# Change a non-Verkada Camera Resolution

Some non-Verkada cameras connected to Command through a Command Connector allow resolution adjustments to achieve a specific aspect ratio or increase storage efficiency. This is especially useful for wide-angle cameras, such as 4K and fisheye models.

#### Use cases

* **1:1 Ratio:** Some camera models, particularly multi-sensor or panoramic cameras, have a native resolution that isn’t 16:9. Setting a 1:1 ratio can help preserve image integrity for these cameras.
* **Performance:** Using multiple lower-resolution streams instead of a single high-resolution stream reduces bandwidth and processing load on both the camera and the network.
* **Storage Relief:** Lowering resolution decreases video file size, requiring less local storage on the Command Connector and enabling longer retention for other connected cameras.
* **Channel Optimization:** Cameras using multiple channels can be consolidated into a single channel, freeing up capacity for new cameras on the same Command Connector.See [Change Storage Settings on Non-Verkada Cameras](https://help.verkada.com/command-connector/configuration/change-storage-settings-on-non-verkada-cameras) for more information.

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## Configuration

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.**
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**Select the non-Verkada channel you want to configure.**
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**At the bottom right, click Settings.**
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**Under Device > Video Streaming > HQ Resolution, select the dropdown to change the resolution.**

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Custom aspect ratio is available only for HQ footage. For SQ footage, the Command Connector automatically adjusts the aspect ratio to maintain optimal streaming and storage.
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Not all resolutions will be available for every non-Verkada camera.
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