Athome Camera: Remote Monitor

Turn spare devices into smart security cameras with Athome Camera

Athome Camera: Remote Monitor is a powerful home surveillance solution that transforms your unused phones or computers into fully featured security cameras. Paired with the Athome Video Streamer app on an old device, it lets you check in on your home, pets, or family in real time from virtually anywhere.

The standout strength here is control. From the viewer app you can remotely toggle the flash, switch between front and rear cameras, adjust focus and zoom, and even trigger an alarm sound on the streaming device. The monitoring tools go beyond simple motion detection, offering human and vibration detection for more relevant alerts, along with privacy masking so sensitive areas of the frame can be blocked out.

Security enthusiasts will appreciate the automation features: scheduled recording, cloud uploads of alarm clips, and animated GIF notifications when something happens. The time‑lapse and timeline views make it easy to review long periods without scrubbing through hours of footage, and group viewing allows multiple family members to keep an eye on things simultaneously.

Athome Camera also branches out into vehicle tracking with the companion Athome Escort app, which turns a spare phone in your car into a live camera and locator. It’s a clever extension of the same ecosystem.

On the downside, the interface can feel dense for first‑time users, and keeping an old device constantly streaming will impact its battery and heat levels. Some advanced options may also require in‑app purchases or subscriptions. Still, for users seeking a flexible, feature‑rich remote monitoring solution that squeezes new life out of old hardware, Athome Camera is an impressive and highly configurable choice.