Frigate is an open-source surveillance software that uses machine learning algorithms to detect and classify objects in video and image streams. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Frigate on macOS.
Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following requirements:
To download and install Frigate, you need to clone its repository from GitHub. Open a terminal window and run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/blakeblackshear/frigate.git
This will download the Frigate repository to your local machine.
Next, you need to create a configuration file for Frigate. Frigate comes with a sample configuration file that you can use as a starting point. In the terminal window, navigate to the frigate directory and make a copy of the sample configuration file:
cd frigate
cp config/config.yaml.sample config/config.yaml
Open the config.yaml file using your favorite text editor and define your camera settings. Frigate supports the following camera types:
Follow Frigate documentation's guidelines to define your camera settings.
Once you have defined your camera settings, you can launch Frigate using Docker. In the terminal window, run the following command:
docker-compose up -d
This command will start the Frigate container in daemon mode. Wait for a few seconds for the container to start.
After the container is started, you can access the Frigate dashboard by opening your browser and navigating to http://localhost:5000. You should see the Frigate login page. Use the default username and password to log in: admin and admin.
That’s it! You have successfully installed Frigate on macOS. You can now configure and use Frigate for your surveillance needs. Frigate is a powerful tool that can help you detect and classify objects in your CCTV footage, allowing you to take action when necessary.
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