GET TALKDOWN.AI FOR HOME
Welcome the Mail Carrier. Deter Strangers.
Talkdown.ai is an edge AI video security application built on BrainFrame OS. It delivers 24/7 video surveillance with automated AI voice patrol and deterrence. All video is processed entirely on the local machine and never leaves your property.
It works with any IP camera that provides an RTSP stream. It monitors the cameras you already have at your front door and driveway, greets the mail carrier, and speaks up when someone shouldn’t be there: “Private property. You’re on camera.” You get a snapshot to check before anyone is called.
For Your Front Door and Driveway
Greets delivery people
Draw a virtual zone around your porch or driveway. When the mail carrier or a delivery driver walks in, Talkdown.ai says “Good morning” or “Good afternoon” to match the time of day, and “Goodbye” when they leave.
Moves loiterers along
Draw another zone to catch loitering. When someone stays longer than 30 seconds, Talkdown.ai says “Private property. Please leave the area.” or “No soliciting, please.”
Works at night
Night-vision cameras are supported, so your front door and driveway stay covered after dark.
Voice, light and PTZ
Along with the voice, Talkdown.ai can turn on a white strobe light or LED, and turn a PTZ camera toward the person.
Neighbors look out for you
On vacation? Add a neighbor’s email to your front door and driveway cameras. They get the snapshot when someone is detected while you are away.
Your video stays home
Video is processed on your own computer and does not leave your home. You only receive the snapshots you choose, by email or SMS.
Let People Know Before They Reach the Door
Let visitors and passers-by know that this home has 24/7 video surveillance with an automated AI voice patrol, before they step onto it.
How It Works
Connect your cameras.
Any camera that supports standard RTSP video works; ONVIF is recommended. Put one on the front door and one on the driveway.
Draw virtual zones.
Mark where people enter and exit, and where they may not linger.
Choose what it says.
Use the greetings and warnings above, or write your own.
Check the snapshot.
You get a snapshot by email or SMS to verify the event. Add neighbors’ emails while you are away.
What You Need
BrainFrame integrates seamlessly with your existing camera infrastructure. Most standard IP security cameras meet these core specifications:
- Any IP camera supporting standard RTSP video streams
- Video Encoding: H264
- Video resolution: 1080p or 720p
Talkdown.ai-Compatible Camera and Speaker Requirements
- Compatible cameras with built-in or external speakers, IP speakers
- Compatible cameras with built-in warm light or strobe control for illumination
- Compatible cameras with PTZ controls
AI Computer/Machine Requirements
Local AI inference requires a network-connected Linux host. Hardware acceleration is optional, but recommended for optimal performance.
- Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or 24.04 LTS
- Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 (desktop, laptop, or edge/mini PC)
- Hardware Acceleration (Optional): Intel iGPU, discrete NVIDIA GPU, or certified AI accelerator
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum (supports up to 8 standard IP camera streams; higher capacity recommended for multi-capsule workloads)
- Storage: 256 GB SSD or higher
- Connectivity: Local network connection (Ethernet recommended for IP/RTSP camera ingestion)
- Audio Output (Optional): 3.5 mm jack, HDMI audio, or built-in speaker (for real-time audible alerts and alarms)
Supported hardware configurations evolve regularly. Please consult our live documentation for the most up-to-date camera compatibility list, Talkdown.ai devices and edge-compute server recommendations.
You can also purchase AI servers with BrainFrame and paid license preinstalled.
AI servers include 12 BrainFrame Platform perpetual stream licenses with 30 months of software upgrades. Talkdown.ai Security Application and Voice Talkdown licenses are sold separately.
Talkdown.ai Free for Homes
If you are comfortable installing BrainFrame on your own Linux computer and connecting your own IP cameras, two Talkdown.ai streams are free—enough to cover your driveway and front door. Pay for more streams only when you need to cover more. Prefer not to install it yourself? You can purchase AI servers with BrainFrame preinstalled.
Powered by BrainFrame OS. Talkdown.ai Security Application and Voice Talkdown are licensed separately.
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