But thanks to a little something called upcycling, you can give an old Kinect camera a brand-new life (if you’ve still got one lying around)Create your own surveillance deviceKinect is a camera, after allCredit: Patrick Campanale / How-To GeekBoth versions of the Xbox Kinect (v1 for the Xbox 360, v2 for the Xbox One) can be repurposed as a security camera for your home or business. If you’re using the Xbox One Kinect, you’re going to need a Microsoft Kinect Adapter, too. Software-wise, you’ll also need to download Kinect SDK 1.8 (v1) or Kinect SDK 2.0 (v2). Keeping the Kinect aliveYou don’t have to be a coding expert to give your old Kinect a new pair of shoes. In fact, with just a few resources, time, and patience, I bet you’ll be amazed at how much entertainment and education you can get that old Xbox accessory.