Frigate NVR

Overview

Local AI object detection and real-time tracking for camera NVR.

Frigate NVR is an open source NVR that performs local AI object detection on your camera feeds.

It runs all processing on local hardware so footage does not leave your home, supporting on-premise privacy and control.

Supports AI accelerators and can perform 100+ object detections per second for frame-by-frame analysis.

Real-time object tracking and configurable detection zones enable precise event timing and location-based alerts to reduce false positives.

Integrates with Home Assistant, OpenHAB, Node-RED and MQTT, exposing low-latency camera entities, sensors, switches, and media browser access for automations.

Compatible with custom models via Frigate+ and configurable pipelines for recording, clip extraction, and storage management.

Suitable for privacy-focused home automation users, integrators, and DIY security setups seeking local AI detection and tight automation integration.

Use Cases

• Create a privacy-focused, on-premise home surveillance system using Frigate NVR that runs local AI object detection and real-time tracking to detect people, cars, and pets, configure detection zones to reduce false positives, store clips locally, and integrate with Home Assistant for presence-based automations and secure local notifications.
• Build a smart door/parcel monitoring and garage automation solution by deploying Frigate NVR with hardware acceleration and custom models to recognize packages and license plates, extract local video clips on detection events, and trigger workflows through Node-RED or MQTT to turn on lights, send push alerts, or open gates without relying on cloud services.
• Deploy an edge AI NVR for small business or retail to monitor inventory areas and employee safety by training custom object models (e.g., PPE compliance, stock levels), use configurable detection zones and real-time tracking to minimize false alarms, and integrate with Home Assistant/Node-RED for automated incident logging, local clip retention, and compliance-friendly auditing.

Who Is It For

• Home automation enthusiasts
• Security system integrators
• Privacy advocates
• Smart home developers
• Open source technologists