{"id":22314,"date":"2022-10-31T10:12:45","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T17:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=22314"},"modified":"2024-01-23T23:04:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T07:04:26","slug":"interview-with-alex-song-alfredcamera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/interview-with-alex-song-alfredcamera\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview With Alex Song \u2013 AlfredCamera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PIA<\/a> spoke with Alex Song, founder and CEO of AlfredCamera, we talked about the security benefits that his platforms offer to businesses and individuals, how they ensure the video stream is secure, and what are some of the cybersecurity concerns that deal with.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private Internet Access: Tell me about AlfredCamera, and what is your flagship product?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alex Song<\/strong>: AlfredCamera <\/a>is a leading IoT security brand that aims to provide accessible security for everyone. Our flagship product is a mobile application that turns your old, unused smartphones into fully functioning home security cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AlfredCamera has received more than 50 million downloads and acquired exceptional user ratings on both iOS\/Android platforms, reflecting our position as the most trusted video monitoring app on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2022, we launched our first hardware security camera, AlfredCam, expanding AlfredCamera\u2019s service offerings from home security software to hardware devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PIA: Who is your ideal customer, is it businesses or personal use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AS<\/strong>: As wireless security cameras continue to gain popularity, video monitoring has become widely adopted by families, pet owners, and small business owners alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AlfredCamera is currently operating in over 150 countries, and it\u2019s clear that certain uses for it are more common in certain regions. For example, nearly half of the users in the US use AlfredCamera for home security purposes, while in countries like India and Brazil, it is often used by small business owners as an affordable surveillance option. We found that business surveillance accounts for a higher percentage in these countries compared to the US and the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PIA: Other than streaming video, what are some of the features of AlfredCamera?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AS<\/strong>: Our favorite features include Motion Detection, Person Detection, Continuous Recording,Two-Way Talk, Siren, Night Vision, and free cloud storage for videos. Motion detection allows security cameras to only begin recording when motion is detected, while continuous recording ensures 24\/7 round-the-clock surveillance. Continuous recording is one of AlfredCamera\u2019s latest features launched back in May. Unlike many apps, AlfredCamera can record 24\/7 in the event of a signal dropout, whether that\u2019s the result of bad Wi-Fi or a momentary power outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With two-way talk, users can speak with loved ones in real-time. In the event of break- ins, you can also easily use the same feature to scare away intruders alongside the loud siren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PIA: What smartphones are compatible with the AlfredCamera system? Would I need the latest versions, or can I use an older phone that isn\u2019t being used?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AS<\/strong>: We promote the idea of DIY, and therefore repurposing old phones as security cameras. So, no, you don\u2019t need the latest smartphone in order to use our security camera app. The AlfredCamera app works on Android and iOS devices. Check out below for more details on compatible devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viewer devices<\/strong>
You can set almost any smartphone and tablet device as Viewer devices, as long as they run on systems above Android 5 or iOS 10 (meaning models from 9 years ago!)<\/strong>. The same Viewer device requirements apply if you also use AlfredCam (Alfred\u2019s own hardware camera). We suggest that you use your daily phones as Viewer devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camera devices<\/strong>
As long as you can find Alfred\u2019s app on the Google Play Store or App Store, you can use your device as a camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n