David Trlica Is your old iPhone gathering dust and would you like to use it for something? Then you are in the right place. In today's article, we will advise you on several different ways of using old phones. There will be classic advice such as modifying a security camera, but also less traditional ones such as turning it into a small smart speaker.
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If you have an older iPhone that already lacks performance for basic use and the battery is badly worn. You can easily turn it into an alarm clock on the bedside table. Just get a cheap stand, install your favorite alarm clock/clock app and connect your phone to the charger. If you want something more advanced, you can also connect a wireless speaker to your phone, which you then plug into the mains so that it never runs out of power. After connecting the phone and the speaker, all you have to do is activate listening at the "Hey, Siri" command in the iOS settings.
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Jaromir Miko Turning an iPhone into a security camera is one of the more popular ways. And this is also due to the fact that setting up the applications takes less than 5 minutes. Basically, you can watch the image via a browser on the home network, with more premium solutions there is the option of streaming to the Internet, so you can access the transmission from anywhere. Just remember to connect your phone to the charger or your "security camera" won't last very long. Using an older phone as a baby monitor is also popular. There are many applications in the AppStore that are precisely specialized in the transmission of images and sound. In many cases, these apps are charged, but on the other hand, it's still cheaper than buying a baby monitor outright.
One of the advantages of older iPhones is the existence of a 3,5mm audio jack, so if you have good wired headphones, you can turn your iPhone into an iPod touch and use it exclusively for music. If you travel often, it can be ideal to use an old iPhone as a Wi-Fi hotspot for your iPad or Macbook. Especially because of the saved battery on the main phone.
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David Hanak A device called Chromecast is an ideal "savior" of older phones. Simply put, it turns your classic TV into a smart one, and you can wirelessly stream various content from YouTube to Netflix, HBO GO, even Spotify or Apple Music on it via your phone. However, you need a phone to control chromecast. An older iPhone can thus easily turn into a "family controller." It can also ideally serve visitors who want to view a favorite video or play music on TV.
I was waiting for inspiration, unfortunately this is just empty cotton wool.
I would appreciate it if the editor drew attention to the pitfalls of older iOS - installing applications in the version for iOS 10-12. I would also expect the inclusion of older iPads, where the use is really interesting, it just takes a really long time before you find well-usable applications.
One of the weaker articles in an otherwise excellent editorial. Damage. ?
What specific app would you recommend? iPad and iPhone a few years old:
Smart apps can be found on the app store
Safety camera? There are a number of iPhone applications where you can check what is happening in your home when you start it: But, should I have the application running 24 hours a day and constantly monitor it? An application that would detect movement at home on an older iPhone and wake up an application on a remote phone is probably science fiction!
So figure it out and you can get rich :)
The Alfred app can do it. When it detects movement, you will receive a notification.
Certainly? Do you have 100% personal experience with this?
That's true, but we're back to the problem with the older iPhone operating system, the basics won't reach any other applications after the reset