diff --git a/roles/frigate/tasks/main.yml b/roles/frigate/tasks/main.yml
index cf60223..0248946 100644
--- a/roles/frigate/tasks/main.yml
+++ b/roles/frigate/tasks/main.yml
@@ -93,7 +93,15 @@
   tags:
   - config
 
-- meta: flush_handlers
+- name: ensure frigate starts at boot
+  service:
+    name: frigate
+    enabled: true
+  tags:
+  - service
+
+- name: flush handlers
+  meta: flush_handlers
 - name: ensure frigate is running
   service:
     name: frigate