Turns spare phones into private, free home security cameras with on-device AI.
Product memo
Users seeking home security without subscription fees can repurpose old phones as private monitoring devices. It offers on-device AI for motion and person alerts, ensuring privacy by processing data locally. Peer-to-peer live streaming and multi-camera monitoring provide a complete, free product for security-conscious individuals.
- For who
- Users needing home security without subscriptions
- Solves what
- Transforms spare phones into private, free home security cameras.
- Repurposes old phones
- On-device AI alerts
- 48-hour free recording playback
In their own words
Turn your old iPhone into a privacy-first security camera
Turn any device into a home security camera. Private, smart, and free.
Operator & company
Company
- Team
Indie / lean
- Founded
May 2026
Operating model
- Business model
Donation
- Platform
Mobile
- Audience
Consumers
Builder strategy
ProvenRadar analysis
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Pre Revenue
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
Commercial cues
- Model
- free only
- Free tier
- Yes
- Trial
- No
Pricing strategy
Oriel offers a free tier; paid plan details are not publicly priced.
- • 48-hour recording playback provides core utility without payment.
- • Privacy-first positioning attracts users wary of data collection.
- • Free tier lowers testing friction.
About Oriel Expand
Oriel provides a free home security camera product, allowing users to transform their spare smartphones into intelligent monitoring devices. It caters to individuals who prioritize privacy and wish to avoid recurring subscription fees common with traditional security systems.
The product uses on-device AI to process motion and person alerts, ensuring that sensitive data remains local and private. This approach offers a low-cost entry point for home monitoring, distinguishing itself through its commitment to privacy and a completely free service model.