Frigate NVR in Home Assistant for Automation and Notifications Based on Object Detection

Explore the powerful capabilities of Frigate NVR integrated with Home Assistant for advanced object detection and automated notifications. Learn how to set up and configure Frigate NVR, including installation of necessary add-ons and integrations. Discover how to create a custom configuration file, adjust settings for capturing stills and video, and leverage person detection for targeted motion alerts. Gain insights into using HACS for seamless integration and explore practical applications such as automating mobile device notifications based on detected objects. Master the process of transforming your camera system into an intelligent home automation tool that minimizes false alarms and enhances security through precise object recognition.

Beginning
Introduction to Frigate NVR
Install and Configure File Editor
Install and Configure Mosquitto Broker - MQTT
Install Frigate NVR Add-on for Home Assistant
Setup our Frigate Configuration File
View our Frigate camera and optional settings
View our Person Detection in Action
Adjust our Configuration to save Stills and Video
Test Recording based on Object Person Detection
Installing the HACS Integration
Installing the Frigate Integration via HACS
Checking the Frigate Integration Entities
Using Frigate Motion Detection to Automate a Notification to a Mobile Device