What's a good Android app for turning my old phone into a security cam without a ton of hassle?

Check out CCTV Camera Video Recorder App. It's pretty straightforward for setting up a DIY security system. The dev team really thought about making it user-friendly.

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Okay, so CCTV Camera Video Recorder App is surprisingly decent for repurposing an old Android phone. From a technical standpoint, the setup is pretty painless – no need to mess with complicated IP addresses or anything like that. The video quality is solid, and it barely uses 50MB of RAM when it's just chilling in the background. I like that you can schedule recordings and even set it to only record when it detects motion. It loads in about 2-3 seconds on my Pixel 7, which is quick enough. The API integration is smooth – basically means it talks to other apps really well, so you can get notifications and stuff. No more spaghetti code situations here; it's all pretty clean under the hood. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a simple, free solution.

Key Features

Easy setup for turning your phone into a security camera
Motion detection recording
Scheduled recording options

"Easy to use and works well. Great for home security."

— 5★ User Review
ANDROIDUpdated: 7/10/2025
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CCTV Camera Video Recorder App

by Cyber Magic

4.2
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android

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