[Support]: (some) cameras freeze on live view

[Tomatenquetscher]

Describe the problem you are having

So I am just setting Frigate up and I have successfully connected 5 Cameras.

I also enabled go2rtc for my 5 Cams. Via restream I am trying to display the camera feed.

Now the problem:

Everytime I go on Liveview only some camerafeeds load, the others do not. The not-loading cams show a frozen picture from the second I loaded the site.

It looks like the substream is loaded everytime I open live view and then after a second or so the High-Definition stream is loading. But not on all cams. Some just stay frozen on the substream-frame. I can see this easily because my substream is 16:9 and the mainstream is 4:3.

Is this a bug or does anybody see something in my config which is causing this?

Thanks for your help.

Version

0.15.2-3bda638

Frigate config file

mqtt:
  enabled: false

#detectors:
#  ov_0:
#    type: openvino
#    device: GPU

go2rtc:
  streams:
    Pool:
      - "rtsp://admin:password@192.168.188.001:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=3&subtype=0"
    PoolSub: 
      - "rtsp://admin:password@192.168.188.001:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=3&subtype=1" 
    Einfahrt:
      - "rtsp://admin:password@192.168.188.001:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=2&subtype=0"
    EinfahrtSub: 
      - "rtsp://admin:password@192.168.188.001:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=2&subtype=1"
    TerrasseVorn:
      - "rtsp://admin:password@192.168.188.001:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0"
    TerrasseVornSub: 
      - "rtsp://admin:password@192.168.188.001:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1" 
    Hecke:
     - "rtsp://admin:password@192.168.188.001:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=4&subtype=0"
    HeckeSub: 
     - "rtsp://admin:password@192.168.188.001:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=4&subtype=1"  
    Long:
      - "rtsp://admin:password@192.168.188.001:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=5&subtype=0"
    LongSub: 
      - "rtsp://admin:password.@192.168.188.001:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=5&subtype=1"       
  log:
    exec: trace

cameras:
  Pool: # <------ Name the camera
    ffmpeg:
      inputs:
        - path: rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/PoolSub?Video=copy # <----- The stream you want to use for detection
          input_args: preset-rtsp-restream
          roles:
            - detect
        - path: rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/Pool?Video=copy # <----- The stream you want to use for detection
          input_args: preset-rtsp-restream 
          roles:
            - record      
    detect:
      enabled: false  # <---- disable detection until you have a working camera feed
      width: 352
      height: 288
    objects:
      track:
        - cat
        - dog
        - person
      filters:
        person:
          threshold: 0.7
        dog:
          threshold: 0.7
        cat:
          threshold: 0.7

  Einfahrt: # <------ Name the camera
    ffmpeg:
      inputs:
        - path: rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/EinfahrtSub?Video=copy # <----- The stream you want to use for detection
          input_args: preset-rtsp-restream
          roles:
            - detect
        - path: rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/Einfahrt?Video=copy # <----- The stream you want to use for detection
          input_args: preset-rtsp-restream
          roles:
            - record      
    detect:
      enabled: false # <---- disable detection until you have a working camera feed
      width: 1280
      height: 720
  TerrasseVorn: # <------ Name the camera
    ffmpeg:
      inputs:
        - path: rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/TerrasseVornSub?Video=copy # <----- The stream you want to use for detection
          input_args: preset-rtsp-restream
          roles:
            - detect
        - path: rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/TerrasseVorn?Video=copy # <----- The stream you want to use for detection
          input_args: preset-rtsp-restream
          roles:
            - record      
    detect:
      enabled: false # <---- disable detection until you have a working camera feed
      width: 1280
      height: 720
    live:
      stream_name: TerrasseVorn
  Hecke: # <------ Name the camera
    ffmpeg:
      inputs:
        - path: rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/HeckeSub?Video=copy # <----- The stream you want to use for detection
          input_args: preset-rtsp-restream
          roles:
            - detect
        - path: rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/Hecke?Video=copy # <----- The stream you want to use for detection
          input_args: preset-rtsp-restream
          roles:
            - record      
    detect:
      enabled: false # <---- disable detection until you have a working camera feed
      width: 1280
      height: 720
  Long: # <------ Name the camera
    ffmpeg:
      inputs:
        - path: rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/LongSub?Video=copy # <----- The stream you want to use for detection
          input_args: preset-rtsp-restream
          roles:
            - detect
        - path: rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/Long?Video=copy # <----- The stream you want to use for detection
          input_args: preset-rtsp-restream
          roles:
            - record      
    detect:
      enabled: false # <---- disable detection until you have a working camera feed
      width: 1280
      height: 720    
version: 0.15-1

