diff --git a/frigate/genai/llama_cpp.py b/frigate/genai/llama_cpp.py
index fafef74ae..70a94eec5 100644
--- a/frigate/genai/llama_cpp.py
+++ b/frigate/genai/llama_cpp.py
@@ -67,6 +67,7 @@ class LlamaCppClient(GenAIClient):
 
             # Build request payload with llama.cpp native options
             payload = {
+                "model": self.genai_config.model,
                 "messages": [
                     {
                         "role": "user",
@@ -134,6 +135,7 @@ class LlamaCppClient(GenAIClient):
                     openai_tool_choice = "required"
 
             payload = {
+                "model": self.genai_config.model,
                 "messages": messages,
             }