From 5d038b5c759b97f925b7b73cdfaf521e9e63cde2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicolas Mowen Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:39:09 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update PWA requirements and add usage section (#20562) Added VPN as a secure context option for PWA installation and included a usage section. --- docs/docs/configuration/pwa.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/docs/configuration/pwa.md b/docs/docs/configuration/pwa.md index fd1aae554..fbcbdff62 100644 --- a/docs/docs/configuration/pwa.md +++ b/docs/docs/configuration/pwa.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ This adds features including the ability to deep link directly into the app. In order to install Frigate as a PWA, the following requirements must be met: -- Frigate must be accessed via a secure context (localhost, secure https, etc.) +- Frigate must be accessed via a secure context (localhost, secure https, VPN, etc.) - On Android, Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Samsung Internet Browser all support installing PWAs. - On iOS 16.4 and later, PWAs can be installed from the Share menu in Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Orion. @@ -22,3 +22,7 @@ Installation varies slightly based on the device that is being used: - Desktop: Use the install button typically found in right edge of the address bar - Android: Use the `Install as App` button in the more options menu for Chrome, and the `Add app to Home screen` button for Firefox - iOS: Use the `Add to Homescreen` button in the share menu + +## Usage + +Once setup, the Frigate app can be used wherever it has access to Frigate. This means it can be setup as local-only, VPN-only, or fully accessible depending on your needs.