How To Watch My House From My Phone

So, picture this: you're on vacation, sipping a fruity drink, and suddenly... you wonder what Mittens the cat is up to. Is she finally defeated the red dot of doom? Well, I can spy that from my phone.

I have this app and the cameras are placed strategically around the house.

My Adventures in Remote House-Gazing

It all started innocently enough. I just wanted to check if I locked the front door after a particularly chaotic morning. Now, it's an almost daily ritual. It's more entertaining than reality TV sometimes.

I have this camera set up in the living room. The primary reason was for security, but now it's my source of comedic relief.

The other day, I caught my husband attempting to assemble a flat-pack bookshelf. The struggle was real, let me tell you. He was wrestling with the particleboard like it owed him money. It was like watching a slapstick routine in real time. Thank goodness for the phone camera and its ability to capture those moments.

The Great Squirrel Conspiracy

Then there's the back garden. I swear, those squirrels are planning something. It started with a single, audacious squirrel raiding the bird feeder. Now, they’re staging elaborate heists, involving acrobatic feats and coordinated distraction tactics. I am like a wildlife documentarian, except I am doing it on my phone.

One time, I even saw a squirrel wearing my son's old cowboy hat. I'm not kidding! Maybe they want to be the next sheriff of the neighbourhood.

Unexpected Heartwarming Moments

Of course, it's not all about laughs. There are touching moments, too. I can catch my kids cuddling on the couch, engrossed in a movie, or my husband reading to our dog.

It's those little glimpses into their daily lives that make it worthwhile. It is like a virtual hug from afar.

I even use the two-way audio sometimes. Once, I used it to soothe my daughter when she was upset about a bad dream. It was as if I was right there beside her, even though I was miles away. Technology can be amazing.

The Perils of Remote Viewing

There are some downsides, of course. Like when I accidentally activated the microphone while my husband was singing in the shower. Let’s just say his rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody" isn't quite Freddie Mercury-esque.

Now, I make sure the microphone is off before I start my daily surveillance, although I do have the urge to turn it on.

And then there was the time I thought I saw a ghost. Turns out it was just a reflection from the window, but for a good five minutes, I was convinced our house was haunted. Spooky!

But I wouldn’t trade it for anything. My phone has become my window into another world, a world of heartwarming moments, unexpected dramas, and the occasional squirrel in a cowboy hat. It’s all these cameras and the app that I have installed on my phone.

I'm not saying everyone should become a remote house-watcher. But if you're looking for a new perspective on the familiar, or just want to keep an eye on your furry friends, give it a try. You might be surprised at what you discover.

Just be prepared for the occasional dose of hilarity and the urge to intervene in a squirrel conspiracy. You might even find yourself becoming the star of your own real-life sitcom.