What smart home platforms does Scrypted support?
Scrypted supports HomeKit, including HomeKit Secure Video, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Home Assistant. It also has its own built-in NVR for local…
Scrypted: Camera Platform for HomeKit and Alexa
Scrypted is a self-hosted NVR that bridges IP cameras to HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, and Home Assistant through WebRTC, with no cloud required. It supports RTSP, ONVIF, Reolink, Hikvision, and more. Scrypted includes local AI object detection with CoreML, OpenVINO, NVIDIA, and Coral TPU, along with 24/7 recording, HomeKit Secure Video, and Frigate integration. It can be deployed through Docker, Home Assistant, or Proxmox.
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| Requirement | Scrypted | Frigate | Viseron | ZoneMinder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Price | Free + NVR | Free + Frigate+ | Free | Free |
| Containers | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | file only | SQLite | SQLite / PostgreSQL | MySQL / MariaDB |
| Runtime | Node | Python | Python | C++ / PHP |
| Install options | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows | Docker only | Docker only | Docker + Linux |
| Clients | iOSAndroidmacOSWindows | – | – | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux |
Common questions
Does Scrypted support cloud cameras like Ring or Arlo?
Yes, but cloud cameras have higher latency than local RTSP cameras. For the best performance, local RTSP cameras are strongly recommended.
Does Scrypted work with Home Assistant?
Yes. Scrypted can be installed as a Home Assistant add-on or run as a standalone server. It offers a custom HACS component and low-latency NVR cards…
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