rental home security camera
Security camera that respects your rental agreement
No drilling, no wiring, no contract, and no cloud video storage. Use a compatible spare device — and take it with you when you move.
Download Free →Why most options fall short
Many rentals restrict drilling
Hardware security cameras need wall mounting. That's a deposit-loss waiting to happen.
Some Wi-Fi cameras add hardware and cloud-service costs
Costs and contracts vary by product and plan. A spare-phone setup is portable when you move.
You don't trust the cloud with footage from inside your home
Renters may share spaces or sublet rooms. Cloud storage and retention vary by vendor, and any camera in a shared area requires everyone's consent.
Why Call Pet works for rental home security camera
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Zero installation — set on a shelf
No drilling, no mounting, no wiring. Just put the spare phone on a bookshelf, dresser, or windowsill.
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Take it with you when you move
Pack the spare phone in 10 seconds. Reset it up at the new place in 30. No reinstallation cost.
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Direct, encrypted media between paired devices
Media uses encrypted WebRTC transport. Call Pet prefers a direct device path when available and may use TURN relay for encrypted media packets on restricted networks. WebRTC DTLS/SRTP protects audio and video, TURN does not hold media decryption keys, and X25519 + AES-256-GCM protects control and signaling. Call Pet does not provide cloud video storage.
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No Call Pet account, email, or phone number
Pairing does not require account registration, an email address, or a phone number. Internet infrastructure may still process limited network metadata needed to establish a connection, as described in the privacy policy.
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Free basic monitoring — no contract
Free download with basic monitoring. Optional Pro membership unlocks premium features.
Set up in 5 steps
About 30 seconds. No account needed at any step.
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Install Call Pet on both phones
Use an iPhone or iPad running iOS/iPadOS 13 or later as the Controller, plus a compatible Monitor device. Android supports Monitor mode only.
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Spare device: Monitor
The Monitor displays a QR code.
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Daily device: Controller + scan QR
Use the Controller to scan the QR code shown by the Monitor.
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Position the spare phone at a strategic spot
Aim only at your private space or a shared area where everyone has explicitly consented. Plug in the Monitor and keep Call Pet in the foreground standby page.
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Check in remotely
Open Call Pet on your daily phone — encrypted live view in seconds.
Frequently asked
Will Call Pet work with shared apartment WiFi? +
It can work if the shared network permits a WebRTC connection. DTLS/SRTP protects the media, but encryption does not replace the requirement to obtain consent from anyone who may be filmed.
If a roommate finds the spare phone, can they see what I've been recording? +
Call Pet does not store recordings on the Monitor or in the cloud. Pro users may manually record on the Controller, and that file stays on the Controller. The Monitor must remain in Call Pet's foreground standby page; it may be dark or low-brightness, but not locked or hidden from people who may be filmed.
Can I monitor from another country if I'm traveling? +
It can work across regions when both networks permit a WebRTC connection. Because Call Pet has TURN relay fallback for restricted networks, restrictive hotel, carrier, NAT, or firewall networks may prevent connection.
What if my spare phone gets stolen? +
Call Pet does not store recordings on the Monitor. Any Pro recording you previously made stays on the Controller. Monitoring stops when the Monitor is taken or powered off, so use normal device security and report theft through the appropriate channel.
Is this legal as a security camera in a rental? +
Laws, lease terms, and consent rules vary. Do not use Call Pet for covert monitoring. Obtain explicit consent before filming any shared space, never aim at another person's private area, and check the rules that apply to your rental.
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Renter-friendly. No drilling. No cloud video storage. Take it when you move. Free basic monitoring.
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