Modify High Quality Video Bitrates
Optimize your camera's video quality by adjusting the HQ bitrate
You can change a camera's high-quality (HQ) bitrate to optimize the viewing experience.
This feature is not compatible with the PTZ series cameras.
Considerations
The default HQ bitrate preset (Enhanced) uses a variable bitrate, dynamically adjusting based on the scene. High-motion scenes consume more bandwidth for better quality, while simpler scenes use less, which optimizes storage space. In contrast, other presets use a constant bitrate for HQ video.
If you choose a higher video quality, a shorter duration of HQ video is saved for later viewing.
Estimates are calculated based on the camera's recording history, using existing HQ footage to estimate motion levels during the retention period. If the camera has been installed for only a short time (e.g., 1 hour), there may not be enough data for Command to provide an accurate estimate.
Lower the bitrate to conserve network resources and optimize performance in bandwidth-constrained environments. Increase the bitrate for areas with high motion, such as busy hallways, to ensure better video quality.
Change the HQ video quality
You need Site Admin permissions to change a camera's HQ video bitrate.
In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.
Select a camera you want to modify.
On the right, click Settings.
Under Device > HQ Video Bitrate, select an option from the dropdown.
This setting does not impact SQ storage. SQ video is retained for the camera's set days of retention.
HQ bitrates (in Kbps)
Models
Good
Advanced
Enhanced (default)
Ultra
CR63-E
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
CD63-E, CD63-F, CD63-E-F, CD63, CD62-E, CD62, CD61-E, CD61, CF83-E, CF81-E, CB63-TE, CB63-E, CB62-TE, CB62-E, CB61-TE, CB61-E, CY63-E, CH63-E
2,000
3,000
4,500
6,000
CD53-E, CD53-F, CD53-E-F, CD53, CD43-E, CD43-F, CD43-E-F, CD43, CD52-E, CD52, CD52-F, CD52-E-F, CD51-E, CD51, CD42-E, CD42, CD42-F, CD42-E-F, CD41-E, CD41, CD32-E, CD32, CD31-E, CD31, CD22-E, CD22, CY53-E, CH53-E, CH52-E, CH52-E-F, CB53-TE, CB53-E, CB52-TE, CB52-E, CB51-TE, CB51-E, CM42, CM42-S, CM41-E, CM41, CM41-S, CM22, D40
1,000
1,500
3,000
4,500
CM61, D80
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
D30, D50
800
1,000
2,000
3,000
SQ and audio bitrates (in Kbps)
Models
SQ Bitrates
Audio Bitrates
CD53-E, CD53-F, CD53-E-F, CD53, CD43-E, CD43-F, CD43-E-F, CD43, CD52-E, CD52-F, CD52-E-F, CD52, CD51-E, CD51, CD42-E, CD42-F, CD42-E-F, CD42, CD41-E, CD41, CD32-E, CD32, CD31-E, CD31, CD22-E, CD22, CY53-E, CH53-E, CH52-E, CH52-E-F, CB53-TE*, CB53-E*, CB52-TE*, CB52-E*, CB51-TE*, CB51-E*, CM42, CM42-S, CM41-E, CM41, CM41-S, CM22*, D50*, D40, D30
300
16
CR63-E, CD63-E, CD63-F, CD63-E-F, CD63, CD62-E, CD62, CD61-E, CD61, CF83-E, CF81-E, CB63-TE*, CB63-E*, CB62-TE*, CB62-E*, CB61-TE*, CB61-E*, CY63-E, CH63-E, CM61, D80*
600
16
* Audio is not supported.
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