Have an android phone that may not be used anymore? If so, then you better use it for useful things. As in the core of the discussion this time, which is about making an android phone as a CCTV.

If you want to increase security in your home area, then you can rely on your Android phone as a security camera. Its function is the same as surveillance cameras that are usually installed in buildings, shops, and so on. Later you can also see everything recorded by your Android camera via PC, laptop, or Android tablet.

One of the requirements so that you can make your android a surveillance camera is that there must be an internet or wifi connection. Because this connection will connect the android device to a PC or laptop device to see what is being recorded by your android phone.

To be able to do this, you need the role of an application that you previously needed to install on your Android phone to be used as a surveillance camera. That way later you can put your Android camera in a hidden place to secure the living room, garage, and others.

Well, to know more clearly about the application that functions as a CCTV camera, let's just look at the following discussion.

How to Make Android As CCTV Using IP Webcam Application

IP Webcam is an application that functions as a surveillance camera or CCTV camera that is able to record all activities around it. This application made by Pavel Khlebovich will be able to record sound and movement. Besides being easy to use, this application also has many features that you can use one by one to make it look more sophisticated.

To make your android a CCTV camera, you need one other device for monitoring. You can use a PC, laptop, or android tablet to directly monitor all activities recorded by your Android camera. Well, also make sure the android device that is used as the monitoring camera is connected to wifi.

To make it clearer how to use it, you can follow the steps below.

How to Use IP Webcam App on Android

Install the IP Webcam application on your android.
Once installed, open the application and then set the video resolution, audio mode, display, and others according to taste.
Touch the screen down then tap " Start Server ". Then your android camera is ready to work and will display the IP address to connect.
Make sure that your android is really connected to the internet or wifi connection.
Open the Google Chrome browser and then enter the IP address that you got earlier. You can use a PC, laptop, or android tablet device.
Last step, place your android to the spot where it needs to be monitored. Done!

Well, that's an easy way to turn an Android phone into a CCTV. To keep your surveillance camera or android on, use a power bank as a tool to charge your android battery. That way, your Android phone stays on and will record all activities around it.