Upgrading my Open Source Pi Surveillance Server with Frigate

jeffgeerling.com[email protected] (Jeff Geerling)2026年02月27日 15:00

In 2024 I built a Pi Frigate NVR with Axzez's Interceptor 1U Case, and installed it in my 19" rack. Using a Coral TPU for object detection, it's been dutifully surveilling my property—on my terms (100% local, no cloud integration or account required).

Exaviz Cruiser CM5 carrier board inside DeskPi mini rack enclosure with Annke 4K camera on top

I've wanted to downsize the setup while keeping cheap large hard drives1, and an AI accelerator.