Many people tend to abandon their old smartphones after acquiring a new one. But like they say, ‘knowledge is power’, an old smartphone sitting idle can be repurposed into a home security camera for free.READ FULL ARTICLE HERE>>>>
According to ‘Alfred Camera’, selecting a security-camera app for your new phone is the first step before you can convert your old phone to a home security camera.
Many of the same features found in most apps are available on different platforms.
These include motion detection and alerts, local and cloud streaming, local and remote video recording and storing.
Once everything is configured, one can use his/her old and new phone to remotely monitor and operate a security camera from anywhere in around the home.
Choose a security camera app like Alfred, which is cross-platform and works on both Android and iOS devices.
Alfred provides features such as live streaming, motion detection with alerts, free cloud storage, two-way audio, and the use of both front and rear cameras.
To set up Alfred, download the app on both your old and new phones.
On the new phone, select “Viewer” during setup and sign in with your Google account.
On the old phone, choose “Camera” and sign in with the same Google account. Once both phones are signed in, the setup is almost complete.
Alfred simplifies camera options, allowing you to enable motion detection, choose cameras, and enable or disable audio.
Additional settings are available on Android devices, such as continuous focus, automatic reopening on phone reboot, resolution, and a passcode lock.
From your new phone, you can adjust settings like turning notifications on or off, setting a camera or viewer name, adding others to your Trust Circle (granting access to video feeds), removing a camera, checking disconnection history, adjusting motion detection sensitivity, and enabling a low-light filter.
While Alfred is a solid choice, alternatives like Manything, Salient Eye, Presence, and IP Webcam offer free options with subscription models for more features.
After setting up the app, choose a strategic location for your camera, such as the main entry point or areas storing valuables.
If you have multiple old phones, set up multiple cameras for extensive coverage.
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To mount the camera, use a small smartphone tripod or suction cup car mount. Enhance the field of view with a wide-angle lens, which can be purchased online for $5 to $20.
Since streaming video is power-intensive, keep the phone near a power source using a 10-foot Micro-USB or Lightning cable.
By following these steps, you can repurpose your old phone into a functional and cost-effective home security camera, contributing to enhanced surveillance and peace of mind.READ FULL ARTICLE HERE>>>>
