{"id":28067,"date":"2020-09-30T19:26:26","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T13:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=28067"},"modified":"2024-03-20T12:17:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T06:47:31","slug":"top-ten-things-to-do-with-an-old-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/top-ten-things-to-do-with-an-old-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Ten Things to do with an Old iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So you&#8217;ve updated your iPad, and you don&#8217;t have time to sell your old one. You don&#8217;t want to throw it out, but you don&#8217;t want it to leave it taking up space when it could be put to good use.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that there are plenty of ways to repurpose a spare iPad. Here are ten possibilities:<\/p>\n<h2>Top Ten Things to do with an Old iPad<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4>Use it as a dashcam<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>One of the best-known features of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/the-eighth-generation-ipad-is-a-fine-choice-for-casual-users\/\">iPad is the high-resolution camera<\/a>. Why not fix your iPad on your car&#8217;s dashboard to act as a dashcam and record and monitor traffic while you are on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Dashcams are a great way of protecting drivers from fraud and generally providing evidence in the event of a road accident. As long as you have a dashcam app and plenty of video storage, your old iPad could save you money and protect you and your car.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4>Turn it into a security camera<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This suggestion uses the same principle as a dashcam. If you have a suitable power source and a means of protecting it from the weather, you can easily mount your old iPad outside your property where it can be used as a surveillance camera.<\/p>\n<p>A bit of electrical knowhow and you could connect it to your Wi-Fi for continuous surveillance of your property.<\/p>\n<p>It might be worth paying for a cloud storage solution each month or buying extra storage to record your home security footage.<br \/>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/top-10\/soap2day-alternatives\/\">[New] Top 10 Soap2day Alternatives That You Can Trust (100% Free & Secure)<\/a><\/span>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h4>Make a digital photo frame<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This could be a fun project for yourself or a lovely yet inexpensive present for a family member. Spend a few pounds on a suitable holder for the device and install one of many potential Slideshop apps.<\/p>\n<p>Plug it in, connect it to your Wi-Fi, and sync your photos using a cloud photo account. No need to purchase photo frames anymore with this ingenious idea.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h4>Extend your PC monitor<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Have you ever considered using your old tablet as a monitor for your desktop? As long as the screen is in good working order, there is no reason why not.<\/p>\n<p>Although not suitable for use in the workplace, this would make an ideal solution for home conferencing calls, online gaming, and chat rooms. You will require a Lightning cable, and you can instantly enjoy an extra side monitor.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h4>Use it as a multimedia server<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you have enough storage capacity, your former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/how-to-download-and-install-ipados-13-3-1-on-your-ipad\/\">iPad could be used as a server for all your music<\/a> and films.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no need to pay for costly subscription services to keep your media files in the cloud; you can simply sync your files to your iPad and operate a dedicated media app, such as Plex.<\/p>\n<p>This allows you to stream to all other connected devices via Bluetooth or on your Wi-Fi network without separately transferring your files to each one.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, as it&#8217;s hosted on your own private server, you can avoid paying expensive hosting fees as you own the data outright.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h4>Give it to your pets<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The pet industry is always eager to jump into new technology, so there are plenty of apps designed for your dog and cat&#8217;s entertainment that can keep them busy even when you are not at home to keep them company.<\/p>\n<p>Find your four-legged friend&#8217;s favourite companion app and set up the iPad in a permanent place where they can play unattended. Better yet, install a video chat app to connect with them from outside the house!<br \/>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/business\/how-to-start-an-e-commerce-business-from-scratch\/\">How to Start An E-commerce Business From Scratch in 2021<\/a><\/span>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h4>Install it in your kitchen<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Having a compact and discreet interactive instruction screen in the kitchen makes making even complex recipes easier for novice cooks. After all, kitchen televisions have been popular for years.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do they provide entertainment at mealtimes, but they also allow you to closely follow the steps of cooking programmes while you watch them.<\/p>\n<p>Source a tablet stand that works with your favourite space in the kitchen and looks forward to adding some 21st-century spice to your meal preparation.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h4>Create a smart home controller<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you spend money upgrading iPads but haven&#8217;t invested a pound in smart home technology, you really should! Keeping up with the latest technological innovations will enable you to make your home more comfortable than ever, and it doesn&#8217;t even have to cost much.<\/p>\n<p>Your former tablet can operate as an all-in-one device to control your thermostat, security panel, light switches, security panel, and theatre system.<\/p>\n<p>You can use your old tech as a life hack to upgrade your home to your next-generation, all while using your existing Wi-Fi connection.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>\n<h4>Use it as an e-reader<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Although many think that Amazon has cornered the e-reader market with the Kindle, virtually any tablet can indeed be used as an e-reader.<\/p>\n<p>E-books are much cheaper than physical copies, and you can select any of your favourite reading apps to get started.<\/p>\n<p>E-book readers frequently feature excellent highlighting tools that allow you to annotate passages, and it is even possible to upload your best-loved sections to the cloud for future use.<br \/>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/finance\/apps-like-quadpay\/\">50+ Trending Alternatives To Quadpay | A List of Apps Similar To Quadpay - No Credit Check\/Bills and Payment<\/a><\/span>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li>\n<h4>Recycle it<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t fancy any of these options for your old iPad, the best and most environmentally friendly thing to do is recycle it.<\/p>\n<p>You can achieve great satisfaction from your iPad when you purchase a new device and returning the old one to an iPad recycling company.<\/p>\n<p>This is a brilliant &#8220;green&#8221; option, and you&#8217;ll have peace of mind knowing you&#8217;ve kept your unwanted technology out of the landfill and repurposed for good use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you&#8217;ve updated your iPad, and you don&#8217;t have time to sell your old one. 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