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Periscope Pro
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Periscope Pro

Powerful suite of surveillance apps.

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$19.99
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Periscope Pro overview

Periscope Pro introduces a powerful, new generation of surveillance apps for OS X with breakthrough features like motion- and sound-activation, automatic setup for IP cameras, and an in-app clip library.

Use your iOS device as IP camera. Or use your built-in camera/microphone, USB remote camera/microphone, or an IP camera wherever there is an Internet or Ethernet LAN connection, to monitor and record anything -- your desk, front door, filing cabinet, vacation house, or anything else, including who is using your Mac.

Features and Benefits
  • Easy-to-use, sets up in less than 1 minute
  • IP Camera support
  • Auto or manual setup
  • Setup window preview to see how it’s working
  • Multiple operating modes -- Motion Detection, Audio Detection, Both or Continuous
  • Motion Detection
  • Set sensitivity level-- ignore or detect small movements like the wind ruffling a curtain.
  • Audio Detection
  • Set sensitivity level -- ignore or detect quite sounds like a pet walking
  • Real-time interactive activation adjustment -- set motion/audio activation sensitivity using level monitors
  • in the in-screen monitor window
  • See levels change as you move/speak
  • Pick exactly the trigger points you want -- no trial and error guessing
  • Auto-send clips to your Dropbox account -- view clips from anywhere on any device
  • Record with or without sound
  • Record with or without Timestamps for any camera -- built-in, remote or IP
  • Sleek new user interface -- easy to use and pleasing to the eye
  • Covert Operation
  • App can be hidden from users
  • Operates with screensaver or even with screen-off
  • Set preferences for any camera in the same window -- built-in, external, IP Camera
  • Wide range of recording formats -- 320x240, 640x480, 800x600, 960x720, 1280x960, 1600x1200
  • Multiple frames/second options -- 1, 5, 10, 15, 25
  • Highly resource efficient -- 30% more efficient than most others
  • Optimally compresses clips to minimize storage
  • User-controlled clip storage -- any folder, any device
  • Stores clips by time and date -- fast access in scrollable thumbnail window
  • In-app clip library and viewer
  • Can be activated at login, launch or from the control panel
  • Does not interfere with other auto-launch apps
  • Can be password protected
  • 24/7 support response in 1 hour or less, guaranteed

What’s new in version 3.5.3

Updated on Aug 25 2023

  • Enhanced compatibility with macOS versions 10.14 to 10.15, ensuring seamless performance.
  • Addressed a bug in the password protect panel, resolving any issues and ensuring its proper functionality.
View older Periscope Pro updates

Information

License

Shareware

Size

8.7 MB

Downloads

13703

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • macOS 10.14.6 or later
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Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Aug 24 2023
3.4.1
3.0
Aug 24 2023
3.0
Version: 3.4.1
v3.5.3 is the current version. The license for v1 and v2 still works for v3!
Iaian7
Iaian7
Jun 25 2019
3.4.1
1.0
Jun 25 2019
1.0
Version: 3.4.1
It never runs for very long without crashing. Buggy and unreliable.
Almcfd
Almcfd
Aug 21 2018
3.4.1
0.5
Aug 21 2018
0.5
Version: 3.4.1
No service no support Many Time asking for Help any response from them .
WiZZardP1
WiZZardP1
Sep 18 2017
3.4.1
5.0
Sep 18 2017
5.0
Version: 3.4.1
Excellent piece of software.
Georges-Schell
Georges-Schell
Sep 15 2017
3.4.1
2.0
Sep 15 2017
2.0
Version: 3.4.1
No use of this app…
chenderson2
chenderson2
Sep 15 2017
3.4.1
0.5
Sep 15 2017
0.5
Version: 3.4.1
Doesn't work on ANY of my cameras. Customer service is nonresponsive.
pehei
pehei
Sep 15 2017
3.4.1
2.0
Sep 15 2017
2.0
Version: 3.4.1
Nice to setup and run. Found IP camera (Logitech Alert 700e) easily. But cons: - it can't utilize cameras own SD-card. I couldn't find a way to watch videoclips in cameras memory. - nor can I change camera's settings as I can do in Alert Commander (Logitech's own camera software which doesn't work in macOS Sierra anymore. Logitech doesn't update Alert software anymore also.) - to use videos (recorded when motion found) I should keep my iMac and Periscope Pro running all the time. Although camera does that itself (recording). Only watching camera memorycard archive would be enough, but haven't found a Alert Commander alternative for that. Unfortunately.
Big Johnson
Big Johnson
Aug 14 2016
3.2.1
4.0
Aug 14 2016
4.0
Version: 3.2.1
I'll leave a review to offset the absurd one below.

