motion
video motion detection software
TLDR
Start motion detection
$ motion
Use specific config file$ motion -c [/etc/motion/motion.conf]
Run in foreground$ motion -n
Run as daemon$ motion -b
Log to specific file$ motion -l [/var/log/motion.log]
Set process ID file$ motion -p [/var/run/motion.pid]
SYNOPSIS
motion [options]
DESCRIPTION
motion is a video motion detection software. It monitors camera feeds for movement.
The tool captures images and video when motion detected. Supports multiple cameras and streaming.
PARAMETERS
-c FILE
Configuration file path.-n
Run in foreground (no daemon).-b
Run as background daemon.-l FILE
Log file location.-p FILE
PID file location.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
CPU intensive. Requires camera access. Configuration complex for advanced setups.
HISTORY
motion was created as an open source motion detection system for Linux security and surveillance applications.