uClient codec settings

A video codec compresses and decompresses digital video, making file sizes smaller and storing and distributing videos easier.

H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding H.265 (also known as HEVC) is an advanced video compression codec compared to H.264 (AVC). It is more efficient, and can deliver higher-quality video at lower bitrates, making it ideal for streaming large, high-resolution content like 8K video. This efficiency helps reduce bandwidth usage and storage requirements. The output file size is smaller than that of other codecs.

H.264 Advanced Video Coding H.264 is still widely used because it is less demanding on device resources, making it easier to decode. It is supported by older devices and players, which may struggle with H.265 due to its higher processing requirements. H.264 is also limited to a maximum resolution of 4K, whereas H.265 supports up to 8K video streaming, providing a future-ready option for ultra-high-definition content. The output file size is smaller than other codecs but not less than H.265.

The Userful Infinity platform offers options to choose video codecs for Android uClient adapters and Web OS displays.

To change video codec settings:

1. In your Userful Infinity platform, navigate to Admin Center > System Configuration > General Settings.

2. Under uClient settings, select the video codec for Android video codec and Web OS video codec using the dropdowns.

Note:

Generally, H.265 (High-Efficiency Video Coding) video codec works well for uClient (Android) displays, and H.264 (Advanced Video Coding) video codec works well for WebOS displays.