AlfredCamera Home Security app

Turn old phones into security cameras, baby monitors, pet cams, and more.

AlfredCamera Home Security app

App stats

Version: 2024.24.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-26)
Creation date: 2012-12-17
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • change network connectivity
  • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • install shortcuts
  • Google Play license check
  • read Google service configuration

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App summary

We are the world's most popular and top-rated security camera app for Android phones, with over 70 million families around the world that have chosen AlfredCamera to turn their old phones into powerful home security cameras.

AlfredCamera is well-recognized as:
⏩ “Most Innovative App” - Google Play (2016)
⏩ “Most Popular Utility App” - Google Play (2019)
⏩ “One of the Best App Options for Setting up Your Phone as a Security Camera” - CNET (Feb 2023)
⏩ “Home Protection is Achieved at Low Cost and Without Many Complications” - Infobae (June 2021)

FEATURES
Alfred is an all-in-one security camera app that provides more features than a basic, expensive security camera system. You get a live cam with instant intruder alert, walkie-talkie, and many more features.

Whether you’re looking for a surveillance camera app or webcam app to keep an eye on your belongings, a baby camera app to look after your newborn, a pet cam app or dog camera app to entertain your lovely pets, the AlfredCamera home security camera app is the perfect solution for your smart home.

⏩ 24/7 LIVE STREAM: Watch high-quality live video from anywhere with Alfred’s live camera stream.
⏩ SMART INTRUDER ALERT: Get instant alerts when the live camera picks up any movement.
⏩ LOW-LIGHT FILTER: Reinforce security when it's dark.
⏩ WALKIE-TALKIE: Deter thieves, interact with visitors or pets, and soothe babies.
⏩ 360 CAMERA: Cover a larger area with both lenses.
⏩ ZOOM, SCHEDULE, REMINDER, TRUST CIRCLE, SIREN, and more...
A housekeeper you can really trust! Works smoothly via WiFi, 3G, and LTE.

SUPER EASY TO SET UP
DIY your own home security camera in 3 minutes. AlfredCamera is the easiest-to-install surveillance camera system with professional-grade features, period.

ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
Unlike traditional CCTV cameras or home surveillance cameras, you can put Alfred wherever you need to strengthen security. It works like a portable CCTV camera, so you don’t even need a security guard! After all, if anything like theft or breaking in happens, the video footage will be extremely helpful.

SIMPLE SECURITY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
With a crystal clear live camera stream, you'll always know exactly what's going on. Additionally, Alfred's motion sensor will send you an instant alert when it finds an intruder. You can scare the intruder away by immediately speaking through the Walkie-Talkie. You can use them as evidence to help identify the suspect.

SMART, CONVENIENT, ECO-CONSCIOUS
First time choosing a CCTV camera app or home security system? The best home surveillance camera app you can ever find: reliable, versatile, and easy to use. Alfred is an essential component of any home improvement or smart home project if you are interested in building a smart home or experimenting with Google Assistant.

Everyone is taking advantage of their unused smartphones by turning them into video players, GPS navigators, or fitness devices. So why not use yours as a pet monitor/dog monitor, baby monitor/nanny cam, webcam, or IP cam?

Alfred Premium, a subscription service, charges $5.99/month. The payment will be charged to your Google Play Account. The account will be automatically charged for renewal. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal by going to Account Settings.

Want to learn more about how to monitor your home? Please visit our official website https://reurl.cc/jvKWrM

Some features of this app require Device Administrator permission.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Free version is good for basic monitoring
  • User-friendly and easy to set up
  • Responsive video and decent functionality
  • Useful for instant security and motion-activated recording
  • Great customer service
Cons
  • Recent updates limit features to premium subscriptions
  • Connection issues; frequently drops out
  • Playback features are restricted unless upgraded
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Audio problems and issues with camera functionality
Most mentioned
  • Transition to premium subscription model limiting functionality
  • Connection drops/errors while using the app
  • Changes in app usability leading to user dissatisfaction
  • Issues with camera compatibility on older devices
  • Frustrations over the removal of previously available features
User reviews
It would be helpful if the app didn't drop connection to the cameras while the cameras and tablets/phones had solid connections. It's frustrating to be watching a camera and the app just drops out giving an error of 7008 or whatever and not only drops the camera I am watching, but all the other cameras as well. Otherwise, this is a very useful system.
by Dan Stoff, 2024-11-26

The app used to be so much better but with the last couple of updates it's been a mess. Sometimes it starts to get confused between the landscape and portrait mode for no reason. The problem that is getting in my nerves is that it stops recording or it does not know when a person is walking by. Also, during the worst moments the camera goes down and it says: looks like another app is using the camera. Please keep Alfred camera in the foreground. Even tho there is nothing else running.
by Karina, 2024-11-25

I use in place of security cameras in situations where I need instant security and/or the ability to monitor an area where I don't normally need it. And for this purpose, this app is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I can have instant security including motion activated recording, sound included. For FREE, you cannot find a better app. It's relatively simple to operate, adjust settings, and add or take a device off. Also,I haven't ever had any issues with the app. so it's definitely 5 stars
by Jewseph Rice, 2024-11-25
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