Concerned about high IP camera bandwidth usage? There’s good news: IP cameras only use data when you access them for live viewing or receive instant alerts due to detected motion events, which means you can reduce their data consumption with a few simple tips.
- Choose H.264 video compression codec over MJPEG to optimize compression and reduce bandwidth usage.
- Lower the frames per second (FPS) and choose the right resolution based on your needs.
- Select sub-stream types when accessing your IP cameras or recording videos.
- Set up motion detection recording to focus data usage during periods of activity, limiting unnecessary data transmission.
- Reduce the number of cameras by opting for wide-angle PTZ security cameras.
- Dual-band WiFi security cameras offer less crowded frequency bands, reducing interference and optimizing data usage.
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