diff --git a/roles/frigate/templates/frigate.yml.j2 b/roles/frigate/templates/frigate.yml.j2
index d04353b..715272d 100644
--- a/roles/frigate/templates/frigate.yml.j2
+++ b/roles/frigate/templates/frigate.yml.j2
@@ -7,6 +7,12 @@ detectors:
     type: edgetpu
     device: usb
 
+record:
+  enabled: true
+  retain:
+    days: 7
+    mode: motion
+
 cameras:
 {% for camera in cctv_cameras %}
   {{ camera.name }}: