{"product_id":"flockyou-m5-atom-lite-flock-camera-detector","title":"FlockYou M5 Atom Lite Flock Camera Detector | WiFi ALPR Awareness Tool with Blue LED Alert","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlockYou M5 Atom Lite Detector\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a compact, privacy-focused wireless awareness tool built on the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eM5Stack Atom Lite ESP32 platform\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and preloaded with FlockYou-style WiFi detection firmware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned for researchers, privacy advocates, and people who want better awareness of surveillance infrastructure in their area, this device passively monitors nearby \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.4 GHz WiFi activity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for known Flock Safety camera signatures. When a suspected Flock camera is detected, the onboard RGB NeoPixel indicator lights up \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e so you get a simple visual alert without needing a screen, phone app, or laptop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a lightweight, plug-and-go detector for passive awareness, not a jammer, bypass tool, or network intrusion device. It does not connect to protected networks, authenticate to any access point, interfere with cameras, or transmit disruptive traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe firmware is based on open-source FlockYou research and tooling from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colonelpanic.tech\/\"\u003eColonel Panic \u003c\/a\u003eand the public \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/colonelpanichacks\/flock-you\"\u003ecolonelpanichacks\/flock-you GitHub project\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt on the compact M5Stack Atom Lite ESP32 development board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreloaded with FlockYou-inspired WiFi detection firmware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassively scans 2.4 GHz WiFi frames for known Flock Safety camera indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses known Flock-related WiFi OUI signatures and wildcard probe behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue NeoPixel LED alert when a suspected Flock camera is detected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C powered for simple use in a vehicle, bag, desktop, or mobile setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cloud account, subscription, or internet connection required for standalone alerting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 24 mm x 24 mm form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational and research-focused counter-surveillance awareness tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis unit is based on the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eM5Stack Atom Lite ESP32 IoT Development Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESP32-PICO-D4 dual-core processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.4 GHz WiFi support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 3D antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C power and programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated RGB LED indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact plastic enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 MB flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor basic standalone use, plug the device into a USB-C power source such as a wall adapter, power bank, laptop, or vehicle USB adapter. Once powered on, the device begins passively monitoring nearby 2.4 GHz WiFi activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen a suspected Flock Safety camera signature is detected, the onboard RGB LED will light up \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as a simple visual alert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the device where it has a clear view of nearby wireless signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid burying it inside metal enclosures, glove boxes, or heavily shielded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it while walking, driving, or surveying an area where ALPR or surveillance camera presence is being researched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat detections as indicators, not absolute proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm findings with additional research, public records, visual observation, or mapping tools where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDetection range and reliability can vary based on distance, antenna orientation, building materials, vehicle placement, local WiFi congestion, and how the nearby camera hardware is configured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsing with the FlockYou Dashboard \/ App\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe device can also be used with the FlockYou dashboard where supported by the installed firmware configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo use it with the dashboard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the device to a computer using USB-C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the FlockYou dashboard requirements from the public GitHub project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaunch the dashboard software from the \u003ccode\u003eapi\u003c\/code\u003e folder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the local dashboard in your browser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the serial port for the connected device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetections should appear live in the dashboard when the device observes matching WiFi signatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe public FlockYou repository includes dashboard tooling that can ingest detection events over USB serial and display detections in a local web interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eProject links:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColonel Panic Tech: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colonelpanic.tech\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/colonelpanic.tech\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlockYou GitHub Repository: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/colonelpanichacks\/flock-you\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/colonelpanichacks\/flock-you\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhere supported, the dashboard may allow advanced workflows such as live detection review, GPS-assisted wardriving, event logging, and exporting detection data. These features may require additional setup, a computer or phone browser, location permissions, or a separate GPS source depending on the dashboard configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis listing is for the preloaded detector hardware. Dashboard\/app use may require additional software setup by the user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDetection is based on passive observation of nearby WiFi behavior and known public research signatures. Results may vary depending on distance, signal strength, camera configuration, firmware changes, surrounding WiFi noise, and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis device is intended for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esecurity research, privacy education, and lawful surveillance-awareness use only\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Always follow applicable local laws regarding wireless monitoring and public-space research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis device does not disable, jam, bypass, interfere with, or connect to Flock Safety cameras or any other networked device. It is a passive awareness tool only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x M5Stack Atom Lite ESP32 device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlockYou-style detection firmware preinstalled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic usage notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSB-C power cable may not be included unless selected or stated in the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Security \u0026 Privacy Tools | STS Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52097594884398,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1340\/9838\/files\/flockyou-1.png?v=1779734052","url":"https:\/\/stscollective.com\/products\/flockyou-m5-atom-lite-flock-camera-detector","provider":"Security \u0026 Privacy Tools | STS Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}