When using Iris-enabled devices, adjusting camera settings such as bitrate can increase system resource consumption. To manage this, Iris monitors CPU and RAM usage and issues warnings when safe thresholds are exceeded.
When a device is first added as Iris-enabled, the system performs checks and may apply a Safe, Optimal, or High profile based on the device. These profiles are designed for balanced performance. However, users can later modify these settings manually, which may impact performance.
Warning Thresholds
Initial Setup: Iris applies a default performance profile (Safe, Optimal, or High) when the device is added.
Manual Changes: Users can override these settings in the camera configuration.
At ~85% CPU/RAM Usage: Iris displays a warning with the option to activate the Safe profile.
At >97% Usage: Video is stopped automatically. Users can:
Activate the Safe profile to resume video
Resume video without changes (with risk of continued high usage)
How It Works
Iris performs validation and applies an appropriate performance profile during initial setup.
If system usage approaches critical levels, Iris issues warnings or stops video to prevent failure.
The Safe profile reduces settings to a level intended to stabilize performance.
Tips and Best Practices
Use the default profile unless performance adjustments are necessary.
Monitor CPU and RAM usage after making manual setting changes.
If a performance warning appears, consider switching to the Safe profile.
FAQs
1. When does the first warning appear?
Around 85% CPU or RAM usage.
2. What happens at 97% usage?
Video is stopped automatically, with an option to resume using the Safe profile or continue with existing settings.
3. What is the Safe profile?
A preset configuration intended to reduce system load.
4. Can I adjust the thresholds?
No, these thresholds are built-in and not user-configurable.
5. Are warnings shown for all devices?
Only Iris-enabled devices that support these profiles and monitoring behavior.
6. What happens if I ignore the warning?
If usage continues to rise past 97%, video is stopped automatically.
7. Does Iris reapply the original profile if I make changes?
No. Once manually changed, the system will not revert settings without user action.