Now the mobile phone is updated very quickly, if our old mobile phone is not used at home, it is a pity, after a long time, the battery is damaged, and it may not be turned on, in fact, we can modify the old mobile phone into a practical surveillance camera, which will also make the mobile phone always available, in case there is important information can also be retrieved in time.
Before modifying, we need to understand the basic principle of converting an old phone into a surveillance camera. Surveillance cameras need to be able to capture, transmit and store**. The old phone itself already has the functions of shooting and storage**, so we only need to connect the old phone to the Internet and install the corresponding software to turn the old phone into a practical surveillance camera.
Next, we need to prepare some necessary tools and materials. First of all, we need an old phone, make sure that its camera and storage are functioning properly. Secondly, we need a stable phone holder in order to hold the phone in the position that needs to be monitored.
During the retrofitting process, we need to carry out the following steps:
1.* And install monitoring software. There are many free monitoring software options available on the market, such as "Pocket Watch", "Dahua Home Security", etc. These software can turn an old phone into a remote monitoring camera and transfer ** to the specified device over the network.
2.Connect your old phone to the internet. In order for the monitoring software to be able to transmit in real-time**, we need to connect our old phone to the internet. You can do this using Wi-Fi or a mobile data network.
3.Configure the monitoring software. After installing the monitoring software, you need to follow the instructions of the software to configure it. This includes setting a username and password, choosing a storage location, setting a resolution, and more.
4.Pin your phone to the location where it needs to be monitored. You can use the phone holder to secure your phone on the wall, ceiling, or any other suitable location. Make sure that the phone is placed smoothly and that the camera can cover the area that needs to be monitored.
5.Start monitoring. Once you've completed the above steps, you can start using your old phone as a security camera. You can view the live recording** or replay the recording on your phone or computer via the corresponding software.
It should be noted that converting an old phone into a monitor requires charging the phone frequently, otherwise the battery will run out and the camera may not work. In addition, the storage space of the mobile phone may be limited, and after a long time, you must clean it up regularly after the space is full, otherwise you may not be able to save the reply**.
In general, it is quite practical to convert an old mobile phone into a temporary camera, at least you can see some of the situation at home, the mobile phone camera itself supports wide-angle shooting, and the range that can be seen is quite wide, if you have an old mobile phone at home, you can use it, otherwise it is a waste. I hope today's content can help everyone, and we'll see you next time!
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