Android Motion Detection Camera and Dashcam (MoCa)
MoCa sends "com.twelvestars.event.MOTION_DETECTED", "com.twelvestars.event.RECORDING_STARTED", "com.twelvestars.event.RECORDING_STOPPED" Intents to the Operating system when motion is detected, a recording is started and a recording is stopped, so users can use tools as Tasker, MacroDroid, Condi, Automate and more to create custom actions.
You can use MoCa as a regular camera (using the preview mode while recording/detecting) or you can use it as a background recorder (no preview will be shown in screen).
The background recording mode is perfect for saving battery, which will increase the record time; you can use this mode when using MoCa as a car dashcam (dashboard camera) or a security camera.
With MoCa you can define retention policy for storage saving; if you decide to store only 10 videos, when MoCa finishes recording the 11th video it will automatically delete the oldest one. You can also define the camera you want to use for the recording as the video quality.
MoCa automatically stops recording when battery level is low or when there's no enough space in the output destination, so videos won't be corrupted.
MoCa also has a Widget which you can use for easily start and stop the recording/detection.
And how does it internally work?
When using MoCa as a motion detection recorder, when you press the "Detect" button, it will start detecting movement; when movement is detected, it starts recording video... the recording length will be the one defined in the settings; after that time reaches, video recording stops and the camera enters in movement detection again (if auto continue detecting is configured) until you stop or a new movement is detected.
If you use MoCa as a regular recorder, when you press the "Record" button, it will start recording video and will split the video every "Max video length" seconds; if you record during 5 minutes and have the Max Video Length configured to 60 seconds, it will produce 5 videos, each 1 minute length.
MoCa's main focus is to provide background recording and motion detection capabilities; don't expect video advanced video features provided in other cameras such as video effects, stickers, etc.
With MoCa paid version you can configure:
1. Use the highest quality for the recording.
2. Define a start delay for the detection/recording.
3. Change the recording duration; by default 1 min.
4. Mute the camera sound
5. Change the output directory for the recordings.
6. Define the video extension.
7. Define retention policy
8. MASK the application texts and icons.
In free version (which includes ads) you can enable the paid version options for one recording/detecting session, just by watching an ad video (masking the application is not available in the free version).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-moca-motion-detection-recording-t3735857
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Reviews (24)
No refund; I am not satisfied. When recorded in portrait position of mobile, you get something like landscape, with cut off edges. Only when recorded in landscape position then you get some approximation of your intended window. Preview mode does not help in that respect. Unfinished app. Waisted my money.
responsive support, reasonable improvements on a regular basis can be expected with this team. Foundationallly stable as a security device across many makes and models of devices with quick improvements returned when not fully ideal at the beginning. One of if not the best design for security when properly deployed.
very good info on how to get it going, works great on my old Sony phone, my only thing is orientation, when I look at the captures to get it to play full screen I need to turn it upside down, could be something I'm doing when placing the phone standing upright to capture ?, but apart from that I like it thanks for the quick response, I can wait till update cheers
I cannot access the configuration settings, there is no button or other way I can find to access the settings such as where to save the recorded video, delay time, etc. The settings appear the first time you use the app. If the developer cannot show me how to do this I will request a refund
Works as advertised, but it can't use the ultra wide angle camera on my Samsung a50. If it could I would give it five stars, the app would be much more useful because it would cover a much larger area
Every time it detects motion an audible alert sounds on a Lenovo yoga 2 1050f tablet? Sort of makes the motion detection redundant as it's obvious what's happening? Any ideas? A fix?
It beeps when it detect motion. Couldn't disable it. It is not a Quiet silent apps.
this is great when it works... but is overly sensitive and very finicky to get right. Even though I paid for it, I've uninstalled and hope to find a better app
Loved it for my camera projects! Would give 5 stars if focus on recorded images was sharp. Seems off. Good product tho
It has a pop-up screen during the first setup to decide where to store the memory and it won't let you decide or go past that part of the setup.
Would give this more but sensitivity difficult to set. Would be useful to add a percentage indicator for sensitivity
it works! The developer are very responsive and are quick to resolve issues.
Excellent app and amazingly quick support from the developers. Highly recommended!
Moca doesn't record clear at night even with lights on. Pictures are dark.
Good app for motion detection activation of surv..
Nice application. Good quality. I love it.
So far works well. Is there a version for ios? What about night mode?
Such a great app... Thanks to the developer.
Just installed, and it works,
works, but records sideways
awesome app!! worth it.
Love it!
Confusing
I went through almost every app to find something that could record video or images on my phone through motion detection. Most performed horribly, or not how I wanted them to. This one is simply perfect. Not the most user friendly with the interface, but once I figured out the settings, this is exactly what I needed. Thank you and well done! The video quality is excellent too.