Only 1/2 star for a very good app just because it's missing one (albeit important) function? This app is certainly worthy of at least 3 stars even if you can't live without an app for it.
If you require remote access the app can uploaded videos to Dropbox and you can view them from anywhere. That's an additional expense that you may not want to incur.

What about the large number of recording formats? 1600x1200 is a pretty damn big picture for a webcam. That's higher than 720p, almost 1080p! Spy Cam only records in 640x480. And Periscope can record up to 25 fames per second, it will even record from an IP camera.

Recording can be activated by motion, sound or both. I had to turn the audio sensitivity way down because I'd find dozens of clips were created even though nothing in the room had moved, due to outside noise. I've been using a cheap 5 year old Logitech webcam and have been happy with the results and the app. I found it easy to use and the videos are timestamped with date and H/M/S.

For those of you who do use cell phones, check out this dev's FREE Bluetooth Lock which automatically locks your computer when you walk away and unlocks it as you near. http://zipzapmac.com/bluetooth_lock
Bourbonlegend
Bourbonlegend
Apr 17 2015
2.3.2
0.5
Apr 17 2015
0.5
Version: 2.3.2
New interface is pleasing to look at but...I've been using Aircam for a couple of years and it easily connects to its iPad/iPhone app so i can monitor my cameras anywhere over WiFi or Data connection. Periscope is pretty, but without the monitoring app i see no reason to even release this thing. So i can wait till i get back to my computer or Dropbox folder to view the recordings???? Cmon.!?
Tankknight
Tankknight
Feb 28 2015
2.3.1
0.0
Feb 28 2015
0.0
Version: 2.3.1
Works great with my USB cams, but doesn't work with my wired or wireless FOSCAM IP cams. Suspect the FOSCAM dialog of asking which of three access options.
StanislavK2615
StanislavK2615
Jul 11 2014
5.0
Jul 11 2014
5.0
Version: null
Amazing new interface!
Devin323
Devin323
Jul 6 2014
2.0.1
2.0
Jul 6 2014
2.0
Version: 2.0.1
I bought it as it is a "high end" security camera "suite". I didn't realize you couldn't monitor more than one camera feed at a time. Please tell me I'm wrong and just didn't figure it out yet so I can change my review to a five star!
OlegT2047
OlegT2047
Jul 5 2014
4.5
Jul 5 2014
4.5
Version: null
I like this little app. Very easy to install and operate. But i did not see any difference in video resolution size. Tried both - minimal size and maximum - did not see any difference at all. File size is the same and the picture is the same. Tried with Built-in FaceTime HD Camera on Retina MAcBook Pro
Mcfallsco
Mcfallsco
Dec 19 2013
1.5
0.5
Dec 19 2013
0.5
Version: 1.5
Waste of $10 and an hour of my time. Too buggy. I tested the Demo. Saw that it was sufficient for my needs. Purchased it. Setup a WebDAV connection to a server. Set the video clips folder to the WebDAV connection. It transferred the video and then nothing worked from there on in. Wouldn't record any longer. Tried setting the video clips folder back to a local drive but can't. I'm doing loops. One message is that if can't find the WebDAV drive. So I remounted, then rebooted and remounted, no success even though I have it mounted. I deleted it's contents, unmounted, rebooted, still can't set the video clips folder to anything else. Tried looking for preference files to delete. Can't find them. A waste of valuable time and $10.
