Got an Old Phone? 5 Surprising Uses for Old Smartphones

Whenever you get a new smartphone or a newer used smartphone, you're left with the same dilemma. What should you do with your old phone? While you can always recycle it, give it away, or sell it, you probably won't get much joy or money from doing those things. Fortunately, there are other things you can do with your old phone, things that will allow you to get more use out of your phone. You probably haven't even thought of all the possibilities yet. Following are five surprising uses for your old smartphone. 

Dedicated GPS

Running a GPS application on your smartphone drains the battery very quickly, leaving you with little juice once you get to your destination. Save all of your power by using your old phone as your dedicated GPS system. You can install it permanently in your car easily with a car phone holder mounted to your windshield and a car charger. You can also download an app that will reflect the image of the navigator onto your windshield. 

Security Camera

If you want to beef up security around your home, you can use your old smartphone as a camera. All you have to do is mount your phone where you can see what you want to see and download an app that lets you use your phone as a security camera. If you have the right app,  you can watch the feed from your camera from your new phone or another computer. 

Stereo System

Plug your old smartphone into a set of speakers and connect to your home wireless network to stream music or play your favorite digital tracks anywhere in your home. If you have a large music library, simply download it to the phone or put your storage card into it. 

Baby Monitor

If you need a baby monitor, there's an app to turn your old phone into one. It allows you to keep tabs on baby by streaming constant video to another device and allows you to talk to your baby as well. You will even get an alert if your baby starts making noise. 

Burner Phone

If you feel the need to be secretive, you can turn your old phone into a burner phone by downloading a burner app and getting a temporary phone number. 

As you can see, there are many uses for old cellphones. If you have an old phone or are purchasing a used phone, try putting it to use in one of these creative ways. For more ideas on what to do with your cell phone, call a used cell phone sales company.