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.

What are the Most Common Entry Points For Burglars?

mansion entrance

Burglaries happen every 30 seconds in the United States. Once inside, burglars spend less than 10 minutes in the home. Most criminals enter through the least detectable entry point, since the aim of the burglar is to get in and out as fast as possible. In this article, we’ll explain how burglars get in and …

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How to Stop Worrying About Being Robbed or Burgled in 8 Steps

Armed robber breaking into a house at night.

Every neighborhood deals with burglary and robbery, so it’s no wonder that they are among the most widely feared crimes. The best way to ease the fear of someone breaking into your house at night or during the day is to adequately protect it. Some home security and personal safety measures are better than others …

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Burglary vs Robbery: What’s the Difference?

Armed burglars caught fleeing a burglary via home security camera footage.

Burglary, robbery, and theft are among the most feared crimes in the US. While these crimes all sound the same, there are important distinctions between them. During police reports or home insurance claims, it’s important to know the differences between each type of crime. It’s also crucial to understand the signs of burglary vs home …

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A Security Nerd’s Christmas Gift Guide for 2024

At AlfredCamera, we’re big fans of anything tech and tech related. So when there’s security goods under the tree on Christmas morning, we’re not ashamed to admit that we revert right back to childhood. After all, tech is what we’re passionate about, and that passion motivates our creation of unique security solutions. Lost for Christmas …

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This Hilarious Porch Pirate Trap Puts an End to Package Theft

a package is placed on a porch of a house

When it feels like more of your packages are going missing than actually being delivered, you might have a porch pirate problem on your hands. There’s plenty of logical steps to take to catch the pirate in act or prevent it from happening in the first place, but sometimes harmless traps are the most entertaining. …

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Difference Between Monitored and Unmonitored Security Systems

A person setting up an alarm security system via a keypad.

Home security systems comprise cameras, alarms, or a mixture of both.  Home security camera systems are used for visual surveillance as well as deterrence.  Like cameras, home security alarm systems are activated when motion is detected in certain zones or when the doors/windows are opened at pre-set times. Home security alarm systems are monitored or …

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Does Cold Weather Affect Security Cameras? (and What to Do About It)

security camera with snow

Cold weather negatively affects security camera functionality, much like excessively hot weather.  Not all security cameras are temperature-tolerant or waterproof, meaning they won’t work outside in the cold. Below, discover the proven methods to safeguard security cameras for those times Mother Nature doesn’t want to cooperate, and meet the latest weatherproof security camera with night …

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