secluso
A privacy-preserving Raspberry Pi home security camera that uses advanced end-to-end encryption.
What is it?
What it is
Secluso is a self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted home security camera system for Raspberry Pi, enabling private remote video monitoring without cloud surveillance.
Why it exists
To provide users with full control over their privacy by avoiding third-party cloud providers, leveraging open-source transparency and local infrastructure for secure home security.
Who should use it
Privacy-conscious individualsDIY home security enthusiastsRaspberry Pi usersThose seeking alternatives to cloud-based surveillance
Who should avoid it
Non-technical usersThose without Raspberry Pi hardwareUsers preferring fully managed cloud services
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
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Features
Advantages
- Private home security without cloud surveillance
- Works with Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and compatible camera modules
- Mobile apps for Android and iOS for live view, alerts, and playback
- Option for free beta relay hosting during testing
- Transparent security model with forward secrecy and post-compromise security
- Ability to self-host and inspect code
- Verifiable builds via reproducible release process
Disadvantages
- Requires specific hardware (Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and compatible camera)
- Needs a Linux VPS for relay or reliance on free beta hosting
- Setup may involve SSH provisioning and QR code pairing
- Only mobile apps available; no web interface mentioned
- Use at own risk; no guarantees of privacy or security
- Cryptography usage may be subject to local laws
Installation
native
1. Download Secluso Deploy from the latest releases.\n2. Generate your personalized Secluso OS image and camera secret QR code locally.\n3. Let Secluso Deploy provision your relay over SSH, or email us for free beta relay hosting while testing.\n4. Boot the Pi and pair it in the mobile app.
FAQ
What hardware do I need to run Secluso?
You need a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and a Raspberry Pi Camera Module V1 or V2 (or any camera with an OV5647 or IMX219 Sony sensor).
How long does the initial setup take?
Secluso Deploy enables a 5‑minute software setup: download the tool, generate a personalized OS image and QR code, provision your relay, then boot the Pi and pair it in the mobile app.
What options are available for the relay server?
You can use your own Linux VPS via SSH, or request free beta relay hosting from the Secluso team while testing.
Which mobile platforms are supported for viewing and alerts?
Secluso provides both an iOS app (App Store) and an Android app (Google Play) for remote live video, alerts, and playback of encrypted clips.
How does Secluso ensure the privacy of my video footage?
All remote access is end‑to‑end encrypted; the security model uses an untrusted relay, forward secrecy, and post‑compromise security as detailed in WHITE_PAPER.md.
Can I verify that the released binaries match the source code?
Yes. Secluso provides reproducible builds for Secluso OS, the deploy tool, runtime binaries, and the Android app, with verification instructions in releases/README.md and the respective reproducibility checkers.
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