First preview

From download to first preview in three steps

Choose the right package, grant camera permission, and connect one known source before expanding the workflow.

  1. 01
    Step 1

    Download the right ScopeDock build

    Choose Apple Silicon for an M-series Mac, Intel for an older Intel Mac, or the Mac App Store when store distribution is your preference.

  2. 02
    Step 2

    Grant camera permission

    Open ScopeDock and allow camera access when macOS prompts. If the prompt does not appear, check System Settings before troubleshooting the source.

  3. 03
    Step 3

    Connect one known camera source

    Start with one USB UVC, RTSP, or ONVIF source, confirm the first preview, then add snapshots, recording, or more sources.

Quick answer

Download only after a fit check

Use this page to confirm whether ScopeDock fits your platform, camera type, and workflow before you download. ScopeDock 1.1.1 is available as separate direct-download ZIPs for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Choose Apple Silicon for M-series Macs, or Intel for older Intel-based Macs. Use the App Store path if you prefer store distribution, but note that the App Store build is not updated in this release.

For RTSP users, confirm the stream URL, credentials, and local network reachability before installing. For USB microscope, endoscope, or otoscope-style workflows, confirm that macOS sees the device as a compatible USB UVC camera source. This page is designed to make that choice explicit before users leave for a ZIP download or the Mac App Store.

Fit check

Decide before you download

These points answer version, source, distribution, and privacy questions before users commit to an install.

Version choice

Choose Apple Silicon for M-series Macs and Intel for older Intel Macs.

If you are unsure, check About This Mac before downloading.

Version trust

The direct-download release is ScopeDock 1.1.1 with architecture-specific ZIPs and SHA256 values.

The App Store build remains available but is unchanged in this release.

App Store path

Use the Mac App Store when store-managed installation matters; use direct download when you want the 1.1.1 Apple Silicon / Intel package split.

Both paths should be evaluated against the same camera-source fit checks.

Source fit

USB UVC is the simplest path; RTSP and ONVIF depend more on network reachability and device implementation.

Check source type before assuming a device will work.

Privacy boundary

ScopeDock does not automatically upload videos, images, full RTSP URLs, LAN IP addresses, or media paths.

Keep private stream credentials and full internal URLs out of support messages.

Product boundary

ScopeDock is a lightweight inspection viewer, not a surveillance/NVR or livestreaming suite.

This boundary helps users choose the right category before install.

Platform

Platform status

This page shows where ScopeDock is available today and where support has not launched yet.

  1. 01
    Available by Apple Silicon and Intel direct download

    macOS

    Current released direct-download platform with separate Apple Silicon and Intel ZIPs, permissions notes, compatibility details, and an unchanged App Store path.

    ScopeDock 1.1.1 direct download; App Store unchanged.
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    Planned

    Windows

    Not available yet. Check the blog and support pages for future rollout notes.

    Future product expansion path.
  3. 03
    Planned

    Linux

    Not available yet. Compatibility and packaging details will be published when support is ready.

    Future product expansion path.
Reference

Platform status reference

This table gives a more literal compatibility snapshot for readers who want facts faster than marketing language.

PlatformStatusDetailsNote
macOSAvailable by Apple Silicon and Intel direct downloadCurrent public direct-download release has separate Apple Silicon and Intel ZIPs, with local camera permissions, RTSP reliability improvements, and file access workflows documented.ScopeDock 1.1.1 direct download; App Store build unchanged.
WindowsPlannedNot yet available. Public download should only appear when the build and support story are ready.Coming later.
LinuxPlannedNot yet available. Compatibility details will be published when support is ready.Coming later.
Protocols

Connectivity support

Protocol and source support belongs on the download page because it helps people judge fit before setup.

USB UVC

Best for USB microscopes, otoscope-style cameras, and compatible camera devices that macOS exposes as a standard local camera source.

RTSP

Best when you already have a stream URL or network camera source and want local preview, snapshots, short recordings, or small multi-source review.

ONVIF discovery

Useful when a compatible network camera exposes ONVIF services and you want discovery help before choosing a stream path.

Multi-source layout

Useful for lightweight comparison across up to four sources, not for large surveillance walls or NVR operations.

Reference

Protocol and source reference

This table is meant to be easy to scan, quote, and compare during evaluation.

