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Alfred Home Security Camera App User Positive Comments 2024
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✓ Very helpfulI love this app, as I can’t hear well so I can just look at who’s at my door without getting up to see. I also love that it’s free and I can use old phone cameras, which are just gathering dust. I recommend this app service and love the motion sensor ability. Beats spending money on other tech that basically does the same thing. And it records! Not much more I can ask for. I’m thinking of getting premium since it’s working out so well, other than the adds (which I get they need to make money to keep it up). So glad I found this. Will recommend to friends and family..Version: 2.5.0
✓ An A+ DIY alternative to costly paid servicesI have a small shop with limited hours. I can now check on the space and inventory using Alfred. Sure there are ads, but they are a small inconvenience for simple security. You can have multiple camera points. I have three old phones with working cameras and wifi. Rather than send the phones to recycling I repurposed them - DIY security cams. The Alfred site stores the moments the phones record for only a limited time, so you must take an active part in the surveillance and review any recordings. Another plus is that you can speak through the system. I've had a non-surveillance opportunity to use Alfred to talk to a family member when they were picking something up from the shop, and I was at home..Version: 2.0.2
✓ OutstandingExcellent security app. Nice interface and user friendly layout. Wish I had discovered this sooner. I’m now able to repurpose my old iPhone 5s and other outdated phones. Outstanding app..Version: 2022.8.1
✓ Piece of 🧠Superb app for whatever you want to view when not at home. Motion detection alert is perfect for letting you know if someone enters your garden/ premises. I’ve got one set up watching my motorcycles and one inside the house. Use it when I’m not at home, especially on holiday at the other side of the world in Australia. Piece of mind for very little money. Don’t be a cheapskate and buy the full version. The developers deserve something.Version: 2023.8.1
✓ Some Issues to ReportI’m having some issues that are extremely frustrating. When I first started using the app, it worked great. Recently though, when I open the app on my “viewing” iPhone, and hit either of the two cameras I want to check, it says connected but it’s not. No picture or sound pulls up and I can close the app several times and re-open and nothing changes. Only when I reset my iPhone can I see the video and only once. If I close the app down, I can’t view it anymore when I log back in. Thought this was just my iPhone so I tested my wife’s iPhone and it’s doing the same thing on hers. Not sure what’s up and why it stopped being reliable. I’m currently on an iPhone 8 Plus with t mobile..Version: 1.10.9
✓ (Revised review)I did write a negative review recently due to the camera app having lost connection once I was unable to access the premises to change anything. The developer responded and was correct in that - for whatever reason - the router resetting caused the app to crash. This has not happened again in weeks though, and I’m confident that the app is able to run unattended. This is a great way to put an old phone to good use which would otherwise be gathering dust or sitting in a draw somewhere. The phone is too old and slow to give to someone else, but works as an excellent monitoring device, saving a good £170 perhaps on a nest cam..Version: 1.10.4
✓ Great features, but ads are ridiculous!This app has all the features that I wanted and much more, and has served me well for about seven months now. The cameras rarely disconnect. However, the reason I am not rating five stars is because recently, the developers have added ridiculous ads that appear every time you watch a clip in the event book or exit the live feed from a camera. These ads can be 1-2 mins in length, without letting you skip or anything. This makes going through my event book a huge pain and it is actually faster to close and reopen the app than to watch the ads. Please fix this, it is completely unreasonable and I have never seen anything like it on any other app before. If it weren’t for all the great features, I would be uninstalling and looking for an alternative..Version: 2022.21.0
✓ Very impressedExtremely impressive app.. really easy to set up.. picture is really clear & good quality.. this app gives complete peace of mind when using it as a home security system.. I check on my pet throughout the day & never miss a delivery.. I really recommend downloading this app.. u will not be disappointed...Version: 2023.14.1
✓ SecureGreat app!!😊.Version: 2021.10.0
✓ Love thisI use it for cctv, the keep an eye on the house and car on driveway, i also use it to keep an eye on my dog when i have to nip out and cant take him, i have even used it as cctv for my motorhome, as well as to keep my eye on my dog if i have to walk to the loos when i am away from home etc, and recently i am using it as a bike cam/ body cam when i ride my bicycle, it gives me peace of mind and a feeling of security, also knowing that the footage is stored in the cloud rather than on device, and i can share my log in details with trusted parties to live view when i am out and about. It is very versatile and easy to set uo and use, i now have the premium version. Well worth it, also i like how i can re purpose and use older tablets or phones..Version: 2022.4.1
✓ I would give a 4.5 If I could.The app works well but I only have one suggestion, There should be a way to lock your device because even though it may be highly unlikely for an intruder to enter your house, it is still possible. If an intruder enters and finds your device they can take it because it is unlocked. I understand that most people may use an old device as their camera but some people might use a working device that still has their Apple ID or Credit Card information attached. This is my suggestion and I’m not trying to criticize but overall well made app!.Version: 2022.6.1
✓ Great appSuper easy to set-up 💥😎.Version: 2022.2.0
✓ Next update: Photos pleaseLike the remote connection, good options (switch camera, turn on torch, siren). Currently can record video (limited with free version). Would be great if could take photos too..Version: 2022.11.2
✓ Almost perfectIt does exactly what it says it can do and it’s very useful and user friendly, however I live in London and my WiFi is amazing but for some reason it will drop the feed every few minuets which can get frustrating and the rate the app chews up my smartphone battery is scary.Version: 2022.15.1
✓ Easy five stars!I was recommended this app by a past roommate, downloaded it first try couldn’t be happier!.Version: 2022.7.1
✓ Camera angleThe free version has more camera coverage( wider) than the premium version. Why is that?.Version: 2022.6.3
