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.

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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Unboxing Kasa Spot Pan Tilt (EC70), Motorized 360 Panning Camera from TP-Link

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We’re taking a hands-on look at some of the best security cameras on the market to help readers make more informed choices about their security products. A nifty 360 panning security camera from TP-Link’s ‘Kasa’ namesake that’s smart home savvy and packed with polished features—all for a decent price. Main Features Pros Cons ???? Excellent …

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Unboxing Wyze Cam V3 Feature-Rich Budget Camera

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We’re taking a hands-on look at some of the best security cameras on the market to help readers make more informed choices about their security products.  Wyze is a surprisingly feature-rich security option that won’t break the bank, capable of both indoor and outdoor use. Main Features Pros Cons ???? Extremely affordable???? Smart sound detection …

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Why You Need Night Vision for Your Car?

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Night vision surveillance is usually associated with high-value security endeavors, but one of the environments that can actually benefit the most from night vision is the inside of a car. We’re firm believers in taking security measures for your vehicles as seriously as you would your home or business. After all, what other belongings do …

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Buyer’s Guide to Solar Panels for Security Cameras: What Are They, And Can I DIY?

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More and more, security solution providers are looking at ways to make their products sustainable. One of the best things to come out of these efforts is solar charging panels, which not only make use of our most important natural resource—the sun—but make powering security cameras a lot more convenient for users. Solar panels make …

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