{"id":1622,"date":"2024-06-05T11:09:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T03:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=1622"},"modified":"2026-02-26T16:33:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T08:33:29","slug":"turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn Old Phones Into Security Cameras Using The Best Free Security Camera Apps of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-358a2b6e2d5ff5972ab7a590b11bade0\">How many old phones are lying around your house right now?&nbsp;Though the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/05\/17\/smartphone-users-are-waiting-longer-before-upgrading-heres-why.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lifecycle of smartphones might finally be improving<\/a>, most people buy a new phone every two or three years<strong>. <\/strong>Turns out, those <strong>old phones make excellent free security cameras <\/strong>in <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfred\u2019s hands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow our simple <strong>5 step guide to turn old phones into free security cameras<\/strong>, or check out the top 5 security camera apps of 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/#Turn_Old_Phones_Into_Free_Security_Cameras_In_Just_5_Steps\" title=\"Turn Old Phones Into Free Security Cameras In Just 5 Steps\">Turn Old Phones Into Free Security Cameras In Just 5 Steps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/#5_Best_Apps_to_Turn_Old_Phones_Into_Security_Cameras\" title=\"5 Best Apps to Turn Old Phones Into Security Cameras\">5 Best Apps to Turn Old Phones Into Security Cameras<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/#Placement_Pro_Tips_How_to_Place_a_Cell_Phone_Security_Camera_Properly\" title=\"Placement Pro Tips: How to Place a Cell Phone Security Camera Properly\">Placement Pro Tips: How to Place a Cell Phone Security Camera Properly<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/#When_to_Use_Old_Phones_As_Security_Cameras\" title=\"When to Use Old Phones As Security Cameras\">When to Use Old Phones As Security Cameras<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"using-alfredcamera-to-transform-your-smartphone-into-a-security-camera\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Old_Phones_Into_Free_Security_Cameras_In_Just_5_Steps\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Turn Old Phones Into Free Security Cameras In Just 5 Steps<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">AlfredCamera is the <strong>most popular app<\/strong> to turn old phones into security cameras on the App Store and Google Play\u2014with good reason.<br><br>&#8211; Featured in WIRED, Tom\u2019s Guide, USA Today, CNET, and more.<br>&#8211; Free to use, no hardware purchase required.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Affordable Premium service for superior home security.<br>&#8211; User insights spearhead product development and research.<br><br>Head below to find out how to set it up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 70 million downloads, AlfredCamera is <strong>the best security camera app for old phones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a breeze to set up. Here\u2019s how&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-2d3f5c77\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-b314e33c wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/link.alfredcamera.app\/top10\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">GET ALFREDCAMERA<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Prepare two phones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charge two devices\u2014<strong>phones and tablets <\/strong>are<strong> <\/strong>suitable. One device is the \u2018Camera\u2019 device that monitors the surroundings, the other is the \u2018Viewer\u2019 device, used to view the feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use your current phone as the Viewer device \u2014<\/strong> this is where you\u2019ll receive push notifications when motion is detected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Install the app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-325857dec860ec8e19045bcf5a199bb0\"><strong>Download AlfredCamera for free<\/strong> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/link.alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog-turn-phone-into-camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store or Google Play Store<\/a>, sign up with an email address, Apple account or Google account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3287\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-first-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"The first step of AlfredCamera APP onboarding process\" class=\"wp-image-3287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-first-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-first-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"3291\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-second-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-second-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-second-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>Signing up simply requires a valid email address and password.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Add a Camera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a8fdfd5eac62fb02326fa711f67194c5\">With the app installed on two devices, tap \u2018Add a Camera\u2019 on the Viewer device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-fifth-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"The fifth step of AlfredCamera APP onboarding process, selecting a device to be used as a camera\" class=\"wp-image-3275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-fifth-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-fifth-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Choose the right device type as your camera<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Pair devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A QR code appears on the Viewer device, which needs to be held up to the Camera device to scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-seventh-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"The seventh step of AlfredCamera APP onboarding process, scan the qrcode\" class=\"wp-image-3273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-seventh-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-seventh-step-of-AlfredCamera-APP-onboarding-process-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The