Home security
Before heading out, set up a spare old phone in the entryway or living room as a camera
Put your spare phone back to work
An old phone makes a convenient home camera
No separate camera required. Install Tomate Camera, scan a QR code and use the phones you already own to check on the people, pets and spaces that matter.
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Check what matters, wherever you are
Place a spare phone where you need it and make everyday care and away-from-home checks easier.
Baby care
No one to watch the kids? Keep an eye on your baby from another room
Pet care
Worried your pet will get into trouble while you are away? Check in anytime
Elder care
Aging parents at home? Check on their wellbeing anytime while respecting privacy
Travel
Away on a long trip with no one home? Check your house anytime
More features, all included
Tomate Camera is more than a basic camera — these thoughtful extras make remote monitoring easier and more reassuring.
Quick QR code setup
Simply scan a QR code to connect two phones — one becomes the camera, the other handles remote viewing. Watch your home from anywhere on your phone.
Privacy and security
Tomate Camera uses encrypted connections to protect your video streams and personal information, keeping every monitoring session private and secure.
Motion alerts
When the camera detects movement, it starts recording immediately and sends an instant notification to the viewer.
Check-in status
See whether your family members have checked in today, right from your phone, and stay updated on their status in real time.
Two-way talk
Enjoy instant, seamless two-way audio for real-time conversations.
Remote zoom
Adjust the camera’s zoom and focus remotely from the viewer phone for a clearer view.
Remote recording
Connect anytime and record the moments you need directly to your phone.
Cloud event log
Every event is automatically saved to the cloud.
Wi‑Fi IP camera with cloud storage
Recordings can be set up to save automatically to the cloud, keeping your footage secure and accessible anytime through the Tomate Camera app.
Multi-language support
Available in English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia, Arabic, Bengali, Russian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Urdu, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Thai.
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The cost difference for three cameras is clear
Think a security camera is too expensive? The $25 Basic subscription supports three camera devices and cloud storage. Reusing old phones avoids buying dedicated hardware for every location.
Estimated for this example
Save US$365
Actual costs vary by hardware, storage plan, taxes and exchange rates.
Cost comparisonCamera hardware$50 × 3
Storage devices$20 × 3
Cloud storage (annual)$60 × 3
($50 + $20 + $60) × 3US$390
Tomate Camera BasicUS$25
Tomate Camera
Less expense, less setup
Affordable
Reuse spare phones and reduce hardware costs
Sustainable
Extend device life and reduce electronic waste
Convenient
Pair by QR code in about one minute
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Scan a QR code and get started
Prepare two phones and choose Monitor or Viewer on screen.
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On the first phone, select Viewer and register an account to get a QR Code
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On the second phone, select Monitor and open the scanner
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Scan the QR Code to finish pairing
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If you sign in directly with Google / Apple, make sure to use the same account on both phones
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do if I am away on a long trip and no one is watching my house?
Before a business trip or long vacation, mount a spare phone in the entryway or living room as a camera. Use Tomate Camera on another phone to check your home anytime, even during long absences.
I have older parents at home and worry about their health — what can I do?
Set up Tomate Camera with a spare phone in a shared space like the living room, so you can check on your parents anytime while respecting their privacy, and notice issues early.
How can I keep track of a pet that gets into trouble while I am out?
While at work or traveling, turn a spare phone into a pet camera with Tomate Camera to check on your pet anytime and catch unusual behavior, like chewing on things, early.
What if I need to run errands or clean and no one is watching the kids?
Even for a short errand, use another phone with Tomate Camera to check on the kids at home anytime — far more reassuring than having no way to check at all.
I want a security camera but it feels too expensive — is there a cheaper option?
No need to buy a dedicated camera. Use a spare phone you already own with Tomate Camera. The subscription is just US$25 a month for three devices and cloud storage, saving about US$365 compared to buying three dedicated cameras.