Managed Frigate for Realtime Object Detection with IP Cameras

Summary

Integrate Frigate NVR as a core managed service on Selorabox. This marks the evolution of Selorabox from a single-purpose hub into a flexible resource coordinator. Users will be able to manage the allocation of RAM and storage for Frigate directly through Selora Connect, allowing the device to adapt to different camera counts and retention needs.

Value

• Local AI: Real-time detection of people, vehicles, and objects without cloud latency or privacy concerns.
• Resource Flexibility: Users can prioritize Home Assistant or Frigate performance using intuitive sliders in Connect.
• Unified Management: Single interface for both home automation and video surveillance.

Scope

• Managed Frigate Instance: Automated installation, configuration, and updates of Frigate.
• Resource Management: Integration with Selora Connect sliders to dynamically allocate RAM and storage limits.
• Device Sync: A robust configuration mechanism ensuring that resource changes made in the Connect portal are automatically picked up and applied by the local Selorabox during its next synchronization cycle.
• Storage Strategy: Tier-based safety margins to prevent disk exhaustion while maximizing video retention.
• Hardware Acceleration: Out-of-the-box support for Coral TPUs and integrated GPUs for efficient inference.

Target customers

• Homeowners (security and awareness)
• Installers (turnkey NVR solution)

Open questions

• Performance profiles for different hardware tiers (Starter vs. Premium).
• Support for external storage (NAS/USB) vs. internal SSD prioritization.
• Integration with Home Assistant Media Browser for simplified event playback.

Related

• Selora Foundation Infrastructure (Epic #7): GitLab epic #7
• Secure Remote Access (Epic #14): GitLab epic #14