Motion

Motion is a program that monitors the video signal from one or more cameras and is able to detect if a significant part of the picture has changed; in other words, it...

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Linux

motion is a program that monitors the video signal from one or more cameras and is able to detect if a significant part of the picture has changed; in other words, it can detect motion.

the program is written in c and is made for the linux operating system. motion is a command line based tool whose output can be either jpeg, ppm fies or mpeg video sequences. motion is strictly command line driven and can run as a daemon with a rather small footprint.

motion is the perfect tool for keeping an eye on your property, keeping only those images that are interesting.

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The Best 8 Motion Alternatives

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iSpy

iSpy uses your webcams and microphones to detect and record movement or sound and provides security, surveillance, monitoring and alerting services.

Free Open Source Windows

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ZoneMinder

ZoneMinder is a free video camera security application suite, designed for low cost DIY video security including commercial or home CCTV, theft prevention and child or family member monitoring including nanny cam applications.

Free Open Source Linux
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Contacam

ContaCam is a Free Video Surveillance software and Live Webcam solution for Windows. It is extremely easy on system resources, and does not contain unnecessary bloat.

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Zebra-Media Surveillance System

Video surveillance and motion capture software. Some key features are: unlimited cameras (including IP and USB cameras), motion detection, SMS and MMS and Email alerts...

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Haven

Haven uses an Android app and on-device sensors to protect personal spaces and possessions privately.

Free Open Source Android
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Kerberos.IO

Kerberos.io is a low-budget video surveillance solution, that uses computer vision algorithms to detect changes, and that can trigger other devices.

Freemium

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Tincam

With TinCam you can create a webpage with live webcam pictures or video, or you can setup a home video surveillance system. Features Publish pictures with a HTTP...

Commercial Windows

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The Best 8 Motion Alternatives

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ZoneMinder

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Zebra-Media Surveillance System

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