Create the inspection
The inspector signs in and enters the location, viewer name and an optional job reference. InspectStream creates a private session and a short code before the camera turns on.
How it works
One inspection, from invitation to retained record.
InspectStream is not a general video meeting tool. The workflow is purpose-built for an inspector in the field and invited viewers who need to understand what the inspector sees.
Share the viewer link
The inspector sends the link through the phone’s normal share sheet, so it can arrive from a familiar number or existing conversation. The staging screen shows when an invited viewer has opened it.
Start the live inspection
The rear camera publishes a low-latency stream while the inspector narrates the conditions. A persistent recording indicator, viewer count and connection status keep the operator informed without cluttering the field controls.
Save evidence in the moment
The inspector can capture full-resolution stills from the active camera while continuing the live walkthrough. Each image stays attached to the inspection instead of being mixed into a personal camera roll.
End access and keep the record
Ending the inspection closes the room and expires viewer access. The recording, stills and timestamped event history remain available to the organization through the dashboard.
Viewer experience
They tap the link and see the inspection.
The viewer is not joining a conference call. Their access is receive-only, so the page can open directly into the stream without asking for camera or microphone permissions.
NO_INSTALLBrowser-based access
The link works on modern mobile and desktop browsers without an app download or user account.
NO_LOBBYVideo before ceremony
The viewer does not have to enter a name, configure a device or wait in a meeting room.
RECEIVE_ONLYNo accidental broadcasting
Viewer tokens cannot publish audio or video, which removes both the permission prompt and the risk of joining with a camera on.
EXPIRESTemporary access
The invitation is useful during the inspection and stops working when the inspection is over.
Known limitations
Field software should be honest about field conditions.
iOS can pause broadcasting
If an inspector switches apps or takes a call in Safari, iOS may suspend the live camera. The viewer remains connected and the inspector can resume after returning.
Recordings need processing time
The completed recording may take seconds or minutes to finalize after a session ends. The dashboard shows a pending state rather than a broken player.
No signal means no live stream
Weak service can reduce quality gracefully. A location with no usable data connection still requires conventional offline photos and notes.
See it live
Run the workflow on a real inspection.
Use one phone as the inspector and another as the invited viewer.