From a home security camera to a kids’ entertainment hub, your old smartphone can do much more than you think.

If your old smartphone is lying forgotten in a drawer, it’s time to bring it back into action. With a few smart tweaks and free apps, it can handle a range of everyday tasks, from enhancing your home’s safety to keeping your kids entertained. Here are five easy and practical ways to reuse your old smartphone in 2025.

Instead of buying expensive CCTV systems, install apps like Alfred or Manything on your old phone. Once connected to Wi-Fi, the device can act as a 24/7 live surveillance camera for your home or office, letting you monitor your surroundings in real time from anywhere.

Smart bulbs, plugs, and Wi-Fi cameras are now common in many homes. Your old smartphone can become

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