go2rtc

go2rtc is a universal RTSP, RTMP, HLS, and WebRTC streaming server. It is frequently used with Frigate and Home Assistant to provide cameras across various protocols.

Installation

Add the following template to your docker-compose.yml and then run ei23 dc.

Template

  go2rtc:
    image: alexxit/go2rtc
    container_name: go2rtc
    network_mode: host       # important for WebRTC, HomeKit, UDP cameras
    privileged: true         # only for FFmpeg hardware transcoding
    restart: unless-stopped  # autorestart on fail or config change from WebUI
    environment:
      - TZ=Europe/Berlin  # timezone in logs
    volumes:
      - "./volumes/go2rtc:/config"   # folder for go2rtc.yaml file (edit from WebUI)

Notes

• After starting, you can access the web interface at http://[IP]:1984
• network_mode: host is important for WebRTC and HomeKit support
• Configuration can be done via the web interface or the go2rtc.yaml file
• Ideal for Frigate installations as a stream proxy
• Supports RTSP, RTMP, HTTP-FLV, HLS, WebRTC, MP4, and HomeKit

Further Information

• GitHub Repository
• Documentation