A Quick Word on Web Browsers and Operating Modes

Orchid Core VMS version 2.2.0 marked the start of support for Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC). This technology allows for viewing full-bandwidth, live and recorded H264 video streams within a web browser (without the need to download a plugin). The benefits of WebRTC mode are only available if you are using Google Chrome, version 66 or higher, in a MacOS, Windows, or Linux desktop environment. This browser also gives you the option to run Orchid Core VMS in Low-bandwidth mode.

All other web browsers support Low-bandwidth mode only. These include the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. (For a detailed comparison of the two operating modes, please refer to the Comparing Orchid Core VMS Operating Modes section.)

*Starting with Orchid Core VMS version 2.8.0, the FBGST plugin will no longer be supported. The plugin-compatible web browsers (Chrome version 34, and Firefox version 52) have also reached the end of support. If you were previously using either of these web browsers, you should upgrade to the latest version available.