topic Do I need a fast computer to live stream multiple cameras? in Arlo Pro

Do I need a fast computer to live stream multiple cameras?

concerro — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:51:52 GMT

My friend has 9 Arlo Pros setup. He has to get a new computer. Are there any minimums when it comes to video cards, and playing video back from 9 cameras, or is an onboard video card going to be ok?

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StephenB — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:47:39 GMT

@concerro wrote:

My friend has 9 Arlo Pros setup. He has to get a new computer. Are there any minimums when it comes to video cards, and playing video back from 9 cameras, or is an onboard video card going to be ok?

Integrated graphics is fine for this.

Not sure how well a Chromebook would work (not something I've tried).

Re: Arlo Pro

jguerdat — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:27:44 GMT

I use a Lenovo Flex 5 13" Chromebook and it works fine. Lesser models may have issues but generally they should be fine also.

Re: Arlo Pro

Dannybear — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:54:44 GMT

Not sure if it’s important to you but your limited to 5 cameras live streaming at the same time. Higher resolution cameras 2/4K will need higher internet and wifi capacity along with a subscription.

https://kb.arlo.com/1179521/How-many-Arlo-cameras-can-I-view-at-the-same-time

https://kb.arlo.com/000062127/How-do-I-stream-in-4K-with-my-Arlo-Ultra-camera

https://kb.arlo.com/000062239/How-do-I-stream-in-2K-with-my-Arlo-Pro-3-or-Pro-4-camera