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# Change a non-Verkada Camera Resolution
Change a non-Verkada camera resolution for aspect ratio or to gain more channels.
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](/command-connector/configuration/change-storage-settings-on-non-verkada-cameras.md) for more information.
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## Configuration
{% stepper %}
{% step %}
**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.**
{% endstep %}
{% step %}
**Select the non-Verkada channel you want to configure.**
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**At the bottom right, click Settings.**
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**Under Video Streaming, next to HQ Resolution, select the resolution.**
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{% hint style="danger" %}
Resolution cannot be changed when **Streaming Profile Selection** is set to **Manufacturer**.
{% endhint %}
{% hint style="warning" %}
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.
{% endhint %}
{% hint style="danger" %}
Not all resolutions will be available for every non-Verkada camera.
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