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Show HN: Clearcam – Add AI object detection to your IP CCTV cameras

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230 points roryclear | 1 comments | 24 Aug 25 11:34 UTC | HN request time: 0.197s | source

This runs YOLOv8 + bytetrack with Tinygrad detections (depending on user config) are saved and can be sent to the companion iOS app along with a notification, all video processing is done locally, all footage is encrypted before leaving your computer, and the sending notifications + videos part is optional. This uses tinygrad, so it runs well on my apple silicon macs and should be able to run on a lot of hardware (or will be able to when I remove other deps).
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waschl ◴[24 Aug 25 12:48 UTC] No.45003862[source]▶
Anyone can recommend a good quality camera without spyware and ideally open sw stack. I am willing to do it myself with little soldering etc. that’s one rabbit hole didn’t enter yet
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1. dns_snek ◴[24 Aug 25 13:46 UTC] No.45004215[source]▶
Depending on your definition of "good quality", you might find this project useful: https://thingino.com/

Most cameras on that list are low cost, typically with 4-5MP sensors. They don't compete on the high end in terms of image quality but you will have an open source firmware stack with root access over SSH.

Models from Eufy, Cinnado, Jooan, TP-Link, WUUK, Galayou are relatively easy to source on Amazon or Aliexpress.