✓ Great app, keep developing and it will be amazingThis is great app that lets you use an old device as a security camera. It links seamlessly to other devices and can be viewed via web browser. There are some glitches and things that can be improved. I look forward to them polishing this app even more.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Great option for places with no Wi-Fi accessI have been looking for something to monitor inside my home while away and haven’t been able to find exactly what I was looking for. There are cellular cameras for outside that I have but didn’t really want to install those types inside. I stumbled across this and just happened to have an extra phone with service on hand for the data (no Wi-Fi, remember). It is exactly what I needed. I can open the app anytime and see the space I wanted inside with basically what I already had on hand. The apps monthly fee is very reasonable and well worth the comfort it gives me! For the same price I can also use my iPad and laptop as cameras. If you have home internet this would be even more convenient. For me not having wifi the phone with its own service has been most useful. Highly recommend..Version: 2023.12.0
✓ Great appIf would be nice to offer at least two devices for free then charge for additional.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Alfred = Peace of MindWhat a GREAT app!!! Thank you very much Kim Komando for mentioning it! We have a security system, but no cameras. We also had a spare iPad and smartphone. We established eyes on 2 levels of our home in no time!!! While we were away for 3 mos, we could check on our home instead of asking daughters to do so. For ABSOLUTELY NO COST, it easily reduced the amount of worry and angst for us as well as inconvenience to our girls. This is a MUST HAVE app for anyone who wants to remotely look in on your home, pet, child, etc!!! Turning a smartphone into a security camera seems much smarter and economical than trading it in for next to nothing when you upgrade your phone!.Version: 1.10.7
✓ Negative reviews are user error.I needed a security camera up quickly to record possible issues on my property. Found this app and honestly didn’t expect much. I was SO pleasantly surprised. It honestly works as good if not better than $900 cameras I’ve had in retail locations. I immediately upgraded to premium for the extra features with no ads and it’s flawless. You get a short recording after movement but from what I understand if you have ‘continuous recording’ on, it will save an 8 hour loop onto your phone in the case that you need to have the longer video. You can then reference the shorter clips for time stamps. Any issues people are having are 100% device, settings, or network related. Truly can’t say enough how happy I am that this works the way it does. Great work guys!.Version: 2023.16.1
✓ Great AppThis app is exactly what I was looking for. I am disabled and not always quick to my feet to answer my door. So I connected this app to my iPad to keep a look out for when I have deliveries expected and when I see the car approach it gives me enough time to get to my feet. The quality isn’t amazing but it’s exactly what I needed and does the job perfect for me. Thank you..Version: 3.13.1
✓ MrVery good.Version: 2023.2.1
✓ Great app, although it could use a extra featureThis app is pretty decent on its own, but there is a feature that it could have. Like recording past footage even if there is no motion. When you view the past footage, I feel like you should be able to record it, like maybe sound? The only way I can is to screen record it, but that probably would take up more storage space since screen recording records in 1080p 60fps, more than security cameras can handle. So a built in “record past footage” feature would be helpful. Perhaps you want a time-lapse of your home or something….Version: 2024.4.2
✓ Best free baby monitor app everHave been using this app for years between an iPhone and iPad. Perfect those times when one of the kids has fallen asleep somewhere other than their bed. Always has been reliable, never had an issue..Version: 2021.5.3
✓ Started up great!Quick start and clean.Version: 2023.5.0
✓ AwsomeIt just works perfectly just download put an email done it was a god sent because I just got a kitten and I was too scared to leave her alone when I go out but then I found this app and boom I can keep track of her now.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Good Ole Alfred!I had previously paid for a year of the Premium for only $25. Since then I have purchased a Blink, Samsung & some other cheap China made P.O.S. For which I am so disappointed in.. so I was searching again for a good security camera and my Partner suggested “Alfred” again and I all the sudden felt so stupid for spending all the money on those other cameras. As long as you have a graveyard of old but functional phones like I do.. you can have yourself a quality CCTV Security System but with sound and HD! Obviously the best choice for interior security unless you can weather proof and consistently power a phone for outdoor..?! Thanks Alfred!.Version: 2023.18.4
✓ GreatI have only just used this app for a few minutes and i love it , i love to keep anneye onbthe puppy when we arent home.Version: 2.1.0
✓ MarvellousAlfred it’s like having a guard sit home while you are out! I stumbled on this just before Christmas. It was a God send when we were out and about visiting family. It’s great to be able to flick on your phone - see your living room and see all is ok. Or check in on the dog and have a chat to him. I’ve told loads of people bout Alfred too!.Version: 1.10.5
✓ The bestThis is by far the most easiest app to use and it works very well for a free appt.Version: 2022.14.2
✓ HomeKit?It would be really cool if you considered adding HomeKit support, especially now that you are selling your own hardware. The four stars isn’t because you don’t have HomeKit support though, that’s because as amazing as your service is, the App Store privacy policy does divulge that my usage content is linked to my identity. That’s a pretty big no no. I would use your service in place of others more than I do, on more devices than I do, if at the very least what content of mine which is stored on your servers wasn’t also linked to my identity..Version: 2022.15.0
✓ Nice and easyThank it the first time ever I tried to use phone as a security camera. I was amazed with the quality and ease to set of this application. Couldn’t stop myself recommending this app to my friends.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Like it, but......needs an accompanying product to be sold that tilts and pans the camera/phone.Version: 2.5.0
✓ WOrKedI had iphone 10, two of them, i had to reload the app after everything was set up as the viewer iphone was not loading the camera 100% it would load a few % then jam. There was an image and recordings on the other iphone. Once closing both the apps it worked good. Amazing this is right here with a phone i left neglected for ages with no use and suddenly i can do all this without buying a new cameras. Looking forward to experimenting more..Version: 2023.5.0
