Pi 5 CCTV Smart Alert System: Instant Telegram Alerts on Person & Vehicle Detection

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Your old IP camera can become a vigilant guard — one that doesn’t just record, but understands what it sees. With this kit, you deploy YOLOv8 object detection directly on the Raspberry Pi 5, so your camera sends an instant Telegram alert with a snapshot the moment a person or vehicle enters the frame. Skip cloud subscriptions and build a self-hosted security system that cuts through noise, filtering out trees, shadows, and stray animals.

What You'll Build

You’ll assemble a fully functional smart CCTV unit that continuously processes the camera feed on the edge. The Pi 5 runs an optimized YOLOv8 model to identify persons and vehicles in real time. On detection, it captures a snapshot and pushes it to your phone via Telegram — so you know exactly who or what triggered the alert, even when you’re kilometers away. The system is yours to modify, from tweaking detection confidence to adding custom alert logic.

What You'll Learn

• Configure YOLOv8 and OpenCV on a Raspberry Pi 5 for edge inference
• Stream and process IP camera frames in real time
• Implement trigger logic to generate Telegram bot notifications with attached images
• Leverage NVMe SSD storage via the M.2 HAT+ for high‑speed model loading and snapshot saving

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This intermediate project is perfect for B.Tech ECE/EEE students seeking a standout capstone or hackathon entry — especially for Smart India Hackathon and similar challenges. ATL tinkerers aged 16+ will find a strong bridge from Arduino to real‑world computer vision. Hobbyists who want to skip soldered‑together camera rigs and get straight to an intelligent, self‑hosted alert system will also feel right at home.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.