Feature Comparison

The BASIC service is functional and free! Use it for live HD streaming and simultaneous recording right away. If you're building or adding to a multiple camera system, try the PRO service, the first month is free.

FeatureBasic
Free
Pro
$14.99
SRT or RTMP Streaming [SD/HD]
Local Recording [SD/HD]
Optical Lens Exposure Control
White Balance (temp and tint) Control
Pan, Tilt & Zoom *x
4 Manual PTZ Presets *x
AI Subject Tracking *x
API and BitFocus Companion Templatex
SRT or RTMP Streaming 4Kx
Local Recording 4Kx

* NOTE: Compatible Apple-AI Enabled Mount Required (cost approx $150)

These three iPhone camera mounts work seamlessly with the smartPTZ app. Tap the phone to the mount to sync the devices (NFC) and you’ll have secure, full remote control (from www.smartPTZ.com) of both the camera and the mount — full PTZ, without extra rigging.

Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit

Apple-certified DockKit mount that pairs instantly and lets smartPTZ drive pan, tilt, and framing.

View Belkin Stand Pro

Insta360 Flow Pro

A compact, travel-friendly gimbal that locks onto your subject and keeps your smartPTZ shot rock steady.

View Insta360 Flow Pro

DJI Osmo Mobile 8

DJI’s latest phone gimbal, great for smooth handheld moves and simple two-camera smartPTZ setups.

View DJI Osmo Mobile 8

Feature Details

SRT or RTMP Streaming [SD/HD]

From the settings page of the smartPTZ app, the user can select SRT or RTMP, input URL/IP-address, port, and select a bitrate/resolution combination. With the Pro version, this information can be updated remotely. Tested thoroughly with vMix.

Local Recording [SD/HD]

From the settings page of the smartPTZ app, the user can select a bitrate/resolution combination. With the Pro version, this information can be updated remotely.

Optical Lens Exposure Control

From the home screen of the smartPTZ app, users can control the camera's exposure. Exposure can be stepped up and down from the default “0” by +/-2.

White Balance (temp and tint) Control

From the home screen, users can control white balance (manual/auto) and tint. White balance ranges from 3000–6000K in increments of 100. Tint adjusts +/-150.

Pan, Tilt & Zoom

Once connected to a mount, the smartPTZ camera can be moved using the Web Based Control Room or the API. Movement sensitivity can also be adjusted.

4 Manual PTZ Presets

Once connected to a mount, PTZ presets can be defined and recalled via the Web Based Control Room or the API.

AI Subject Tracking

smartPTZ includes multiple AI features. The primary one is smartStation: the main speaker is followed until they move beyond 15% of center, at which point tracking pauses until another speaker enters the 'smart station' zone.

API and BitFocus Companion Template

The smartPTZ API supports remote control of all app features, fully compatible with BitFocus Companion and the Elgato StreamDeck.

SRT or RTMP Streaming 4K

Users with the PRO subscription (or the optional 4K only add on) can stream HVEC using the SRT or RTMP protocol at 4K x 10Mbps.

Local Recording 4K

Users with the PRO subscription (or the optional 4K only add on) can record HVEC 100 Mbps to the iPhone Photos Library (space permitting).