Hi everyone! I’ve recently set up Frigate with 7 cameras, and I wanted to share my experience and ask for some advice. I’ve connected 3 Reolink cameras and 4 BergHOFF cameras, all running on a Coral TPU. While everything seems to be working smoothly, I’ve noticed that the CPU usage is consistently over 90%, which has me a bit concerned. Is this normal? I’d love to hear from others who might have encountered similar issues or have tips on how to optimize performance.
Here’s a quick overview of my setup: I’m using the latest version of Frigate with MQTT integration and birdseye enabled. The cameras are set to 1920x1080 resolution with motion detection enabled. I’ve also implemented zones for better tracking, especially in high-traffic areas like the kitchen and living room. The Coral TPU seems to be handling the detection well, but the CPU load is definitely a concern.
I’ve heard that adjusting the ffmpeg settings or reducing the resolution might help, but I’d like to keep the video quality as high as possible. Has anyone had success balancing performance and quality? Any recommendations on tweaking the configuration file or optimizing the system resources would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your insights and suggestions. I’m really enjoying how Frigate has streamlined my home surveillance setup, and I’m excited to learn more about fine-tuning it for better performance.