Setting Up Immich on the Raspberry Pi
Immich is a self-hosted photo and video backup software that offers a user-friendly web interface and a convenient mobile application. Users can effortlessly back up their photos and videos from their mobile devices directly to Immich, presenting itself as a viable alternative to popular services like Google Photos or iCloud. The software not only provides control over stored images but also eliminates the need for a monthly subscription.
Immich boasts advanced features reminiscent of iCloud and Google Photos, including automatic image processing with facial recognition and geolocation. It stands as a robust alternative to PhotoPrism, another self-hosted photo app. Despite the initial strain on resources during the first synchronization of photos, Immich minimizes subsequent resource usage, making it an efficient and resource-friendly solution for image management on devices like Raspberry Pi.
Installation Process and Requirements
Setting up Immich on a Raspberry Pi is a straightforward process, thanks to its availability as a Docker container with ARM support. The tutorial emphasizes using at least a Raspberry Pi 4 for optimal performance, and a 64-bit version of Raspberry Pi OS is a prerequisite. The installation guide provides a detailed list of recommended and optional equipment, including a Raspberry Pi, micro SD card, power supply, and external storage.
The installation process involves updating the Raspberry Pi system, installing necessary packages like Docker and wget, creating directories for configuration files, and customizing settings in the Docker Compose file and environment file. After initiating Immich using Docker compose, users can access its web interface on their Raspberry Pi, set up an admin account, and start uploading images. The tutorial also outlines the process of updating Immich on the Raspberry Pi, emphasizing its simplicity as a Docker container.
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