Your Own Private Google Photos (Immich Setup Guide)

I was running out of storage on Google Photos… and instead of paying for another subscription, I decided to build my own. In this video, I install Immich, an open-source, self-hosted photo and video backup platform that feels just like Google Photos — but runs entirely on my homelab using Docker. We’ll walk through: • Setting up Immich with Docker Compose • Configuring storage properly • Installing the mobile app • Enabling automatic camera uploads • Using built-in AI features like face detection and smart search Now every photo I take backs up directly to my own server. No cloud lock-in. No monthly storage fees. Just my hardware doing the work. If you’re building a homelab or want more control over your data, this is one of the most practical services you can run.