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motionEyeOS is a Linux distribution that turns a single-board computer into a video surveillance system. The OS is based on BuildRoot and uses motion as a backend and motionEye for the frontend. Compatible with most USB cameras as well as with the Raspberry PI camera module. Motion detection with email notifications and working schedule. JPEG files for still images, AVI files for videos. Connects to your local network using ethernet or wifi. File storage on SD card, USB drive or network SMB share. Uploading of media files to cloud storage services (Google Drive, Dropbox), media files are visible in the local network as SMB shares. Media files can also be accessed through the built-in FTP server or SFTP server.
Features
- Easy installation and setup
- Web-based, mobile/tablet-friendly user interface
- Support for IP (network) cameras
- JPEG files for still images, AVI files for videos
- Timelapse movies
- Compatible with most USB cameras as well as with the Raspberry PI camera module
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GNU Free Documentation LicenseFollow motionEyeOS
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