# Oriel

> Oriel is a free iOS security camera app that turns spare iPhones and iPads into home security cameras. It uses peer-to-peer (P2P) live streaming so live video is designed to connect directly between devices. AI-powered person detection runs entirely on device. No subscription required for core features.

## Key Facts
- Free features: live streaming, motion detection, recording playback, unlimited cameras
- Privacy model: peer-to-peer streaming via WebRTC, on-device AI processing
- Platform: iOS 12.0+
- Pairing method: Firebase account sign-in (same account on both devices)
- Founded: 2026
- Developer: independent developer, no investors

## Pages
- [Home](https://oriel.camera/): Product overview, features, app preview, and FAQ
- [Features](https://oriel.camera/features): Public overview of Oriel live view, alerts, playback, continuous recording, ultra-wide support, multi-camera monitoring, and privacy foundations
- [About](https://oriel.camera/about): Mission, the Oriel Promise, why we keep security free
- [Privacy Policy](https://oriel.camera/privacy): Data practices, P2P architecture, permissions
- [Terms of Service](https://oriel.camera/terms): Usage terms
- [Support](https://oriel.camera/support): Help and contact

## Frequently Asked Questions
- **How do I set up Oriel?** Download on both devices, sign in with the same account, grant camera permissions, and start monitoring. Takes about 5 minutes.
- **Is Oriel really free?** Yes. Live streaming, motion detection, and recording playback are free with no subscription.
- **Is my live video private?** Yes. Oriel uses P2P live streaming so live video is designed to transmit directly between your devices.
- **Will free features become paid?** No. We never move existing free features behind a paywall. We only add, we never take away.

## Contact
- General: hello@oriel.camera
- Privacy: privacy@oriel.camera
- Website: https://oriel.camera