Phonitor

A private home monitoring camera that repurposes spare Apple devices as cameras, solving the problem of costly dedicated security hardware and cloud subscriptions. It targets individual consumers and households seeking an affordable, privacy-focused monitoring solution for spaces like nurseries, pets, entryways, and workshops. The service is delivered as a free app that pairs devices via iCloud, with direct peer-to-peer streaming and local storage, avoiding cloud servers and third-party accounts.

Key features

• Real-time monitoring from any Apple device
• Instant playback of recorded moments
• Clip export and sharing (Pro)
• Two-way audio (Pro)
• Night vision with anti-flicker tuning
• Up to 2K resolution at 60fps
• Low latency direct device-to-device connection
• Background play with screen locked (Pro)
• Smart battery use and reduced heat