Having a smart phone, be it Android or iPhone, you can keep an eye on your home or business. And it is that in the market there are different cameras that can be connected to your mobile that will allow you, in real time, to discover everything that happens inside just by looking at your smartphone. We show you some alternatives surveillance cameras to see from the mobile.
Although there are different alternatives in the sector where by paying a monthly fee you can enjoy a surveillance camera in the place that you prefer, You also have cameras that, together with an application, you can see and record everything that happens inside your home/business. In this way, you will forget about quotas and with a single disbursement you will have everything solved.
In the sector of surveillance cameras that can be connected to mobile phones, the vast majority work under an application, as well as data transfer -and notifications- using a WiFi connection. There are really cheap alternatives and well-known brands. But let's look at some examples:
Xiaomi Smart Camera C400 – an affordable surveillance camera solution to view from your mobile
The first option that we present to you is a model from the well-known Chinese company Xiaomi. It's about the Xiaomi Smart Camera C400, a solution that records at 2,5K (2560×1440 pixel resolution). Also, this model is interesting since its recording range has been improved, being able to do it 360 degrees horizontally and 106 degrees vertically. In other words: you will have the entire stay well watched.
THE Xiaomi Smart Camera C400 also can record images at night thanks to its infrared sensor. Meanwhile, the integration of speaker and microphone allows the camera to make video calls.
Finally, this surveillance camera to view from the mobile works with both Android and iOS thanks to its Mi Home application. Although if you prefer, Xioami also offers the possibility of being able to store everything in the cloud thanks to a subscription. In addition, and as if all of the above were not enough, Xiaomi Smart Camera C400 is compatible with voice commands thanks to its compatibility with Amazon Alexa y Google Home. The price of this camera does not exceed 60 euros.
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TP-Link Tapo C320WS – a surveillance camera for both indoors and outdoors
On the other hand, we present an alternative from the company TP-Link. It's all about the model Tapo C320WS that allows you to record both indoors and outdoors thanks to its high recording quality (1080p) and that it is waterproof. This surveillance camera offers you the possibility of connecting to an internet network both using an Ethernet connection -by cable-, as well as through the home WiFi connection.
Like the Xioami model, recording can be 360 degrees, although in this case it has some extras if we want to install it outdoors: deterrent light, as well as the sound of an alarm. This Tapo C320WS is also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. In addition, it has a complete TP-Link application that offers you the possibility of receiving alerts and recordings, as well as the possibility of customizing the different recordings. Its price is just over 60 euros.
EZVIZ C6 – indoor surveillance camera with the possibility of internal or cloud storage
The last alternative that we offer you in surveillance cameras to see from your mobile is this EZVIZ C6. A camera that is available in black or white and also offers 2K video recordings. In addition, enjoy speaker and microphone to be able to make video calls, as well as a 360-degree recording that can be controlled from the smartphone.
The EZVIZ camera is also compatible with Alexa and Google Home. What's more, if you have a model Echo Show from Amazon, you can ask the assistant to play you the videos recorded from the surveillance camera or hold remote conversations. Finally, your internet connection can be via cable or via WiFi. Its price is somewhat higher than the two previous options: 110 Euros.
If you don't want to buy a surveillance camera, use your old mobile as a camera
If the previous alternatives do not convince you and you don't want to shell out moneyPerhaps this alternative is more suited to your needs. And it is that we offer you the possibility of using your old mobile as a surveillance camera. How can this be done? Through different applications that you will find both in Google Play and in the App Store. Although there are many alternatives in both app stores, we will tell you about the two apps most used by users.
AlfredCam – the alternative most used by users
It is the most popular application in the App Store and Google Play. Therefore, you can use this app on both market platforms. Perhaps the options it offers are not as complete as in the previous alternatives. But hea great limitation will be given by the camera of the smartphone that you use as emitter.
Likewise, Alfred Cam allows you to record 24 hours a day and it will depend on the storage you have installed. Meanwhile, with any intrusion, the app will notify you in real time through alerts on your smartphone major. Yes indeed, To access all the features it offers, you must pay a monthly subscription of 4,99 euros.
Manything – an easy-to-use alternative although somewhat expensive due to its subscriptions
Manything It is the second option that we propose. Also is available on both mobile platforms. And, although it is easy to use: you must install it on the two mobiles that you are going to use and press it to record, the worst part is the subscription plans to be able to access all the content. Of course, in the free mode you will have one hour a day of recording and storage in the cloud.
Of course, the prices of the plans will depend on how many days you want to store in the Maything cloud (from 1 to 30 days). And, how many cameras are you going to use in your installation: these can range from one camera to 5 cameras. AND prices will start from 3,99 euros to 29,99 euros per month.
The limitations will also be given by the quality of the main camera of the mobile that you use as a surveillance camera. So if the mobile is quite old, the image quality may not be the best.
