Contractors at Home? Check In from Work

A view of your home renovation from work

Contractors at home?
Check in from work.

See the entrance or indoor work area from your phone with an AlphaTech Wi-Fi camera. Open live view during the day, or review saved activity after a contractor visit.

AlphaTech Type-C Wi-Fi Camera · 160° room view

$67.99USD · per camera

Requires power and home Wi-Fi with internet. Compatible microSD card sold separately.

Watch the camera and app demonstration ↓
The compact AlphaTech Type-C Wi-Fi camera held in one hand at home
Actual room playback and recording timeline from an earlier AlphaTech Type-C app demonstration
The compact Type-C Wi-Fi camera and an actual room playback screen.
Quick app pairingTuya Smart or Smart Life
160° wide-angle lensFrame the entrance or work area
2.4 + 5 GHz Wi-FiConnect to your home network
Local microSD recordingWithout a monthly recording plan

The questions behind a quick check-in

You're at work.
You still want to see what's happening.

Choose a view of the entrance or the room being renovated, so your check-in shows the part of the visit that matters to you.

01

Has the visit started?

Open a live view of the entrance around the planned arrival time. Motion alerts can prompt you to take a look.

02

What's happening in the work area?

Check the room from your phone during a break. See the activity in view while you get on with your own day.

03

What happened while I was busy?

With local recording enabled, open saved footage in the app and review the period you missed.

Why this camera fits the job

A small camera.
A useful view of the visit.

The USB-C wall-charger design gives you a compact way to add a camera position at home.

01

Start with a simple app setup.

Power the camera, add it in Tuya Smart or Smart Life and open the room view on your phone.

02

See more of the area.

The 160° lens gives you a wide view from one position. Frame the doorway, room or shared work area you want to check.

03

Skip regular camera charging.

Power the camera from a wall outlet for check-ins across the working day.

04

Use either home Wi-Fi band.

Pair on 2.4 or 5 GHz, then use the app to check in while you're at work.

05

About a month on a 32 GB card.

Keep about a month of continuous recording on a 32 GB microSD card. Review encrypted footage without a monthly recording plan.

06

Get direct setup support.

AlphaTech can help with pairing, placement and playback. Contact setup support.

Ready to record the next visit

See setup
and recording playback.

Follow the Type-C camera setup, memory card and app playback walkthrough. See how to get ready before the next visit and find saved footage afterwards.

Open the setup and playback walkthrough on YouTube
AlphaTech Type-C setup and playback demonstration, 3:21. Earlier Type-C Wi-Fi version; hardware and app screens may differ.

Ready for the next visit

Choose your view.
Make your first check-in.

  1. Pick the entrance or work area.

    Choose the view that answers your question and agree on the camera's place in the shared work area with your contractor.

  2. Plug in and pair.

    Add the camera in Tuya Smart or Smart Life using your home Wi-Fi. Check the picture with the room's usual lighting.

  3. Try a check from your phone.

    Open live view over mobile data. Add a microSD card and play a short test recording if you want to review visits later.

Open the setup and playback guide
Room playback and recording timeline in the AlphaTech app
Actual room playback from an earlier Type-C demonstration.

The job homeowners described

They wanted a view
while the renovators were in.

Type-C Wi-Fi owners describe checking on visits while they were away from home.

“I got this spy camera to keep an eye on the renovators while I'm at work, and it's been working great.”
NoT · July 5, 2025 · Read on Amazon
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So far, so good. I got this spy camera to keep an eye on the renovators while I'm at work, and it's been working great. I set it up facing the main entrance.I don't even need a microSD card - the camera sends me alerts whenever something happens. I get to choose what to record and what no to.

“I installed it in my house to check on things when renovators came in.”
TopF · May 15, 2025 · Read on Amazon
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This smart camera has an amazing FOV. It also has this special cable that prevents cutting the FOV.The setup was straightforward. The camera popped up once I opened the app. Nice image quality for its size.I installed it in my house to check on things when renovators came in. The app has a lot of features.

Type-C Wi-Fi owner reviews, 2025. Expand to read each original review. Product revisions may differ.

Before the next visit

A few practical
answers.

Can I check the camera while I'm at work?

Yes. Open Tuya Smart or Smart Life on your phone using mobile data or Wi-Fi. Your camera stays connected to power and home Wi-Fi with internet.

Can I review a contractor's visit later?

Yes. Add a compatible microSD card, enable recording and review saved footage in the app. A 32 GB card holds about a month of continuous recording; the exact duration depends on recording settings.

Do I need a monthly plan or a memory card?

Live view works without a memory card. For encrypted local recording, add a compatible microSD card up to 512 GB, sold separately. Local recording does not require a monthly recording plan.

How do motion alerts work?

The app can notify you when movement is detected. Open live view or saved footage to see the activity in the frame. Enable notifications on your phone and choose your alert settings in the app.

Should I point it at the entrance or the work area?

Choose the entrance to check arrivals, or the room being renovated to see activity there. Each camera gives a 160° view from one position. Separate rooms need their own camera positions.

Does this camera record sound?

This model records video without audio and does not offer two-way talk.

What lighting does it need?

Use a room with suitable lighting for the times you want to check in. This model has no infrared night vision.

What are the shipping, support and return terms?

U.S. orders ship within one business day. Standard U.S. shipping is $6.90 per order; delivery options and taxes are shown at checkout. Direct setup support and a 12-month warranty are available. The 30-day return window applies to unused, unopened, sealed items. Read shipping details and the return conditions.

Your next contractor visit

Get on with your day.
Keep a view of the work.

Open the app for a live check-in during a break. Add a microSD card to review saved activity after the visit.

Direct setup support12-month warrantyReturn conditions

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Type-C Wi-Fi Camera

160° view · Dual-band Wi-Fi · Tuya Smart / Smart Life
Video without audio · Room lighting required

$67.99USD · per camera

Camera hardware. Compatible microSD card sold separately. Shipping and taxes shown at checkout.

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