Turn your iPhone into a security camera

A company in California has introduced a software application that turns any iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a security camera, by connecting it to a motion detector.

People Power in Palo Alto says its free application, called Presence , allows users to have a WiFi connection to turn an Apple device into a CCTV camera, and the other as a screen, according to the paper. Los Angeles Times.

For example, a dog owner can reuse an old iPhone, turn it into a camera and watch his dog with an iPad while at work.

"We are blending vitality into old devices by turning them into WiFi-enabled cameras ," said People Power's Gene Wang.

Presence can allow users to watch pets while away, watching children from other rooms, or connecting with older people at home.

The application can be used to create a home security system, such as Presence programming, to record 5-second video clips when detecting motion, such as breaking into a home, and sending e-mails. for homeowners.