AlfredCamera

AlfredCamera is a mobile application which turns your old, unused smartphones into home security cameras. AlfredCamera's mission is to provide accessible security for everyone. AlfredCamera has received more than 50 million downloads and managed to acquire exceptional user ratings on both iOS/Android platforms, reflecting its position as the most trusted video monitoring app on the market. The company is determined to create an easy-to-use product that combines exceptional performance with stability.

10 Inexpensive Tricks to Secure Your Back Door from Break-ins

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About one in five home break-ins involve entering the back door, as it makes criminal activity more inconspicuous. Burglary vulnerability is also higher if the door has a glass panel, which can be easily shattered if not sufficiently protected. Read on to discover ten inexpensive tricks to secure your back door from break-ins. 10 Ways …

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The Best Wired Security Camera Systems of 2024

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Wired home security cameras are an important alternative to the wireless cameras popular with homeowners, renters, and small business owners.  While they sacrifice some of the convenience and ease associated with wireless security (particularly when it comes to wired security camera system installation), they are both more secure and more reliable thanks to their lack …

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5 Best Hidden Camera Detectors & Apps to Safeguard your Privacy

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Time and money won’t always allow for the purchase of a dedicated hidden camera detector, but in many circumstances, it will be preferable to using an app.  After all, camera detectors are purpose-built for device detection, making them a worthy investment for high-profile or influential individuals. Using a combination of radio frequencies, infrared scanning, and …

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How to Install Wireless Security Cameras Indoors in 8 Easy Steps (with Pictures)

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We wouldn’t hold it against you if the prospect of installing a security camera induces a sigh and an eye roll.  It’s hardly anyone’s idea of a fun Saturday afternoon. But wireless security cameras are actually quite simple to set up and don’t require as much time or effort as you might imagine. Although different …

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How to Install Outdoor Security Cameras in 7 Simple Steps (with Pictures)

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Installing an outdoor security camera isn’t that different to installing one indoors. But, there’s no denying that it requires more time and effort if you want to do it properly. Don’t panic—we’re here to help. Follow these 7 simple steps to get your outdoor security camera up and running smoothly. Got an indoor camera instead? …

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How to Protect Your Security Camera from Hackers

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Hacking—a word that inspires fear in internet and tech users everywhere. For as long as ‘technology’ has existed, so too has the ability to manipulate it for monetary gain, data collection, and general misuse. Compared to the peak of the pandemic, where there were as many as 125 million breaches, hacking is clearly on a …

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Uber Drivers: Should You Put a Hidden Camera in Your Car?

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No professional ride-for-hire driver wants to draw attention to the contents of their vehicle. When your livelihood involves your car, you really don’t want to be cutting corners on vehicle surveillance. Dash cams are a great way to increase the overall security (and safety) of your car. But, for the most part, they are designed …

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Security Camera 101: What Features to Look for When Buying One

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Whether it is consumer-grade or commercial, only the best security camera provides peace of mind. Unfortunately, choosing the best video surveillance system for the home or office can be daunting because of the wide selection available.  Picking the best one for your needs is easier when you know what features to look for when buying …

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What Are Motion Sensors, and Do I Need One?

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With even the most affordable of security cameras now boasting visual motion detection, motion sensors aren’t the first thing that jumps to mind when homeowners and renters look to improve their home security. But they can still be a really useful, affordable way to monitor spaces that are particularly large.  What are the types of …

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8 Ways Internet Users Are Keeping Bugs Away from Security Cameras

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If your outdoor security camera is experiencing more than a few false triggers at nighttime, we’re happy to report it probably isn’t ghosts that are responsible. Actually, it may be an even more frightening deviant if you haven’t much affinity for them: bugs.  Expanding on our article on how bugs affect night vision cameras, we’ve …

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