Use old iPhone as security camera
Do you have an old Apple iPhone that you no longer use? Isn't it sad to let it gather dust and sit in a drawer? It's time to put it to work. You may be busy admiring your latest model iPhone, but your old iPhone has its own easily enabled security features that you can use. Your old Apple iPhone has all the technology you want to set up a security camera. It makes an ideal mobile monitor for your security camera.
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Part 1. Use iPhone as Security Camera or Monitor
Part 2. How to Use iPhone as Security Camera?
Part 3. Apps to Run Security Camera on iPhone
Part 4. Important Issues Before Using iPhone as Security Camera
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Part 1. Leave iPhone as Security Camera or Monitor
You need a place to mount your old iPhone, a power supply, the internet, and an app to run it. To turn your old iPhone into a webcam, you may also need to update the version of your phone that can support the security camera app. There are several applications for this purpose – free or paid. You just need a good app to run it, and it's a lot easier than you think. Before investing in paid apps, you can have a free trial of the apps, and this is the best way to get a fair idea of what a security camera can do for you.
There's no reason to mount your iPhone if you already have an IP camera or security camera. There are many apps available that allow you to connect your iPhone to a wireless camera and use your iPhone as a monitor.
Some of the apps are:
Appburst iCam Viewer app: It is a free app for IP cameras and CCTV cameras. You must have access to the camera software system.
IP Cam Viewer Pro by NibblesnBits: This is a paid app, which costs $4. You can control and record your IP camera or webcam remotely with this application
Part 2. How to Use iPhone as Security Camera?
To use your iPhone as a security camera, you need a good app. Whenever new apps are introduced in the market, you can take a look at both new and existing apps before purchasing one. There are so many apps that can solve this purpose. App reviews can help you make a decision about existing apps.
Search the App Store for available security camera apps. Many surveillance camera applications are available on iStore. Those available from the manufacturer are usually free. If there are no apps by manufacturer, look at third-party apps. These, however, are not always free.
Read the app details to find its suitability for your camera model or iPhone model. Read the description carefully and download the supported model. Follow the instructions and log in. You should expect to enter a unique username and password to access apps.
Apps like AtHome Video Streamer and Presence have received favorable user reviews. These apps can be used to send live streams to your computer or iPhone, and also used as a motion detector. Whenever the app detects motion, you will receive a push notification via email or message on your iPhone.
Part 3. Apps to Run Security Camera on iPhone
*1:
Presence
Presence
is a free application for Apple devices to run a security camera on iPhone or iPad. It helps you to monitor your important stuff in office or home wherever you are. If you are gone and there is movement, it will alert you within seconds.
Advantages:
Fast
Easy to understand
Free to use
Two simple and quick steps:
Step 1 Just install the app on your old device and it will act as a remote webcam via Wi-Fi.
Step 2 Now install the same app on your new iPhone using the same email and password as your monitor.
Success! Now you can monitor anything you want from anywhere in the world. It is a versatile application. You can use it for safety purposes, as a baby monitor or for fun. It's a free way to continuously monitor your office or home activities when you're away.
*2:
At Home Video Streamer
AtHome Video Streamer is a free application from Apple, designed for remote monitoring. With this app, you can watch live video over 3G/4G or Wi-Fi from anywhere. It facilitates motion detection, using which you will always receive a push notification to let you know whenever there is a movement. It also facilitates pre-scheduled recording, in which you can specify time intervals twice a day to automatically start or stop video recordings. In this application, there is also a computer hibernation function. It is specially designed to support multiple platforms. You can run it on your Windows or Mac computer systems and all iOS devices (iPhone/iPod/iPad)
Advantages:
User-friendly
Versatile application with many additional benefits
Secure and private (fully encrypted)
Step 1 Download AtHome Video Streamer.
Step 2 Open the app.
Step 3 Tap the Start Now icon after scrolling through the intro screens.
Step 4 Tap the Menu icon at the top left of the screen.
Step 5 Set your own username and password, then press Save.
For the first time you launch AtHome Video Streamer, you will be assigned a unique login ID (also called CID). Now start the AtHome Camera app on your iPhone/iPod/iPad, input the assigned CID, username and password, you are ready to login and view your live stream.
Other free iPhone apps that can be used as a security camera are:
Mobile Cam Viewer
Y-Cam
Viewtron
Part 4. Important Issues Before Using iPhone as Security Camera
Mounting an old iPhone can sometimes get in your way, as mounts designed specifically to use the iPhone as a security camera are rare. You can use mounting kits designed to hold an iPhone in a car. You can easily use them on a shelf, wall or any other place. Before mounting your camera, be sure to turn off all sounds on your iPhone. It can disturb with unnecessary ringtones and beeps. Besides turning down the volume, the "Do Not Disturb" option can be used to mute all alerts and ringtones on your iPhone. Remember to turn iPhone Wi-Fi back on if you put your iPhone in airplane mode.
Once your iPhone is mounted, select the right location that gives you an adequate view from your iPhone. Continuous video drains the battery. It is recommended that you choose a location near a power outlet that can be used to plug in the iPhone