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How to turn your old Android smartphone into a home security camera

Have a spare Android phone at home? You can put it to use now as a security camera to safeguard your home against unforeseen situations! Yes, it is possible. Security cameras are extremely necessary for homes but most of us feel that it costs too much to purchase them and have them installed in our homes and then there will also be maintenance cost involved. That is true to some extent and that’s perfectly fine if you are not willing to spend too much on these cameras because now you can turn an old Android to a security camera! Security cameras not only help you in safeguarding your home but they also help you keep a check into what happens while you are not around. This is extremely useful if you have pets at home, you can keep an eye on them easily while you are at work. Old phones that have an Android system will be extremely useful and you will not be hampered by the security of your home because you have a hack for securing it. Here is how you can turn your old smartphone into a home security camera: Step 1: Get a security camera app running on your old phone(s) Download a security camera app on your old phone. There are a lot of apps available on Google Play Store easily and most of them are free. Once you download the app, register yourself on the app or create an account by putting some basic details in the app. Step 2: Choose a spot to position your camera This step will require a lot of considerations. You may want to place the phone at a place from where you can cover a lot of area of the room that you are installing it in. Most people prefer putting the camera in rooms where they keep a lot of valuables and outside the main door. Step 3: Mount and power your new security camera(s) To mount up your old phone, you will need a tripod stand or a suction cup based on where you would like to place the phone. Streaming video is very power-intensive, and the phone will be on 24-7. To prevent the phone from dying due to low battery, you will need to position it close to a power source. Now that you know how to turn an old Android smartphone into a security camera, what are you waiting for?
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