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Extra Pair of EyesA COVE POWERED PRODUCT
A second life for your spare camera.
Turn a spare Mac, iPhone, or iPad into a private camera. Detect activity, save it on your device, and check in from a paired device when you need to.
Preparing for App Store release
Local by defaultNo app accountNo app analytics
HOW IT WORKS
Set up a camera with a device you own.
Capture activity
Detect motion or set a sound-level trigger. Save a photo or a short, silent clip on your device.
Check Live View
Pair a second device and turn on sharing to see a silent preview on your home network.
PRIVACY BY DESIGN
Your recordings stay with you.
Capture and detection happen on the camera device. You choose when to share Live View, and optional iCloud Drive copies use your own Apple Account.
Read the privacy policyGOOD TO KNOW
Before you set up.
Which devices can I use?
The app supports iOS and iPadOS 15 or later, and macOS 14 or later. Keep the app open and the device unlocked when monitoring on iPhone or iPad.
Can I check in away from home?
Direct Live View away from home uses a private VPN you manage. The app does not set up the VPN for you.
Where do motion alerts appear?
Local notifications appear on the camera device.
Can I download it now?
Extra Pair of Eyes is preparing for App Store release. A one-time purchase is planned, with pricing and availability to be confirmed at launch.
EXTRA PAIR OF EYES