There are a few projects out there [0][1] that make it fairly simple to set up a motion detection capable solution with a simple USB webcam.  I&#x27;m currently waiting on a cheap infrared camera from China ($4!) for use with my Pi, but I&#x27;ve done testing with an older Logitech HD camera and have had excellent results.<p>[0] Motion: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;lavrsen.dk&#x2F;foswiki&#x2F;bin&#x2F;view&#x2F;Motion&#x2F;WebHome" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;lavrsen.dk&#x2F;foswiki&#x2F;bin&#x2F;view&#x2F;Motion&#x2F;WebHome</a><p>[1] MotionEye: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;ccrisan&#x2F;motioneye" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;ccrisan&#x2F;motioneye</a>