diff --git a/frigate/config.py b/frigate/config.py
index 0ed749d72..0de01a711 100644
--- a/frigate/config.py
+++ b/frigate/config.py
@@ -154,7 +154,8 @@ class DetectConfig(FrigateBaseModel):
         title="Maximum number of frames the object can dissapear before detection ends."
     )
     stationary_interval: Optional[int] = Field(
-        title="Frame interval for checking stationary objects."
+        title="Frame interval for checking stationary objects.",
+        ge=1,
     )