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Jan 3, 2023 · With any security camera app that you download, you'll need two phones to complete the system — your old phone to act as the camera and your current/new phone to serve as the viewfinder...
- Choose Your App
- Download App onto Old Phone
- Download App onto New Phone
- Pair Your Phones
A lot of folks I’ve talked to recommend Alfred. And really, on paper Alfred is pretty impressive. It’s free. It comes with two-way talk, a siren, and real-time motion alerts. Alfred also gives you seven days of free cloud storage, meaning everything you record for a week is in the cloud, no subscription required. After seven days, Alfred will start...
Whichever security camera app you decide on, the next step is to download the app onto your old phone. The instructions that follow are for Alfred. Once you’ve downloaded the Alfred app, open it. You’ll be prompted to create an Alfred account (username/password). As soon as you verify your email, Alfred should identify your old phone as your “camer...
Next, download Alfred onto your new phone. Use the same login credentials. Once you log in, Alfred will give you three options. Select “Mobile Device.”
Alfred will prompt you to pair your devices. If both phones are nearby, they should pair themselves automatically. Your new phone becomes your livestreaming dashboard (see below), and the old one becomes your camera. You can easily reverse the roles if you want to for any reason. You can also name your camera. I called mine “Office.” So the urban l...
Oct 27, 2016 · Thanks to apps like Manything, you can dust off your old device and turn it into a smart security camera.
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Mar 11, 2019 · If you have an old phone lying around, you can easily put it to good use by turning it into a mobile security camera. With the help of an app by Edward Snowden, it's super simple. Here's how.
Oct 16, 2023 · Using an old phone as a security camera can be a cost-effective solution to enhance your home security. With two phones, a security camera app, and a few steps, you can easily repurpose your old device and keep an eye on your property right now.
Feb 14, 2024 · All it takes is the download of one simple app, and you can reuse your old cell phone and turn it into a small, portable security camera or a baby monitor. You don’t have to shell out a...
Nov 8, 2023 · The first step in turning your old smartphone into a security camera is to select the right app. Numerous apps on both the App Store (for iOS) and Google Play Store (for Android) can help you achieve this. Popular options include Alfred, Manything, and IP Webcam.
