Smart Doorbell Camera Kit - Gaze & Phone Detection on Pi 5
Smart Doorbell Camera Kit - Gaze & Phone Detection on Raspberry Pi 5
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Turn a Raspberry Pi 5 into a doorbell camera that reads human attention. Using Mediapipe Face Mesh, your build tracks whether a visitor is making eye contact or looking away, and even spots if they're holding a phone. A piezo buzzer sounds a local alert, giving you a private security observer that never blinks - all processing stays on-device, no cloud uploads.
What You'll Build
A fully functional smart doorbell camera. The Pi Camera Module 3 livestreams the doorstep view, the Pi 5 runs a custom face mesh model to map gaze vectors and detect phone-like objects near the face. When distraction or phone use crosses a threshold, the buzzer fires. You can log every event to the 128 GB NVMe SSD and tweak sensitivity through Python code.
What You'll Learn
- Real-time computer vision with Mediapipe Face Mesh - landmark extraction, eye-to-camera angle calculation
- Hardware integration: mounting Pi Camera Module 3 and M.2 HAT+ with NVMe SSD on Raspberry Pi 5
- Distraction logic coding: combining gaze direction and simple object detection for phone presence
- Building a closed-loop alert system that triggers a buzzer and logs timestamps for review
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 4GB | 1 |
| Pi Camera Module 3 | 1 |
| Piezo Buzzer | 1 |
| NVMe SSD 128GB | 1 |
| Pi 5 M.2 HAT+ | 1 |
| USB-C PSU | 1 |
| M-M Jumper Wires | 10 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
B.Tech ECE/EEE students exploring vision-based edge AI, CBSE Class 11-12 science stream learners building a unique investigatory project, Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping security or distracted-behaviour detection, and ATL Tinkering Lab mentors seeking a ready-to-run Pi 5 camera module. If you're at an IIT, NIT, VIT, or BITS campus and want to skip the parts hunt, this kit lands on your desk as a single box.
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.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Your AI companion gives instant step-by-step help based on the exact kit wiring and code. Still stuck? Message us on WhatsApp and a real builder will debug with you same-day.
Does the kit include the software and code?
Yes. Scan the QR code to download a ready-to-flash SD card image with Raspbian, Mediapipe, and the full distraction detection Python script - no dependency crawling required.
Can this detect multiple people at the door, or only one?
Mediapipe can track multiple faces simultaneously. The sample code prioritises the largest face for gaze and phone detection, but you can modify it to analyse every detected person.
Is the NVMe SSD really needed, or can I just use an SD card?
The NVMe via M.2 HAT+ drastically speeds up model loading and video logging, which is critical for real-time face mesh at 30 fps. An SD card will work for testing, but the SSD gives you the responsive doorbell experience the project was designed for.
Doorbell Security - Mediapipe Face Mesh monitors gaze direction and phone use on Pi 5 camera - distracted driving detection system.
What's in this kit
Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items