✓ Excellent!It has very little impact on your wallet, for the amount of convenience and capability it provides for safety and reliability of simply being able to use any device (phone) as a camera. As a 𝙎ingle 𝙋arent myself, I have used this app from the time my daughter was less then a year old and shes 3 now. Simply having the ability to keep an eye on your little one when you don’t want to risk walking in and they wake up. But you don’t know if they’re actually napping this bridges that gap. To say the least, you have anyone watch your child(or children) this is the peace of mind that you can count on..Version: 2023.14.1
✓ Totally awesomeLove this best app i have come across is ages and look forward to seeing what else I can do with it- trying to catch local poisoning animals and this is going to hopefully give me ability to place in places wired cameras wont work- thanks whoever developed this.Version: 3.0.1
✓ Works greatDownloaded to keep an eye on our cats, works great. Although I can see why you’d upgrade to get rid of the ads and get longer recorded clips, the free app has plenty of features that make it easily good enough for our needs..Version: 2.4.0
✓ CameraI find it good for what I need it for thank you.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Impressed I can use my iPad Gen2 and use my iPhone Se2020Great onboarding guys! Fantastic set it up in no time. Suggest you start with the new device first, iPhone and than scan the iPad to the account.Version: 2022.8.1
✓ Alfred CameraAbsolutely amazing couldn’t afford a home security system for my home and car at the time and tried using this setup perfect in every way, highly recommended..Version: 2.4.2
✓ DionGood.Version: 2.1.0
✓ Great value, does what it saysI got the free app to test and it did more than I expected so I paid for the monthly fee. Very happy with the service, I use an old IPhone 5 and iPad to keep an eye on my dogs. Works great, don’t set the motion sensor to too sensitive unless you want constant reminders that something’s happened! Just the important stuff can be captured on low sensitivity..Version: 1.10.7
✓ The bestThe best security app using an old phone.Version: 2023.13.1
✓ Excellent app!Great way to use an old iPhone or iPad. Love that I can use two "cameras". Great for checking on our two dogs when we aren't home. Easy to set up and use..Version: 1.7.2
✓ Clever deviceThis is a fantastic system. Not only do you get to use old phones it also saves on the expense of putting in cctv. Another nice feature is that having an old phone sitting on a shelf does not look out of place. It is a discreet way of monitoring ones property without causing alarm..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Great App. Fast to load, but ...... but crashes from time to time. Still, rate it as one of the better video streaming apps. And it’s Taiwanese — not Chinese..Version: 3.18.0
✓ High quality app! 5 starsOk first off to all you people that can’t describe anything in life without any other word besides “amazing” just lose yourself and get some vocabulary skills! This app is definitely the best one for a security app to use with an old WiFi cell phone. I was using the presence app in the past which crashed every 5 mins and had to reset it. This one so far is flawless. It’s still connected after a week. I love the ability to be able to talk to people when they are in your house. This one is the top one to download! 5 stars. It’s not “omg amazing”. Christ I read that stupid overused word by you teens on here 12 reviews in a row. Knock it off..Version: 1.10.5
✓ BRILLIANT! WORKS REALLY WELLThis is one of the best apps somebody ever invented. All you have to use is 2 smartphones and one is the camera and the other can view what is on the camera. You can speak to anyone inside the house as well! The only down side is the fact that you have to use Gmail to sign up. Another thing is that it’s a little bit glitchy except does the job perfect for a free app! 😋😄.Version: 2.2.3
✓ Great appI love this app and it comes in handy when I go out of town. The free feature is the best. The only reason I haven’t upgraded is because I have it on so that it records videos when someone walks in but every time I leave the app and come back in it’s turned off. It also recorded someone walking in, I saw it saying record but when I went to this video that I needed the event book was empty. So I don’t have this guy illegally walking in my apt. I have to screen record just to get the video. What’s the point ??? Luckily I got the last guy admitting that he’ll be illegally entering lucky for screen recording. I really wish this app was a good as it was when I first got it. Before it would record multiple videos. Now that I’m states away from home I can’t rely on it. Please fix asap so I can recommend.Version: 2024.5.1
✓ Great on the wholeThanks for this free to try app ...would consider a subscription, if was able to see what HD is like (for example: try it for a week free) to then decide if want to pay for it....Cheers :-).Version: 3.0.1
✓ Valuable Medical ToolI have had epilepsy for 25 years, and most of my seizures occur at night, thus I do not know when I have them all. I have used this (just free version) to record myself sleeping, and when the motion activation is used it begins recording when a seizure happens, providing info I can share with my doctors. I have also mentioned this app to epilepsy groups as a possible aid for others who need help. A downside to the free version is the 30s limit. I have to save 3 or 4 clips and use an editor to make them into 1 continuous video, a minor inconvenience for me anyway. Prior to this app I had no way to know frequently they happened..Version: 2022.2.0
✓ UsefulI love the app and the price, and would give it five stars except.... in continuous monitoring, even from the computer, it “lost connection”. I have to close the app or browser, then restart to be able to view. Also, we used it while we are vacation to keep an eye on things at home and after the first day, it was “offline”, “camera not available “. When we returned home, the app needed an update to keep working. I have it set to receive automatic updates, but that did not work. Suggestion for that would be to allow the app to work regardless of the update, unless it is an actual security update. Overall, it is a good app..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Perfect for what I needI caught my partner cheating on me twice. And this camera app is so great that it works even I lock my homescreen. I wish I could have found this sooner because maybe it wasn’t only two times that my partner cheated with different people and having fun behind my back..Version: 2022.19.0
✓ Amazing app good jobI truelu enjoy this app.Version: 2022.3.1
✓ Very EasyJust set it up so easy and clear camera.Version: 3.3.1
✓ AmazingThis app is fantastic. I’d purchased a new phone and both new and old phones were the same make (apple) and both signed in under the same iCloud account so all I had to do was set up one phone and other was automatically set. I wanted my new phone to be the monitor so I went into settings in Alfred on that phone and chose that option and went in with the other phone and chose camera. Bam, I was using it immediately. When my nieces come for a visit or sleep over I can use the phones as a nanny cam. I open the Alfred app on both phones and place my old phone as the camera in the bedroom and can watch, listen and even record from a other room..Version: 2023.2.1
