Turn any camera into a security system: Works with USB webcams, Raspberry Pi camera modules, or eventually IP cameras—if Linux or Windows can see it, SourceBox Sentinel can use it. The Camera node itself can be downloaded on Windows, WSL, and Linux and works on Raspberry Pi devices, laptops, desktop computers, and more. Download however and on whatever you want with multiple options to choose from putting you in control.

Command Center dashboard: Monitor multiple camera nodes from one centralized interface with real-time video feeds and controls. Get motion detection alerts processed and sent from your local camera node to the command center and the ability to create and manage incident reports. With a subscription you gain access to additional command center features such as our MCP server thats baked into the platform allowing you to connect any agentic client you want and our serverless agent with full access the the MCP and platform!

Remote access, securely: Access your cameras from anywhere with end-to-end encryption for your streams.

Local only and Free tier both have zero monthly fees. Local is entirely owned and hosted by you while we offer a free tier with the command center for easily connecting multiple camera nodes and accessing them all together anywhere. For additional features such as our MCP server and 24/7 serverless security agent a subscription plan is required.

Runs on your own hardware: Deploy camera nodes on Raspberry Pi devices, laptops, desktop coputers, or repurpose other existing hardware.

Open-source foundation: Review the code, customize features, and trust what's running in your home

Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure: Run the camera node 100% local or optionally connect the cloud command center to access your camera feed anywhere with added cloud features. All local data is owned by you and the little we do have is encrypted end to end. Our hybrid architecture is designed to give the most value while holding the least of your data.

You own your footage: Store recordings on your own hardware with full control over retention and access. Your video recordings and snapshots are still stored and accessible only through your local camera node and NOT stored anywhere in the cloud!

No unnecessary data collection: In local mode SourceBox Sentinel doesn't phone home, doesn't require accounts with external services, and doesn't track usage. In hybrid cloud mode only neccessary data such as command center login, API keys, etc is stored in the cloud.

The Sentinel Command Center supports Home Assistant integration which is available to all subscription tiers free or paid! Once connected You can stream all of your cameras and camera nodes directly to Home Assistant and view your streams from there. You can view the Home Assistant integration here to find out more.

Local storage: Your footage is not stored in the cloud, it is stored locally on your camera node which means storage space is limited to your own hardware device running SourceBox Sentinel. Hardware devices such as a Raspberry Pi may require additional storage for a long term, positive experience.

One camera node per hardware device: The local camera node is designed to be the only node running on your hardware. Running multiple camera nodes on the same hardware device may cause issues causing the camera node to not function properly. You can however, add as many USB cameras as you want to a single node. The only limits are your USB ports!

Command Center subscription gated features: Everything you need to connect your cameras and access them anywhere is available on the free tier but if you want AI and other added features then a subscription is required.