Want to boost your home security without breaking the bank? Want to keep an eye on your pets’ secret lives or catch your kids raiding the cookie jar? No problem, just transform your unused smartphone into a DIY security camera. Here’s how:
- Choose a security camera app like Alfred, IP Webcam, or Manything, and install it on both your old phone (camera device) and your current phone (viewer device). Most of these apps work with Android and iOS.
- Clean out personal data from the old phone and ensure it is connected to Wi-Fi.
- Follow the app’s instructions to set up your old phone as the camera and your current phone as the viewer.
- Position your camera phone strategically to make sure it has a good view and access to power.
- Customize settings like motion detection sensitivity and notifications in the app.
- Test your setup to confirm live streaming works and you receive alerts as expected.
- Explore cool features like two-way audio communication, night vision mode, and motion-activated recording to enhance your DIY security system.
While this solution is cost-effective, make sure your Wi-Fi network is secure with strong encryption. Regularly update the app and phone OS to patch vulnerabilities and be mindful of privacy when positioning your camera. Remember older phones may eventually lose security support.
With these simple steps, you’ve created a budget-friendly, DIY security system that lets you keep an eye on things from anywhere.
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