devices are now paired and Alfred\u2019s ready to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alfred Tutorial - How to pair with QR code\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wEh6S9wcX6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Test and mount the camera device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Viewer device, tap to view the camera\u2019s live feed to make sure it\u2019s working properly. Then, experiment with placement before mounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d96a2c7adbf161c25b48cffaa863efdf\">The most important consideration when mounting a cell phone <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security camera<\/a> is <strong>how close it is to the Wi-Fi network<\/strong>, and whether you want it to charge constantly at an outlet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-36db21b3f372e1df314b975630a88696\">Head below for in depth placement tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-best-apps-to-turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Best_Apps_to_Turn_Old_Phones_Into_Security_Cameras\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong>5 Best Apps to Turn Old Phones Into Security Cameras<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a growing number of security camera apps available, it\u2019s hard to tell which is the best free security camera app for Android and iOS phones and tablets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the top 5 security camera apps of 2024 below to find out which security camera apps are best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-alfredcamera\"><strong>1. AlfredCamera<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3a5b0057fed0171ea6a55877a71d680f\"><em>Available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/link.alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog-turn-phone-into-camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store and Google Play<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Alfredcamera_home.jpg\" alt=\"Alfredcamera_home\" class=\"wp-image-2525\" style=\"width:600px;height:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Alfredcamera_home.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Alfredcamera_home-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Alfredcamera_home-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-6e7707d6cc56458d603e47599847a576\">With more than 70 million downloads, <strong>AlfredCamera is the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/best-security-camera-apps\/\"><strong>most popular security camera app<\/strong><\/a><strong> worldwide and the best free app to turn old phones into security cameras.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitor anywhere with 24\/7 live feeds, instant push notifications, and super reliable motion detection. The 5 minute setup makes AlfredCamera a smartphone security camera app that not only packs a punch, but is easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Just got started with Alfred? Here\u2019s the features to know:<\/strong><br><br>1- <a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360039519252-Motion-Detection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Motion Detection<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; records and sends a push notification to the user only when motion occurs, significantly reducing unnecessary footage<br>2-  <a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4464006151834-Continuous-Recording\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Continuous Recording<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; records constantly in an 8-hour playback loop, so you never miss a critical moment<br>3- <strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030851931-Low-Light-Filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Low-Light Filter<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; provides greater visibility in low-light by applying software filters, so you can capture every detail even in darkness<br>4-<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030903991-Two-Way-Talk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Two-Way Talk<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; allows users to talk with whoever is on the other side of the camera device<br>5-<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030520432-Siren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Siren<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; produces a loud siren sound to ward off intruders or draw attention<br><br>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the features of AlfredCamera<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-ea2aaf8c861b023b05c2e74c9914ef9b\">Aside from old phones, AlfredCamera turns tablets into security cameras, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-use-webcam-as-security-camera\/\">webcams<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-eb18543409f5eb7d73b59ccd5cf08752\">Additional features, like the Low-Light Filter, make monitoring pets and sleeping babies easier than ever, while the built in siren <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-prevent-home-invasion\/\">deters intruders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-989547ad6a1a69611ccfacc2e1c383cd\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog-turn-phone-into-camera\">Download the <strong>free <\/strong>number one cell phone security camera app AlfredCamera<\/a> to get the peace of mind you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-bfb39c04b739e850aee32c08a19127f6\"><strong>AlfredCamera emphasizes privacy and data protection<\/strong> with the dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/1260807338890-App-Lock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Lock function<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030568992-What-is-Trust-Circle-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trust Circle<\/a>, a feature that lets users give family and friends access to their security cameras without compromising passwords.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Rating<\/td><td>Price<\/td><td>Downloads<\/td><td>Reviews<\/td><td>Recently Updated?