Motion Detecting Camera Security System with Email Notifications and Live Streaming Using Raspberry Pi

Even when needed, having a security camera system may sometimes be impossible due to the extensive costs for installation. The Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized computer that has the capability to become a camera security system when its own camera board is used. It contains the software motion which enables the Pi’s camera to detect motion and save the image as well as view live streaming from the camera. A python script, then directs the Pi to send email notifications every time motion is detected. With these components, a cost effective and efficient security camera system is made and reported here.