Intuitive and Easy-to-Use – DW Spectrum Review

This is an intuitive and easy-to-use app, designed just like the desktop software: with the user in mind. The app is a pleasure to work with. Live view is straight forward with a simple layout. I've used Axis Camera Companion, TruVision Mobile, Hikvision, IP Cam Viewer, and even Logitech's Alert mobile app. They each have their advantages and disadvantages. What I like about the Spectrum software is that it is quick, responsive, and doesn't need instructions. You can view live video instantly and it allows viewing archived video (the two main requests in a mobile app). I will admit the Spectrum app does not have some of the more advanced functions, but I also think those advanced functions aren't needed in the mobile app. Things like CPU server status, custom layouts, and changing camera names is easier done on a computer anyway. In comparison to Axis Camera Companion, DW Spectrum is much quicker at accessing the cameras/server. Similarly the video is almost instantaneous, unlike the Logitech Alert app which lagged 10 seconds behind actual camera activity. DW Spectrum is very visually appealing, similar to Hikvision and TruVision mobile, but with less clutter. It's disappointing to see the negative reviews. I can only recommend to others to make sure your server is running the newest firmware and your cameras are also updated. Any manufacturer can have issues when the client is a different firmware/revision then the server. Great app. Best of all it has yet to crash on me. And that's a first for CCTV apps. Using an iPhone 6 Plus with OS 8.3.
Review by Himeon on DW Spectrum.