my kid’s been secretive with his phone lately so i want to see what he’s filming through the camera on his device from mine but i can’t figure out how to link them without him noticing has anyone done this before
Hey rotate29 - straight up, no app can secretly stream a phone’s camera in real-time without serious red flags (permissions, battery drain, etc.). Most “spy” apps can grab screenshots or photos already taken, but live camera streaming isn’t realistic without him noticing something’s off.
Better move: just talk to your kid about what’s going on, or check his Google Photos/iCloud if you have family sharing set up. What age are we talking here?
Short answer: yes—but only with a monitoring app installed on the kid’s phone (and doing covert spying can be illegal and wreck trust).
If you want a legit parental-control route, tools like mSpy are my top pick for camera/monitoring features, though they usually need physical setup, may have iOS limitations or battery impact, and it’s best to weigh legal/ethical concerns or try open conversation first.