✓ So awesome!!I love it, I'll never let anyone out of my sight hehe 😜.Version: 1.8.6
✓ Tried several similar...this looking best so farWhat do we want: Simple to set up without loads of technical stuff (hey IP Camera), and some basic free recording and an upgrade uptown that doesn’t cost more than just buying a dedicated camera. Thus far Alfred wins. A few false triggers so turned down sensitivity. Some missed triggers too. So, good. And almost excellent. I may uprate to 5* if I can stabilize these..Version: 1.10.6
✓ DelightEasy to set up and can even check from desktop PC..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Great baby monitor appCovid lockdown delayed delivery of a baby monitor, so had to cobble something together with what we had. This app was great - easy to set up, worked with no fuss, also nice that it worked on a very old iPad which is still on iOS 10.3.3..Version: 2021.8.1
✓ Security CameraVery east to install on an old iPhone 6.Version: 2023.5.0
✓ Awesome!!!This app is amazing. Unlimited cameras, and a week of cloud storage all for the minor inconvenience of ads. There are a lot of ads, but to be fair, no other app offers everything they do for free. AND!! It’s pretty cheap to get rid of the ads. As far as value, Alfred offers the most. It wouldn’t work when I had CenturyLink internet, because they interfere with a majority of the surveillance apps. Wish List: 1. I would like to be able to delete a video that’s on my screen. It’s really frustrating to have to back out a couple screens, click delete, select the one I want to delete (which is hard, since an ad has popped up, so I can’t tell which one I wanted to delete now), then click delete again, then done. Way too many steps to delete videos. 2. Fix the sensitivity. Low and medium barely ever pick up anything, while High picks up so much that I can’t tell if anything really happened. 3. I REALLY wish this app worked with the older Apple devices. I think they are back at iOS 6? PLEEEEEEEASE!!! 4. On the iPad to have 2 rows in portrait and 3 rows in landscape on the home page. It would be great if all of my cameras could show up on one page..Version: 1.10.4
✓ Best In Home SecurityI’m a single mum so having this app free or upgrade extras for minimal cost is awsome honestly hats off to the creators for making that possible so Gud to feel safe in your own home. Just a note... When ever I hear something outside and wanna quickly jump on the app and cheak it out it takes its time from clicking into app to sign in to sign in done then connecting to camera - connected by the time it’s done that whatever I wanted to cheak out has gone or drove past or walked past there’s like a 30sec to 1min wait for sign in to happen before u can view live feed... can’t it just stay logged in till you log out so you can instantly look at live feed with out waiting for app to sign in and connect to camera process I just wanna click the app click the camera in question and boom live feed within secs.Version: 2.3.1
✓ I love Alred!! It works!I really love Alfred because it works! I started by using cheap iPhone 5s’s a year ago and it’s worked like magic. I was honestly surprised. The first few months I started I got problems and needed to keep fixing the app but gradually over 6 months the app got better and better and it’s nearly 98% reliable. Now sometimes I can go weeks without touching my iPhone cam and it will let me view and won’t glitch . I can leave my house for weeks and alred will be on. I love how speedy fast the notifications are. Super super super fast. And the quality is amazing. The iPhones have the best cameras in the world so if u buy a really good iPhone like an iPhone 7 or 8 you could get mega HD pics of the suspect even better than professional security cameras I really love Alfred because lately the app has been working flawless and I been getting notifications within a second and it’s stayed online and hasn’t crashed as long as I use guided access really excited to see it advance along the way it only gets better from here. I love Alfred keep it up.Version: 2.5.3
✓ AlfredI have had several surveillance cams , spy cams and security.. this is by far the best ! It’s clear , discreet , real time, motion detected , storage , can download ! Also I can get 2 views . Front and back with zoom features ! Night vision ( to an extent ).. Walkie talkie, and flashlight . You can’t beat it. I can hook up as many devices and can have more than one account ! The options are unlimited . As I play around with it .. there’s more I learn . I watch my Cars at night and it runs all night plugged in and it runs off if WiFi! And I leave my son in the car while I shop and I get to watch him in his phone and then I watch another view on mine so I feel safer and so does he. Love it! Highly recommend Alfred!.Version: 2.1.0
✓ AlfredGreat works perfect.Version: 2022.11.2
✓ Broke! No problem and it’s Actually not a lie.I swear by this on all different devices by different other devices on one account n all the hoots n whistles before it gets better. Even caught what I wasn’t even looking for..Version: 2021.9.1
✓ Alfred is goodEasy to use.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Great AppI already have 2 dedicated cctv cameras to check on my dogs. I needed a 3rd but didn’t want the expense of yet another camera. Downloaded this last night and it’s brilliant. Doesn’t have the wide angle lens of the proper cameras , but that’s a small price to pay. My only worry would be that if I was away for longer than a day, I would have to leave my iPad permanently on charge . Have heard of horror stories of charging iPads causing fires so that’s a concern ..Version: 1.10.7
✓ Love this app and service!I haven’t had hardly any trouble with the app or the service. The only thing I wish it did was allow you to share cameras and give those you share cameras with full admin control over said cameras. So, if my wife is annoyed by constant notifications she has to text me and turn off the motion detection. Also, I never get reminders to turn the motion detection on or iff depending on whether I am home or not. I thought that was a free feature. Over all, I am super satisfied with Alfred. One question—why the app name change?!? DIY CCTV is really boring branding TBH. One more thing—there needs to be a way to turn of “phone is not charging” warnings. I am getting them repeatedly and all of them are not necessary. I need one and then I need another when the battery gets to 50 another at 20 and maybe start to nag me at 5%. But there is no reason to bug me every minute or so when I know the phone is plugged in and I am at work. Plus it usually stops charging until the battery level actually drops. Then it starts charging again..Version: 1.12.1
✓ Shower leak identifiedMy sons shower was leaking into my garage and I needed to know where it was coming from. After trying other apps, I eventually found this app and decided to use it. With the app downloaded both on my iphone and on an old iphone I use as an iPod, I found the leak. I set up the iPod as the camera on a tripod close to where the leak was coming through and then went into the shower with the phone set as viewer and systematically sprayed water on different parts of the shower walls until I saw the leak coming into the garage. Once leak in the seal was found I fixed it. I haven’t had the need to use it again or found another need for it but I’m not deleting it. Well done app designers...Version: 2021.14.0
