Many people are familiar with the situation when, after purchasing a new phone, the question arises about what to do with the old gadget.
Some sell it right away, others give it to their children, elderly parents, relatives. Some use an outdated, but still working model, as a backup phone for solving work issues.
More inventive people use the device as a remote control for home appliances if it has an IR port.
This is far from a complete list of possibilities for using a gadget that is no longer needed as a means of communication.
It is worth remembering that today gadgets are not only designed to make calls, receive or send messages.
This is a multifunctional device that can perform many functions, as well as connect to the Internet. This allows you to use an outdated model in the future.
Use cases
It's worth getting acquainted with several options for using an old smartphone.
As an external battery for other devices
This feature is relevant for models that have a USB-C port. You will have to purchase the necessary cable to charge other devices.
This method will be useful in a critical situation, for example, during a prolonged power outage, as well as when traveling. But you will have to make sure that the phone has a sufficient battery charge.
As a DVR
The level of shooting of smartphone cameras allows them to be used as a device that can easily record the traffic situation.
Even older models allow you to get an image, and it can be even better than on video recorders.
In addition, the smartphone camera is equipped with additional modules that help record information: location, time and date of shooting, whether the file was edited, in which program and when.
Therefore, the recording from the phone can then be used as evidence in controversial situations.
This will allow you to save on buying a video recorder. You will only have to buy a device that will allow you to fix the device for filming the road, as well as a power cable.
You can also additionally install special applications that help track speed limits, violations of rules, and control the presence of speed cameras.
Like a surveillance camera in the house
Many people worry about what happens in the apartment when the owners are away. Some want to watch their children, others their pets.
The smartphone allows you to use this function as well. The gadget can also easily replace a video nanny to monitor your child while doing household chores.
You will need to purchase a camera holder, install a special application and configure the device.
As a multifunctional alarm clock
Users often forget that phones have long had the function of multifunctional watches that are connected to the Internet.
This allows you not only to track time and set an alarm, but also to enter tasks into the calendar, and the device will notify you when they need to be done.
As a separate player
Modern models have not been equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack for a long time, which makes it difficult to connect the gadget to headphones, speakers, and music systems.
But an outdated model can please with its presence. Therefore, the gadget can be used as a player that not only connects to other devices, but can also launch audio tracks from popular streaming services.
Also, an old phone will be more convenient if the owner prefers to play sports and listen to music. It will suit those who do not want to be distracted by calls and messages during training.
As a Wi-Fi router
The gadgets have a mobile Internet distribution function. This will come in handy in situations where there is no access to the network except through a phone.
The gadget will cope with connections of several colleagues, friends, acquaintances. A special tariff will be suitable for this.
These are just a few ways to use an old phone. The situation depends on the imagination of the phone owner. Good luck!
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Author: Valeria Kisternaya
