Security Camera Addon MCPE 1.21+
Security Camera Addon MCPE 1.21+
Protecting your base in Minecraft Bedrock (MCPE) has evolved far beyond simple wooden doors and fences. With the 1.21 update, players are looking for more sophisticated ways to monitor their builds.
Whether you are protecting your diamond stash from friends on a realm or just want to keep an eye on your village, here is everything you need to know about the best Security Camera addons for MCPE 1.21+.
Security Cameras v3.0
A streamlined addon that focuses strictly on cameras and tablets without the clutter of 50+ extra items.
- Crafting: Very survival-friendly recipes (usually involving Iron, Redstone, and Glass Panes).
- Features: Offers two modes—Controllable (you move the camera) and Still (fixed view).
- Best For: Simple base monitoring and low-lag performance on older mobile devices.
🛠️ How to Craft and Use (Standard Recipes)
While every addon differs slightly, most follow a similar crafting logic for 1.21:
|
Item |
Common Recipe Ingredients |
Function |
|---|---|---|
|
Security Camera |
4x Iron, 4x Redstone, 1x Glass Pane |
The block you place on walls/ceilings. |
|
Monitor/Tablet |
7x Iron, 1x Redstone, 1x Glass Pane |
The handheld item used to "view" the feed. |
|
Camera Remover |
6x Stone, 2x Redstone, 1x Iron Ingot |
Used |
📥 How to Install on MCPE 1.21
Installing addons on mobile or console requires a few specific steps to ensure they work with the 1.21 engine:
- Download: Get the .mcaddon or .mcpack files from a trusted source
- Import: Open the file with Minecraft. The game should say "Import Started" at the top of the screen.
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World Settings:
- Go to your World Edit screen.
- Select Resource Packs and activate the addon.
- Select Behavior Packs and activate the addon.
- The "Experimental" Toggle (CRITICAL):
- For 1.21+, you must enable "Beta APIs" and "Holiday Creator Features" (if available) in the "Experiments" tab. Most modern camera mods rely on these APIs to render the "Picture-in-Picture" view.
📥 Download Section ⬇️
⚠️ A Note on Performance
Security camera addons essentially "spawn" an invisible entity at the camera location to act as your eyes. If you place more than 10–15 cameras in a small area, you may experience "TPS lag" (slow game movement), especially on mobile devices. It is best to stick to 4–5 strategic points around your base.
