{"product_id":"kit-pi-5-cctv-smart-alert-system","title":"Pi 5 CCTV Smart Alert System","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePi 5 CCTV Smart Alert System: Instant Telegram Alerts on Person \u0026amp; Vehicle Detection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real-time object detection with YOLOv8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure YOLOv8 and OpenCV on a Raspberry Pi 5 for edge inference\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStream and process IP camera frames in real time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplement trigger logic to generate Telegram bot notifications with attached images\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeverage NVMe SSD storage via the M.2 HAT+ for high‑speed model loading and snapshot saving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 4GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP Camera Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNVMe SSD 128GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePi 5 M.2 HAT+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C PSU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the AI companion from your phone or send a message on WhatsApp. It’s trained on the exact steps, wiring, and code for this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use a different IP camera?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit’s IP Camera Module is pre‑configured for zero‑friction streaming. The AI companion can guide adaptation to supported USB or RTSP cameras, but components outside the kit are not covered by our compatibility testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the detection run without internet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. YOLOv8 inference happens entirely on the Pi 5 offline. Internet is needed only for the Telegram notification to reach your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I view the live feed without Telegram?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can access the processed stream directly via a local web interface served by the Pi 5, or pipe it into VLC. The AI companion includes that setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYOLOv8 detects persons and vehicles on Pi 5 from IP camera feed — sends Telegram notification with snapshot on detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat's in this kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/raspberry-pi-5-model-b-4gb-technical-specs-projects\"\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 4GB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ai-thinker-nodemcu-32s-esp32-dev-board-ipex-wi-fi-ble\"\u003eIP Camera Module\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/official-raspberry-pi-m2-hat-nvme-ssd-add-on-board-for-pi-5\"\u003eNVMe SSD 128GB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/raspberry-pi-5-pcie-to-m2-nvme-ssd-expansion-board-by-elecrow\"\u003ePi 5 M.2 HAT+\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/raspberry-pi-4-official-power-supply-5v-3a-usb-c-compoden\"\u003eUSB-C PSU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is included in the Pi 5 CCTV Smart Alert System?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Pi 5 CCTV Smart Alert System includes all components needed: Raspberry Pi 5 4GB, IP Camera Module, NVMe SSD 128GB, Pi 5 M.2 HAT+, USB-C PSU and more. 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