Does Frigate require an internet connection?

No. Frigate is designed for local-only operation. Your video streams and AI analysis stay within your local network, ensuring privacy and functionality even without internet.

What hardware do I need to run Frigate?

You need a local server (like a Mini PC or Raspberry Pi 4/5) running Docker. For efficient performance, a hardware accelerator like a Google Coral TPU or a compatible GPU is highly recommended.

Can I use Frigate with any IP camera?

Frigate works with most IP cameras that support RTSP or ONVIF streams. High-quality brands like Dahua, Hikvision, and Amcrest are frequently used.

Is my video footage sent to the cloud?

By default, no. All processing and storage are local. Only if you opt into Frigate+ and manually submit images for model training are specific snapshots sent to the Frigate+ cloud.

What is the difference between Frigate and Frigate+?

Frigate is the free, open-source software. Frigate+ is an optional paid service that provides custom-trained AI models specifically tuned to your cameras for higher accuracy.

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Video surveillance

Freemium

Frigate NVR

Open-source NVR with local AI object detection. Reduces false positives using Google Coral/GPU acceleration and integrates deeply with Home Assistant for private, real-time surveillance.

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NVR

Video surveillance

Object detection

Home automation

Open source

Privacy focused

Computer vision

Smart home

Security

Real-time monitoring

Tool information

Provider

Frigate, Inc.

Platforms

Docker

Linux

Home Assistant

UNRAID

Languages

English

API Available

Yes

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Last updated

2 months ago

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Pricing

Freemium

About Frigate NVR

What the tool does and who it's for

Frigate NVR is an open-source Network Video Recorder (NVR) engineered for local, real-time AI object detection. Designed with privacy as a priority, it processes all video feeds locally on your hardware, eliminating the need for cloud-based analysis and associated subscription fees. By leveraging advanced computer vision libraries like OpenCV and TensorFlow, Frigate can distinguish between people, cars, and animals, significantly reducing false positives compared to traditional motion-based systems. It is highly optimized for performance using AI accelerators like Google Coral TPUs, NVIDIA GPUs, and OpenVINO, making it a powerful hub for smart home security when integrated with platforms like Home Assistant.

Key capabilities

Real-time AI object detection for people, cars, and more using TensorFlow.

Local processing ensures camera feeds and data never leave your network.

Support for AI hardware accelerators like Google Coral TPU and NVIDIA GPUs.

Seamless integration with Home Assistant via MQTT and a custom component.

Dual-stream support: low-res for detection and high-res for recording.

Advanced retention policies based on specific objects or zones.

Built-in face and license plate recognition capabilities (v0.16+).

Generative AI integration for natural language event summaries.

Dynamic 24/7 recording with intelligent event-based scrubbing.

Web-based UI for live monitoring, event review, and system configuration.

Pricing

Freemium — plans below

Open Source

Frigate+

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Access to custom-trained fine-tuned models
Cloud-based training using your annotated images
Improved accuracy for specific environments
Additional object labels (e.g., packages, wildlife)
Supports open-source development

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