Footnote: bandwidth_verkada_steady_state_kbps
Category: other · Applies to: verkada
Description
Verkada camera steady-state upstream bandwidth (at rest, not being viewed).
Value
50 Kbps per camera
Source
https://www.verkada.com/blog/reducing-bandwidth-consumption-cloud-camera/
Source type: vendor_published
Last verified: 2026-07-15
Confidence: high
Notes
20-50 Kbps depending on model. Verkada sends encrypted thumbnail + metadata every 20 sec at rest. Live viewing increases to 1-4.5 Mbps. Calculator uses 50 Kbps for the steady-state line.
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