{"id":175509,"date":"2025-05-19T17:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.islabit.com\/en\/?p=175509"},"modified":"2025-05-19T08:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T06:45:06","slug":"turn-your-old-phone-into-a-vigilance-camera-with-these-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.islabit.com\/en\/175509\/turn-your-old-phone-into-a-vigilance-camera-with-these-apps.html","title":{"rendered":"Turn your old phone into a vigilance camera with these apps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Home vigilance cameras<\/strong> can help you get a more secure home. Even if they are not that expensive, you can still save money by using your old phone and turning it into a vigilance camera. You only need to install certain apps that will let you monitor your house from any place.<\/p>\n<span hidden class=\"__iawmlf-post-loop-links\" data-iawmlf-links=\"[{&quot;id&quot;:186,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/play.google.com\\\/store\\\/apps\\\/details?id=com.ichano.athome.camera\\u0026hl=es&quot;,&quot;archived_href&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/web-wp.archive.org\\\/web\\\/20260108152009\\\/https:\\\/\\\/play.google.com\\\/store\\\/apps\\\/details?id=com.ichano.athome.camera&quot;,&quot;redirect_href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;checks&quot;:[{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-03-29 03:35:54&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-25 06:53:15&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-05-06 17:08:56&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-05-30 19:33:29&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:404},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-08-26 06:50:10&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-08-31 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13:59:14&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-08-26 06:50:10&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-08-31 10:41:37&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200}],&quot;broken&quot;:false,&quot;last_checked&quot;:{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-08-31 10:41:37&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},&quot;process&quot;:&quot;done&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:192,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/play.google.com\\\/store\\\/apps\\\/details?id=com.cawice.android\\u0026hl=es&quot;,&quot;archived_href&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/web-wp.archive.org\\\/web\\\/20250719190903\\\/https:\\\/\\\/play.google.com\\\/store\\\/apps\\\/details?id=com.cawice.android&quot;,&quot;redirect_href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;checks&quot;:[{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-02-06 13:59:16&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-03-29 03:35:54&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-08-26 06:50:10&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-08-31 10:41:37&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200}],&quot;broken&quot;:false,&quot;last_checked&quot;:{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-08-31 10:41:37&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},&quot;process&quot;:&quot;done&quot;}]\"><\/span>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will only need an old phone that works fine and plug it into the electrical network. The camera also has to have decent quality and storage space as well as WiFi connectivity. Learn step by step how to turn your old phone into a vigilance camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.islabit.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/old-phone-vigilance-camera-apps.webp\" alt=\"Turn your old phone into a vigilance camera through software\" class=\"wp-image-175512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.islabit.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/old-phone-vigilance-camera-apps.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.islabit.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/old-phone-vigilance-camera-apps-600x356.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.islabit.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/old-phone-vigilance-camera-apps-1024x607.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.islabit.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/old-phone-vigilance-camera-apps-768x455.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn your old phone into a vigilance camera for free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before <strong>installing the software solution<\/strong> to turn your old phone into a vigilance camera, you have to find the correct spot for your device. For example, you can place it in a bookshelf or even a cupboard. Procure that the phone it\u2019s not easily seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>best solution is to use the back camera<\/strong> of your smart phone as it has better resolution. It\u2019s also a good idea to place the phone next to a power socket to have the phone plugged constantly. If you use the battery alone the camera won\u2019t last too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another requirement is to connect the phone to WiFi in order to receive alerts and check the video online from your current smart phone. Once you meet all these requirements, you only need to download one of the software solutions to transform your old phone into a full vigilance camera for your house. There are several options for Android and iOS. Check them all on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AtHome Camera<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ichano.athome.camera&amp;hl=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of the <strong>most popular<\/strong><\/a><strong> software solutions<\/strong> to have a vigilance camera with and old smart phone. The free version includes night mode and a maximum resolution of 720 pixels. The paid version includes advanced options such as 2 way communication for real time audio chat. It\u2019s available on Google Play Store for Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manything<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/es\/app\/manything\/id639672976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free version of Manything<\/a><\/strong> includes one hour streaming checking. It sends you messages when detecting movement and sound. If you want more time and storage space you need to subscribe for 4 dollars a month. It\u2019s available for download on the iOS App Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alfred Home Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/alfred-home-security-camera\/id966460837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The app offers<\/a> <strong>intruder alerts<\/strong> as well as unlimited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islabit.com\/en\/174605\/tips-to-save-storage-space-on-iphone-without-paying-icloud.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cloud storage space<\/a> for all your recordings. It also includes a low visibility filter, walkie-talkie and the possibility of using front and back cameras alike. It\u2019s available for Android and iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DVR.Webcam tuns your old phone into a vigilance camera<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/dvr-webcam\/id899364551?l=es&amp;mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download DVR Webcam<\/a> to use iCloud and record your mobile phone camera as well as any other IP or webcam you can remotely connect to. You can use several cameras simultaneously and receive movement notifications. It\u2019s available for download on the iOS App Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Presence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use your phone as\u00a0 security camera or as a gateway to install compatible sensors. <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=it.saidea.presence&amp;hl=es_419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">There\u2019s a paid version<\/a> with 5 GB of storage space, alarms and several other advantages. It\u2019s available for iOS devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Faceter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=io.faceter.faceter&amp;hl=es_419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This is one of<\/a> the <strong>most popular security apps<\/strong> with different features for your house and office. You can save the videos as you record with your phone and you don\u2019t need other account. It includes sharing options and you can install it on Android and iOS phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cawice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Synch and link your Google account and start recording and broadcasting online what\u2019s happening in your house <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.cawice.android&amp;hl=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">using an old phone<\/a>. It works in floating window mode, includes people detection, flash and alarm features as well as bidirectional audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional considerations when using your old smart phone as a vigilance camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>several apps to turn your old phone into a camera<\/strong>. Most of them include free versions and you can test them without spending any money. However, take into account that smart phones are not designed to be vigilance camera and stay on all day long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try using it only when you leave home and prepare yourself for less autonomy and useful life of your device. Remember that apps that use WiFi tend to use more battery life, and having your phone connected to the power network will overheat your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buy a pre-paid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islabit.com\/en\/174949\/after-almost-a-decade-esim-is-ready-to-kiss-traditional-sims-goodbye.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIM card<\/a><\/strong> to make sure you can always connect to your old phone. It\u2019s also important to use a secure password in order to prevent any hacker for stealing your information. If you use an IP camera app make sure it has end-to-end encryption to protect your audio and video. Finally, make sure your router has a strong password to avoid any interference from hackers and read the user conditions to be aware of what the app does with the information it collects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home vigilance cameras can help you get a more secure home. Even if they are not that expensive, you can still save money by using your old phone and turning it into a vigilance camera. You only need to install certain apps that will let you monitor your house from any place. 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