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+__pycache__/
+*.pyc
+*.pyo
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+# Only Motion Detector
+
+This project consists of three components:
+
+1. **Motion Detection**: Detects motion using cameras (MacBook and iPhone) and publishes notifications to an MQTT topic.
+2. **Sound Detection**: Detects sound using a microphone and publishes notifications to an MQTT topic.
+3. **Location Tracking**: Tracks location using MQTT messages and publishes updates to an MQTT topic.
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.coventry.ac.uk/4005CMD2425MAYSEP/only_motion_detector.git
+   cd only_motion_detector
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+numpy==2.0.0
+opencv-python==4.10.0.84
+paho-mqtt==2.1.0
+PyAudio==0.2.14
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