Pick the right Mac build
Use Apple Silicon for M-series Macs and Intel for older Intel-based Macs. Keep the App Store path visible for users who prefer that flow.
Download & Compatibility
Download ScopeDock 1.1.1 for macOS.
Choose Apple Silicon for M-series Macs, Intel for older Intel Macs, or the Mac App Store path when store distribution matters more than the newest direct-download package. Then check USB UVC, RTSP, ONVIF, and privacy expectations before installing.
Available now
ScopeDock 1.1.1 is available now
Choose Apple Silicon for M-series Macs or Intel for older Intel Macs. The App Store path remains visible but is not updated in this release.
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.
Separate Apple Silicon and Intel builds now sit next to the same camera compatibility checklist.
Compatibility scene
Choose a build, then check your camera path.
The download page should make platform and source choices feel concrete before users install ScopeDock.
Confirm source expectations
USB UVC, RTSP, ONVIF-assisted setup, and local capture should be understood before download, not discovered after install.
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.
macOS
Current released direct-download platform with separate Apple Silicon and Intel ZIPs, permissions notes, compatibility details, and an unchanged App Store path.
Windows
Not available yet. Check the blog and support pages for future rollout notes.
Linux
Not available yet. Compatibility and packaging details will be published when support is ready.
Reference
Platform status reference
This table gives a more literal compatibility snapshot for readers who want facts faster than marketing language.
| Platform | Status | Details | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | Available by Apple Silicon and Intel direct download | Current 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. |
| Windows | Planned | Not yet available. Public download should only appear when the build and support story are ready. | Coming later. |
| Linux | Planned | Not yet available. Compatibility details will be published when support is ready. | Coming later. |
Before download
Which download path should I choose?
Start with your Mac architecture, then confirm the distribution path, camera source type, and privacy boundary.
Check 1
Choose Apple Silicon for M-series Macs
Use the Apple Silicon ZIP if your Mac has an M1, M2, M3, M4, or newer Apple Silicon chip.
Check 2
Choose Intel for older Intel Macs
Use the Intel ZIP if your Mac is an older Intel-based model. If you are unsure, check About This Mac before downloading.
Check 3
Use the App Store path when you prefer store distribution
Use the Mac App Store path if you prefer Apple's store distribution, search/discovery flow, or standard App Store install behavior. Use direct download when you specifically want the 1.1.1 Apple Silicon / Intel package split.
Check 4
Confirm USB, RTSP, or ONVIF fit
USB UVC is usually the simplest path. RTSP and ONVIF depend more on local network reachability, credentials, and device implementation.
Check 5
Confirm local-first privacy expectations
ScopeDock does not automatically upload videos, images, full RTSP URLs, LAN IP addresses, or media paths. Keep sensitive stream credentials out of support messages.
After download
Start with camera permission and one source
After installing, open ScopeDock, allow camera access when macOS prompts, add one USB UVC or RTSP source first, then move to multi-source layouts only after the first preview works.
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.
| Capability | What it covers | When it matters |
|---|---|---|
| USB UVC | Best 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. |
| 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. | Best fit when you need local access to an IP camera without adopting a surveillance suite. |
| ONVIF discovery | Useful 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 layout | Useful 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.
Device not detected
Re-check whether the camera exposes a USB UVC path and whether macOS permissions were granted correctly.
RTSP or ONVIF issues
Confirm local network reachability, credentials, standards support, and whether your device exposes a stream path that ScopeDock can open locally.
File or storage confusion
Review local storage assumptions and then move into Support if file handling or capture expectations still feel unclear.
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.
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.
Main workbench screenshot
This download-page screenshot shows the real workspace people are evaluating before they choose to install.
Permissions screenshot
This first-run screen helps explain permission requirements with the real product UI.
Source setup screenshot
This onboarding capture shows how sources are actually added, which makes the download page more useful before installation.
Setup guides
Read these before or during setup
Start with the guide that matches the job: RTSP preview, USB first connection, macOS permissions, or download path choice.
ScopeDock 1.1.1 adds Apple Silicon and Intel direct downloads
ScopeDock 1.1.1 provides separate direct-download builds for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs while keeping the 1.1 series RTSP preview, snapshot, and recording improvements.
How to troubleshoot camera permissions on macOS for ScopeDock
If a camera is not showing up in ScopeDock on macOS, the first checks are usually permissions, source type, and whether the device behaves like a standard local camera path.
USB microscope and endoscope camera software for macOS
Good USB microscope software for macOS, Mac USB microscope workflows, and endoscope camera software for Mac should start with UVC compatibility, fast preview, local snapshots, short recordings, and clear file handling.
What to check before downloading ScopeDock on macOS
Before downloading ScopeDock on macOS, check platform scope, source type, permissions, storage expectations, and whether your workflow matches a lightweight local-first inspection tool.
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.