BUILD YOUR HOME ALARM AND SURVEILLANCE USING RASPBERRY PI

Here is how it’s possible to build your own DIY home alarm and surveillance system from a Raspberry Pi – PrivateEyePi is an open source, configurable, automated home alarm system which you can build and code yourself. Its creator documented the whole system extensively and provides parts lists and pricing; wiring schematics; and all the code you’ll need. You can use motion detectors, or switches attached to doors, or a mixture of the two. There are instructions on adding cameras to the setup, and you can even add a temperature gauge to check on whether your central heating’s working when you’re away. You’ll be able to monitor everything via your computer or smart phone.

It is also possible to add home surveillance to the project by using a third party application called “motion” to operate the webcam. Motion is great because:

·it is free
·easy to setup
·requires a small amount of CPU processing power (good for a Raspberry Pi)
·has video streaming built in
·will create pictures and video files when motion is detected
·will trigger the PrivateEyePi alarm system when motion is detected
·is highly configurable

You can download motion from here

Required skills
The creator of the project (Gadget Nut) recommends:Basic low voltage electronic skills. We will provide you with a full inventory of electronic parts and diagrams. We will show you bread board wiring schematics for you to copy.

Basic Raspberry Pi and Linux experience. Even complete beginners with no programming, operating system or electronics experience can make this work. You can also use our blog to ask questions or email our support email.