Tell HN: Best Use for old iPads (that I found)
by evo_9 on Hacker News.
Last month I asked[0] what could be done with an old iPad; the responses led me to discover Alfred Home Security[0] and It’s exactly what I was looking for. The winning feature being, you can repurpose any old iOS device as a camera. I have since used the app with 2 old iPads, and an iPhone 7 Plus. Works better than I expect, really nicely done app. The motion detection is spot-on. I’ve been mostly using this to see what our new very shy kitten is up to since we’ve only seen him twice in 5 weeks; basically he’s impossible to find during the day and only comes out to play after we’re asleep. The videos are super fun / cute, and it’s nice to see he’s having fun and in good health! Alfred Security also make a nice, very inexpensive camera ($34 US, 1080P, night vision, 130 degree viewing angle and easy to mount). I just received 3 of the 4. TLDR: last month I wanted to know what was the best use for old iPads /iOS devices, and I’ve since discovered Alfred Home Security[1]. Supported Devices[2]:
Android: Android 4.4 or above (For a better experience, operating systems above Android 5 are highly recommended)
iOS: iOS 10 or above Original post:
[0] https://ift.tt/sHm3pjv
[1] https://alfred.camera/
[2] https://ift.tt/B1Ax7Sw * I have nothing to do, nor any affiliation with Alfred other than pay for and use their products.
* Original Post is locked; I couldn’t post this information there. * Updated with devices / link.