Managing Camera Streams

Overview

Learn how to effectively manage multiple camera streams in Airys. This guide covers stream control, quality optimization, and real-time monitoring features.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Time Required: 20 minutes
Last Updated: February 2024

Prerequisites

Successfully set up cameras
Basic understanding of video streaming
Familiarity with Airys dashboard

Stream Controls

Basic Operations

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Caption: Stream control panel

Stream Control Actions
- Start/Stop streaming
- Pause/Resume feed
- Refresh connection
- Force reconnect
Quick Actions
- Toggle audio
- Snapshot capture
- Full-screen view
- Picture-in-Picture

💡 Pro Tip: Use keyboard shortcuts for faster stream control. Press '?' to view all shortcuts.

Quality Management

Stream Quality Settings

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Caption: Quality adjustment interface

Video Settings
- Resolution presets
- Bitrate control
- Frame rate limits
- Quality profiles
Adaptive Streaming
- Auto quality adjustment
- Bandwidth management
- Buffer size control
- Latency optimization

Performance Optimization

Resource Management

CPU Usage
- Hardware acceleration
- Decoder selection
- Thread allocation
- Process priority
Memory Optimization
- Buffer management
- Cache settings
- Memory limits
- Clean-up intervals

Network Optimization

QoS settings
Connection pooling
Packet prioritization
Bandwidth allocation

Multi-Stream Handling

Stream Organization

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Caption: Multi-stream management interface

Group Management
- Create stream groups
- Batch operations
- Group presets
- Layout templates
Synchronization
- Time sync options
- Multi-view sync
- Event correlation
- Unified controls

Monitoring and Alerts

Stream Health Monitoring

Health Metrics
- Connection status
- Stream quality
- Frame drops
- Latency stats
Alert Configuration
- Connection loss
- Quality degradation
- Resource warnings
- Custom triggers

Automated Actions

Auto-reconnect
Quality adjustment
Failover switching
Event logging

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I optimize streams for low bandwidth?

A: Use lower resolution presets, enable adaptive streaming, and adjust buffer settings. See Performance Optimization.

Q: Can I record multiple streams simultaneously?

A: Yes, but consider your system resources. Configure recording profiles in the Advanced Settings.

Q: How do I handle stream disconnections?

A: Enable auto-reconnect and configure alert notifications. Check Monitoring and Alerts.

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