Video: Got an Old Android Device? Here Are 5 Ways to Repurpose it
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Reduce, reuse, recycle and embrace the Internet of Things
When you upgrade your smartphone, what you do with your old device can be an important decision. Users can recycle their old phones, or even sell them for some easy cash. Android users have another option: repurposing them into new gadgets.
An old smartphone can become a dedicated fitness tracker, when you don't want to risk taking your brand-new device on a jog where it could get damaged.
And instead of buying a home monitoring system, with the addition of a small tripod or dock and the app IP Webcam, you can use the connected camera on an old smartphone or tablet to keep an eye on your house.
To learn the rest, check out the video below from CNET:
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