Frigate
Local NVR with real-time AI object detection.
Frigate is a self-hosted network video recorder that runs local AI object detection on your camera feeds — no cloud, no subscription. It integrates tightly with Home Assistant and can use a Coral TPU for efficient detection.
Key features
- Local real-time object detection
- Coral TPU acceleration
- Home Assistant integration
- Event-based recording
Pros
- Fully local and private
- Great HA integration
- Reduces false alerts
Cons
- Advanced setup
- Benefits from a Coral TPU or GPU
Operating system
DockerLinux
Alternatives
Open-source home automation that runs locally on your server.
Open sourceFreeSelf-hosted