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Old phones, new purpose

Guides, comparisons and ideas for turning the phone in your drawer into a security camera, baby monitor, pet camera and more.

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Does a Security Camera Record All the Time? What Apple's New 2026 Camera Line Reveals

No — most home security cameras, including Apple's brand-new 2026 lineup, record only motion-triggered clips, not continuous video. Here's what Apple's October 2026 launch confirms about how most cameras actually work.

Oct 14, 2026 5 min read
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Do Solar-Powered Security Cameras Actually Work? What Arlo and Eufy's 2026 Launches Show

Arlo and eufy both launched solar security cameras in late September 2026 — their own spec sheets show solar is great outdoors but useless for the indoor rooms most people actually want to cover.

Oct 1, 2026 5 min read
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Is a Prime Day Security Camera Worth Buying in 2026 — or Is Your Old Phone Enough?

Prime Day 2026 discounts on security cameras peak around 19% off, but a phone you already own can cover most indoor monitoring for free — here's when new hardware is actually worth it.

Sep 29, 2026 5 min read
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Cloud, Local, or Both? What New 2026 Data Says About Where Your Security Camera Footage Should Live

A new 2026 survey of 2,435 U.S. adults finds most security camera owners now want both cloud and local storage, not one or the other. Here's why that "hybrid" instinct is right — and how to get it without paying for a second camera system.

Sep 1, 2026 7 min read
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Apple Is Reportedly Building Its Own Security Camera — Here's What to Do While You Wait

Reports point to an Apple security camera with facial recognition, but there's no price or release date yet. Here's what's confirmed, what isn't, and how to start monitoring your home tonight with a phone you already own.

Aug 30, 2026 6 min read
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Security Camera Subscriptions Keep Climbing — What They're Really Costing You in 2026

Nest Aware and Ring have both raised prices again in the last year, and most buyers say they're tired of it. Here's what a security camera really costs once you add up hardware, storage, and monitoring — and where a phone you already own changes the math.

Aug 22, 2026 6 min read
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Old Phone vs. a Dedicated Baby Monitor: Which Should You Choose?

Before you spend on a dedicated baby monitor, it is worth asking whether an old phone would do the job better.

Jul 4, 2026 4 min read

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