Stream health: bitrate, FPS & dropped frames

The stream health panel shows how your outgoing video is performing. It is available on the Hobby plan and above; Free plans see a locked preview.

What the metrics mean

• Bitrate — how much data you are sending, measured in kilobits per second (kbps). It should stay close to the value you set.
• Frame Rate (FPS) — how many video frames are sent each second. A stable 30 fps is normal; big drops look choppy to viewers.
• Speed — how fast your stream is being delivered relative to real time. A value around 1.0x is ideal.

Where to find stream health

1. Open an active stream in your dashboard.
2. Look for the Real-Time Telemetry or Stream Health panel.
3. The panel updates every few seconds while you are live.

What to do if health is poor

• Low bitrate warning — your upload bandwidth may be insufficient. Lower your resolution or bitrate, or switch to a wired connection.
• Dropping frames — your computer may be overloaded or your network is unstable. Close unused apps and tabs.
• Speed below 1.0x — your stream is falling behind. Reduce your bitrate or restart on a more stable network.

Good to know: A short spike or dip is normal. Only worry if a metric stays bad for more than 30 seconds.