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Frigate
Open Source NVR with Real-Time AI Object Detection

What is Frigate?

Frigate is an open source Network Video Recorder (NVR) with a focus on privacy and performance. It is designed around real-time AI object detection and all video processing is performed locally on your own hardware. This ensures that camera feeds never leave your home.

Frigate goes beyond simple motion detection. It leverages the power of AI, to perform advanced analysis and determine if the motion detected by your security camera is a person, car, or any object of interest. This significantly reduces false positives.

Features

  • Local Object Detection: Reduces false positives by analyzing camera feeds locally with AI.
  • Real-time Tracking: Determines the precise moment an object enters a defined zone.
  • Zone-Based Alerts: Customize notifications based on specific areas within the camera's view.
  • Home Automation Integration: Connects with platforms like Home Assistant, OpenHab, and NodeRed via MQTT.
  • Custom model support: Get access to custom models, specifically for Frigate, with Frigate+.

Use Cases

  • Home security monitoring
  • Business security monitoring
  • Object tracking and identification
  • Integration with smart home systems
  • Reducing false positive alerts from security cameras

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