πŸŽ₯ Introducing OmniCam: Background Dual-Camera Recording with RTMP Live Streaming, Timestamp & Location Overlays

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Redefining Android video recording with uninterrupted, discreet dual-camera capture and real-time streaming.


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πŸš€ What is OmniCam?

OmniCam is a powerful Android application designed for background video recording using both front and back cameras simultaneously, even when the screen is off or the device is locked. It also enables live RTMP streaming, and offers options to embed timestamp and location overlays directly on the video feed.

This makes it an ideal tool for journalists, security professionals, legal observers, researchers, and anyone who needs uninterrupted, discreet video recording.


🎯 Why OmniCam?

Traditional camera apps limit users to one camera at a time and often interrupt recording when the app is closed or the screen is turned off. OmniCam changes that.

  • βœ… Dual-camera support (front and rear simultaneously on supported devices)

  • βœ… Runs in the background with the screen off and phone locked

  • βœ… Live stream to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram via RTMP URLs

  • βœ… Add timestamp & location watermarks for authenticity

  • βœ… Volume key recording control via Accessibility Service

  • βœ… Schedule recordings in advance

  • βœ… Stores video locally while streaming


πŸ” Privacy & Transparency First

We understand the sensitivity of background recording and streaming features. That’s why OmniCam:

  • Always shows a persistent notification while recording

  • Does not record without user action

  • Complies with Google Play policies including Foreground Service Permissions


🌍 Use Cases

  • Journalism: Record interviews or field events with front and rear context

  • Legal and Compliance: Secure, timestamped evidence collection

  • Security: Covert monitoring in sensitive areas

  • Research & Field Work: Annotated data capture with time/location tracking


πŸ“² Try It Now

OmniCam is live on Google Play!
πŸ‘‰ Download OmniCam

🌐 Learn more at: omnicamlive.github.io


πŸ› οΈ Built With

  • Kotlin & Jetpack Compose

  • Camera2 API & CameraX support

  • Foreground Services & Accessibility Services

  • Firebase Remote Config

  • RTMP streaming protocols

  • Play Console policy-compliant architecture


πŸ™Œ Let’s Connect

Have feedback, feature requests, or want to collaborate?

πŸ“§ Contact us at omnicamhelp@gmail.com

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Omnicam

Android developer building privacy-focused apps like OmniCam β€” a background video recorder with dual camera and RTMP streaming. Passionate about camera tech, real-time media, and compliant UX.