✓ Love it but settings are missing!The current version of the app has no settings option for iOS. As in, I am trying to setup this app for integration into my Google Home/Assistant. The Alfred forum gives instructions on how. Yet when I search for settings in the app (not the camera settings for the remote device), there is not any button. I click the top left icon of the home and it opens the leftside nav menu, but there are NO SETTINGS features. Sad. Please fix this. Please make it easier to use with Google Assistant. Thanks! Please make landscape view for iPad available for Viewer. I can only see thea app in portrait mode tag this time..Version: 3.19.0
✓ Helps meHelps me to keep an eye on my dog while I’m at work. Great peace of mind and not too expensive if you end up purchasing a subscription. Need WIFI to activate.Version: 2021.5.1
✓ Best, easy to setup home security camera out thereFirst, it's amazing that they allow you one camera completely free, there are no strings attached, there's no free trial that bills you later, none of that. They deserve a big thank you for providing this type of security to anyone with an extra cell phone and wifi. Of course there's ads but how else can they keep it free? The free camera has some restrictions like no zoom, limits on amount of recorded video, amount of concurrent viewers, etc. but in NO way does it take away from your ability to secure your home. There's motion detection, flash, siren, microphone, flip screen, real time notifications, etc. All the stuff you would literally be paying hundreds for going with another security company. The only gripe I have is on Canada's poor conversion on the USD cuz I decided to upgrade to yearly for $29.99 USD and it came to $41.40 CAD. Ouch. The benefits are worth it though and it's still works out to $3.45/month so, meh, now I can have more cameras, better quality, zoom 4x, etc. I really applaud what this company is doing for people's piece of mind..Version: 2023.12.0
✓ Very reliable, face detection and motion sensing notificationsI've been using the Alfred premium version for approx 12 months now utilising 3 old iPhones and an iPad as the camera's - overall an excellent app, has been reliable and mostly easy to use..Version: 3.2.0
✓ I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS APPThis app is the best and I could see my little baby sister if she was crying or not. You guys should download it, all you need is to do is sign in and then, get 2 phones, and with the 2 phone you have to log in with the same email, and you have to allow the camera and microphone then done! Love it! Keep it up!.Version: 2021.2.0
✓ AWESOMELY DEVASTATINGSo Ned was showing a fair bit back then and never called first. He also wasn’t exactly heavy fingered and when he wasn’t sleeping he was pinching something to trade for a single of the uptown the old fashioned way - Warrick Farm. I noticed one afternoon a few things were on annual leave and considering it was April I set up Alfred to meet Ned and see for myself. It turns out the main character destined to meet old Alfie was my missus, in fact I never actually saw old Ned again. I wonder what he’s doing these days..Version: 2.0.1
✓ Amazing!!!!I absolutely love this app it definitely will help you if you are in need of a security camera and don’t have £100-£200 to get an actual security camera that does exactly the same on this!!!definitely get it, it’s definitely worth it!!!.Version: 1.10.6
✓ GreatI’ve only used it for one day but I love it!.Version: 1.11.0
✓ I’ve been watching this for years now (great)I remember the old version of the app (can’t remember the name), I remember going onto it and it saying ‘we have moved’ i clicked on it and it brought me to Alfred, the logo was a yellow box with a wight old man in it. The app was a lot better now and keeps getting better all the time. If you need security and you don’t have mutch Money this is the best app in the world. Thanks.Version: 2.3.2
✓ Great and easy appWhat a great and easy to install and get the system up and running. Well done Alfred !!.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Amazing safety for 0 priceSo for safety reasons I wanted cctv, after a chat with someone today she recommended this app to me as she uses it and showed me hers on her phone, and I came straight home and downloaded it and paired it with a old iPhone I have, all I have to say is I am so grateful she told me about this! For someone who needs cctv but can’t even think about the cost for proper cctv this is a life saver, I have only just used it but I am confident that’s why I have already left a 5* review and I never leave reviews! It has already alerted me of someone by my front door (me leaving and coming home) the picture isn’t 100% on the free version so later this week I will be doing the paid version so I can have HD picture! I will definitely be recommending this app to anyone who needs it! Well done in giving people like me such piece of mine for 0 cost!.Version: 2021.12.0
✓ Alfred CameraBrilliant app works perfectly online!.Version: 3.0.1
✓ Looking fir SubscriptionWorks well untill now! Is the subscription applying per account (example 4 devices) or per device?.Version: 2021.6.1
✓ Good so farVery user friendly so far. I’ve yet to attach multiple devices.Version: 2022.8.0
✓ Nice appI can see what’s going on in the back while I’m up at the front of the house. Just what I was looking for!.Version: 2022.21.0
✓ Great appLoving this app!.Version: 2.0.1
✓ Amazing!I absolutely love this app. A friend recommended it to me when she started using it after someone attempted to break in her door. I use it to monitor my front door, living room, balcony, and I keep a camera on my pets so I can check in on them while I’m at work. So far I’ve only tried the free version, but plan to upgrade to premium and give it a try. We’re going to be out of town soon so I feel better knowing I’ll be able to check on our home while we’re gone. Sure the video quality isn’t the greatest on the free version, but all things considered it does an amazing job. Thanks to the team for making such a wonderful app..Version: 2.2.3
✓ ManefieldExcellent platform and so simple to set up and control. But most of all it is complemented with the exact functions it requires to be an effective useful system just as much as any other standard CCTV system..Version: 1.11.3
✓ The 5 Star General AlfredLove it works reliably zoom control a must but adapted to my os zoom controller beats the owlr app thanks greatly for helping with my home security Stopped working won't connect error please update your software just refuses to work on my IPad Air 2.Version: 1.8.0
✓ Excellent Security AppExcellent Security App for your property and you can even save your clips if necessary for future reference. Detail not always clear and ads in free mode unfortunately. Other than that if you’re just looking for cheap cctv security this is fine, video starts recording as soon as any movement is detected by people, cars, pets etc . Give it a whirl..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Great toolMaking good use of your existing old phones what a great app, simple but powerful.Version: 2.1.0
