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Client System Requirements for Verkada Video Security

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Video playback can be demanding on system resources. Through real-world metrics and testing with a variety of devices, Verkada has developed a list of recommended system specifications to ensure a smooth, reliable experience.

We found these categories encompass performance under these conditions:

  • Minimum: One camera at normal playback speed

  • Recommended: Multiple cameras at normal playback speed

  • Performance: Multiple cameras at higher playback speeds


System requirements

Windows PCs

Item
Minimum
Recommended
Performance

Processor

Intel 12th or 13th Gen. Core processor (excluding -U models)

Intel 12th or 13th Gen. Core processor (excluding -U models) or newer

Intel Core Ultra processor or higher

Operating system

Windows 11 25H2

Latest Windows update

Latest Windows update

RAM

8 GB

16 GB or higher

16 GB or higher

Graphics processor

Intel UHD 770 Graphics

Intel Arc Graphics or higher

Discrete GPU

Apple computers

Verkada has verified performance on a variety of Apple computers, including several generations of Apple Silicon processors and the MacBook Neo.

Item
Minimum
Recommended
Performance

Processor

Apple A18 Pro

Apple Silicon processors

Apple Silicon processor

Operating system

Latest macOS

Latest macOS

Latest macOS

RAM

8 GB

16 GB or higher

Greater than 16 GB


User habits for optimal performance

  • For optimal quality and lower resource requirements, Verkada recommends users enable HEVC playback in their camera's settings page and use a compatible web browser. Windows users may need to install Microsoft's HEVC Video Extension plugin to enable HEVC playback in Microsoft Edge.

  • Verkada recommends users keep their operating system and browser updated to the latest version for performance and security reasons.

  • Many devices perform well with multiple streams at normal playback speed. Performance limitations may be more apparent at higher playback rates and with frequent seeking.

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