Show HN: CheapSecurity – Lightweight, Self-Hosted CCTV for Linux SBCs
CheapSecurity is a lightweight, self-hosted CCTV solution designed for Linux single-board computers (like Raspberry Pi) and USB webcams that prioritizes privacy by storing all footage locally without cloud dependencies. The software features motion detection, live streaming, automatic recording with email and Telegram alerts, night mode enhancement, and storage management—all optimized to run efficiently on low-power hardware. It's licensed under GNU AGPLv3 and requires only Python 3.10+, OpenCV, and a USB webcam to deploy.
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