AegisCam Native Android APK Setup
For 24/7 background outdoor protection that thieves cannot close, minimize, or uninstall without your PIN.
1. Install APK on Old Phone
Build and install AegisCam Native APK on your old phone located in the android-app/ folder.
2. Activate Anti-Uninstall Lock
Set your Master PIN and tap "Activate Anti-Uninstall Lock". Android will grey out and disable the uninstall button.
3. Enter Pairing ID in Monitor
Copy the Pairing ID displayed on the old phone (e.g. aegis-apk-xxx) and enter it into this Multi-Cam HUD to watch live!
๐ท๏ธ Camera Node Name & ID
Ready to ConnectYou can set up multiple old devices (e.g. 1 for Front Porch, 1 for Backyard, 1 for Garage). Enter their Pairing IDs in the Multi-Cam Security Dashboard to watch all camera feeds side-by-side!
Tap screen 3 times rapidly to wake up from stealth blackout mode.
๐น Multi-Camera Security Command Center
No Camera Nodes Added Yet
Enter your old phone's Pairing ID above to add it to your live security grid. You can add as many old devices as you want!
โ๏ธ Security Network Sensitivity & Tuning
๐ธ Multi-Camera Motion Events
All snapshots show which camera node triggered motion and are stored only on this viewer device.
๐ Multi-Node Activity Log
๐ง๏ธ Multi-Camera Outdoor Deployment Guide
How to position, power, weatherproof, and manage multiple old smartphones outside your home for 24/7 coverage.
๐ฆ DIY Waterproof Enclosures
- Clear Plastic Containers: Mount each old phone inside clear sealed Tupperware or waterproof junction boxes.
- Silica Gel Packets: Place 1-2 silica gel packets in each box to prevent lens condensation during rainy weather.
- Bottom Cable Holes: Drill USB cable entry holes at the bottom of containers to prevent water ingress.
โ๏ธ Sun Shade & Thermal Management
- Roof Eave & Porch Mounting: Mount cameras under roof overhangs or shade to protect against direct sun exposure.
- Stealth OLED Blackout: Enable AegisCam's Stealth Mode on all old devices to reduce heat build-up by over 80%!
๐ 24/7 Multi-Device Power
- Multi-Port USB Adapter: Use a multi-port 5V 4A USB wall charger to power multiple outdoor cameras cleanly.
- Smart Timer Outlets: Use smart plug timers set to cycle power off/on for 2 hours daily to protect phone battery health.
๐ Worldwide Cellular & Wi-Fi Access
- Outdoor Wi-Fi Coverage: Ensure each outdoor location gets decent Wi-Fi. Add an inexpensive outdoor Wi-Fi extender if needed.
- View All Cameras Anywhere: When away from home on 4G/5G, open your saved Multi-Cam Dashboard link to watch all camera feeds live.