This repository contains configuration files for a doorbell camera setup using Frigate NVR for object detection and Home Assistant for smart notifications. The system detects people approaching the door and sends a single notification per approach, with thumbnails showing the exact moment of detection.

Hardware

Camera: Amcrest AD110 Video Doorbell
Detection: CPU-based (3 threads)
Server: Unraid with Docker
MQTT: Home Assistant MQTT broker

Features

🎯 Person detection optimized for doorbell camera positioning
📸 Event snapshots with accurate thumbnails in notifications
🔕 Smart notification debouncing (max 1 per minute)
💾 5-day motion-based recording retention
🚀 Low CPU usage with optimized detection parameters

Files

config.yml - Frigate NVR configuration
ha_automation.yaml - Home Assistant automation

Frigate Configuration Highlights

detectors:
  cpu:
    type: cpu
    num_threads: 3

objects:
  filters:
    person:
      min_area: 2000
      min_score: 0.6
      threshold: 0.5  # 0.5s detection time before triggering