diff --git a/roles/frigate/templates/frigate.yml.j2 b/roles/frigate/templates/frigate.yml.j2
index 715272d..7ceb0c7 100644
--- a/roles/frigate/templates/frigate.yml.j2
+++ b/roles/frigate/templates/frigate.yml.j2
@@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ record:
   retain:
     days: 7
     mode: motion
+  events:
+    retain:
+      default: 30
+      mode: motion
 
 cameras:
 {% for camera in cctv_cameras %}