I’ve recently been diving into the world of LLM Vision after coming across Simon’s excellent tutorial on camera integration with Home Assistant. While I’m currently using Ring cameras for my surveillance setup, I’ve noticed some limitations that have sparked my interest in exploring alternative solutions like Reolink.
For those who aren’t familiar, I’m using the Ring-MQTT and Generic Camera integrations to live stream my Ring cameras. However, I’ve found that these cameras tend to be a bit sluggish when it comes to real-time analysis. For instance, if someone walks past my front garden, the automation often misses the event entirely, leaving me with a frustrating “No activity detected” message. This delay is particularly noticeable during dynamic events, such as someone approaching my door or rummaging through my shed.
That said, I’ve noticed that the Reolink camera I’ve installed in my garden handles these situations much more smoothly. While it does occasionally pick up false positives, like a moth darting across the frame at night, I’m willing to live with that for the improved responsiveness.
I’m curious if others have experienced similar issues with their Ring cameras and if there are any workarounds or optimizations that could help mitigate this delay. Additionally, I’d love to hear from anyone who’s made the switch to Reolink or other brands—what differences have you noticed?
On a related note, I’ve been exploring the idea of localizing my camera analysis with a Google Coral TPU USB on my Raspberry Pi 5. With my growing preference for on-device processing over cloud-based solutions, this seems like a promising avenue to explore.
Overall, I’m excited to see how these advancements in camera technology and local AI processing can enhance my home automation setup. I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!