How to Turn An Old Android Phone into a Networked Security Camera
If you want to have your home, office or even your toilet (really bruh…) under CCTV surveillance but don’t want to spend a significant amount of cash on those pricey cameras or those smart cameras and having any old smartphone then you’re in luck.
3 Best app are...1. IP WEBCAM
IP
Webcam is an Android app that lets you transform your phone into a
network camera which will let you remotely view videos that are captured
real-time. You can view the video via a browser or stream it over your
phone
After installing the app on your phone, you need to configure the settings which include the login and password, resolution, frames per second, image quality, and TCP port. Once you are set, press “˜Start Server’ on the app and it will display the URL of the video so you can view it remotely.
Keep in mind that you need a Java browser plugin to view the video in your browser. Furthermore, you may also take snapshots using the “˜Take Immediate Photo’ feature.
IP Webcam is a great solution if you do not have a remote camera around. It is available for free in the Google Play Store.
2. HOME SECURITY CAMERA – Alfred
Alfred
is a video monitor that allows you to check on your home from your
smartphone or tablet, wherever you are, thanks to a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G
connection.
It’s
very simple to use Alfred, you just need to install the app on your
devices and select one of them to be the Camera and another to be the
Viewer.
Alfred
allows you to communicate directly with whoever in front of the Camera
via the microphone of their device. This functionality sends your voice
across. You can sing to your baby, talk to your baby, or deter an
intruder.
Check on your home even without Wifi connection. Alfred also works on 3G/4G
Alfred
is compatible with the majority of smartphones and tablets, you won’t
need to have two identical devices at home anymore! Consider looking at
the Help Center for more information on the installation of Alfred.
A WebViewer is also available to watch your video feeds from your computer.
A WebViewer is also available to watch your video feeds from your computer.
Upon
movements in front of the Camera, Alfred immediately detects motion and
you will receive notifications with video clips on your Viewer. Motion
Detection sensitivity can be set within the application settings.
If
your Camera is watching over a dark place, try Alfred’s night vision.
Or, turn on the flashlight on your Camera remotely from your Viewer
device.
Motion detection videos are saved in the app for 7 days.
Your phone comes with two camera lenses. Switch from the front to the back camera remotely from your Viewer device.
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Don’t miss a thing! Alfred shows the battery level of your Camera, as well as the signal quality.
3. HOME SECURITY CAMERA – WardenCam
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