Retail Security · DIY CCTV

Transform Your Spare iPhone into the Perfect CCTV for Your Shop, Bookstore, or Restaurant

Small businesses deserve simple, reliable security — without the cost and complexity of traditional CCTV systems. Whether you run a bookstore, a coffee shop, a bakery, a clothing boutique, or a small restaurant, one thing is universal: you want to keep an eye on your stock, storage room, and back office without paying for expensive cameras, cloud subscriptions, or intrusive systems.

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This is exactly where RECAM becomes a game-changer. With just your shop’s Wi-Fi and an old iPhone you already own, you can create a fully private, AI-powered CCTV camera for monitoring the in/out flow of your back room, your stock area, or your storage shelves — with instant alerts and zero cloud fees.

RECAM retail shop CCTV iPhone

Why Small Shops Need Smarter, Simpler CCTV

Traditional CCTV installations are expensive, complicated, and often require contracts, servers, and recurring payments. For many small, real-world businesses, that’s overkill. What you actually need is:

  • A simple camera that works as soon as it’s plugged in.
  • Live access to the back room or stock area at any moment.
  • Motion alerts when someone enters restricted spaces.
  • No cloud uploads, no data risk, no monthly subscription.

RECAM delivers all of this — with the camera hardware you already own.

Turn a Spare iPhone into a Smart CCTV Camera in Seconds

Place an old iPhone on a shelf in your back room, storage zone, supply closet, or employee-only area. Connect it to your shop’s Wi-Fi. Open RECAM on both devices — one becomes the viewer, the other becomes the CCTV camera.

That’s it. No installers, no cables, no DVR boxes, no cloud accounts. Just a direct, private, encrypted CCTV feed between two iPhones.

Perfect for Monitoring Stock, Deliveries & Employee-Only Areas

Bookstores, bakeries, restaurants, and concept stores often share the same pain points:

  • Back room doors propped open
  • Unexpected entry into storage
  • Unauthorized access during rush hours
  • Delivery drop-offs when you’re not looking
  • Missing items or “shrinkage” over time

RECAM acts as a live CCTV system for these exact cases. Whenever someone enters the monitored zone, the on-device AI detects motion and generates an instant notification. Short clips help you review what happened, even if you were serving customers or busy on the floor.

Smart CCTV Features Tailored for Real Shops

1. AI Motion Detection

RECAM’s iPhone-based CCTV system filters movement intelligently. It detects:

  • Human presence (perfect for back room monitoring)
  • Door openings
  • Fast movement during deliveries
  • Stock area activity

2. Zero Subscription Fees

Unlike many CCTV solutions that require paid cloud storage, RECAM is fully on-device. No cloud, no monthly bill, no hidden fees. Your shop’s video never leaves your phones.

3. Peer-to-Peer Encrypted Video Streaming

The CCTV stream is encrypted and travels directly from the back room iPhone to your personal iPhone — no server in the middle, no storage on the cloud, no external access.

4. Works on Any Shop Wi-Fi Setup

As long as your store, café, or restaurant has Wi-Fi, RECAM works instantly.
No router configuration, no port forwarding, no technical headaches. Just plug, connect, and monitor your shop like a modern CCTV hub.

5. Incredible Camera Quality

An iPhone has a far superior camera to most cheap CCTV units sold for shops — sharper picture, better color, and excellent low-light performance. Ideal for dim storage rooms or basement stock areas.

A CCTV System That Moves With Your Business

The beauty of using a spare iPhone instead of a fixed CCTV camera is flexibility:

  • Move it to another part of the shop instantly.
  • Use it in the stock room during busy seasons only.
  • Place it near the delivery door for package monitoring.
  • Relocate it to the cash desk when closing the shop.

Your CCTV cameras adapt to your business — not the opposite.

Why RECAM Is the Best CCTV Solution for Independent Shops

  • Cheapest CCTV system available — uses hardware you already own.
  • No subscription — ever.
  • Encrypted P2P streaming — truly private CCTV.
  • AI-powered alerts — smarter than basic security cams.
  • Zero installation cost — set it up yourself in minutes.
  • Professional-level monitoring without the professional-level bill.

Your Shop Deserves Reliable CCTV Without the Price Tag

Whether you’re managing a cozy bookstore, a neighborhood bakery, a tiny fashion store, or a fast-paced restaurant, RECAM gives you eyes in the back room at all times.

If you want smarter security, cheaper CCTV, and a private solution built for real shops, it’s time to upgrade.

Turn your spare iPhone into a powerful CCTV camera today.
Download RECAM on the App Store and monitor your business with confidence.

FAQ

Can I use RECAM as a CCTV for my stock room or back office?

Yes. Place a spare iPhone in your stock or back room, connect over your shop Wi-Fi, and RECAM streams encrypted video directly to your phone with instant motion alerts.

Does RECAM require cloud storage or subscriptions?

No. RECAM is fully on-device and uses encrypted peer-to-peer streaming. There are no cloud uploads, contracts, or monthly fees.

Is the video private?

Absolutely. Streams are end-to-end encrypted between your devices. No third-party server sees or stores your footage.