# Frigate Frigate is a local, real-time network video recorder (NVR) for Home Assistant that performs local object detection on IP cameras using a graphics processing unit (GPU) or accelerator, giving homelab users integrated. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, TrueNAS, Umbrel, Unraid, Kubernetes (Helm) and ZimaOS. Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/575/frigate ## Description Frigate is a local, real-time network video recorder (NVR) for Home Assistant that performs local object detection on IP cameras using a graphics processing unit (GPU) or accelerator, giving homelab users integrated camera surveillance. ## Platform availability Available on 6 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Umbrel, ZimaOS, Proxmox, Helm. ## Health score 81/100 (Excellent), based on 5 of 5 factors. - Maintained: 100 (last commit 18 days ago) - Popular: 91 (36,396 GitHub stars) - Easy to install: 85 (6 install platforms, install notes, Docker image) - Light to run: 20 (8 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM) - Security check: 74 (no serious findings, 3 minor, CI, tests, OpenSSF Scorecard 6.2/10) ## Links - Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/blakeblackshear/frigate - Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=frigate - TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/frigate/ - Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/frigate - Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/frigate-1pz914f0swytzn?q=frigate - Official website: https://frigate.video/ - GitHub: https://github.com/blakeblackshear/frigate - Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/blakeblackshear/frigate - ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Frigate - Documentation: https://docs.frigate.video ## Common questions ### How can I integrate Frigate with Home Assistant and other systems? Use the Frigate custom component for Home Assistant. Frigate communicates over MQTT, so it can also be integrated with other MQTT-capable systems. ### What should I check if a custom object detector does not work? Make sure the model file is at the path specified, often /config, and that the width and height match the exact size used when the model was exported. Mismatches can cause detection to fail or produce broken results. ### Are the Frigate name and logo covered by the MIT license? No. The code, configuration files, and documentation are MIT licensed, but the Frigate name, brand, and logo are trademarks of Frigate, Inc. and are not covered by the MIT license. ### Does Frigate support 24/7 recording? Yes, Frigate supports 24/7 recording. It records video using retention settings based on detected objects. ## Alternatives - Agent DVR: Agent DVR is a cross-platform video surveillance platform that records from IP cameras, ONVIF devices, and RTSP streams with motion-trigger… - Blue Iris: Video camera software suite that supports up to 64 cameras, livestreaming, and video/image capture. - Contacam: This Free Video Surveillance and Live Webcam software for Windows is extremely easy on system resources, and does not contain unnecessary b… - Kerberos.IO: Kerberos.io is a low-budget video surveillance solution, that uses computer vision algorithms to detect changes, and that can trigger other… - Motion: Motion is a lightweight, self-hosted video motion-detection and surveillance server. - Shinobi: Shinobi is an open-source network video recorder (NVR) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) platform that records, stores, and manages vide… - Synology Surveillance Station: Synology Surveillance Station is an NVR (network video recorder) system to safeguard security through IP camera monitoring. - Yawcam: Yawcam stands for Yet Another Webcam software & that's exactly what it is. - ZoneMinder: ZoneMinder is a self-hosted Linux video surveillance platform that captures, records, analyzes, and monitors footage from local and IP came… - motionEye: MotionEye is a web-based management interface for the motion video surveillance software, providing a graphical dashboard to configure IP c… - tinyCam Monitor: tinyCam Monitor is an Android app for remote surveillance/control for your private or public network/IP cameras, video encoders, DVRs, and… - viseron: Viseron is a self-hosted, local-only network video recorder (NVR) that uses AI computer vision to detect objects across your IP camera stre… --- Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/575/frigate), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.