How to Watch Your Pet While You're at Work (With a Phone You Already Own)
Leaving a dog or cat home alone is hard. Are they okay? Did they knock something over? A pet camera answers those questions — and you probably already own everything you need to build one.
Turn a spare phone into a pet camera
Instead of buying a dedicated pet cam, install a camera app on an old phone and point it at your pet's favourite spot. With iCameraPlus you get a live view you can open from work and 24/7 recording you can rewind later.
Where to place it
- Somewhere with a wide view of the room your pet spends the most time in
- Near a power outlet, so it can stay plugged in all day
- Out of paw's reach — on a shelf or windowsill
Check in from anywhere
Once it is recording, open the live stream from your phone during a break, or from a browser at your desk. Because everything is saved to the cloud, you can also scroll back to see exactly what happened while you were out.
Hear them too
iCameraPlus records audio alongside video, so a bark or a meow is captured as well — handy for knowing whether your pet is settled or anxious.
A better use for an old phone
Rather than letting an old handset become e-waste, this turns it into genuine peace of mind. Follow the full pet camera setup guide, or download the app to get started now.