&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.8 (App Store)<br>4.7 (Google Play)<\/td><td>Free, with the option for Premium from $2.49<\/td><td>70M+&nbsp;<\/td><td>701K (Google Play)<br>93.9K (App Store)<\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a872dc79c78b9df776dfa7daf6824ebf\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Get more from AlfredCamera with Premium<br><br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/plans\">Deepen your AlfredCamera experience<\/a> with advanced features like AI-based person detection, exclusively available for Alfred Premium users. With a Premium subscription, you get:<br><br>\u00b7 Supreme quality footage<br>\u00b7 AI-based person detection<br>\u00b7 Zoom feature to better focus on the things that catch your eye<br>\u00b7 Extended cloud storage enables you to save events for up to 14 days<br>\u00b7 Longer clips of motion detection videos<br>\u00b7 Ad free<br><br><strong>How much is Alfred Premium?<\/strong><br><br>Alfred Premium starts from just $2.49 a month billed annually. Want to try it out first? Pay monthly for just $5.99, no strings attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color wp-elements-d336a9907e085214e3f90954b25eabbd\">What users are saying&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I use 6 of my old smartphones to keep an eye on my home. One for my disabled wife, one for our exotic birds, one in a window to watch our cars, one in the kitchen to monitor the back door, one in the french doors to monitor our patio and one in the bathroom(it doesn&#8217;t see the entire room mostly the ceiling) my wife uses in case she needs help. I&#8217;ve used AlfredCamera for over six years. It has worked very well for my needs. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The absolute easiest security app ever to set up super simple super easy. When you&#8217;re a single mom it doesn&#8217;t get any better than that. Had an old phone laying around downloaded the app on both and Bam ???? that&#8217;s it literally that&#8217;s it. I can make sure my house is okay as well as my kids are safe.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To use an old phone as a home security camera for free\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YntmlWeWsAo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: How To Do It All<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-athome-camera\"><strong>2. AtHome Camera<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Available on the App Store and Google Play.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a loyal user base over the last decade, AtHome Camera combines traditional motion sensing with advanced AI deep learning technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps it to be less prone to false alarms and only send push notifications when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/N7tWDP_oGeS6wVllRqmhX6754CKb4TCwOVuu2XmTi-Kuh4zMCSY-VJmOCGgwhQeqSFiFA7x9G8og6iUt8NxAzxQ-i0Z95HL1BP3sW8C_L4KJ7fFH1O5RcSYAeDaU8_ttdgqJpR4\" alt=\"AtHome Camera promo image featuring two children playing without adult supervision and being recorded by a device.\" style=\"width:215px;height:400px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can enjoy cloud storage, 24\/7 live streaming, two-way talk, and time-lapse recordings, which cuts 24 hours of footage into a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Rating<\/td><td>Price<\/td><td>Downloads<\/td><td>Reviews<\/td><td>Updated?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.6 (App Store) <br>4 (Google Play)<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>5M+ (Google Play)<\/td><td>49K (Google Play)<br>&gt;200 (App Store)<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-babycam\"><strong>3. BabyCam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Available on the App Store and Google Play<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents and parents-to-be will appreciate this app, which sets itself apart by emphasizing baby monitoring features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up an old smart device in the baby\u2019s room, and rest assured with 24\/7 virtual monitoring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/RKtuhgyLpNlleXr-dMEc9OPcR0MacVxCcK0EQgTTMpu1SVy84x9wpoQtOXKhD7u0VB7VoGHEkKO0HpxEdOYSBw9P3zNYmlLwUVdhCRaX2FFF5qpxhdmxhkD1xs3Qyx2wrHittE0\" alt=\"BabyCam\u2019s simple in-app home screen.\" style=\"width:213px;height:400px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from your phone, you can keep an eye on babies using a PC by linking it to the assigned recording device. 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The big selling point here is bi-directional streaming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, it makes use of both front and back cameras as security cameras, which can be useful for monitoring larger spaces or pets that move around a lot. Users can rely on Google Drive for storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6sw5QN9Vid6oeUZp31kYNEWzVSVtc9wFP4-YWsqmsmYCMHRbzd4i14N0wygrT7DwdWRmWL8xdJ6uJRmPaQWw11bREGpPZ2NiIvifzfsyXiHpJQt5vbwI7VFyAsUpWdbbGF0pKzU\" alt=\"SeeCiTV promo image, featuring a baby playing with toys being recorded live by a smartphone.\" style=\"width:185px;height:400px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Rating<\/td><td>Price<\/td><td>Downloads<\/td><td>Reviews<\/td><td>Updated?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.7 (Google Play)<\/td><td>Free, with option for Premium from $0.99<\/td><td>1M+ (Google Play)<\/td><td>16.2K (Google Play)<br><\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-owlr\"><strong>5. WardenCam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Available on the App Store and Google Play<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WardenCam is another app that turns old phones and tablets into security cameras. Expect motion detection, push notifications, and low-light filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uniquely, there\u2019s also cloud storage via Google Drive or Dropbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/sJKDEgXo0CgaMzCfbPgg970pKMZx5alexT4erF3H6ioMqLP8rXwZz7Mv1hp71_Fzq6-GwFB7a9hVQHRpAz4jcuKjhAlbWdZCrsfZ5nxOhtS5Bdy4cV4GYYumwZYpz25V1SEjPO1TsAx2vXiAOCNi-xMDcrN_nxfTHxIHA_d94E9O-5__KGQCfZ27fQI\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Rating<\/td><td>Price<\/td><td>Downloads<\/td><td>Reviews<\/td><td>Updated?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.4 (App Store)<br>3.5 (Google Play)<\/td><td>Free, with option for Premium from $5.99<\/td><td>10M+ (Google Play)<\/td><td>42 (App Store)<br>63.5K (Google Play)<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placement_Pro_Tips_How_to_Place_a_Cell_Phone_Security_Camera_Properly\"><\/span><strong><strong>Placement Pro Tips: How to Place a Cell Phone Security Camera<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Properly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the most out of security camera devices, placement is everything. The same applies to old phones turned into security cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to optimize your phone security camera placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maximize visibility by using corners and other dark spaces<\/strong>. Light needs to be on the subject, not the camera.