AlfredCamera is a mobile application that repurposes old smartphones into fully functional security cameras. This free platform provides users with a cost-effective and professional-grade DIY surveillance system, enabling them to monitor their homes remotely. AlfredCamera delivers core security functions like live streaming, motion-activated alerts, and two-way communication, making robust home security instantly accessible without expensive hardware.
Live Video Monitoring from Any Location
Users start by installing AlfredCamera on an old device to serve as the camera and on their primary phone to act as the viewer. After a simple setup that connects both devices to the same Wi-Fi network, the live feed becomes instantly accessible on the viewer phone. Users can open the app at any time to check in on their home in real-time, panning the view by dragging the screen. This core function of AlfredCamera provides constant visual access to any monitored space.
Motion Detection with Instant Alert Notifications
This feature is activated within the AlfredCamera app’s settings, where users can calibrate the sensitivity. Once enabled, the camera device begins analyzing the video feed for any movement. When motion is detected, AlfredCamera immediately sends a push notification alert to the user’s viewer device. This prompt allows users to open the live feed instantly to assess the situation, ensuring they are only notified for relevant activity.
Two-Way Audio for Remote Communication
The walkie-talkie function is integrated directly into the live view screen of AlfredCamera. To use it, a user simply taps and holds the microphone icon while speaking into their viewer phone. Their voice is then broadcast in real-time through the speaker of the camera device. This allows an AlfredCamera user to communicate with anyone on the other end, whether it’s to deter an intruder, greet a family member, or talk to a pet.
Night Vision for Low-Light Surveillance
AlfredCamera automatically activates its low-light filter when it detects poor lighting conditions. Users do not need to manually enable this mode. The camera device uses its existing hardware, and the software enhances the available light to produce a clearer, brighter monochrome image. This ensures that the surveillance provided by AlfredCamera remains effective and continues to capture usable footage throughout the night.
Unlimited Cloud Storage for Recorded Clips
When motion is detected, AlfredCamera automatically records a short video clip. These clips are securely uploaded and stored for free in the cloud. Users can access a timeline of all past events within the app’s dedicated Activity tab. From there, they can review, download, or share any specific clip without worrying about storage limits on their personal device, creating a valuable archive of events.
Creating a Trusted Circle for Shared Access
AlfredCamera enables users to share camera access with family members. This is managed through the app’s ‘Trust Circle’ feature, where the primary account holder can send an email invitation to another person. Once the invitee accepts and installs AlfredCamera, they gain their own independent access to the live feeds and alerts. This allows multiple trusted users to monitor the home simultaneously without sharing login credentials.
Key Features
Live video streaming from anywhere
Smart motion detection with instant alerts
Free, unlimited cloud storage for clips
Real-time two-way audio communication
Automatic night vision mode
Shared access via Trust Circle
