Common questions about OliveCast

OliveCast is an application that adds video and audio recording to compatible Android-based devices.

It can be used on smartphones as well as suitable rugged and specialized Android devices.

It offers an open-source backend architecture for full control over the recording infrastructure for organizations that donot want to be locked in to an external infraatructure and cloud.

OliveCast can be used for security, guard operations, law enforcement, industrial and field operations, as well as personal recording.

The right use case depends on the device and the requirements of the deployment.

Yes. OliveCast can continue recording when the application is not displayed on screen.

Yes.

Yes. Background recording allows the device to continue being used while OliveCast records.

OliveCast is designed for compatible Android-based devices.

For Enterprise deployments, contact us with the device model you're using and we can discuss compatibility.

To see the device manufacturers we are already partnered with, check our Devices page.

Yes, where the device meets the required compatibility conditions.

This is particularly relevant for Android-based PoC and industrial devices used in frontline operations.

To see the device manufacturers we are already partnered with, check our Devices page.

Recordings are stored on the device, with internal storage and SD-card storage available on supported devices.

We also offer Cloud storage for enterprise deployments. Or you can use our open-source backend infrastructure to set up your own cloud storage with full control over your recordings.

Yes. Recordings can be shared through email and WhatsApp.

For Enterprise customers, OliveCast recordings are auto-uploaded to the backend so individual recordings are always available for the Team admin.

OliveCast can work with smartphone applications such as Google Drive and Dropbox to synchronize recordings over Wi-Fi.

Yes. The core body camera recording application by OliveCast is completely free to use, no login required. It can be downloaded to any compatible Android device or smartphone through Play Store.

Yes.

Organizations can contact us to discuss larger deployments and requirements.

Enterprise requirements vary by deployment. Contact us to discuss requirements such as automatic upload, location, live streaming and recording notifications.

We also have our open-source backend code available on github for enterprises that need full control over their backend infrastucture and recording storage.