Differences Between Protocols Used for Retrieving Camera Video

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When retrieving recorded and live video from cameras registered in XProtect VMS, what are the differences between using the Image Server Protocol and the Mobile Server Protocol?

Are there any advantages, such as faster performance, to retrieving video without going through the Mobile Server?

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Yes, using the Image Server protocol should offer better performance, as the Mobile Server typically uses transcoding during streaming.