ROOT (Software) – Privacy-preserving home security camera software stack

Summary: ROOT is an open-source software stack for building privacy-focused home security cameras with on-device AI vision, local storage, and encrypted remote access. It supports ML-powered detection of people, pets, and cars, enabling secure, on-demand video and audio streaming without relying on cloud services.

What it does

ROOT enables users to create a surveillance system using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 and camera module, providing remote access, on-device AI detection, and end-to-end encryption with forward secrecy.

Who it's for

It is designed for users seeking a privacy-first alternative to commercial home security cameras with local processing and storage.

Why it matters

ROOT addresses the lack of privacy-guaranteed home security options by eliminating cloud dependency and securing data through encryption and local AI processing.