Self-host smart-sec-cam
0.4.3Privacy-focused multi-camera security with motion detection
- Stars
- 255
- RAM
- 2G
- Port
- 8443 (HTTPS web UI and API)
- Requires
- Docker, Redis
ghcr.io/scottbarnesg/smart-sec-cam/sec-cam-server
What is smart-sec-cam?
Smart Sec Cam is a self-hosted security camera platform built for privacy. It uses a Docker-based server that collects video streams from multiple camera devices — USB webcams or Raspberry Pi camera modules — and runs motion detection to record clips automatically. A web interface served over HTTPS lets users watch live feeds and review recorded footage. Communication between cameras, the server, and the browser is encrypted. User authentication is built in, with registration controlled by an environment variable. The server requires Docker; camera nodes need Python 3.7+ with OpenCV and can be managed via systemd. The code is licensed under GPL-3.0 with no commercial tiers or cloud dependencies.
Should you self-host smart-sec-cam?
smart-sec-cam scores 43/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #29 of 36 in Video Streaming. It has 255 GitHub stars.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is advanced: plan for several services and some ongoing maintenance. An official Docker image is available. It is GPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Python.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is piped (70/100, 10 294 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See smart-sec-cam vs piped side by side.
Features
- Encrypted communication
- Flexible deployment
- Integrated authentication
- Motion Detection
- Multi-camera Support
- Systemd service support
- Web UI for live view and playback
smart-sec-cam README
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