Frigate NVR

Frigate is a local network video recorder designed for real-time object detection on IP camera streams using machine learning. It runs entirely on local hardware and integrates closely with Home Assistant to provide smart surveillance without relying on cloud processing. The system uses OpenCV and TensorFlow to analyze video feeds and detect objects such as people, vehicles, and animals in real time. Frigate is optimized for efficiency and supports hardware acceleration across a wide range of devices, including GPUs and specialized inference hardware. It also provides event recording, snapshot management, and searchable video history to improve home or small-business security workflows. Overall, Frigate functions as a privacy-focused, AI-powered NVR platform for intelligent video monitoring.