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Connect a Frigate server

In the app, choose Frigate NVR on the first setup screen.
If you already run Frigate, Captured Motion uses its cameras, motion and clips directly.

Before you connect

  1. Note Frigate’s address, e.g. http://192.168.1.20:5000.
  2. If Frigate has authentication on, create a viewer user for the app, or use an API token.
  3. For live video, enable restreams in Frigate’s go2rtc config so rtsp://FRIGATE-HOST:8554/camera_name exists for each camera.
  4. In Captured Motion pick Frigate NVR, enter the address and login, and connect.

What the app asks for

Frigate URLhttp or https address with the port.
AuthenticationOptional: username and password, or a bearer token.

If it does not connect

Cameras listed but no live viewRestreams are not enabled; add the camera to go2rtc streams in Frigate’s config.

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