How many video devices can the Cell Connector (ADC-NK-200T-A-CC2) support?
The Alarm.com Cell Connector is capable of assigning up to 50 unique IP addresses. However, the maximum number of video devices that it can support will vary depending on several factors, including signal strength, network congestion, the number of cameras being viewed, and streaming quality.
The Cell Connector can provide up to 25 Mbps upload speed under ideal conditions (i.e., it has 6 bars of signal strength and no network congestion). While streaming, video devices use approximately 1 Mbps of data per megapixel of camera resolution.
| Resolution | Bandwidth using default bitrate |
|---|---|
| 4 Megapixels (2688 x 1520) | 4 Mbps per camera |
| Full High Definition (1920 x 1080) | 2 Mbps per camera |
| High Definition (1280 x 720) | 1 Mbps per camera (default) |
| Standard Definition (640 x 360) | 0.5 Mbps per camera |
Example: If a customer is live streaming one camera with 4 MP resolution, they will be using 4 Mbps. If they are live streaming two cameras with 4 MP resolution each, they will be using 8 Mbps.
If streaming is inconsistent, it is suggested to view fewer cameras at a time and/or reduce the streaming quality (e.g., resolution or frame rate). If multiple remote live view sessions are active simultaneously, the bandwidth required multiplies accordingly (e.g., if two users are both viewing four camera streams at 720p each, the upload bandwidth would need to be 8 Mbps).
For more information, see Commercial video internet bandwidth guidelines and What are the internet service and bandwidth requirements for Alarm.com video devices?.