How do I update AlfredCamera?

We update AlfredCamera regularly to optimize the performance. In this article, you will find out how to

• Update AlfredCamera manually
• Set AlfredCamera to update automatically
• Update AlfredCamera remotely (Android-only)
• Unsupported AlfredCamera app version
• Update firmware for AlfredCam

Update AlfredCamera manually

To manually update the Alfred app to the latest version, please

1. Open the or app
2. Search AlfredCamera: Home Security
3. Tap the Update button
    

Set AlfredCamera to update automatically

📱 Android devices 

1. Open the Google Play Store app
2. At the top right, tap the profile icon
3. Tap "Manage apps & device"
4. Tap "Manage", and select Alfred
5. To open the app's "Details" page, tap the app
6. On the app's "Details" page, tap More
7. Tap "Enable auto-update"

📱 iOS devices

1. Go to System Settings 
2. Tap "App Store" 
3. Turn on the toggle for "App Updates"

Update AlfredCamera remotely (Android-only)

If your Camera device is an Android device, you can update the AlfredCamera app remotely from your computer or mobile device. 

 🖥 Remotely update from the computer

1. Go to AlfredCamera's page on Google Play Store
2. Click on the green button that says “Installed”
   
   3. Select your device, and tap "INSTALL"
   

⚠️ Please update your Camera and Viewer devices to the latest version to get the best results. 

📱 Remotely update from the mobile device

1. Open Chrome browser
2. Switch to desktop mode
   
3. Long press this link "AlfredCamera’s page on Google Play Store"
4. Choose "Open in a new tab" (you cannot do this through the Google Play Store app)
5. Press "Installed", and a menu for your device will appear
6. Select the appropriate device
7. Tap "INSTALL"
8. Wait for five minutes
9. Refresh the AlfredCamera app, and your device should be updated

⚠️ If you can't update the app due to compatibility issues, please see this article as a reference. 

Unsupported AlfredCamera app version

As the development environment evolves, maintaining old app versions has become more challenging. As a result, we update the last compatible app version once every quarter of the year in order to provide the best user experience and support new features.

Starting on October 1, 2026, if your devices are running on the below app versions, you will no longer be able to log in:

• Android: 2025.20.1 will be the minimum supported app version.
• iOS device: 2025.20.1 will be the minimum supported app version.
   

If you have trouble updating the app, please follow the steps below:
 

• Can’t update the AlfredCamera app on Android devices
• Can’t update the AlfredCamera app on iOS devices

⚠️ To see more information about the recommended requirements to run the AlfredCamera app, please see here.

Update firmware for AlfredCam Series

When a new AlfredCam firmware version is released in the AlfredCamera app, please follow the steps below to update your AlfredCam firmware from your Viewer device (mobile device or tablet): 

1. Tap the Camera Settings wheel for your AlfredCam Series
2. Tap the "Firmware Version"
3. Tap "Update" button
   
   

See Also: 

• Why do I need to update the app so often?
• What if I can't install/update the app?
   

Still have questions? Please contact us from the More tab in the app.