💡 At a Glance
To ensure optimal performance with Coram, cameras should meet specific specifications for resolution, bitrate, frame rate, and video codec. Following these recommendations balances video quality with bandwidth efficiency and system performance, minimizing latency and maximizing the decoding capabilities of your Coram Point appliance.
⚡ Key Takeaways
Align with Recommended Specifications
Use 5 MP resolution cameras, set to around 2048 kbps bitrate, 15 FPS, and H.265 (HEVC) codec. These settings provide clear images, smooth playback, and efficient streaming without overloading network or hardware resources.
Adjust Frame Rate
In the Coram web app, navigate to Devices, select a camera’s Settings, and enable the "Set camera to 15 FPS" option to optimize playback and reduce resource demands.
Consider System Capacity
While Coram Point can handle higher resolutions and frame rates, increasing these settings may limit the total number of cameras supported. For more demanding needs, consult a Coram sales representative for tailored hardware or network solutions.
Overview
To achieve the best balance of video quality, bandwidth efficiency, and system performance, Coram recommends specific camera specifications and settings. By following these guidelines, you can maintain smooth operations, minimize latency, and make the most of your device’s decoding capabilities.
Recommended Specifications and Settings
Resolution: 5 MP
Choosing cameras that natively support 5 MP - or a similar resolution - ensures you can obtain detailed images while not overloading your network or your Coram Point appliance. For more details, check the documentation supplied with your camera.
Bitrate: 2048 kbps
Look for cameras that offer adjustable bitrate settings, which should allow you to set a bitrate of around 2 Mbps. This offers a good balance between video clarity and bandwidth consumption, ensuring efficient streaming. For more details, check the documentation supplied with your camera.
Frame Rate: 15 FPS
Running cameras at 15 frames per second (FPS) offers smooth playback and minimizes latency. If your camera defaults to a higher FPS, reduce it to help conserve processing power and bandwidth without significantly impacting clarity. To learn more, refer to Setting a Camera to 15 FPS.
Codec: H.265 (HEVC)
When selecting cameras, consider models that explicitly support H.265 (HEVC). H.265 (HEVC) delivers the same image quality as H.264, but at a lower bitrate, reducing the decoding workload on Coram Point. This enables better performance, and offers the potential to support more cameras simultaneously. If your camera supports multiple video profiles, ensure that the main profile you use for Coram Point is H.265.
Note: Your Coram Point can handle higher resolutions and increased frame rates, but using these settings will reduce the total number of cameras that Coram Point can support, due to the increased resource demands.
Tip: If you require higher resolutions or frame rates for your setup, contact your Coram sales representative. They can advise on tailored solutions, including specialized hardware configurations or network planning, to meet your unique requirements.
Setting a Camera to 15 FPS
You can easily adjust a camera's frame rate to 15 FPS in the Coram web app.
The setting is available in the camera's Settings menu.
Sign in to the Coram AI web app.
From the main navigation menu, click Devices.
From the list, locate the camera you want to manage and click Settings.
In the camera’s Settings menu, find the Set camera to 15 FPS option and enable it.
Your changes are saved automatically.
To learn more about Camera settings, refer to Changing Camera Settings.