Tamper Proof Screws and Security

[TheBar]

If you have an old smartphone lying around and home wifi, you can download an app called "Alfred" that will allow you to use your old phone as a security camera. They have a free plan and a plan that costs. This would qualify for a security sign about cameras recording.

I've been using an app called Manything for 7 years. For me with old iPhones it worked better and had more features than Alfred. Wifi or cell. Notifications for motion/sound/electric, or wifi outage. Phone flashlight on or off when detection is triggered. So sensitive I have to keep motion and sound turned halfway down. They have a free plan which does not record to the cloud, but will send a video/sound clip by text and email. I have 3 phones setup which is $15/month. 2 look outside using car suction cup windshield holders. The smoke detectors will trigger the sound detection in case of fire and I hung a thermometer where the camera can see it in case the A/C or heat goes out. The secret to getting a phone to work is to delete all other apps and sign out of iCloud to eliminate notifications and updating.

 

[Adventurous Traveler]

All I can add is I'm glad I don't live where the OP does.

 

[Ray-IN]

re: tamper-proof screws. If you show me your tamper-proof screw, I can go to most any major flea market and buy the proper tool to remove/install that screw.
The star-head with the post in the center, i bought a set of those bits 4 years ago at a huge flea market 60 miles from my house for less than $7.