Meet RECAM — the Smart Camera You Already Own
RECAM turns any spare iPhone or Android phone into a live, encrypted video camera. Mount it by your front door, connect it to your main phone, and you instantly have a smart doorbell system with no camera to buy — a genuine no-hardware alternative to Ring and Nest.
RECAM pairs end-to-end encrypted live streaming with on-device AI: the view is live, the detection is local, and your data stays yours.
Instant Notifications, Zero Compromise
When someone walks up to your door, RECAM detects motion, sound, and even human presence using on-device intelligence. You get an instant notification, because detection runs on the phone itself, not in a cloud. Your video travels end-to-end encrypted between your devices: directly when possible, otherwise through a blind relay that can’t read it.
RECAM’s AI differentiates between humans, animals, and ambient movements like leaves or shadows — so you only get notified when it matters.
Free to Start. No Server Can Read It. No Nonsense.
Ring’s and Arlo’s entry plans cover one camera each; one RECAM Pro plan covers every camera you own. Detection runs locally on your device and nothing is kept in the cloud — no per-camera fee, no third-party access, total peace of mind. Free to start: live video and alerts for your first 3 days, or all of Pro for 3 days with the yearly plan’s free trial (then $49.99/year; cancel anytime). Monthly: $4.99, no trial. Pro also adds the remote siren, push to talk and extra viewers, plus clip replay from anywhere: the camera device records clips locally and streams them back to you on demand, never through a RECAM server.
- 🔒 100% encrypted video — private and direct.
- 💰 Free to start, no camera to buy — one Pro plan for every camera you own.
- 📦 No additional hardware or hub required.
Simple Setup in Minutes
- Mount or tape your spare phone near your door.
- Install RECAM on both devices.
- Connect — and you’re done. You’ll see your door live, day or night.
In less than five minutes, you can transform that phone into a high-definition doorbell camera — no technician needed.
Smarter Vision, Safer Home
RECAM’s AI detects a person, picks out unusual sounds, and alerts you when someone’s waiting silently at your door. It doesn’t recognize faces: it tells you someone is there. It’s not just a camera; it’s awareness powered by the phone’s own sensors and AI chip.
At night it needs some light in view, like a porch light: RECAM has no infrared night vision.
The Best Doorbell Camera Is Already in Your Pocket
Why buy another gadget when you already own one of the most advanced pieces of camera technology available? The AI chip in a modern phone delivers faster, smarter, and more secure performance than most standalone doorbell devices.
Turn your spare phone into a smart, encrypted doorbell camera today. Get RECAM and keep watch over your front door the smart way.
FAQ
How can I turn a spare phone into a doorbell camera?
Install RECAM on your spare phone — iPhone or Android — and mount it near your door. It streams encrypted video to your main phone and sends instant AI-powered motion alerts.
Does RECAM require a subscription?
Yes, after your first 3 days. Free to start, two ways. With no plan at all, live video and AI detection alerts are free for your first 3 days, with no payment details. Or, as a new subscriber, start the yearly plan’s free trial: every Pro feature for 3 days, including the remote siren, push to talk and clip replay, then $49.99/year unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Prefer monthly? $4.99/month, no trial, cancel anytime. Without Pro, the camera device keeps detecting and recording on its own, and a notification still says something was detected, but not what; the viewer shows no live video. There’s no camera to buy, no per-camera fee and no cloud copy of your video.
What makes RECAM better than traditional doorbell cameras?
RECAM uses the camera, on-device AI chip, and encryption already sitting in your phone to deliver a smarter, more private experience without the cost or complexity of hardware doorbell systems.