Relevant Frigate log output

No errors

Relevant go2rtc log output

2025-07-27 21:23:24.366702456  [INFO] Preparing Frigate...
2025-07-27 21:23:24.454632372  [INFO] Starting Frigate...
2025-07-27 21:23:26.568314846  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.util.config            INFO    : Checking if frigate config needs migration...
2025-07-27 21:23:26.588972079  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.util.config            INFO    : frigate config does not need migration...
2025-07-27 21:23:26.748233886  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.util.services          INFO    : Automatically detected vaapi hwaccel for video decoding
2025-07-27 21:23:26.760740689  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Starting Frigate (0.15.2-3bda638)
2025-07-27 21:23:26.761362992  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.util.services          INFO    : Current file limits - Soft: 1073741816, Hard: 1073741816
2025-07-27 21:23:26.761400664  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.util.services          INFO    : File limit set. New soft limit: 65536, Hard limit remains: 1073741816
2025-07-27 21:23:26.773021917  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] peewee_migrate.logs            INFO    : Starting migrations
2025-07-27 21:23:26.773244373  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] peewee_migrate.logs            INFO    : There is nothing to migrate
2025-07-27 21:23:26.782605318  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Recording process started: 498
2025-07-27 21:23:26.782646926  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Review process started: 504
2025-07-27 21:23:26.784649542  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : go2rtc process pid: 98
2025-07-27 21:23:26.794587853  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] detector.cpu                   INFO    : Starting detection process: 514
2025-07-27 21:23:26.802189315  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.detectors              WARNING : CPU detectors are not recommended and should only be used for testing or for trial purposes.
2025-07-27 21:23:26.802223499  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Output process started: 529
2025-07-27 21:23:26.818703043  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Camera processor started for Pool: 544
2025-07-27 21:23:26.824483823  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Camera processor started for Einfahrt: 554
2025-07-27 21:23:26.824832069  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Camera processor started for TerrasseVorn: 564
2025-07-27 21:23:26.831539454  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Camera processor started for Hecke: 579
2025-07-27 21:23:26.837138840  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Camera processor started for Long: 584
2025-07-27 21:23:26.844019412  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Capture process started for Pool: 595
2025-07-27 21:23:26.867215055  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Capture process started for Einfahrt: 616
2025-07-27 21:23:26.874575183  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Capture process started for TerrasseVorn: 626
2025-07-27 21:23:26.891955781  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Capture process started for Hecke: 639
2025-07-27 21:23:26.899617516  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.app                    INFO    : Capture process started for Long: 642
2025-07-27 21:23:26.949030734  [2025-07-27 21:23:26] frigate.api.fastapi_app        INFO    : Starting FastAPI app
2025-07-27 21:23:27.045033344  [2025-07-27 21:23:27] frigate.api.fastapi_app        INFO    : FastAPI started

