[NJTechDiv] smart ways to use your older smart phone

Tue Jul 9 01:18:46 UTC 2019

Great!

On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 1:45 PM Jane Degenshein via NJTechDiv <
njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> How is it going there my friend?
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> *From:* Linda Melendez via NJTechDiv <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, July 08, 2019 4:33 PM
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> *Cc:* Linda Melendez <lindamelendez220 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [NJTechDiv] smart ways to use your older smart phone
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> On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 12:51 PM Jane Degenshein via NJTechDiv <
> njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> I got this today from Rita’s  idevice advice
>> and thought you may find it educational
>>
>> Smart Ways to Reuse Your Old iPhone:  Rita's iDevice Advice for July 9,
>> 2019
>>
>>
>>
>> There has been a lot of discussion on the list about older iPhones and
>> older iOS Devices (Such as the iPhone 5 series and some iPhone 6 models)
>> will not be able to be updated to the latest iOS software13.0.
>>
>> I found this information and thought it might be useful.  These are just
>> a small number of suggestions of the ways that you could continue to use an
>> older iDevice, even after you have purchased the latest model.
>>
>> Sure, you can sell back or donate your old phone when you upgrade, but
>> you can also keep that old smartphone and put it to other inventive uses
>> around your home. Here are a few of them.
>>
>>
>>
>> A DIGITAL CAMERA:  If your old smartphone has an 8-megapixel camera or
>> higher on the back, then you have a decent enough sensor to turn it into a
>> dedicated point-and-shoot digital camera—one that can upload photos
>> directly to your social media accounts when you get to a Wi-Fi network.
>>
>>
>>
>> A BABY MONITOR AND A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM:  Video baby monitors can get
>> pretty pricey; put that cash toward diapers and use your old smartphone
>> instead. All you need to do is download an app like Cloud Baby Monitor <
>> https://cloudbabymonitor.com/>
>>
>>
>>
>> You could spend lots of money on a dedicated baby monitor, or you can use
>> your old iPhone. Apps like Cloud Baby Monitor are specialized to the task,
>> providing excellent live video, two-way communication, boosted audio,
>> motion alerts, and more. Cloud Baby Monitor Cloud Baby Monitor works with
>> all your Apple devices.
>>
>> The same thing goes for a security system in your home. If you want to
>> keep an eye on your house (or monitor what your cat or dog are up to) while
>> you’re at work, download an app like Presence <
>> http://www.presencepro.com/>  and buy a robotic viewing stand that can
>> rotate a full 360 degrees. After placing the phone in the stand and
>> connecting it to your home Wi-Fi network, you can use the app to turn the
>> phone in any direction to ensure that all is well.
>>
>> A KITCHEN COMMAND CENTER:  A kitchen can be a hazardous place for an
>> expensive smartphone or tablet. Keep your current device clean by using an
>> old phone to store recipes and search for cooking videos on YouTube <
>> https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cooking+videos> . There are
>> a number of recipe apps, including HotPot <
>> http://download.cnet.com/HotPot-Recipe-Manager/3000-2056_4-75702161.html>
>> and BigOven <http://www.bigoven.com/mobile> , that can help with a big
>> family dinner, while apps like How to Cook Everything <
>> http://www.howtocookeverything.com/>  guide you through the process of
>> making fresh pasta. With note-taking apps like Evernote <
>> https://evernote.com/>  and Google Keep <https://www.google.com/keep/> ,
>> you can sync shopping lists across all of your smart devices. You can also
>> use Siri or Google Now to set timers.
>>
>>
>>
>> A CAR GPS:  As long as your device has GPS capabilities, it can be used
>> as a navigational device—even if you don't have a data connection. Most of
>> the smartphones made within the last five years have GPS built-in, so all
>> you need are the proper apps to get the most out of your old iPhone device
>> on your next road trip.
>>
>>
>>
>> Use it as a Skype station:  Wi-Fi and a desktop dock or stand to make
>> video and voice calls to your family and friends. If you have an iPhone 5
>> or iPad 2 or higher, you can still use your old iOS device for FaceTime <
>> http://www.apple.com/mac/facetime/>
>>
>> with your loved ones over a good Wi-Fi connection.
>>
>>
>>
>> AN E-READER:  Why let a perfectly good screen go to waste? If your old
>> smartphone’s screen is still in good shape, turn it into a dedicated
>> e-reader. Just download apps like Amazon Kindle <
>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/digital/fiona/kcp-landing-page?ie=UTF8&ref_=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd
>> >
>>
>> to read books on your device. You can even download apps like Pocket <
>> https://getpocket.com/>  or Instapaper <https://www.instapaper.com/>  to
>> read articles you saved from your favorite websites to read later.
>>
>>
>>
>> AN ALARM CLOCK:  It might not be the most exciting way to repurpose your
>> old smartphone, but turning it into a nightstand clock might get you out of
>> bed on time. There are a number of clock apps, like Nite Time <
>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nite-time-simple-night-clock/id573922482?mt=8>
>> and Night Clock <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=comneddashfox.nightclock&hl=en
