Motion Watch
Motion Detection and Recording
Motion Watch turns your Android phone into a smart security camera. It detects motion automatically, records video clips, and syncs them to your Google Drive so you never lose footage.
Motion Detection
Automatically starts recording the moment movement is detected. Adjustable sensitivity for front and back cameras independently.
Dual Camera Support
Use front and rear cameras simultaneously. Cover more ground with dual-camera monitoring from a single device.
Google Drive Sync
Recordings auto-upload to your Google Drive. Access your footage from anywhere, anytime, on any device.
Privacy and Data
Motion Watch only accesses your camera and Google Drive. Recordings are stored directly in your own Drive account — we never see your footage. Read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Automatic Motion Detection
Motion Watch uses pixel-difference analysis to detect movement in the camera frame. Adjust sensitivity to ignore minor lighting changes while capturing real motion events.
Google Drive Sync
Every motion-triggered recording automatically uploads to your Google Drive. Access footage from any device anywhere. No third-party servers involved.
Detection Zones
Draw custom detection zones on the camera preview to monitor specific areas of the frame and ignore irrelevant movement in the background.
Use Cases for Motion Watch
Motion Watch turns any spare Android phone into a fully functional security camera:
Home Security: Place an old Android phone on a shelf and leave Motion Watch running. Any movement triggers an instant recording that uploads to Google Drive — preserved even if the phone is taken.
Baby and Pet Monitor: Set Motion Watch to low sensitivity to capture any movement in a nursery or pet area. Review clips on your main phone via Google Drive.
Office and Workshop: Monitor a home office or storage area remotely. Motion Watch only records when there is actual movement, keeping storage usage low.
Construction Time-lapse: Use scheduled recording mode to capture long-running time-lapse footage of a build project or garden growth.
Technical Specifications
- Recording format: MP4 (H.264 video, AAC audio) compatible with all major video players
- Resolution: Up to 1080p depending on your device camera
- Battery optimisation: Request unrestricted battery access in Android Settings to keep the service running continuously
- Night mode: Automatically adjusts exposure in low-light conditions for clearer night recordings
- FTP backup: Send recordings directly to any FTP server on your local network — NAS, home server or PC
- Cloud storage: Google Drive integration uses your existing Google account — no additional sign-up required