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Google Coral USB accelerator

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WorksLocal

1 report: 1 says it works.

Reported with 1 integration: Frigate.

What people report

IntegrationIn Home AssistantIn Apple HomeWhat they saidSource
FrigateWorks LocalAdded to offload Frigate object detection
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… RLC-410). My server has a 3900x, so it's pretty beefy, but I still only saw \~20% CPU utilization during detection events. I still ended up getting a USB coral (got mine from Mouser, very quick shipping and lowest price I could find). I did install the CA driver, even though I was under the impression that it was only required for the PCI version. I couldn't get Frigate to see the device until I enabled 'Privileged Mode' for the container. Got the HACS integration to HASS up and running with no trouble, and man... Frigate is *amazing!* I've tried setups with Shinobi, Motioneye, Zoneminder, …

Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23.

Reddit comment · 2021-06

Each row is one report from a GitHub thread, an integration’s docs, or r/homeassistant. Check the date and the linked source before you buy.

In ReReHome

Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Identifiers

BrandGoogle
ModelCoral USB
CategorySecurity Systems