✓ Alfred homeUsed this app awhile ago while leaving our dog home alone , and while selling our home. Lost the app awhile back when getting a new phone . Now I’ve reinstated it to watch the new cat! Works well ..Version: 2022.8.1
✓ Really good solutionThe connection is sometimes lost to the camera and takes bit of time to reconnect. Otherwise functiona really good!!.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Just Amazing!This is by far the best app I have ever downloaded, I jst recently downloaded it and messed around a little with it to see how it worked and it’s amazing! I have to watch my moms house in a week and my boyfriend works midnights and I hate leaving my animals alone without knowing what’s going on bc I have some anxiety and this app is saving my life, now when I go to my mothers house for a week I’ll be able to check on my animals anytime I want! So thankyou so much for making this app I will be using this app all the time! I’m def getting the premium bc it’s an awesome price for an app this amazing! 5 Stars!!! I would recommend this app to anyone! And I don’t make these kind of reviews very often only when I really find a awesome, well made app like this!.Version: 1.10.7
✓ Now I know what my dogs do when I’m out!Now I know what my dogs do when I’m out! ...nothing. They just sleep in the sun by the window waiting for me to come home. That’s very nice to know - thank you Alfred. It’s an amazing app and so very easy to use..Version: 2.2.0
✓ Life Saver!I will forever be grateful for this app. Was staying at an AIRBNB and was a little skeptical about people we were renting from. I set up camera to monitor the room while I was out. While out, the alarm sounded on my phone letting me know there was movement in the room. I watched live footage of what was taking place and it was my girlfriend. I watched her for a few minutes when all of the sudden she took a couple steps backwards and dropped to the floor. I got on my Harley and rushed there. I was able to perform mouth to mouth and CPR on her till paramedics arrived. This app saved her life. If it weren’t for this app, she wouldn’t have made it..Version: 2023.2.1
✓ QLINK Motorola e5+Ok so my camera is on Motorola e5+ & for some odd reason every week or 2, my camera &/or viewer device screen is only showing black…. But it is actually is still active, like, it still records if there’s motion but it doesn’t notify me or anything…. Like Um, I could be missing very very important stuff… have you guys figured out why this malfunction comes about & also, when are the next Camera features going to be & im sure it’s not going to be soon or too soon, but when are the facial recognition features or the retina scanning features going to be available to the public!!?! Up the price to maybe $6.99/$7.99 tops ud make bookoo bucks!!! 😆😉🤪.Version: 2021.2.1
✓ Very good and veryVery good very easy very happy who was the three versions of been able to check on my work at any time I wish was being very good.Version: 2.0.1
✓ SoundJuste can’t get thé sound working ….Version: 2023.5.0
✓ This is fantastic!I was actively looking for a security camera to put up till I stumbled across this. Easy to set up (once you’ve created a gmail account) and works very well! It’s got a 1-2 second delay but beats paying over $100 for a security camera. Very satisfied!.Version: 2.0.2
✓ This is a fantastic app!I’ve been using ‘Alfred’, for a couple of years now. I’ve never had any issue with it to be honest. For the free version, it does exactly what you need it to do. To the review complaining about it not working at night, I’ve also never had a problem. If you adjust the setting to night or whatever that function is, I’ll agree it’s not brilliantly clear, but you can still hear and see picture..(obviously not like a video if it were captured in natural day light). I’ve had it set up in my room, hidden, & I’ve managed to catch people in the act in my room. Well done to the developers ! Anything negative from anyone tells me they perhaps need to actually install outdoor cameras etc.... installed professionally and need to spend hundreds of dollars). Don’t diss the app! 100% 5 STARS!.Version: 1.10.9
✓ AlfredI think it is the best app ever it is sooooooooooo good now I can spy on my brothers.Version: 1.11.3
✓ Works Perfectly for meJust started using Alfred as a Skype replacement for animal monitoring. Works like a charm. Easy to setup, and it just worked like they said it would. Great to be able to turn on camera light when I need to. Awesome App......Version: 1.10.9
✓ Demands for micAlfred is absolutely amazing! That aside, it’s pretty darn disturbing how much it demands for microphone access even though I have never once used it..Version: 2022.15.0
✓ One of the best apps I have installed 5/5 would recommendAt first I thought this app was too good to be true but it does everything it says and more for free which amazes me I thought it would be a trial then you’d have to pay money to use it afterwards and it’s not like that so I’m very pleasantly pleased with their service 5/5 would recommend downloading this app it’s a MUST have it’s straight forward and a simple interface only took me a few minutes to make a account and set up everything. Thank you so much Alfred!.Version: 3.12.1
✓ So far, so goodI very quickly decided to get the premium package as I have someone who keeps entering my place, using my washer and dryer without my permission… Now I’m going to catch them and confront them. My only concern is it seems to chew the battery faster than it charges from my connected computer port. guess I’m going to have to figure out how to get a dedicated charger connected where I don’t actually have a plug to connected LOL thats a tomorrow problem. overall, rather happy with the ability to be able to look at my place when I’m sitting at work.Version: 2023.2.1
✓ Great for pet sittingI love this app so much and am so happy I found it. My wife and I were wondering about the best way to keep an eye on our lil puppy while we’re at work and make sure he’s not barking or whining all day. We were looking into buying cameras or expensive pet monitoring equipment when we found the app Alfred. We were able to use our tablets we normally leave at home to easily monitor our little pup for free. We can always see how he is doing from our phones and even talk through the microphone to calm him down or just to check in before we get home. The night mode feature helps us tremendously since he is a black lab and hard to spot sometimes. The app also lets us swap through accounts easily to switch our viewing tablets and lets us know our battery percentage at all times. I’d highly recommend Alfred to anyone with a need to monitor their pet. Also, the motion detection feature along with instant notifications to your phone make it a solid choice for baby and house monitoring as well..Version: 1.11.4
