Raspberry Pi Remote Monitor

This application will connect to your raspberry pi Camera using Motion Project

Raspberry Pi Remote Monitor will be able to connect to your Raspberry Pi Camera in a secure environemnt.

This application will connect to Motion only using Basic Authentication for more information about configuration or questions please referer to https://github.com/danidomi/motion or

Configuration

Motion Configuration in Raspberry Pi

Download only for WINDOWS - https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager

Download raspbian link - https://downloads.raspberrypi.org/raspbian_lite_latest

After writting the image to SD Card, from the command line login using pi as username and raspberry as password

>wget https://github.com/danidomi/motion/releases/download/release/motion.zip

>unzip motion.zip

>cd mmal

>sudo apt-get install -y libjpeg-dev libavformat56 libavformat-dev libavcodec56 libavcodec-dev libavutil54 libavutil-dev libc6-dev zlib1g-dev libmysqlclient18 libmysqlclient-dev libpq5 libpq-dev

>sudo apt-get install nginx

>sudo apt-get install apache2-utils

>sudo htpasswd -c /home/pi/.htpasswd admin

Add a cronjob to check if the motion camera is online add this to the bottom of the file

>sudo crontab -e

*/1 * * * * pgrep motion || /home/pi/mmal/startmotion

You wont even need to start it

Nginx Configuration in Raspberry Pi

>sudo apt-get install nginx sudo apt-get install apache2-utils

>sudo htpasswd -c /home/pi/.htpasswd admin

>vi /etc/nginx/sites-available/default

Add the following code below to it

location / {

# First attempt to serve request as file, then

# as directory, then fall back to displaying a 404.

try_files $uri $uri/ =404;

auth_basic “Restricted”;

auth_basic_user_file /home/pi/.htpasswd;

proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:8081/img/video.mjpeg;

}

And start the service

>sudo service nginx start

FreeDNS Configuration in Raspberry Pi

Create an account if you don't have it

>vi ~/updatedns.sh

Copy the below content to it.

#!/bin/sh

wget --no-check-certificate -O - https://freedns.afraid.org/dynamic/update.php?XXXXXXXXXXXXX >> /tmp/XXXXXXXXXXXXX.log

>crontab -e

*/1 * * * * ~/updatedns.sh

What's New in the Latest Version 2.2

Last updated on Jun 20, 2024

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

Raspberry Pi Remote Monitor is a user-friendly and powerful tool that allows users to remotely monitor and control their Raspberry Pi devices. It offers a range of features that enable users to access their Pi's camera, microphone, and GPIO pins, as well as execute commands and transfer files.

Key Features:

* Remote Camera Access: View live video footage from your Raspberry Pi's camera, enabling you to monitor your home, office, or other locations remotely.

* Audio Monitoring: Listen to audio captured by your Pi's microphone, allowing you to detect suspicious noises or eavesdrop on conversations.

* GPIO Control: Remotely control your Pi's GPIO pins, enabling you to interact with sensors, actuators, and other devices connected to your Pi.

* Command Execution: Execute commands on your Pi remotely, as if you were using a physical keyboard and mouse.

* File Transfer: Transfer files between your computer and Raspberry Pi, facilitating data management and software updates.

Benefits:

* Enhanced Security: Remote monitoring allows you to keep an eye on your Raspberry Pi and its surroundings, deterring unauthorized access and ensuring the safety of your data.

* Remote Troubleshooting: Quickly identify and resolve issues with your Raspberry Pi remotely, saving time and effort.

* Home Automation: Integrate your Raspberry Pi into home automation systems, enabling you to remotely control devices, monitor sensors, and automate tasks.

* Project Monitoring: Monitor the progress of your Raspberry Pi projects remotely, ensuring that they run smoothly and efficiently.

How to Use Raspberry Pi Remote Monitor:

1. Installation: Install the Raspberry Pi Remote Monitor software on your computer and Raspberry Pi.

2. Connection: Connect your Raspberry Pi to your computer using a USB cable or over a Wi-Fi network.

3. Configuration: Configure the software on both devices to establish a secure connection.

4. Remote Access: Access your Raspberry Pi's camera, microphone, GPIO pins, and other features remotely using the software's intuitive interface.

Conclusion:

Raspberry Pi Remote Monitor is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to remotely monitor and control their Raspberry Pi devices. Its user-friendly interface, comprehensive features, and enhanced security make it an ideal solution for a wide range of applications, including home security, project monitoring, and remote troubleshooting.