From 6fdae883bd9e472eff02d5a686374d0fb8e0d875 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Josh Hawkins <32435876+hawkeye217@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2025 15:37:16 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] add note about detect stream to face rec docs

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 docs/docs/configuration/face_recognition.md | 2 ++
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+)

diff --git a/docs/docs/configuration/face_recognition.md b/docs/docs/configuration/face_recognition.md
index 194a220d9..25330e2be 100644
--- a/docs/docs/configuration/face_recognition.md
+++ b/docs/docs/configuration/face_recognition.md
@@ -45,6 +45,8 @@ face_recognition:
   enabled: true
 ```
 
+Like the other real-time processors in Frigate, face recognition runs on the camera stream defined by the `detect` role in your config. To ensure optimal performance, select a suitable resolution for this stream in your camera's firmware that fits your specific scene and requirements.
+
 ## Advanced Configuration
 
 Fine-tune face recognition with these optional parameters at the global level of your config. The only optional parameters that can be set at the camera level are `enabled` and `min_area`.