✓ This app possibly just saved my lifeI downloaded this App last night after a few days of dealing with an unpredictable ex boyfriend who has aggressive tendencies and attempted to break into my apartment earlier this week. Last night I was so tired because I hadn’t been able to sleep since I was afraid that he might show up and try again. I thought being able to have sight on my front door while I was in my bedroom might help give me peace of mind and help me sleep. When I woke up this morning I was so relieved that nothing had happened overnight and I got up to go to the bathroom, thankfully I had my phone with me. While in the bathroom I heard some fidgeting at the door and for a second thought I was loosing my mind. I shut and locked the bathroom door and immediately opened up the app only to see my ex breaking through my front door. I was able to call 911 and get help before anything bad happened and the app caught and recorded the whole thing! Never in my life would I have thought I’d be in a situation like this and I am beyond grateful for this app! Thank You!.Version: 3.23.0
✓ ExcellentI must have app for those flatting or travelling. Have found it very useful when staying in new places or airbnbs..Version: 2023.13.2
✓ Loving itSimply amazing and so easy to set up..Version: 2022.7.1
✓ Excellent but.....A very good low cost way of converting your old phone into a CCTV camera. There is a learning curve and not everything is intuitive but persist and it all works. If you don’t have WiFi at the camera location you’ll need to get a pay as you go data sim. Try the free version before going for the upgrade. My application - monitoring aircraft in a remote hangar - works fine without upgrading. It’s worth paying to get rid of the ads though. Now for the BUT... I would give it 5 stars except that if you upgrade to the paid version you get a “LETTERBOX” view. The aspect ratio changes from 4:3 to 16:9, chopping off the top and bottom of the image. Useless for my application, may be OK for yours. You can only change back to the unpaid version after lengthy wrangling with Alfred, who give no warning this was going to happen..Version: 2.3.1
✓ As Cccc B vbnbbbbCut rent go g G h h g g h FB on h.Version: 2023.3.0
✓ Great way to use old phonesThis app works good for its purpose. So far I have just messed around with it but sometime I would like to have my cameras monitor some animals around the yard. Nice and simple to set up and I can access my cameras anywhere that I’m connected to the internet..Version: 2023.13.0
✓ Best cctv spare phone appI love this app. It does not lag at all. When I say not at all I mean it’s two time video and audio. All the others I tried on iPhones have a few second delay among many other issues but Alfred is the best by far. It offers everything I need or want including notifications and motion detection as well as real time video and audio. I only have one small teeny tiny complaint that I wish would be available. I would love to see the battery life on my viewing screen of the phone that I’m using for a camera just incase I don’t have a charger hooked up. Other than that flush all the others bc this ones the best. To the developers thank you so much for a great free app not to even mention the affordable upgrades with even more options. Keep up the great work!!!!.Version: 3.11.1
✓ Great free appI just installed an old iPad and it works surprisingly good. I’ll fond some more old phones and upgrade to the commercial free version!.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Audio frustration…I hope someone listens….I’ve been using this app for the better part of a year now, and I have to say for my purposes, it’s AMAZING!!! However, recently I’ve been noticing the audio doesn’t record with the “motion detection” and “moments” video. This is insanely frustrating because the subject of my investigation is aware of the camera and the only “proof” I have in most videos is the audio. Sometimes the sound fluctuates too, like it’s strong then muffled. I’ve emailed customer support for help to no avail which is quite frustrating as well. Also, I saw on some other apps there’s a “sound activated” recording feature….any chance Alfred will add this? AFTER they fix my audio issue first pretty plz! I’m spite of my audio issues I still highly recommend this app :).Version: 2022.2.0
✓ Works as advertisedGood to see works as you’d expect. And free version seems to do the job which is a nice bonus.Version: 2.0.2
✓ ReviewAwesome super handy for around home.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Reconnecting non stop....UPDATEDUpdate on review. Had an email from developer saying they’ve updated their service. The app seems to now be working fine and I’ve changed my review score accordingly. Thanks. Was working fine until updated. Now it just shows it is reconnecting and only works intermittently. I cancelled the paid subscription. Followed ALL instructions of the developer response below.. still it is disconnecting. Even reinstalled the app. Battery optimisation is off. Changed from mobile data to Wi-Fi on full strength signal and still it disconnects. Strange how it was working fine for months before the update..Version: 2.5.0
✓ Best monitor app ever!This app was for our first 6 months old child. After test and trial with many apps as suggested in various sites, this must have to be the best! No BS solid functional app with min issues. Try it out! Highly recommended!.Version: 2.5.0
✓ So easy and effectiveI downloaded this onto an old phone, linked it to my current one and instantly had a free cctv camera. We suspected our kids’ nanny of drinking on the job. Set this up in a corner and recorded her doing so twice. It gave us the evidence we needed to fire her on the spot. So grateful for the ease of use, the protection it gave us and the rapid results. Only oddity is a few notifications/events created for no reason but that is a small price to pay for free coverage.Version: 2021.14.0
✓ WowPerfecto for the pet.Version: 2022.7.4
✓ So far .... very good!Only came across this app today and spent just a little while setting my two tablets up and it was so straightforward - would love to try the premium app ... maybe with a free trial ;-) It’s a bit late now so I’m looking forward to trying it out more tomorrow. So good to be able to keep an eye wherever is needed but this has so many other features than just viewing and how good to be able to use a mobile or tablet that doesn’t get as much use as it once did - Thank you, Susie.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Silly issueThis app seems very good. However, after installing I accepted the option to log in using my Apple ID on both devices. Then I attempted to connect to the web viewer but there is no option to login there with Apple ID so, unless I go back and create a new account with an email address I can’t use the web viewer. d’oh!.Version: 3.10.0
✓ Cool app.Definitely does what we need and it works very well..Version: 2022.13.0
✓ ThrilledThis app works brilliantly!! Does exactly what is says, the free version has ads, which aren’t “in your face” nor do they intrude on the functionality of the app at all..Version: 3.6.0
✓ Great app and easy to useTried a few that promised a lot but didn’t deliver. Very happy with Alfred..Version: 2.2.0
