What’s New in Kapal This update fixes an issue where some videos would stop playing after 5 seconds. Onboarding has also been improved, especially for users who need to enter a use…

I appreciate your ongoing support and a big thank you to those who reach out with suggestions! Bug fixes and quality improvements: - Improved support/contact flow for a smoother he…

What’s New This update comes to you from a laundromat in Miami while I’m on vacation, because apparently that is when I decided to finally wrap up Kapal’s H.265 / HEVC support. Mai…

Added logic to automatically refresh the Events tab so data stays fresher. Thank you to the user who suggested this change.

One of the last visual tweaks I wanted to ship after recently refreshing the Cameras feed and System menu was the Events experience, and this update delivers that.

What’s new in this update

This update is proof that one email can spiral into a full revamp: a simple request turned into rebuilt onboarding and much better server management.

What’s new and improved:
•Fixed cases where Kapal could show “no cameras” even though you were connected and cameras were still loading
•Better connection handling: Kapal now detects disconnects while you’re using it and prompts you instead of requiring a quit/relaunch
•Cleaner settings layout (system options moved out of Camera Settings into the System view)
•Server URL testing when you add a server to confirm connectivity and help you choose the most secure option available
•Added a Support button during onboarding if you hit issues getting your server authorized
•Plus a pile of smaller polish and consistency fixes throughout the app

What's New

Birdseye Auto-Hide
Birdseye can now automatically show and hide based on activity. When set to "Only With Detections," Birdseye appears when objects are detected on any camera and disappears when activity stops. Find this option in Settings → Birdseye → Visibility.

Smarter Streams, Faster Loading

This update improves how Kapal connects to camera streams and makes setup cleaner.

What’s New in Kapal

First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who has given Kapal a shot. Building this has been a labor of love, and seeing others find it useful really keeps me going.

What's New

• Fixed authentication issues with various Frigate server configurations including reverse proxies, URL redirects, and token-based auth setups
• Live camera streams now automatically reconnect when returning to the app after being in the background
• Event thumbnails and snapshots load more reliably with automatic retry on failure
• Added image caching for smoother scrolling in the event browser
• Camera grid now refreshes periodically even when live preview is disabled
• Fixed text visibility in dark mode on camera cards

This update brings new customization options and navigation improvements to Kapal:

• Object Overlays: Added a new setting to show or hide the red object detection tags on your camera previews.
• Swipe to Dismiss: You can now swipe down to close the full-screen camera view.
• Cloudflare Support: Added preliminary support for Cloudflare Tunnels.

Faster browsing, smarter filters, and a smoother experience

What’s new

• Faster event loading: Events now appear quicker so you can start browsing right away.
• Smarter filters: Camera and object filters are built automatically in the background and stay accurate without extra steps.
• Date range filters: Easily pick a start and end date (with simple defaults like “start of day” and “end of day”) to narrow what you see.

This update introduces full compatibility for Frigate 0.16, powerful new filtering options, and a streamlined user experience.

Key Updates:

Kapal
A minimal, secure viewer for your Frigate NVR system.

Kapal is a lightweight and privacy-focused iOS and iPadOS app built specifically for users of the Frigate NVR (Network Video Recorder) system. Designed with simplicity, performance, and security in mind, Kapal lets you connect to your Frigate server and monitor your camera feeds with ease, without any unnecessary bloat.