Hotel Watch · For iPhone

Your nightstand.
A little more aware.

A large landscape clock and optional alarm, with front-camera monitoring that saves local video clips when motion is detected.

Video only. This app does not record audio.

Setup & support Read our privacy policy

A masked burglar creeps around a hotel bed while an iPhone on the nightstand displays Monitoring Active. — Hotel Watch on the nightstand · Illustrative app scene

One app. Three essentials.

Made for the way you stay.

01 / CLOCK

A quieter nightstand.

Large digits, five clock colors, swipe-to-adjust brightness, and an optional alarm with six sounds and fade-in.

02 / MOTION

Record when things move.

Tap AM/PM to start motion detection. Adjust sensitivity, before-and-after recording, and clip length, or use a monitoring schedule while the app stays open.

03 / RECORDINGS

Your clips, on your phone.

Review clips, delete one or all, and save selected clips to Photos. Device authentication protects the recordings library by default.

A boutique hotel at blue hour with warmly lit windows and a welcoming entrance. — A place to settle in for the night.

COMPATIBILITY

What you need.

Software: iOS 17 or later.
Device: An iPhone that supports iOS 17 or later, with a working front camera for motion recording. This release is designed for iPhone.
Permissions: Camera access for preview and monitoring; Photos access only to save a selected clip. The optional alarm uses notification permission.
Protection: Face ID, Touch ID, or the device passcode, as supported by your iPhone. Set a device passcode to use protected recordings.
Storage: Free space for video clips; usage varies with activity and clip settings. Review storage and deletion settings before extended use.

Keep the app open, the iPhone unlocked, and the camera unobstructed. Connect to power for extended monitoring. Camera recording does not continue in the background or while locked. Internet is not required for local clock and recording features; online policies and email support require a connection.

Oldest compatible iPhones

iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR (2018) are the oldest models compatible with the app’s iOS 17 minimum. iPhone SE requires the 2nd generation (2020) or newer. iPhone X, iPhone 8, and the original iPhone SE are not supported. Apple’s iOS 17 compatibility information.

These are operating-system compatibility limits. Camera recording and performance have not yet been verified on every listed model.