>> <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neddashfox.nightclock&hl=en>
>> > , that are simple and reliable, while apps like WakeVoice <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=comadnfxmobile.wakevoice&hl=en
>> <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adnfxmobile.wakevoice&hl=en>
>> >  and Alarm Clock HD <
>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alarm-clock-hd/id441922503?mt=8>  can
>> give you weather updates and the latest news when you awake.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sell or donate it:  Just because you did not trade in your old iPhone
>> when you got a new one doesn't mean it has no value. Perhaps you should
>> consider donating your old phone to a worthy cause? Cell Phones for
>> Soldiers recycles and refurbishes phones and then uses the proceeds to buy
>> prepaid international phone cards for active service members overseas.
>> Secure the Call refurbishes old phones as 911 emergency-only devices for
>> Domestic Violence Centers, Senior Citizen Centers, Police, and Sheriff
>> departments. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence works with
>> Cellular Recycler to turn your old phone into cash that it uses to help
>> prevent, and help victims of, domestic abuse. If you just don't want to use
>> your old phone, don't let it go into a landfill or sit in a drawer when it
>> could do some good in the world. These and many other charities have phone
>> donation programs, and a quick web search will surely find a cause that
>> appeals to you.
>>
>>
>>
>> Make it a dedicated music player:  You don't need an active cell
>> connection to make use of your old iPhone. Just connect to Wi-Fi and use it
>> as a dedicated music streamer for Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, or
>> whatever else you like. Typical old phone problems like poor battery life,
>> a disappointing camera, or a less-than-stunning display matter a lot less
>> when your phone is plugged in at home, pumping out tunes over a Bluetooth
>> speaker.
>>
>> Pop your SIM card out of your old iPhone and you've got a really nice
>> iPod touch. Turn it into a kids entertainment device Similarly, kids are
>> forgiving about not having the latest gadget. Download some kid-friendly
>> games or episodes of their favorite shows or movies, and use it to keep
>> your toddler transfixed. Without an active cell connection, you will want
>> to make sure you pre-download anything you need to, and be sure to use
>> Screen Time to set appropriate limits.
>>
>>
>>
>> Make it an Apple TV remote:  If you have an Apple TV, you may prefer
>> using the TV remote (either via the Control Center, or Apple TV Remote app
>> ) over the physical remote that came with the Apple TV. The larger swipe
>> surface and expanded controls are preferred by some, and of course, it's
>> sometimes easier to find content on your phone and use AirPlay thanks to a
>> proper keyboard. Some people prefer the TV Remote app to the physical Apple
>> TV remote. Consider leaving your iPhone in your living room as a permanent
>> Apple TV remote. Just make sure you have an easy way to charge it, because
>> the battery won't last for months like the Apple TV remote will.
>>
>>
>>
>> Make it a permanent car, bike, or kitchen fixture:  Lots of people mount
>> their phone in the car to use map navigation or stream music. An old phone
>> can be left in the car as a permanent car entertainment device just be sure
>> you can easily hide it when you park somewhere public, so as not to entice
>> thieves. If you always mount your phone in your car, maybe you should
>> leaving your old one in there permanently. The same goes for mounting it to
>> your bicycle handlebars, or making it an impromptu GoPro recorder for your
>> bicycle helmet. You would be a lot less squeamish about risking your old
>> phone in situations where it might bet banged up. Your phone can be a great
>> kitchen companion, too. Timers, recipes, using Siri for conversions but
>> it's not easy to keep it clean. Your old phone can be your permanent
>> kitchen phone, one you won't mind getting a little sauce on. For the phone
>> or bike applications, you might want to consider getting a data-only SIM
>> for up-to-date mapping data and streaming music while you are on the go.
>> Downloading everything ahead of time on your home Wi-Fi will only get you
>> so far.
>>
>>
>>
>> Turn it into your bedside assistant:  Your old iPhone might find perch as
>> a permanent resident of your nightstand. There are plenty of good
>> nightstand-oriented clock apps on the App Store. Add in SIRI's simple
>> alarm-setting capabilities and a noise generator app, and you will have a
>> great bedside companion. Of course you can do all of this stuff with your
>> new iPhone, but why clutter it with apps, constantly plug and unplug it,
>> and set it up every single night when your old iPhone will do everything
>> you need? The iPhone you keep on your bedside table won't require a SIM
>> card, just Wi-Fi access. And since its plugged in all the time, you don't
>> need to worry about battery life, either.
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> National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
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With Warmest Appreciation

Linda Melendez, First Vice President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
President, NFBNJ Sports and Recreation Division
732 421 7063
lindamelendez220 at gmail.com

The sky is the limit and you are stronger than you think you are. Come out
of your comfort zone and become the best version of yourself possible –
Live the life you want; you got this!
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