USB UVC
Best for USB microscopes, otoscope-style cameras, and compatible camera devices that macOS exposes as a standard local camera source.
Download ScopeDock.
Choose the direct installer for your Mac's chip, or use the Mac App Store for store-managed installation and updates. Requires macOS 12 or later.
Current release · ScopeDock 1.1.1Choose your Mac
01 Apple Silicon direct downloadarm64 macOS app zip · 5.3 MBFor a Mac with an M-series chip. Check Apple menu > About This Mac if you are unsure. Download Apple Silicon 02 Intel Mac direct downloadx86_64 macOS app zip · 5.6 MBFor a Mac with an Intel processor. Unzip the package and move ScopeDock to Applications. Download Intel Mac 03 Mac App StoreVersion 1.1.1 · macOS 12 or laterInstall ScopeDock 1.1.1 through Apple's store and manage updates there. The store selects the build for your Mac. Download on the Mac App Store 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Camera compatibility
Choose by the connection your camera exposes.
macOS 12 or later. Compatibility depends on the camera and its implementation, not just the device category.
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.
Before installing
A short setup checklist
- Use macOS 12 or later. Check Apple menu > About This Mac for your chip and system version.
- 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.
- For Direct, unzip the correct package and move ScopeDock to Applications. For store-managed installation and updates, use the Mac App Store.
Verify a direct download: package sizes and SHA-256
- Apple Silicon SHA256 · 5.3 MB
29427c8bf3472ef94e1d808617b07cf5ec4a99c5cd006fb015348de80d01c2cd- Intel SHA256 · 5.6 MB
a89c0586b22dbee3f1cbb339b0ffb6276f09a39dd7854ed910d2c9ad9520558e
Before choosing an installer
Check my camera path Check the camera path first.
Build a compatibility evidence card before choosing a ScopeDock download.
Free ScopeDock planner
Build a setup plan Not sure whether to start with USB, RTSP, or ONVIF?
Generate a private setup checklist first, then return here for the correct Mac download.
Known limits
What ScopeDock is not
- 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
Download and compatibility questions
Get help choosing an installer or connecting a source.
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.