Motion Watch

Turn any phone into a smart security camera with Google Drive cloud backup

Motion Watch transforms your spare phone into a reliable motion-detecting security camera — with automatic cloud backup to your own Google Drive. No subscriptions. No monthly fees.

SMART MOTION DETECTION
• Adjustable sensitivity to match your environment
• Automatic recording when motion is detected — fully hands-free
• Customizable recording duration and cooldown intervals
• Background monitoring — use other apps while watching

DUAL CAMERA MODE
• Use front and back cameras simultaneously for wider coverage
• Split-screen live view of both feeds
• Independent motion detection on each camera
• Maximum coverage from a single device

GOOGLE DRIVE CLOUD BACKUP
• Every recording uploads automatically to your Google Drive
• Neatly organized in a dedicated MotionWatch folder
• Access your recordings from any device, anywhere
• Offline resilient — recordings queue locally and upload when internet returns
• Your storage. Your recordings. Your control.

BUILT-IN VIDEO PLAYER
• Stream recordings directly from Google Drive
• Swipe through recordings effortlessly
• Pinch-to-zoom for detail inspection
• Double-tap quick zoom
• Auto-play new recordings as they arrive

RELIABLE & RESILIENT
• Records locally even without internet — never miss a moment
• Automatic upload retry with periodic background sync
• Offline file management — changes sync when reconnected
• Screen stays active during monitoring and playback

PRIVACY FIRST
• Recordings go to YOUR Google Drive — not third-party servers
• No account registration beyond Google sign-in
• No data collection or analytics tracking your footage
• You own your data. Always.

FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
• Custom filename prefixes for easy organization
• Multiple timestamp formats (12h/24h, various date orders)
• Light, dark, and system theme modes
• Configurable sensitivity, recording length, and cooldown

PERFECT FOR:
• Home security while you're away
• Baby or pet monitoring
• Office or storefront surveillance
• Apartment and dorm security
• Package delivery monitoring
• Giving old phones a second life

Motion Watch is completely free with no premium tiers or locked features. A complete, no-compromise security camera app backed by cloud storage you already have.

Download Motion Watch and start protecting what matters.