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The makes good use of old smartphones or tablets that you have lying around the house by putting them to work and surveilling your home. You simply need to connect your phone to the WiFi network and use the camera mode to record. The app is optimized to consume as little battery as possible, but if you’re away throughout the day, it’s probably a good idea to keep your phone connected to the power outlet.
 
The app connects the surveilling phone with the device that you carry around, allowing you to receive live feed from your phone and check if things are in order. It lets you save live streaming videos on your phone and set motion detection alerts.