✓ Easy asAwesome.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Amazing camera and feature loadedI am so happy with this app. Yes the free version has ads…but don’t all free versions?? I did upgrade to paid because I use it so much . Not glitchy, works 100% of the time. Audio is amazing… very loud and clear. Video is crystal clear. Lots of settings. My only wish would be to have the feature of disabling the low battery notice. Other than that I really couldn’t complain about a thing. The price for the year is excellent value too.Version: 2023.5.0
✓ ImpressedOnly used it for a short amount of time but works well so far..Version: 2.1.0
✓ No alarmsI don’t receive alarms anymore but motion detection and push notifications are on.Version: 2022.11.2
✓ Amazing appI don’t typically write reviews, but this app is amazing! It is so user friendly. No long winded set up, very simple and easy instructions. It takes about 5mins to set up. This is exactly what I was looking for. I place the phone in my window and I get a live feed. If there is any movement, is notifies you and records it..Version: 1.11.2
✓ Home monitoringIt’s easy to setup. I’ll try more to check the functionalities..Version: 2022.14.0
✓ CCTVWhat a great app thank to my son for informing me I use up to four cameras and a monitor. You can even use your pc to monitor.Version: 3.3.1
✓ Just downloadedSo far, so good ....Version: 2.0.2
✓ Great app + ideaHi I’m generally really satisfied with your app and i would be also happy to pay for one off payment if you would add a option to send a video both ways by operating from one side.... I’m using your app to see my pet at home and would be great if she could also see me if I would want to ;) cheers.Version: 2.2.1
✓ Definitely Worthwhile getting, some room for improvement.This is a really good app simply does what it says. And when everything is working well it would be 4 1/2 five stars in my opinion. I have had a lot of trouble with the Internet viewing on the PC which is very sporadic, but I don’t think it’s my Internet connection is something not quite right there. However phone to phone has been pretty flawless..Version: 3.8.1
✓ Don’t ruin this app pleaseI’ve been using this app for a while now and bought the yearly subscription. The latest update the developers have decided to overlay video controls on the centre of the video. So now I can’t see the things I’m trying to capture because there is a big play button smack bang in the middle of the screen. If you must have these controls, please make them fade out until the screen is touched. Doesn’t anyone check this stuff? Update: it appears they listen to their customers and the issue above has been fixed. Thank you. Upgraded to 4 stars. Now if you could just make viewing the continuously recorded controls a bit more precise would be 5 stars. It’s difficult to view an event even after zooming in the timeline you still have to view a lot of pre record before you see the event itself. If you deduct the pre record time from this would be more useful. QA no charge..Version: 2022.15.1
✓ The perfect reuse of old phones!Alfred is an amazing and effective alternative too expensive commercial security cameras..Version: 2021.4.0
✓ Good overallGood app overall. However, at times when I go in to the app, it just sits on the loading screen. Ive logged out and deleted app etc still not able to work. Not sure what the problem is.Version: 3.15.1
✓ Great ideaEast to set up and reliable and able to Lock Screen through guided access option setting. The user interface is well formatted so you get time stamp Timelapse’s capture lists of any event detection which makes it easy and quick to check footage, I use mine to cover my front door 🚪 and window in my flat on an old iPad. I hope they keep compatibility for older models as time goes on.Version: 2023.1.1
✓ Multi-PlatformHave just installed on both iPad 2 and Samsung S 7 and works well across both operating systems.Version: 1.12.1
✓ Apps that offers a free version and is still really good!!It's enough for free use and you know it works :) If I want extra functions I don't actually mind paying because the program still offers the basic needs of the app ♡ I highly appreciate this... More apps should do this :).Version: 2021.3.1
✓ Wish I found the Alfred App sooner!!Man, have I been missing out and paying subscriptions I never needed to pay. This app was made for me since I have 2 phones for work and personal use, so I keep one at home as the camera and the other with me and I have no complaints. I could care less if it was crap quality I’d still rate 5 stars. And the quality is good. Wouldn’t change anything I can think of. I’ll be a customer as long as they don’t get to the point of selfishness and not thinking about the customer. So far so good. Would recommend 100%.Version: 2022.20.0
✓ One big annoyance preventing purchasePLEASE FIX this extremely annoying problem Great app with a huge bug The only thing preventing me from purchasing this excellent software is its inability to keep the same orientation on the viewer as on the camera. It is super annoying to have to keep twisting and turning the iPad or iPhone to try and correctly orient the view which seems to change at random intervals! This is INFURIATING and makes the app unusable What a pity. It's otherwise a great app I retired from programming long before apps were a thing, but I can't understand why it should be so difficult to perform such a trivial task as recognising which way is "up" on the camera and presenting the view correspondingly on the viewer! Please get back to me when you have corrected this and I will retry..Version: 3.22.3
✓ No red marks for continuous recordingI’ve recorded myself with continuous recording but there are no red lines showing where something has been recorded.Version: 2022.21.0
✓ Security camerasIts simple and great idea to use your old phones.Version: 2021.15.0
✓ Was Working greatIt’s simple enough. I’m not sure why but my T-Mobile WiFi kicked it off about 15 minutes after I subscribed. Then I got it working again. Then I shut the camera off for a few days because I didn’t need it. Then when I turned it back on it worked fine, but this time my TV got kicked off of T-Mobile’s internet Wi-Fi . Then when I tried to use the T-Mobile internet app to see what was going on everything shut down. Then nothing was working until I completely reset everything after deleting the Alfred apps. I’m assuming T-Mobile did it because when I went to reset my TV, my network was like 5 from the top with the box sitting 10 feet from the TV when normally it is first at the top, but regardless I can’t have everything shutting down..Version: 2023.18.2
✓ Mystery solved!I needed to see which of my dogs was managing to open the back and office doors off the room they sleep in when we’re out. Mystery solved! Quick and easy set up and saved the expense of purchasing a camera. Will definitely use in the future..Version: 3.27.2
✓ Good but..Having paid for the premium subscription and realising the auto record feature misses A LOT, I’m not too happy. It is a good app but that’s my one complaint, could be improved upon..Version: 3.23.0
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