Security Camera: Old Phone
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Turn a spare Android phone into a home security camera with motion alerts.
- Downloads
- 1+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Nov 5
- 2026 · v1.0.0
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About Security Camera: Old Phone
Turn a spare Android phone into a home security camera in minutes. Put the old phone on a shelf, plug it in, and watch it live from your main phone or from any web browser on the same Wi-Fi.
No cloud, no account, no extra hardware. Video goes directly between your own devices on your home network.
HOW IT WORKS
• On the old phone, choose "Use this phone as Camera".
• On your main phone, choose "Watch my cameras" and scan the QR code.
• That's it: live view, motion alerts and an event list, all on your Wi-Fi.
CAMERA MODE (the old phone)
• Live camera with a LIVE badge, battery level and overheating warning
• Reminder when the phone is not charging
• Motion detection with Low / Medium / High sensitivity
• On motion: a snapshot is saved on the phone and added to the event list
• 10-second motion clips saved on the phone (Premium)
• Low-light mode: brightens dark rooms and reduces noise in software (Premium)
• Dim screen: the display goes black while the camera keeps working
• A notification and the LIVE indicator are always visible while the camera is on
VIEWER MODE (your main phone)
• All your cameras in one list: online / offline and the last motion time
• Add a camera by QR code, or find it automatically on the same Wi-Fi
• Live view with snapshot to your gallery, flashlight and front/back camera switch
• Record a clip on the camera phone from your viewer (Premium)
• Events grouped by day with a filter for motion
• Motion notifications while you are on the same Wi-Fi
WATCH FROM A BROWSER
Open the camera phone's address (for example http://192.168.1.24:8080) on a laptop, tablet or TV browser on the same network. Enter the 6-digit PIN to see the live stream and recent events, and download pictures and clips. Nothing streams without the PIN.
GREAT FOR
• Keeping an eye on pets while you are in another room
• A simple camera for the baby's room
• Front door, hallway, garage or garden shed
• Small shop, office or workshop
PRIVACY FIRST
• Video stays on your local network and is never uploaded to us
• Snapshots and clips are stored only on the camera phone
• 6-digit PIN for every viewer; create a new PIN anytime
• The microphone is never used
FREE
• 1 camera, live view, motion alerts, last 24 hours of events, with ads in viewer mode
PREMIUM
• No ads
• Unlimited cameras
• 30-day event history
• Motion clip recording
• Low-light mode
Choose monthly, yearly (with a 3-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime in Google Play.
COMING SOON
• Remote access when you are away from home
TIPS
• Keep the camera phone on the charger and out of direct sunlight
• Remove the case if the phone gets warm
• Both phones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi
Please use the camera only where you are allowed to and respect the privacy of others.
No cloud, no account, no extra hardware. Video goes directly between your own devices on your home network.
HOW IT WORKS
• On the old phone, choose "Use this phone as Camera".
• On your main phone, choose "Watch my cameras" and scan the QR code.
• That's it: live view, motion alerts and an event list, all on your Wi-Fi.
CAMERA MODE (the old phone)
• Live camera with a LIVE badge, battery level and overheating warning
• Reminder when the phone is not charging
• Motion detection with Low / Medium / High sensitivity
• On motion: a snapshot is saved on the phone and added to the event list
• 10-second motion clips saved on the phone (Premium)
• Low-light mode: brightens dark rooms and reduces noise in software (Premium)
• Dim screen: the display goes black while the camera keeps working
• A notification and the LIVE indicator are always visible while the camera is on
VIEWER MODE (your main phone)
• All your cameras in one list: online / offline and the last motion time
• Add a camera by QR code, or find it automatically on the same Wi-Fi
• Live view with snapshot to your gallery, flashlight and front/back camera switch
• Record a clip on the camera phone from your viewer (Premium)
• Events grouped by day with a filter for motion
• Motion notifications while you are on the same Wi-Fi
WATCH FROM A BROWSER
Open the camera phone's address (for example http://192.168.1.24:8080) on a laptop, tablet or TV browser on the same network. Enter the 6-digit PIN to see the live stream and recent events, and download pictures and clips. Nothing streams without the PIN.
GREAT FOR
• Keeping an eye on pets while you are in another room
• A simple camera for the baby's room
• Front door, hallway, garage or garden shed
• Small shop, office or workshop
PRIVACY FIRST
• Video stays on your local network and is never uploaded to us
• Snapshots and clips are stored only on the camera phone
• 6-digit PIN for every viewer; create a new PIN anytime
• The microphone is never used
FREE
• 1 camera, live view, motion alerts, last 24 hours of events, with ads in viewer mode
PREMIUM
• No ads
• Unlimited cameras
• 30-day event history
• Motion clip recording
• Low-light mode
Choose monthly, yearly (with a 3-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime in Google Play.
COMING SOON
• Remote access when you are away from home
TIPS
• Keep the camera phone on the charger and out of direct sunlight
• Remove the case if the phone gets warm
• Both phones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi
Please use the camera only where you are allowed to and respect the privacy of others.
What’s new
Version 1.0.0 · Updated November 5, 2026
First release! Turn your old phone into a home security camera. • Live view from another phone on your Wi-Fi • Instant motion alerts with a snapshot • Watch in any browser with a PIN • Keeps running with the screen off
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