How to make CCTV using Android Smartphone with Perch Apps
Got some unused Android smartphone? Rather than stored in the closet, it is better used to make a CCTV camera. Yes, your Android smartphone can be turned into a CCTV camera through an application called Perch.
The applications are available for free in the Google Play Store. It can transform your old smartphone or tablet into a CCTV camera. Perch app also features DVR cloud and motion detection features. However, the cloud storage features requires you to subscribe around $ 12 per month.
Well, now we’ll show you how to make a CCTV camera on your Android smartphone using Perch applications.
1. Install Perch app from the Google Play Store
2. Create an account on the Perch apps
3. Set the smartphone into a camera
4. Give a name on the CCTV cameras
5. Turn on the audio recording
6. Connect to Wi-Fi and an electrical power source
7. Turn on the CCTV camera by pressing the play button
From now on you can monitor your home from a variety of devices, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and computer. Additionally, you can also access video from the CCTV cameras on the devices that already installed the application or open getperch.com.
In fact, from getperch.com website you can also do live streaming with people who were in the house. All video footage can be seen easily on the getperch.com.
Interestingly, the Perch app can also maintain security by detecting movement. If there is suspicious movement from the zone that you’ve marked, then Perch will send email and SMS to your smartphone.