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Aspect ratio control (16:9, 4:3)

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FPS control

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Real-Time Status & Alarms

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Poor network signal

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Low battery

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Power-off

Mobile Camera FAQ

What phones are supported? expand_more

Any Android phone with Android 8.0 or newer. We provide specific optimization guides for Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, OnePlus, Oppo, and more.

Does the phone need to stay connected to the internet? expand_more

The phone captures autonomously even offline. Photos are uploaded when connection is available. You can monitor status in real-time when online.

How long can the phone capture continuously? expand_more

With the phone plugged in and proper battery optimization settings, it can capture indefinitely — weeks or months continuously without interruption.

Can I use an old phone? expand_more

Absolutely! This is a great way to repurpose old Android devices. Any phone from 2018 onwards typically works great for timelapse capture.

What about storage limits? expand_more

Photos are uploaded to the cloud automatically. The system monitors local storage and pauses if space runs low, resuming when space is freed.