Frigate NVR Installation in the Philippines
Frigate is a free, open-source AI surveillance system that detects people, vehicles, and license plates in real time — with no monthly cloud fees, no subscription, and no false alarms from trees or shadows. WNS5 installs, configures, and manages Frigate for Philippine businesses from our base in SBMA, Olongapo.
One-time setup. Local storage. 24/7 AI monitoring. Own your footage forever.
What Frigate NVR Does — and Why It's Different
- Real-time AI person, vehicle, and animal detection
- License plate recognition (LPR) for gates and parking
- Custom detection zones — ignore trees, focus on doors
- Instant phone alerts — only for real events, not false alarms
- Search footage by object: 'show all people on Dec 25, 6pm'
- 100% local storage — zero monthly cloud fees
- Works with existing Hikvision, Dahua, and Axis IP cameras
- Mobile app access — live view and playback anywhere
Frigate NVR vs Traditional CCTV
500 false alerts/day from trees and shadows
AI detects only people, vehicles, animals — zero noise
₱3,000–₱8,000/month cloud storage fees
One-time local NVR — own your footage forever
3 hours to find 2 minutes of footage
Search by object: results in 30 seconds
Blurry plates — unusable as evidence
LPR configured for Philippine plate formats
Discover theft days after it happens
2-second phone alert while intruder is still on site
How WNS5 Installs Frigate NVR
Site Assessment
We visit your property, count cameras, map detection zones, and assess your network.
Hardware Setup
We source and build the NVR server with Google Coral TPU for AI acceleration.
Frigate Configuration
We install Frigate, connect all camera streams, configure detection zones and alerts.
Training & Support
We walk you through the mobile app and provide ongoing managed support.
Why Choose WNS5 for Frigate NVR in the Philippines
We Handle the Hard Part
Frigate setup is complex — Docker, MQTT, camera streams, Coral TPU drivers. WNS5 does all of it. You just watch the app.
Hardware + Software + Support
We source the server hardware, install Frigate, configure every camera zone, and provide ongoing support under a managed contract.
Local Engineers in the Philippines
Based in SBMA, Olongapo. On-site commissioning, not remote-only setup. If something fails, we're there.
Frigate NVR for Every Business Type in the Philippines
Retail & Sari-Sari Stores
Theft detection, customer flow
Warehouses & Logistics
LPR for truck access control
Offices & BPO
Perimeter alerts, access zones
Restaurants & Hotels
Staff and guest monitoring
Factories & Manufacturing
Safety zone violation alerts
Residential Subdivisions
Gate LPR, visitor detection
Frequently Asked Questions — Frigate NVR Philippines
What is Frigate NVR?
Frigate is a free, open-source Network Video Recorder (NVR) with real-time AI object detection. Unlike traditional CCTV systems that record everything, Frigate uses AI to detect and alert only when specific objects — people, vehicles, animals — enter defined zones. It runs locally on your own hardware with no monthly cloud fees.
Do I need to replace my existing cameras to use Frigate NVR?
Not necessarily. Frigate works with most RTSP-compatible IP cameras including Hikvision, Dahua, and Axis. WNS5 will assess your existing cameras and advise if any need upgrading for full AI detection capability.
How much does Frigate NVR setup cost in the Philippines?
Frigate itself is free and open-source. The cost covers the dedicated server hardware (NVR box or repurposed PC), Google Coral AI accelerator (optional but recommended), installation, and WNS5 configuration fees. One-time setup — no ongoing cloud storage fees. Contact WNS5 for a scoped quote based on your camera count.
What hardware does Frigate NVR require?
Frigate runs on a dedicated Linux server — a mini PC, repurposed desktop, or Raspberry Pi 5 for small setups. For AI detection on more than 4 cameras, WNS5 recommends a Google Coral TPU USB accelerator which offloads AI processing. WNS5 sources, assembles, and configures the hardware for you.
Can Frigate NVR read license plates in the Philippines?
Yes. WNS5 configures Frigate with license plate recognition (LPR) using compatible high-resolution cameras. This is especially useful for gated communities, warehouse entrances, and commercial parking in the Philippines where vehicle tracking is required.
Is Frigate NVR suitable for small businesses in Olongapo or SBMA?
Yes. Frigate scales from a 2-camera sari-sari store setup to a 32-camera warehouse. WNS5 has deployed Frigate for retail stores, restaurants, warehouses, and offices in Olongapo and SBMA. The system runs 24/7 locally — no internet required for recording or playback.
See Frigate AI in Action — Free Demo
We'll show you a live Frigate NVR demo and give you a quote based on your actual property. No pressure, no obligation.