Camera and NVR Skill

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the setup and management of home security cameras within Home Assistant, including advanced features like Frigate NVR for intelligent motion detection and recording.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Frigate NVR Configuration: Set up MQTT, detectors, and camera streams for advanced object detection.
• Camera YAML Configuration: Integrate generic and ONVIF cameras into Home Assistant.
• Motion Detection Automation: Create alerts based on detected objects like people or cars.
• Recording Management: Configure retention policies for motion-based or active object recordings.
• Dashboard Creation: Build visual dashboards using picture-glance and frigate-card for live viewing and event access.
• PTZ Control: Manage pan, tilt, and zoom for compatible cameras, including setting presets.

Quick Start

Configure Frigate NVR for your front door camera by providing its RTSP stream URL and desired detection parameters.