Ryno-Steyn
Ryno-Steyn
Sep 19 2013
1.5
0.5
Sep 19 2013
0.5
Version: 1.5
Nice features, but unfortunately it just doesn't work. I tried for 3 hours to get the sensitivity to work accurately and eventually gave up. If you want to record everything, all the time, then there are easier ways.
Vyper007
Vyper007
Aug 25 2013
1.4
2.5
Aug 25 2013
2.5
Version: 1.4
I bought this software the other day and wanted to use my iMac to run the software. The problem is it wont let the sleep settings apply, which is fair enough on a mac mini where you have a seperate screen but on an iMac its not like you have a seperate power switch for the screen, which means once the software is running the screen will not dim and then turn off. The semi solution is to turn down the brightness on the screen but I'd rather the software allow my sleep settings to apply so I can control the mac and when it dims the screen automatically.
ZipZapMac
ZipZapMac
Aug 21 2013
1.4
5.0
Aug 21 2013
5.0
Version: 1.4
Hi guys! Periscope Pro 1.4 is here! It fixes all issues with high cpu usage, false detections. Just give it a try.
neuronsong
neuronsong
Aug 14 2013
1.2
0.0
Aug 14 2013
0.0
Version: 1.2
There are not nearly enough options for controlling the behavior of this app. Also, I had to turn the sensitivity all the way down for the motion detection to seem to work correctly. Finally, and most damning, this app consumes the CPU on my laptop when doing motion detection. There is no way I can leave it running. It will eventually melt my laptop down. This app has potential but the current implementation is very flawed.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Aug 24 2023
3.4.1
3.0
Aug 24 2023
3.0
Version: 3.4.1
Iaian7
Iaian7
Jun 25 2019
1.0
Jun 25 2019
1.0
Version: null
Almcfd
Almcfd
Aug 21 2018
0.5
Aug 21 2018
0.5
Version: null
WiZZardP1
WiZZardP1
Sep 18 2017
5.0
Sep 18 2017
5.0
Version: null
Georges-Schell
Georges-Schell
Sep 15 2017
2.0
Sep 15 2017
2.0
Version: null
chenderson2
chenderson2
Sep 15 2017
0.5
Sep 15 2017
0.5
Version: null
pehei
pehei
Sep 15 2017
2.0
Sep 15 2017
2.0
Version: null
heyemilio
heyemilio
Jan 22 2017
1.5
Jan 22 2017
1.5
Version: null
Big Johnson
Big Johnson
Aug 14 2016
4.0
Aug 14 2016
4.0
Version: null
Bourbonlegend
Bourbonlegend
Apr 17 2015
0.5
Apr 17 2015
0.5
Version: null
jazztrane
jazztrane
Sep 20 2014
5.0
Sep 20 2014
5.0
Version: null
StanislavK2615
StanislavK2615
Jul 11 2014
5.0
Jul 11 2014
5.0
Version: null
ZipZapMac
ZipZapMac
Jul 7 2014
5.0
Jul 7 2014
5.0
Version: null
Devin323
Devin323
Jul 6 2014
2.0
Jul 6 2014
2.0
Version: null
OlegT2047
OlegT2047
Jul 5 2014
4.5
Jul 5 2014
4.5
Version: null
Kunihiko
Kunihiko
Dec 26 2013
2.5
Dec 26 2013
2.5
Version: null
Mcfallsco
Mcfallsco
Dec 19 2013
0.5
Dec 19 2013
0.5
Version: null
Ryno-Steyn
Ryno-Steyn
Sep 19 2013
0.5
Sep 19 2013
0.5
Version: null
Vyper007
Vyper007
Aug 25 2013
2.5
Aug 25 2013
2.5
Version: null
Oma
Oma
Aug 18 2013
1.0
Aug 18 2013
1.0
Version: null
StanislavK8174
StanislavK8174
Aug 14 2013
5.0
Aug 14 2013
5.0
Version: null
Norman-Peay
Norman-Peay
Aug 14 2013
2.5
Aug 14 2013
2.5
Version: null
paulberger
paulberger
Aug 14 2013
3.5
Aug 14 2013
3.5
Version: null
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