{"product_id":"flockyou-mini-alpr-awareness-detector","title":"FlockYou Mini | Budget ALPR Awareness Detector with Color Display","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAffordable ALPR Awareness with a Built-In Display\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFlockYou Mini brings FlockYou ALPR awareness to a compact, budget-friendly device with an integrated color display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRunning the open-source FlockYou ESP32 firmware, FlockYou Mini passively monitors 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi activity for wireless characteristics associated with supported automated license plate reader systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhen FlockYou identifies matching activity, the device provides immediate local visual and audible feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo cloud account. No subscription. No connection to ALPR infrastructure.\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\u003e1 × FlockYou Mini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreloaded FlockYou ESP32 firmware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 1.14-inch color display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual detection information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudible detection alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated rechargeable battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket-sized enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cloud account required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo subscription required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to use out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen-Source FlockYou Firmware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFlockYou Mini ships preconfigured with the open-source FlockYou ESP32 project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe firmware uses passive Wi-Fi monitoring and multiple detection methods to identify wireless activity associated with supported ALPR infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eReview the source code, detection methodology, documentation, development history, and current firmware directly on GitHub:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/simeononsecurity\/flock-you-esp32\"\u003eFlockYou ESP32 Firmware on GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBecause the firmware is open source, researchers and developers also have access to the underlying detection logic and supporting research rather than relying on an undocumented detection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow FlockYou Detects ALPR Systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFlockYou analyzes publicly broadcast wireless activity rather than communicating with the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDetection methods supported by the firmware include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi frame analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer OUI matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlock-associated SSID pattern detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildcard probe signature detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-address matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence-based detection scoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe firmware combines available indicators to help distinguish relevant activity from unrelated nearby Wi-Fi devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt-In Color Display\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFlockYou Mini adds an integrated 1.14-inch color LCD to the FlockYou experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe display provides a dedicated local interface for status and detection information without requiring a separate phone or computer for normal operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis makes FlockYou Mini a practical middle ground between basic LED-only FlockYou hardware and larger, higher-end FlockYou configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompact ALPR Awareness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFlockYou Mini measures approximately 48 × 24 × 8.4 mm and weighs approximately 17 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIts small size makes it suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless experimentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable surveillance-awareness kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAn integrated 120mAh rechargeable battery supports portable operation, while USB power supports longer vehicle or stationary deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePassive by Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFlockYou Mini listens for wireless activity already present in the surrounding environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe FlockYou firmware does not authenticate to detected networks, decrypt network traffic, or communicate with the ALPR system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDetection processing occurs locally on the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy-conscious individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenetration testers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournalists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital rights advocates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless security researchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCybersecurity students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRF and wireless enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearchers studying ALPR infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in local surveillance awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Platform\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.m5stack.com\/products\/m5stickc-plus-se-mini-iot-dev-kit-esp32-pico\"\u003eM5StickC Plus SE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcessor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eESP32-PICO-D4 dual-core processor up to 240 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWireless\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e2.4 GHz Wi-Fi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisplay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e1.14-inch color TFT LCD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e135 × 240 resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBattery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIntegrated 120mAh rechargeable lithium battery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlerts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOn-screen visual feedback and audible notifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eControls\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIntegrated physical buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eApproximately 48 × 24 × 8.4 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eApproximately 17g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Subscription Required\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFlockYou Mini operates locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThere is no required cloud account, monthly service, or recurring subscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePower it on and take it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlockYou Awareness at an Entry-Level Price\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stscollective.com\/products\/flockyou-mini-alpr-awareness-detector\"\u003eFlockYou Mini\u003c\/a\u003e is the budget-friendly option for anyone who wants FlockYou detection with an integrated display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYou get a compact, self-contained ALPR awareness device running transparent, open-source firmware without the cost of the larger FlockYou configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eFor technical documentation, source code, detection methodology, and firmware updates, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/simeononsecurity\/flock-you-esp32\"\u003eFlockYou ESP32 project on GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STS Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52524511953198,"sku":"M5SCSE1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1340\/9838\/files\/image1.png?v=1788131124","url":"https:\/\/stscollective.com\/products\/flockyou-mini-alpr-awareness-detector","provider":"Security \u0026 Privacy Tools | STS Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}