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# Client System Requirements for Verkada Video Security

Understand performance considerations for desktop PCs using Verkada Command in a web browser

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

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## 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      |

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## 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](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nmzlz57r3t7?hl=en-US\&gl=US) 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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