# WatchDog -Home Guard by iPhone — Home Guard Camera by iPhone

> Transforms old iPhones/iPads into Wi-Fi security cameras for remote home monitoring. (iPhone/iPad app by Microstone Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchdog-home-guard-by-iphone/id1084157847 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Microstone Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/791918315)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English
- Released: 2016-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchdog-home-guard-by-iphone/id1084157847/reviews.md

## What is WatchDog?

How do you use your old iPhone/iPad? This App try to solve the problem. It use the old iPhone/iPad as a security camera that can monitor your pet, child at home from anywhere, anytime.

【Requirements】
1. camera device require WiFi network.
2. the Camera and Monitor devices require to use same iCloud account.

## Key features

- Repurpose old iOS devices as security cameras
- Remote monitoring of pets and children
- Monitor from anywhere, anytime
- Requires WiFi network for camera device
- Same iCloud account needed for camera and monitor

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchdog-home-guard-by-iphone/id1084157847/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 能看，就是太慢了

*2021-05-08*

超级慢动作……希望改进一下啊

### 1/5 — えなに？

*2020-06-27*

使い方全然わからないんだけど

### 1/5 — Camera App

*2019-08-03*

Could not get too work at all 
Not taking pictures or videos 😓

### 1/5 — Does not work.

*2019-07-20*

Tried using my old iPhone 5S as a camera with this app. Does not work

### 5/5 — 请问为什么收不到摄像头的画面

*2017-08-01*

监测的手机只能搜索到自己的设备 搜不到摄像头设备

## Frequently asked questions about WatchDog

### How do I set up WatchDog?

To set up WatchDog, ensure your camera device (old iPhone/iPad) is connected to a WiFi network. Both the camera and your monitoring device must be logged into the same iCloud account.

### What devices can I use with WatchDog?

WatchDog is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. You will need one iOS device to act as the camera and another to monitor.

### Does WatchDog require an internet connection?

Yes, the camera device requires a WiFi network connection to function. You can then monitor your home from anywhere, anytime, provided you have an internet connection on your monitoring device.

### What is the age rating for WatchDog?

WatchDog has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for general audiences.

### How often is WatchDog updated?

The latest version of WatchDog is 1.6, which was last updated on May 28, 2019. This indicates infrequent updates.

### What is the user feedback on WatchDog?

WatchDog has received 1 rating, resulting in an average score of 1.0 stars. This suggests very limited user feedback and potentially negative sentiment.

### Does WatchDog have ads?

Based on the provided data, WatchDog does not have advertisements.

### What are the main requirements for WatchDog to work?

The primary requirements for WatchDog are that the camera device needs a WiFi network, and both the camera and monitor devices must use the same iCloud account.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2019-05-28

bug fix

### 1.5 — 2018-09-10

bug fix

### 1.4 — 2018-07-24

bug fix

### 1.3 — 2018-03-18

ios update

### 1.2 — 2017-07-10

Bug Fix

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