blakeblackshear/frigate-hass-integration

Frigate integration for Home Assistant

What it solves

It bridges the gap between Frigate (an AI-powered NVR) and Home Assistant, allowing users to manage their security cameras and AI-driven object detection events directly within their home automation hub.

How it works

The integration connects to Frigate instances via MQTT, importing AI-detected objects as binary sensors and providing control over recording, detection, and snapshots through switch entities. It also integrates Frigate's media browser and camera feeds into the Home Assistant interface.

Who it’s for

Home automation enthusiasts using Home Assistant who want to integrate AI-based video surveillance and object detection into their smart home workflows.

Highlights

  • Rich Media Browser: Includes thumbnails and navigation for reviewing recorded events.
  • AI-Driven Sensors: Provides sensor entities for object detection and system performance (FPS).
  • Camera Control: Supports live views, object-detected snapshots, and PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control.
  • Multi-Instance Support: Capable of managing multiple Frigate instances simultaneously.

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