Eyeson is excited to announce a significant improvement to our video conferencing platform with the migration from VP8 to VP9 as our default video codec. This upgrade will automatically enhance your video conferencing experience without requiring any action on your part.
Benefits of VP9 for Eyeson Users
Superior HD Quality: Eyeson's video streams will now benefit from VP9's ability to maintain high video quality. You'll notice clearer, more detailed video in your conferences.
Reduced Bandwidth Usage: VP9 achieves 30-50% better compression rates than VP8 while maintaining the same level of video quality. This means you can enjoy high-quality video calls with less data consumption.
Improved Performance in Unstable Networks: VP9's efficiency allows for better video quality at lower bitrates, making it more resilient in challenging network environments. This results in smoother video experiences with less buffering and fewer interruptions, even when your internet connection is unstable.
Hardware Acceleration Support: Many modern devices, including smartphones and streaming devices, now support hardware-accelerated VP9 decoding. This ensures smooth playback and improved power efficiency, especially beneficial for mobile users.
Compatibility Assured
While we're moving forward with VP9, we understand that not all devices are created equal. For this reason, Eyeson continues to offer VP8 as a fallback option for older devices, ensuring that all users can still participate in video conferences regardless of their hardware.
What This Means for You
As an Eyeson user, you don't need to take any action to benefit from this upgrade. The transition to VP9 will happen automatically, ensuring that you always have the best possible video conferencing experience. Whether you're joining calls from your smartphone, tablet, or computer, you'll enjoy:
- Clearer video quality
- More stable connections, even on slower networks
- Reduced data usage for the same high-quality experience
- Improved battery life on mobile devices due to hardware acceleration
By adopting VP9, Eyeson continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing cutting-edge video conferencing technology. This upgrade ensures that our users enjoy the best possible video quality while optimizing their bandwidth usage, all without any extra effort on their part.
Contact
If you have a question or want to share any feedback, do not hesitate to create a ticket on GitHub.