Setup Frigate with HACS or as Addon?

@KennethLavrsen is perfectly correct. To summarise

Frigate - software to connect to cameras and create an nvr. Has a web interface UI.

Frigate addon - run frigate on your ha machine if it runs haos or supervised ha.

Frigate proxy addon - if you run frigate on another server get it’s UI on ha, with a side bar icon etc

Frigate integration - get frigate related sensors in ha, so you can turn a siren on when a cat crosses your driveway.

Frigate UI card - get a nice frigate interface in Lovelace. This is not the native frigate web UI. Edit: this card can also be used with other cameras that are integrated in your home assistant.

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