CCTV Bandwidth Calculator
CCTV Bandwidth CalculatorMbps upload needed for remote viewing. Fast, free and secure — works in your browser. By AK Computer, Dwarka.
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How to use
- 1 Enter the number of cameras to be viewed remotely.
- 2 Set each camera bitrate or main/sub stream in Mbps.
- 3 Choose how many simultaneous remote viewers there will be.
- 4 Read the total upload speed required at the site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much upload speed do I need to view CCTV remotely?
Add up the bitrate of every stream being sent out at once. The calculator totals the Mbps so you can compare it against your broadband upload speed.
Why is upload speed more important than download for CCTV?
Remote viewing sends video out of the site, so it relies on upload bandwidth, which is often much lower than download on typical broadband plans.
Can I reduce CCTV bandwidth for mobile viewing?
Yes, viewing the sub-stream instead of the main stream sends a lower-resolution feed that uses far less bandwidth. These figures are estimates and vary with scene complexity.