Build a Budget Surveillance Camera with AI | Raspberry Pi + Frigate

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

Avoid paying annoying monthly fees for your security system and retain complete control over your personal information without compromising on features by building your own security camera system. Its easier than you think!

Links

Motion Eye OS: https://github.com/motioneye-project/motioneyeos
Casa OS: https://casaos.io
Frigate Documentation: https://docs.frigate.video

Frigate Config: https://gist.github.com/NarrowJS/907ddaa6511b78d179558271ee2a2c2d

Wpa_Supplicant:
country=US
update_config=1
ctrl_interface=/var/run/wpa_supplicant

network={
scan_ssid=1
ssid=”WifiName”
psk=”WifiPassword”
}

Buy the Case Here: https://narrowstudios.etsy.com/listing/1747999669/raspberry-pi-zero-w-ir-camera-case

Case Download: https://www.printables.com/model/958860-ir-camera-case-for-raspberry-pi-zero

Raspberry Pi Zero W / 2W : https://bitly.cx/ERHNE
Night Vision Camera: https://bitly.cx/LC5i2
Camera Ribbon Cable: https://bitly.cx/7x6YY

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