How much data does remote live view use?

[shaolinsi]

If I do remote live view one time, how much hotspot data does it use? Is the remote live view 4k/2k resolution or reduced resolution to do quick data transfer?

 

[kamkar]

A 1080p camera generate around 100 - 150 MB every minute ( the quality that get saved ) as i understand it cameras that stream often do so in a lesser resolution and / or bitrate, but then again a cloud camera i assume will want to save the best possible quality footage.
If you look at the size of your video segments i assume that tell you what to expect, so if your front 4K camera generate 350 MB 1 minute files from the front camera, and the rear 200 MB every minute, then you have around 500 MB every 1 minute and 1 GB every 2 minutes that need to be transmitted ( if it do that with the same quality as saved on the memory card )

If thats the case then you need a unlimited data plan, and also a good connection to a 4G mast, here in DK i think 4G top out around 70 mbit, as thats around 8 MB every second if the connection are 100 %

 

[shaolinsi]

A 1080p camera generate around 100 - 150 MB every minute ( the quality that get saved ) as i understand it cameras that stream often do so in a lesser resolution and / or bitrate, but then again a cloud camera i assume will want to save the best possible quality footage.
If you look at the size of your video segments i assume that tell you what to expect, so if your front 4K camera generate 350 MB 1 minute files from the front camera, and the rear 200 MB every minute, then you have around 500 MB every 1 minute and 1 GB every 2 minutes that need to be transmitted ( if it do that with the same quality as saved on the memory card )

If thats the case then you need a unlimited data plan, and also a good connection to a 4G mast, here in DK i think 4G top out around 70 mbit, as thats around 8 MB every second if the connection are 100 %

Thanks for reply! Was planning to have a dedicated data plan for a tablet to let U1000 use it as hotspot, but after see these numbers, I may have to give up remote live view function as Canadian data plans are not cheap. Still have a week away from receiving my U1000, need to try myself later.

 

[kamkar]

It is the same over here in European Canada, probably even more costly as that seem to be the trademark of Denmark " Charge thru the roof, deliver as little as possible"

I am personally steering clear of these smart cameras, i just need good image quality, something they dont deliver in spite of their top tier price.

 

[isaiah58]

I am not familiar with the science behind the math. I have only had my u1000 a couple of days. I used my cellphone as a hotspot

I used live view while the car was running and did not see any usage. With the car off, I was able to access it for less than a minute total while sitting in my house. I also checked a few clips before the connectivity stopped. My plan shows .0003 gb usage total.

 

[Thinkware Dash Cam]

Hi all, below is the Remote Live View Data Consumption break down:

12MB/min = (hotspot + dash cam) + (phone + no Wi-Fi)

6MB/min = (hotspot + dash cam + (phone + Wi-Fi)

(edit: added download table)

Upload:

Feature​	Data Consumption​	Usage Limit​	Max Data Consumption (MB)​	Usage Scenario​	Scenario Data Consumption (MB)​	Remarks​
Parking/Continuous Remote Live View (On-Demand)	6MB/min	300min/month	1,800	4 min/day 120 min/month	720	-640x360 video resolution @ 15fps (800kbps) -Required upload data speed: 2.5 Mbps -Recommended upload data speed: 4 Mbps

Download: (Note: download usage does not apply if you are connected to Wi-Fi)

Feature​	Data Consumption​	Usage Limit​	Max Data Consumption (MB)​	Usage Scenario​	Scenario Data Consumption (MB)​	Remarks​
Parking/Continuous Remote Live View (On-Demand)	6MB/min	300min/month	1,800	4 min/day 120 min/month	720	Consumes smartphone's carrier data or internet Wi-Fi data (if connected to a Wi-Fi network) when downloading cloud videos or watching Remote Live View

 

[isaiah58]

OK, so less than 2gb a month.