# Cloud Cam: Internet-Connected Security Camera ## Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0CiuS2W694 The cloud cam is a project to build an internet-connected security camera using a Raspberry Pi and Pi camera.  The camera can detect motion and upload images to Dropbox's cloud storage service, or the beta of [Adafruit IO](adafruit.io), Adafruit's internet of things service. For example build a fancy dashboard to watch and control the lights in a room: ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/028/461/medium800/raspberry_pi_Screenshot_from_2015-11-05_12_14_54.png?1446754915) Or keep an eye on your pets and track when they eat, even in the dark: ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/028/463/medium800/raspberry_pi_cam_pics_cat_food.png?1446756079) What will you watch with the cloud cam project? ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/028/459/medium800/raspberry_pi_IMG_3997-Edit.jpg?1446720526) To build this project you'll want to be familiar with the basics of using the Raspberry Pi.  Check out the following guides if you're new to the hardware: - [Adafruit Raspberry Pi Lessons](../../../../series/learn-raspberry-pi) - Check out lesson 1 through 3 to get started and connect your Raspberry Pi to your network and the internet.  Also read lesson 6 to learn how to connect to the Pi's command terminal with SSH. - [Raspberry Pi Camera Documentation](https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/usage/camera/README.md) You might also need to do a little bit of soldering to wire IR LEDs for illumination in the dark.  If you're new to soldering check out [Adafruit's guide to excellent soldering](../../../../adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/tools).  This is an easy soldering project for any skill level. 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