Here are 10 ways you might not realize you can use your Android phone

Android phones are powerful devices with a variety of unknown and underutilized features.

From transforming your device into a home security system to automating your daily routine with Google Assistant, the potential of your Android phone goes way beyond chatting with friends and scrolling through social media.

For fitness buffs, pairing your phone with biometric scanners can turn it into a detailed fitness tracker.

You can repurpose Android phones to run all of the functions necessary to get a site up and running.

Using an Android as a personal web server is a great way to test out project ideas.

An array of apps can transform your old phone into an IP (internet protocol) camera.

Some phones even offer wireless reverse charging.

Google Assistant is a Google Assistant feature that can automate and customize any smart device connected to it directly from your Android phone.

By setting up this automation, you can control things like lights, televisions, and more with your Google Assistant.

If you have a particular morning routine, you could potentially pick up your phone and say, "Good morning" This command can be programmed to turn on the lights, start your coffee machine, and turn on your morning news.