Many of us have old smartphones or tablets that we don’t use that often. Since these devices have a camera, you could use them as a webcam. There are also plenty of smart cameras that let you monitor your place via your smartphone. Here are 6 apps that let you use your iOS device to keep an eye on things:
iCam: lets you monitor multiple live video and audio webcam feeds from your iOS device. It is compatible with Windows and Mac machines.
AtHome Camera: a remote video surveillance app that turns your smartphone into a professional home monitoring system. It lets you catch live streaming via 3G/4G or WiFi from anywhere. It offers motion detection and scheduled recording.
Manything: converts your old iOS device to a video monitoring camera. You get live streaming, motion alerts, remote control, and cloud recording.
EpocCam: turns your smartphone into a webcam for Windows or Mac machines. You get real-time streaming to your computer. It has a range of over 20 feet. The app encrypts your data to keep your videos private.
Presence: another webcam app that lets you use your old iOS device as your security camera. You get motion detection, 2-way video calls, and home automation.
NetcamViewer Mobile: lets you control network cameras from various top manufacturers. It provides you with dual and quad views. It provides you with live feeds over WiFi and 3G.
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