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Turn Your Old Phone Into A Security CameraAre you looking for a way to dispose of your old smartphones? If selling them isn’t an option, don’t just throw them away! Why not repurpose them as new devices for your home?A good way of reusing these forgotten devices is by turning them into home security cameras. Not only will you get these gadgets working again, but you’ll also get to save a few bucks in keeping an eye on your home, especially when you’re not there. All you need is your old phone (Android or iPhone will work), and for you to follow 3 simple steps, which we’ve written below. Don’t worry, we’ll explain bit by bit in the following sections: 1. Install a security camera app on your old phone2. Choose a spot for your phone security camera3. Mount and power your new security cameraSo let’s say you have your phone. The first step is to install a security camera app on it. Consider looking for an application that has local streaming, cloud streaming, recording and storing footage locally or remotely, and motion detection and alerts. CNET recommends Alfred, a cross-platform software that is compatible with both Android and iPhone. You can also install the application on your new phone so that you can monitor your space anywhere at any time. Once you’ve chosen and installed your chosen application, the next step is to find a good place for your camera. We recommend placing it on the main entry area of your home, backyard, or the area where you store your valuables. The last step involves mounting and powering up your camera. Try using a small smartphone tripod or a suction-cup car mount to position your device. As your old phone turned security camera will be on 24/7, position it close to a power source. And that’s a wrap! We hope that this short guide is of assistance to you. Image credit: Lisa Fotios#camera #phones #smartphones #technology #reuse #iPhone #Android #security #homesecurity

Dumbphones Are Becoming Popular AgainLooks like some are preferring to go full retro with their choice of phones. Dumbphones are a term used to refer to the old handsets we used before the rise of smartphones, like Apple or Samsung, without the current features that we enjoy now.The revival of these retro devices started between 2018 and 2021 when a jump in the Google searches for them went up as much as 89%. In terms of sales, while incomparable to the number of smartphones that get sold every year, “one report said that global purchases of dumbphones were due to hit one billion units last year, up from 400 million in 2019,” BBC wrote. According to mobile expert Ernest Doku, the revival of the “dumbphones” is due to nostalgia and trends online. "Many of us had a dumbphone as our first mobile phone, so it's natural that we feel a sense of nostalgia towards these classic handsets," he explained. While these retro phones can’t outshine the current devices on the market in terms of performance or functionality, their appeal, aside from their aesthetic, would be in terms of battery life and durability. Image credit: Isaac Smith#dumbphones #smartphones #retro #handsets #technology