💡 At a Glance
Coram Point is engineered to optimize internet bandwidth usage, dynamically adjusting resources based on camera resolution, motion detection, and the number of active streams.
⚡ Key Takeaways
Uplink Bandwidth Usage
Idle: 30 kbps per camera when no live streams are active, preserving internet bandwidth.
Standard definition (SD) streaming: 512 kbps per camera, for multi-camera views such as Live View and Kiosk pages.
High definition (HD) streaming: 2048 kbps - 4096 kbps per camera (resolution-dependent), suitable for detailed views like Timeline and video playback.
Motion-Triggered HD Storage
Automatically records in SD during idle periods and switches to HD when motion is detected, ensuring critical details are captured without excessive storage use.
Local Network (LAN) Efficiency
High-resolution footage primarily utilizes the local network (~2048 kbps per camera for 5MP at ~15 FPS), minimizing internet strain unless footage is accessed remotely.
For detailed information, keep reading below.
Overview
Coram Point is designed to minimize internet bandwidth usage when no live feeds are being viewed, and adjust resource consumption based on camera resolution, motion, and the number of cameras being actively streamed. By understanding these bandwidth requirements, you can configure your system to maintain high-quality video without overwhelming your network.
Uplink Internet Bandwidth
Streaming Quality | Bandwidth per camera (approx.) |
Idle: Applies when no live feeds are are being viewed to keep Coram Point synced with the cloud for status updates. | 30 kbps |
Standard Definition (SD): Applies for Live View, Personal Wall, Kiosk pages, where multiple cameras are displayed at once. | 512 kbps |
High Definition (HD): Applies for Timeline View and video clip playback, where individual cameras are typically viewed in greater detail.
Note: The values provided assume 15 FPS and other recommended settings. | 5MP: 2048 kbps 4K: 3072 kbps 12MP: 4096 kbps |
Note: Coram Point stores video at SD when no motion is detected, but switches to HD when capturing motion. This approach saves storage without sacrificing detail during active events.
Local Network (LAN) Bandwidth
For each camera, Coram Point typically expects ~2048 kbps of continuous LAN bandwidth (calculated for a 5MP camera at 15 FPS with recommended settings).
This traffic is local only, and does not affect internet usage. Even at higher resolutions, the bulk of data remains on your LAN unless you actively stream or download footage to a remote location.