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Anything interesting I could do with spare Android phones? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by notdoreen@alien.top to c/main@selfhosted.forum

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I have a couple Android phones with little resell value and I'm wondering what I could do with them on my spare time.

Not sure if this is the right sub to ask but figured it could be a good start to see if anyone here has done anything with phones.

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[–] neojorge@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have one in the door peephole. Using Android ip webcam I can turn it on to see through the screen who's behind. Also i added it to home assistant so I can see through it anytime. If someone rings turn the screen on, so you know who is it without getting too close. Send a photo to your smartphone when somebody rings...

[–] domanpanda@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What if they dont ring but start to lockpick/bash your door right away? :D

[–] stupv@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Home security is to deter would-be criminals, not prevent determined criminals. Ultimately if someone wants to get into your house, and has the skills and tools to do so, you aren't going to stop them

[–] mythex_plays@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

The LockpickingLawyer consistently proves just how much security theatre we surround ourselves with.

[–] MalafideBE@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Use the accelerometer as a break-in sensor.