Suddenly it hit me, there must be a way of turning my old android phone that's sat in the drawer into an IP cam - YES and ITS FREE!
The IP Webcam app does just that, it uses your wifi so its all internal on your home network. Just run the app and point your browser at the IP address - bingo.
Link here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pas.webcam&hl=en_GB
Make sure you type the IP address right or you may spend 45 minutes pulling your hair out like I did!

There's lots more features to it but thats the gist.
At last a use for old phones AND some free home security. I am so chuffed with myself, if you already know all this don't deflate me just yet.
