Innovative Uses Of Outdated Smartphones

People usually sell their old phones when they upgrade to the latest one. If you are not selling at a good price, then definitely you need to use it for several other important activities. Here are some

GPS device

Your phone can serve as a GPS device. It consumes your little effort. Your old phone will be offline as it will not be connected to any wifi or mobile data. Therebefore, you need to preload the maps, music and podcasts. But, CNET has a list of map applications that can be preloaded even if you are offline. But the best and top-ranked apps cost money. This can be helpful for uber and other drivers. It will make navigation easier. No notifications will peep in that cell.  

Car Stereo

You could save some hassle by shifting your smartphone to Car Stereo. Mostly, you plug into the car’s dashboard or device. In this case, often you have to disconnect many applications. If you primarily use the phone for playing music and podcasts, this could help.  

Security Camera

The old smartphone can not exactly replace a high technologized home security system but to some extent, you can use it as a security camera. place your phone in a place where others can’t see it. Pair this phone with a new one and have complete access to your house when no one is there.  Presence is a free Android and iOS app that instantly turns your old phone into a streaming video camera accessible from any paired device.

Baby Monitor

You no need to spend money on the baby monitor. There are dozens of applications which turn any smartphone camera into an inexpensive baby monitor. Download an application like Dormi for Android users or Cloud Baby Monitor for iOS users. You can pair your old smartphone with the new one and stay informed. You are capable to talk remotely to the baby through phone and get notified when your baby is crying.  

Backup Phone

Your outdated phone can act as a handy data backup if the new one is having the same operating system. The apps should be ditto and make cloud access to the new phone. Thereafter, if you lose the new phone or if it stops working, you still have access to all of your cloud-based data (probably contacts and photos). 

GoPro

If your old phone records HD videos then you can fasten it to anything and record the videos. GoPro-style cameras cost almost a hundred dollars. This idea is quite unique.

Donation

If according to you, your phone is useless to you. A better way is to donate it to anyone who cannot afford it. 

I wish it could help you in a better and approachable way!!

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