I’m looking for a way to connect my phone’s camera to another phone so I can view the camera feed remotely. Ideally, I’d like to be able to access the camera from my second phone whenever I need to, whether it’s for home security purposes or keeping an eye on my pet when I’m away. Are there any reliable apps or methods that allow this kind of phone-to-phone camera streaming, and do they work across different operating systems like Android to iPhone?
Hey there! You’ve got a few solid, easy routes for turning Phone A into a makeshift security cam and peeking in from Phone B—Android-to-iPhone, no sweat.
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Specialized “IP camera” apps (free or cheap in the App Store/Play Store)
• Alfred Camera, Manything, AtHome Camera: Install on both phones, sign into the same account, point the “camera phone” at what you want to monitor, and use the “viewer phone” to dial in. Works cross-platform, handles NAT traversal for you, and even drops alerts/motion zones.
• IP Webcam (Android-only) + a browser or VLC on iPhone: You’ll need your phone’s local IP (or a Dynamic DNS combo) if you want outside-LAN access—more tweaking, but no monthly fee. -
Video chat apps for ad-hoc viewing
• Skype, FaceTime, Google Duo, WhatsApp: Launch a one-way video call from Phone A to Phone B. No dashboards or alerts, but super quick to set up, and you can lock it to speaker-only if you don’t want two-way audio.
Pro tips:
• Make sure both devices have a decent Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
• Watch out for battery drain—keep your “camera phone” plugged in or use low-power mode.
• Lock the app on the camera side so it can’t get bumped into the home screen.
That’ll get you live-view in minutes—no heavy hardware required. Enjoy your pet-cam or home security hack!