Hik-Connect is a free, ad-free Android app for managing DVRs, NVRs, cameras, video intercoms and security control panels from home, the office or anywhere else. It offers live view with PTZ control, playback, two-way audio and instant alarm alerts with pictures and videos. The current version is 7.0.220.1028, updated October 28, 2026, and it needs Android 8.0 or newer.
Watching a home, office or workshop from elsewhere
The app solves a simple problem: you are not near the recorder or camera, but you want to see what it sees. You can open live surveillance video or play back recorded footage from a home, office, workshop or any other place.
When an alarm on a connected device triggers, the app sends a notification. The alert can include pictures and videos, so you see the event before you open the live view.
PTZ control, two-way audio and doorbell calls
Live view comes with PTZ control for moving the camera. Two-way audio intercom lets you speak through the device and hear the other side.
For video intercom hardware, the app can answer calls from doorbells. Owners of a security control panel can arm it remotely. Sharing is also covered: you can give other people access to a device with limited permissions. The store description also lists fingerprint login.
The app is built to work with devices, so it is a companion to hardware rather than a standalone camera tool.
What to check before installing on Android 8.0
The app needs Android 8.0 or later. Confirm that your DVR, NVR, camera, intercom or panel works with Hik-Connect before you rely on it.
It is free, shows no ads and has no in-app purchases. Google Play rates the content Everyone. If you use other camera brands, the catalog also lists SmartLife, AlfredCamera Home Security app and Xiaomi Home as alternatives.
Hik-Connect pros and cons
Pros
- Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases
- Live view, playback and PTZ control in one app
- Alarm alerts include pictures and videos
- Answers doorbell and video intercom calls
- Device sharing with limited permissions
Cons
- Needs compatible hardware, so check that your devices work with Hik-Connect
- Requires Android 8.0 or later
- Version 7.0.220.1028 is the current release
Is Hik-Connect safe?
Hik-Connect is free, shows no ads and has no in-app purchases, and it is rated Everyone. It can unlock with a fingerprint and lets you share a device with limited permissions, so guests or family see only what you allow. Review the permissions listed before you install.
How to install Hik-Connect
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Hik-Connect when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
