A seamless Android client for Frigate NVR that intelligently switches between local and remote URLs based on your network connection.
This app is not part of the official Frigate NVR software.
- Network-Aware Switching: Automatic URL selection based on WiFi network
- Custom Network Lists: Define which WiFi networks use your local URL
- Flexible Connection Modes: Auto, Internal-only, or External-only options
- Optimized Video Playback: Hardware-accelerated WebView with WebRTC support
- Stability: Automatic recovery from network changes
- Internal SSL Support: Self-signed certificates accepted for internal URLs only
- Video/Image Downloads: Save clips and snapshots with configurable storage location
- Deep Linking: Launch app via
freegate://URLs for integration with other apps
- Required: Internet access, Network state monitoring
- Network Detection:
- Android 13+: NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
- Earlier versions: ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Optional: Camera and microphone (for WebRTC features)
- Android 13+ recommended
- Frigate NVR with both local and remote access configured
Frigate Viewer supports downloading video clips and snapshots directly from your Frigate instance:
- Automatic SSL Handling: Downloads work seamlessly on both internal (self-signed) and external networks
- Configurable Location: Choose where to save files:
- Downloads/Frigate (default)
- Pictures folder (appears in Gallery)
- Movies folder (appears in Gallery)
- Downloads root folder
- Progress Notifications: Track download progress in the notification bar
- Quick Access: "Open" action on completion to view downloaded files
The app supports the freegate:// URL scheme for integration with other apps:
freegate://homeorfreegate://cameras- Open the main camera viewfreegate://settings- Open app settingsfreegate://camera/[id]- Open specific camera (future enhancement)freegate://event/[id]- Open specific event (future enhancement)
Example: Create shortcuts or integrate with automation apps using these URLs.
- Local Storage Only: Downloaded files are stored locally per your preference
- Isolation: Keeping tokens, cookies, etc., in the app's private DOM storage rather than the device's web browser.
- Viewer Only: All processing remains on your Frigate server
- Direct Connection: No cloud services or intermediaries
- No Telemetry: No analytics or usage tracking
- Secure Access: Authentication handled by your Frigate instance
- Certificate Handling: Self-signed certificates accepted for internal connections only, standard certificates required for external URLs
MIT License