The Snoop App Turns Smarthpones and Tablets into Security Cameras
Michael Hines — July 7, 2017 — Tech
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Thanks to the Snoop app old tablets and smartphones can now double as security cameras. The app, available on both iOS and Android, connects your smartphone with an extra device laying around your house. One device "casts" and the other "watches." The devices don't have to be on the same wireless network and the feed is encrypted.
The Snoop app's beauty lies in its simplicity. It's easy to use and setup. That being said it's not a legitimate alternative to an actual security camera. There doesn't seem to be any way to store footage so it's not like you could use the Snoop app to report a crime to police. Instead the app seems to be more about security in a pinch and fun. Think spying on your pets or teens left home alone.
The Snoop app's beauty lies in its simplicity. It's easy to use and setup. That being said it's not a legitimate alternative to an actual security camera. There doesn't seem to be any way to store footage so it's not like you could use the Snoop app to report a crime to police. Instead the app seems to be more about security in a pinch and fun. Think spying on your pets or teens left home alone.
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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3. Internet of Things (iot) - IoT industry players can leverage the repurposing of old devices into security cameras to enhance the functionality and interconnectedness of home automation systems.
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