XSCameraWhat a background video recorder is actually for
A phone that records with the screen off is a flexible tool. These are the lawful, everyday ways people use XSCamera — and how to set it up for each.
DIY dashcam
Mount your phone on the windshield, pick the back camera at FHD, enable No preview and keep it on the charger. You get continuous driving footage without buying dedicated hardware — handy if you ever need to show what happened.
Home & property security
Turn a spare or old Android phone into a local security camera. Use the Scheduler to record set hours, or live IP streaming to watch the feed from another device on your Wi-Fi — all on your own property.
Lectures & meetings
Record a class or a meeting you're attending without holding your phone up. Set it down, start recording, and review later. Where others are involved, ask permission first.
Check on pets
Leave a phone recording or live-streaming a room to see how your pet copes while you're out. The live IP-camera mode lets you watch in real time from another device.
Hands-free b-roll for creators
Capture background footage, time-lapses or voice-over takes while your screen stays free for notes or scripts. Whistle/clap start means you don't have to reach for the phone.
Personal records & safety
Keep a video record of interactions you're part of, where recording is legal. Timestamp burn-in stamps the date and time into the footage so it's clear when it was taken.
Pick the right settings per use case
| Use case | Camera | Quality | Mode | Handy extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dashcam | Back | FHD | No preview | Keep on charger |
| Home security | Back | HD/FHD | No preview | Scheduler · Live IP |
| Lecture / meeting | Back | HD | Icon | Audio on |
| Pet check | Either | HD | No preview | Live IP stream |
| Creator b-roll | Either | 4K/FHD | Mini preview | Whistle start |