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Remote Camera & Screen Mirroring

Fami Hero includes advanced, real-time visual safety monitoring features that allow parents to see what is happening around or on their child’s device instantly. These tools leverage secure, low-latency WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) peer-to-peer streaming to transmit live video or screens directly between devices.

📹 1. Remote Camera (Live Feed)​

The Remote Cam feature allows parents to request a live video feed from either the front or rear camera of the child's device, turning it into a remote safety monitor.

How it Works:​

  1. Open the Fami Hero Parent App and go to the child's profile on the dashboard.
  2. Under the Live View & Monitoring card, tap the Remote Cam button.
  3. The Parent App sends a secure, real-time signaling request over WebSockets to initiate a WebRTC connection.
  4. Once connected, the live stream displays instantly on the parent's screen using high-definition rendering.

In-Stream Controls:​

  • Switch Camera: Tap the Switch Camera button at the bottom of the stream view to seamlessly toggle between the child's Front Camera and Rear Camera.
  • Immersive Mode: The stream automatically expands to fit your screen.
  • Go Back: Tap Go Back or the Back arrow to immediately terminate the WebRTC session and stop camera usage on the child's device.

Parent App Screen: Remote Camera Stream

Caption: Activating the Remote Cam stream and using the front/rear toggle controls in the Parent App.

🖥️ 2. Live Screen Mirroring​

The Screen Mirroring feature enables parents to view the child's active screen in real time. This is invaluable for verifying whether a child is studying, playing games, or chatting in unapproved apps.

How it Works:​

  1. On the Parent Dashboard under Live View & Monitoring, tap the Mirroring button.
  2. A WebSocket command is transmitted to the child’s device, requesting a screen capture session.
  3. The child's device automatically launches Android’s Media Projection framework to securely capture screen pixels, transmitting them directly to the Parent App via WebRTC.
  4. The Parent App displays the live screen as a nested player interface.

Stream Controls:​

  • Stop Mirroring: Tap the red Stop Mirroring button or the Go Back button to safely close the peer-to-peer channel.
  • Status Indicator: An overlay displaying Screen Mirroring: Active (1080p - Live) verifies that the connection is active and running at full resolution.

Parent App Screen: Live Screen Mirroring

Caption: Monitoring the child's device screen in real time while they use approved educational applications.

🔑 Crucial Permissions Required​

For Remote Camera and Screen Mirroring to work successfully, the following permissions must be configured on the Child's Device during setup:

  1. Camera Permission: Required for Fami Hero Kids to access the camera hardware for the Remote Cam feature.
  2. Microphone Permission: Optional but recommended to handle ambient audio during safety streams.
  3. Screen Recording (Media Projection) Permission: When initiating screen mirroring, Android requires a system confirmation to record/mirror the screen. Fami Hero handles this securely and automatically in the background once initial permission is granted.

[!WARNING] Battery Optimization & Background Restrictions: Android’s aggressive power-saving modes may terminate WebRTC sessions or socket connections. Ensure that Fami Hero Kids is set to "Unrestricted" under battery settings on the child's device to guarantee immediate connection establishment.

⏭️ Next Step​

With real-time monitoring and advanced limits configured, you are ready to review the global administration controls. Continue to Dashboard & Analytics.