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Installing Frigate App

Frigate supports being installed as a Progressive Web App on Desktop, Android, and iOS.

This adds features including the ability to deep link directly into the app.

Requirements​

In order to install Frigate as a PWA, the following requirements must be met:

  • Frigate must be accessed via a secure context (localhost, secure https, VPN, etc.)
  • On Android, Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Samsung Internet Browser all support installing PWAs.
  • On iOS 16.4 and later, PWAs can be installed from the Share menu in Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Orion.

Installation​

Installation varies slightly based on the device that is being used:

  • Desktop: Use the install button typically found in right edge of the address bar
  • Android: Use the Install as App button in the more options menu for Chrome, and the Add app to Home screen button for Firefox
  • iOS: Use the Add to Homescreen button in the share menu

Usage​

Once setup, the Frigate app can be used wherever it has access to Frigate. This means it can be setup as local-only, VPN-only, or fully accessible depending on your needs.