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Frigate NVR

Monitor your security cameras with locally processed AI.

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Frigate is an open source network video recorder (NVR) designed to perform real-time AI object detection entirely on local hardware. It solves the problem of high false positive rates common in traditional motion-based NVRs by using advanced analysis to distinguish people, cars, and other objects from irrelevant motion like shadows or wind. Because all processing stays on-device, camera feeds never leave the home, eliminating the need to send footage to the cloud for analysis.

The system supports AI accelerators to achieve over 100 object detections per second, ensuring no frames are missed. It includes zone-based tracking that can pinpoint when an object enters a specific area, such as a front step or driveway. Frigate integrates directly with Home Assistant, OpenHab, NodeRed, and any platform supporting MQTT, providing low-latency camera entities, real-time sensors, and switches for automations and notifications. It also offers access to custom models through Frigate+.

Frigate is built for privacy-focused home automation enthusiasts who want local control over their security camera system. It is open source and free to use, with a paid Frigate+ subscription available for access to custom models designed specifically for the platform.

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