CapabilityWhat it coversWhen it matters
USB UVCBest for USB microscopes, otoscope-style cameras, and compatible camera devices that macOS exposes as a standard local camera source.Best fit when your camera behaves like a standard local USB path.
RTSPBest when you already have a stream URL or network camera source and want local preview, snapshots, short recordings, or small multi-source review.Best fit when you need local access to an IP camera without adopting a surveillance suite.
ONVIF discoveryUseful when a compatible network camera exposes ONVIF services and you want discovery help before choosing a stream path.Useful when discovery support exists and you want setup to feel lighter.
Multi-source layoutUseful for lightweight comparison across up to four sources, not for large surveillance walls or NVR operations.Supports lightweight side-by-side source review without turning the UI into a dense wall.
Compatibility

Which camera source type fits ScopeDock?

Use this section to choose the right camera path before installing. ScopeDock is built for lightweight local inspection, not large surveillance walls or NVR operations.

USB UVC

Best for USB microscopes, otoscope-style cameras, and camera modules that macOS exposes as a standard camera source.

RTSP input

Best when you already have a reachable stream URL or network camera source and need local preview, snapshots, short recordings, or small multi-source review.

ONVIF discovery

Helpful when a compatible network camera exposes ONVIF services and you want discovery assistance before choosing a stream.

Up to four sources

Useful for comparison and review across a small number of sources, not for large surveillance walls or NVR operations.

If setup is unclear

What should I check before downloading?

These checks reduce uncertainty before install and make support questions easier to answer.

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    Device not detected

    Re-check whether the camera exposes a USB UVC path and whether macOS permissions were granted correctly.

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    RTSP or ONVIF issues

    Confirm local network reachability, credentials, standards support, and whether your device exposes a stream path that ScopeDock can open locally.

  3. 03

    File or storage confusion

    Review local storage assumptions and then move into Support if file handling or capture expectations still feel unclear.

  4. 04

    Device family or brand uncertain

    For microscopes, endoscopes, and branded inspection cameras, check whether macOS exposes a standard USB UVC camera path before assuming compatibility.

  5. 05

    First setup after install

    If the app opens but no preview appears, check camera permission, source type, Mac architecture, and whether you installed from the Mac App Store or direct download path before contacting support.

Product screenshots

Use real setup screens during the download decision

These screenshots make the download page more concrete by showing the actual workbench, permissions flow, and setup path before installation.

Requirements

System requirements

  • Grant camera permission when macOS prompts for device access.
  • Keep enough local storage for snapshots, recordings, and saved session files.
  • Make sure RTSP and ONVIF devices are reachable from the same local network when relevant.
  • Use standards-based or common-compatible camera endpoints for the best chance of a smooth first evaluation.
  • Choose Apple Silicon for M-series Macs, or Intel for older Intel-based Macs.
  • Use the direct ZIP or Mac App Store path depending on your preferred installation and update flow. This release does not update the App Store build.
Known limits

Current boundaries

  • ScopeDock is not positioned as a large surveillance wall or enterprise monitoring suite.
  • Only macOS is currently available.
  • Compatibility varies by device implementation, especially on network camera workflows.
  • ScopeDock does not automatically upload videos, images, full RTSP URLs, LAN IP addresses, or media paths.
FAQ

Common download and compatibility questions

These answers handle the questions users most often ask before or during a first installation attempt.

Does ScopeDock upload my video by default?

No default cloud upload flow is part of the product positioning. ScopeDock is presented as a local-first tool. It does not automatically upload videos, images, full RTSP URLs, LAN IP addresses, or media paths, and the website keeps feedback separate from anonymous usage measurement.

What cameras are supported?

The current site explains support around USB UVC devices, improved RTSP manual input, and ONVIF discovery workflows. Exact compatibility can still vary by device implementation, especially for network cameras.

Does ScopeDock support RTSP?

Yes. ScopeDock 1.1.1 continues to include the 1.1 series RTSP preview and recording improvements, including continuous video stream preview, preview resolution and frame rate choices after connection, improved RTSP recording save behavior, better thumbnails, and clearer connection, authentication, and timeout error messages. Network camera compatibility can still vary by device implementation.

How many sources can I connect at once?

The website currently describes ScopeDock as supporting up to four sources in a lightweight multi-source layout. That limit is part of keeping the product focused on practical inspection work rather than dense surveillance-style grids.

Is ScopeDock available on Windows?

Not yet. ScopeDock is currently available on macOS, and Windows availability will be published when it is ready.

Next step

Need a clearer compatibility answer?

Use Support for guidance or Contact if you need to ask about a specific workflow, device family, architecture choice, or camera source path.