Separate gym phone to track workouts.
this post was submitted on 03 Apr 2024
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Some words of caution:
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For anything internet related: Keep in mind that you likely are not getting any security updates anymore, even on a custom ROM.
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Also keep in mind that each accu you have in your home rises the risk of fire slightly. Obviously it always depends on the type and age of each accu.
Now some ideas
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Someone on Lemmy wrote about using a phone as Home Assistant box, but I don't remember if it was usable enough (e.g. possible to access usb/sensors/etc)
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You might use them as sensors for Home Assistant, however the accu might not last that long, and/or having them connected to power might not be great for the accu
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Run a media center on it (e.g. Kodi) and cast it to your TV
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Connect some speakers and use them as Spotify boxes in different parts of the house (as it is specifically easy switching devices with Spotify. Maybe there is software for general WiFi speakers)
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Use one to create a smart mirror that displays current information like weather etc
The cameras are usually nice enough for using as a dash cam if you drive. I use one of mine for a media device around the house, kitchen aid etc. I also use an old one for keeping my current one free of boatware, extra apps, and ensuring privacy on my carry phone (by not having anything google or tacking/data harvesting if I can help it).
Outside of that you could look into using them as potential network devices, DNS ad blockers, etc. I haven't looked recently but using one as a casting device receiver for TV would be awesome over a Chromecast or the like. But not sure how those projects are going
How did u go op? What have you done with them? Also have the same dilemma.
One is backup/gaming phone, I use 3 testing postmarketos and doing programming projects with them, and for otherones I don't know yet...
Tx bud 👍