How to Fix Frigate Birdseye Not Showing One Camera
- Birdseye inclusion setting off
- Role mismatch
- Layout/filter config excludes camera
Problem Description
When your Frigate Frigate Birdseye Layout isn't working as expected, it usually traces back to one of a small number of causes — this guide covers them in order, starting with the most likely.
Symptoms
- Camera missing in Birdseye
- Live view works elsewhere
- Only one feed absent
Recognize these? Here's what usually causes it.
Common Causes
- Birdseye inclusion setting off
- Role mismatch
- Layout/filter config excludes camera
Most fixes happen in the first 3 steps.
Do not assume Birdseye inclusion defaults match per-camera intent.
Tools & Requirements
Step-by-Step Solution
Check camera config
Confirm Birdseye flag is enabled for the missing camera.
Validate role mapping
Ensure feed roles support Birdseye composition path.
Refresh layout
Reload UI and verify camera appears after config restart.
Quick Solutions
Still having issues? This is usually the deeper cause below.
Camera issues that start suddenly almost always trace back to an upload bandwidth drop — run a speed test before assuming hardware failure.
Use consistent camera naming to avoid layout filter mistakes.
Live view problems that start suddenly usually trace back to an upload speed drop — the camera itself is fine, the bandwidth path to the cloud isn't.
- Birdseye inclusion setting off
- Role mismatch
- Layout/filter config excludes camera
Before you go — try one of these (they fix most cases).
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