Haven

Haven offers a unique approach to **physical security**, allowing you to monitor personal spaces and possessions without compromising your own privacy. Developed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation and Guardian Project, this Android application is specifically designed for individuals like investigative journalists and human rights defenders who require robust protection. It transforms an ordinary Android phone into a vigilant watchdog, using its built-in sensors to detect potential intrusions. The core of Haven's privacy-centric design is its **on-device data handling**. All recordings and event logs are stored **locally on the Android device itself**, ensuring that your sensitive information doesn't leave your control unless you choose. Haven activates its monitoring—motion, sound, vibration, and light detection—only when triggered, minimizing unnecessary data collection. You can configure it to watch for: * **Motion and vibration** via the accelerometer. * **Visual changes** using the front or back camera. * **Ambient noises** through the microphone. * **Shifts in light levels**. * **Power disconnections** or loss. When an event is detected, Haven can send **secure notifications**. For maximum privacy, it integrates with Signal to deliver **end-to-end encrypted alerts**, complete with photos and audio, directly to your primary device. Notably, Signal doesn't need to be installed on the Haven device itself, preserving its operational integrity. Standard SMS notifications are also an option. For those needing to review logs from afar, Haven supports remote access through a **Tor Onion Service** (requires the Orbot app), ensuring that even remote check-ins remain private and anonymized. As an **open-source project**, Haven's code is available for public scrutiny, fostering transparency and trust in its security mechanisms. While primarily an Android application, iPhone users can utilize Haven by repurposing an inexpensive Android phone as a dedicated monitoring device, receiving secure Signal notifications on their iPhone.