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+# Usage Examples
+
+## Running with Default Settings
+
+```bash
+python frigate_counter.py
+```
+
+## Running with Custom MQTT Settings
+
+```bash
+FRIGATE_MQTT_HOST=192.168.1.100 \
+FRIGATE_MQTT_PORT=1883 \
+REPORT_MQTT_HOST=192.168.1.101 \
+REPORT_MQTT_PORT=1883 \
+TOPIC=frigate/events \
+SITE_NAME=warehouse-1 \
+python frigate_counter.py
+```
+
+## Running with Environment File
+
+```bash
+# Create environment file
+cat > .env << EOF
+FRIGATE_MQTT_HOST=192.168.1.100
+FRIGATE_MQTT_PORT=1883
+REPORT_MQTT_HOST=192.168.1.101
+REPORT_MQTT_PORT=1883
+TOPIC=frigate/events
+SITE_NAME=warehouse-1
+EOF
+
+# Source and run
+source .env && python frigate_counter.py
+```
+
+## Testing the Installation
+
+```bash
+./install.sh
+python test_frigate_counter.py
+```