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using Wi-Fi,<strong> maintain a through-line between the camera device and the Wi-Fi router<\/strong> to keep the connection stable. Stay as close to the router as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use vertical space to reduce blindspots. <\/strong>Tilt security cameras down toward their subject from several meters high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try recording while charging. <\/strong>While you don\u2019t need to have the phone plugged in constantly to use it as a security camera, &nbsp;it is possible to power it 24\/7 while recording via an outlet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experiment with device mounting using sticky tape<\/strong>. An advantage of using phones as security cameras is that there\u2019s great flexibility in where it can go.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4ca7d5ab1faf039634f9c6b39d1a33cf\">Lacking inspiration about how to best place a device? Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/home-security-camera-placement\/\">how best to position AlfredCamera devices<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/three-ways-to-set-up-your-old-phones-as-security-cameras-1024x637.png\" alt=\"AlfredCamera being set up in a variety of ways to turn an old phone into a security camera, including being taped to the wall and conspicuously concealed within an old mug.\" class=\"wp-image-1628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/three-ways-to-set-up-your-old-phones-as-security-cameras-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/three-ways-to-set-up-your-old-phones-as-security-cameras-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/three-ways-to-set-up-your-old-phones-as-security-cameras-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/three-ways-to-set-up-your-old-phones-as-security-cameras.png 1434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Various ways to pose a device with AlfredCamera.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_Old_Phones_As_Security_Cameras\"><\/span><strong>When to Use Old Phones As Security Cameras<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1218e21328466d1432046f909d374505\">While AlfredCamera is a long term DIY security solution for most users, some prefer to use old phones as security cameras as a <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/recommend\">temporary solution<\/a>. Use old phones as free security cameras as a temporary solution when<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staying in a hotel or unfamiliar place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pet sitting for a friend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiencing the aftermath of a break-in or burglary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspicions are raised and security is needed, fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"how-can-i-use-cctv-on-mobile-without-internet\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Is there a free security camera app?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8b50780bfefaa929aaa1edf65de2471f\">AlfredCamera is the most popular security camera app that\u2019s completely free to use. A Premium subscription is available for those seeking additional advanced features. <a href=\"http:\/\/alfred.camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join millions now<\/a> and enjoy all the features of home security cameras in a convenient app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"can-a-cell-phone-be-hacked-without-the-internet\"><strong><strong><strong>How can I use my Android phone as a CCTV camera?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1a69e8213ca7eb0ad32973d4a4a962de\">Use an Android phone as a CCTV camera by downloading AlfredCamera to it and another device. One device will be used to view the feed and receive notifications, the other will be the CCTV camera. Pair them in minutes by <a href=\"https:\/\/link.alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog-turn-phone-into-camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">downloading AlfredCamera for free from Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Do I need Wi-Fi to use AlfredCamera?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Wi-Fi connection isn\u2019t needed to use AlfredCamera on old phones or tablets, meaning you can <strong>turn an old phone into a security camera without internet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AlfredCamera on phones and tablets can use mobile data (4G, 5G) instead of Wi-Fi, <\/strong>providing greater choice in device placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1d5b84eff57da3c8dfe07ba23286472d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam hardware security cameras<\/a> require a Wi-Fi connection so as to provide a stable connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-27626cbaa108aceb37ad8a22e56d1595\">To learn more about security cameras that don\u2019t need wifi to function, check out our picks for the <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/security-cameras-without-wifi\/\">best wifi-free security cameras<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we continue to go through smartphones and tablets at an alarming rate, there are increasingly inventive ways to save them from landfill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn an old phone or tablet into a security camera using AlfredCamera to access a conspicuous, functional alternative to more expensive security systems, and give your old devices new lives outside dusty drawers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-b7b2af0444eeeddb7d015b1b44d9dfda\">Recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/interesting-uses-for-alfredcamera\/\">8 Interesting Ways AlfredCamera Users Are Using Video Monitoring Revealed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many old phones are lying around your house right now?&nbsp;Though the lifecycle of smartphones might finally be improving, most people buy a new phone every two or three years. 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