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
• mTLS Support: Client certificate authentication for secure environments
• 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://home or freegate://cameras - Open the main camera view
• freegate://settings - Open app settings
• freegate://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