# DIY Smart Cameras The Google AIY Vision Kit Creates an AI Camera for the Home By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiy-vision-kit References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/12/googles-cardboard-box-kit-could-keep-your-house-secure.html) & [blog.google](https://blog.google/topics/machine-learning/introducing-aiy-vision-kit-make-devices-see/) After introducing the first of its AIY Projects with the AIY Voice Kit, Google is now introducing the AIY Vision Kit, a do-it-yourself home security camera. With the rise of smart home devices, there are now plenty of home security cameras on the market, but the cost of a complete system is often prohibitively expensive for the average consumer. With this DIY project from Google, consumers have the chance to get their hands on a $45 alternative that will create an AI-powered camera. The kit includes basics like an outer cardboard shell, a circuit board, an arcade-style button and a speaker, while other components like an SD card and a Raspberry Pi Camera must be acquired separately. With the finished project, consumers are said to be able to use the AIY Vision Kit to identify different types of plants and animals, see pets and vehicles just outside the home and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Smart Cameras:** The rise of DIY smart cameras allows consumers to create their own affordable home security systems. - **AI-powered Cameras:** Advancements in AI technology enable cameras to identify plants, animals, pets, and vehicles. - **Affordable Home Security:** DIY camera kits provide cost-effective alternatives to expensive home security systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Security:** The DIY smart camera trend disrupts the traditional home security industry by offering affordable alternatives. - **AI Technology:** The AI-powered camera trend opens up opportunities for innovation in industries like surveillance, agriculture, and wildlife conservation. - **Smart Home:** DIY smart cameras contribute to the overall advancement of the smart home industry by expanding its capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Source AI Vision Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-studio-recamera-2002w.md) - [Low-Cost AI Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-indoor-cam.md) - [AI-Enabled Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-security-camera-series-2.md) - [AI-Driven Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-nest-cams.md) - [AI Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-security-cameras.md) - [AI-Enhanced Security Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-security-camera.md) - [Accessible Smart Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-cam-2.md) - [Visual AI Home Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seemour.md) - [AI Home Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hup-ai.md)