Give Your Old Phone New Life as a Security Camera With My 3 Easy Steps

If you're like me, you probably have an old smartphone or two gathering dust in a drawer, or you're planning on ditching your old model when the newest iPhone comes out. But before you recycle or return your phone, take a look at this free way I found to turn it into a useful security camera in your home.

All you need is the right app and a few minutes of time -- and maybe a phone stand if you want easier positioning. That lets you set up an on-demand video guardian for your entryway, pets, hallways and any other place you want to watch . Here's how to get started.

Step 1: Install a security camera app on your old smartphone

To begin, you will need to choose a security camera app. Most apps offer many of the same features, such as local streaming, cloud streaming, recording...

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