Why Is Frigate Audio Not Working in Live View?
- Codec incompatibility
- Stream profile missing audio track
- Live method mismatch
Problem Description
A Frigate Frigate Live Audio that stops responding is usually a software state issue, not hardware failure — the steps below clear it in most cases without a factory reset.
Symptoms
- No audio in live stream
- Audio works in vendor app only
- Some clients hear audio, others do not
Recognize these? Here's what usually causes it.
Common Causes
- Codec incompatibility
- Stream profile missing audio track
- Live method mismatch
Most fixes happen in the first 3 steps.
Avoid forcing unsupported codecs into browser playback paths.
Tools & Requirements
Step-by-Step Solution
Confirm source audio track
Verify camera stream includes audio at source.
Match live transport
Use live method with codec support for target client.
Retest client compatibility
Validate across desktop/mobile to isolate browser limitations.
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.
Keep a separate low-latency live profile that includes audio.
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.
- Codec incompatibility
- Stream profile missing audio track
- Live method mismatch
Before you go — try one of these (they fix most cases).
Need More Help? Frigate Support
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