Learn how to properly configure your camera's video settings — resolution, bitrate, frame rate, and codec — to ensure smooth operation with Ivideon and avoid common playback issues.
The information below is for guidance only. Final video settings depend on the specific camera model and the conditions or situation in which it is used.
1. Resolution and Bitrate
Recommended ratios:
| Resolution | Bitrate, kbit/s |
|---|---|
| 640×480 (0.3 MP) | 512 |
| 1280×720 (1.3 MP) | 1024 |
| 1920×1080 (2 MP) | 2048 |
| 2048×1536 (3 MP) | 3072 |
| 2592×1728 (4 MP) | 4096 |
- If the bitrate for the main or substream is reduced for any reason (e.g., due to insufficient speed), the resolution for that stream should also be lowered.
- If a higher resolution is set, the bitrate must be increased proportionally (otherwise, image distortion may occur).
- Setting a high bitrate for a low resolution is pointless — video quality won't improve, and network load will increase unnecessarily.
- Currently, the service enforces a bitrate limit of 2 Mbit/s. If a camera stream is set to a bitrate higher than 2 Mbit/s, it will be automatically capped by the service algorithms.
2. Frame Rate (FPS) and I-Frame Interval (Key Frame)
Frame rate is optional — higher values result in smoother motion. The I-frame interval should generally be set to twice the FPS (this is usually the default).
Example:
- FPS 20 → I-frame interval 40
- FPS 25 → I-frame interval 50
Live video and archive recording are built around key frames (they carry maximum resolution/bitrate and core video information). Therefore, setting the I-frame interval significantly lower or higher than recommended is not advised.
If this ratio is not maintained, various issues with video playback or archive recording may occur.
3. Video Codec
H.264 cameras have the fullest support.
H.265 cameras are supported, but currently have some limitations:
- They can be viewed in Google Chrome v107+ on Windows and Safari on macOS, but only if the PC has a discrete graphics card. Other browsers are not supported.
- No such restrictions apply in the mobile app or Ivideon Client for PC.
- Search by motion zones in the archive will not work for H.265 cameras.
MJPEG/JPEG/MPEG-4 codecs are supported only for cameras added via Ivideon Server, and only if the specific model is already in the server's device list (i.e., the camera must be added natively, not via ONVIF or a custom RTSP link).