Frigate stats

No response

Operating system

Other Linux

Install method

Docker Compose

docker-compose file or Docker CLI command

version: "3.9"
services:
  frigate:
    container_name: frigate
    privileged: true # this may not be necessary for all setups
    restart: unless-stopped
    stop_grace_period: 30s # allow enough time to shut down the various services
    image: ghcr.io/blakeblackshear/frigate:stable
    shm_size: "512mb" # update for your cameras based on calculation above
    devices:
      - /dev/bus/usb:/dev/bus/usb # Passes the USB Coral, needs to be modified for other versions
      - /dev/apex_0:/dev/apex_0 # Passes a PCIe Coral, follow driver instructions here https://coral.ai/docs/m2/get-started/#2a-on-linux
      - /dev/video11:/dev/video11 # For Raspberry Pi 4B
      - /dev/dri/renderD128:/dev/dri/renderD128 # For intel hwaccel, needs to be updated for your hardware
    volumes:
      - /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro
      - /path/to/your/config:/config
      - /path/to/your/storage:/media/frigate
      - type: tmpfs # Optional: 1GB of memory, reduces SSD/SD Card wear
        target: /tmp/cache
        tmpfs:
          size: 1000000000
    ports:
      - "8971:8971"
      # - "5000:5000" # Internal unauthenticated access. Expose carefully.
      - "8554:8554" # RTSP feeds
      - "8555:8555/tcp" # WebRTC over tcp
      - "8555:8555/udp" # WebRTC over udp
    environment:
      FRIGATE_RTSP_PASSWORD: "password"

Object Detector

OpenVino

Screenshots of the Frigate UI's System metrics pages

No response

Any other information that may be helpful

No response

[inkeep-ai-assistant[bot]]

Your description matches known behavior in Frigate when using multiple streams (main/sub) with go2rtc for live view. Frigate's live view is designed to load a lower-resolution stream (typically the substream) first for a quick display, then switch to the main (high-res) stream when available. If some cameras remain stuck on the substream or freeze, it often points to stream compatibility, network, or configuration mismatches(1)(2)(3).

Here are some actionable steps and checks based on the documentation:

1. Codec and I-frame interval: Ensure all streams (main and sub) use the H.264 video codec (avoid "smart codecs" like H.264+, H.265+) and set the I-frame interval to match the stream's frame rate (e.g., 20fps stream → I-frame interval of 20). If the interval is too high, live view may be slow or fail to switch(1).

2. Stream configuration: Confirm that each camera's ffmpeg input path matches the names defined in your go2rtc config. For example, the stream name in go2rtc must exactly match the path used in the camera ffmpeg input(2).

3. Live stream selection: You can specify which stream is used for live view by setting live.stream_name at the camera level. This allows you to force live view to use the substream or main stream as needed. Example:

   cameras:
     Pool:
       live:
         stream_name: PoolSub

   This can help if you want to avoid the switch to main stream or if your main stream is problematic(1)(4).

4. Browser/client limitations: Some browsers/devices have limited codec support. Ensure your camera's audio is set to AAC or PCMA/PCMU, and video is H.264 for best compatibility(1).

5. Avoid smart codecs: H.264+ or H.265+ "smart codecs" can cause delays or failures in loading streams due to nonstandard keyframe intervals and browser incompatibility(1)(3).

6. Debugging streams: Check the /api/go2rtc/streams endpoint for real-time info about stream health and connections(2).

7. Upgrade Frigate: There have been improvements in stream handling and live view stream selection in newer versions(5)(3). If possible, test with a more recent version.

If you still experience freezing, verify the above points, especially codec and keyframe settings, and consider temporarily setting all live views to use only substreams to isolate the issue.

📚 Sources:

1. Live View
2. Restream
3. Use substream on initial live view and upgrade to main stream when ready
4. Full Reference Config
5. Support for Substreams & Mainstreams in live-view

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Have another question? Just tag @inkeep.

[NickM-27]

When you say the live view, do you mean the main camera dashboard or individual camera live view? Frigate will only show the live view on the multi-camera dashboard when that camera has activity (motion or objects). Otherwise, it is just a still image to save bandwidth, increase loading performance, and not waste resources on cameras where nothing is happening.

[Tomatenquetscher]

Hmm, I mean the main camera Dashboard, I will take a look at it right tomorrow morning and update.

However: There is also (almost I guess) 0 movement on the cams that load....

[NickM-27]

However: There is also (almost I guess) 0 movement on the cams that load....

that would generally just indicate that motion detection needs to be tuned

[hawkeye217]

You're running Frigate 0.15, which is the current stable version - but the documentation has been updated for Frigate 0.16 (currently in release candidate status) with answers to the common questions about Live view in Frigate that should help you:

https://deploy-preview-16390--frigate-docs.netlify.app/configuration/live/#live-view-faq

See question 3 and 5. Note that the "continuous streaming" feature mentioned in those docs is relevant to Frigate 0.16 only.