FoldThroughFind your picture mode
Balance responsiveness, text clarity and bandwidth for the work you do.
Read the guide for your mode
- Standard: efficient compression and everyday connections
- Gaming: response, motion and choosing a format
- Extreme: custom encoding and network requirements
Format and Gaming are separate choices
Standard and Extreme choose how the picture is encoded. Gaming changes the response profile and can be combined with either. It requests up to 120 fps, keeps frames flowing while idle and uses Balanced color detail. Actual frame rate depends on your devices and connection.
| Mode | Best fit | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | Changing networks | Adapts the format; uses Standard without Pro. |
| Standard · HEVC | Everyday work, Wi-Fi, internet | Efficient compression; fine colored text can soften. |
| Compatible · H.264 | HEVC compatibility issues | Usually more bandwidth for similar quality. |
| Extreme · LAN Turbo | Fast local desktop updates | Large screen changes can create substantial traffic. |
| Standard + Gaming | Games over Wi-Fi | Balanced color detail; higher FPS uses resources. |
| Extreme + Gaming | Stable, high-capacity LAN | Motion prediction reduces traffic where supported, but complex scenes remain demanding. |
A local network can still be slow
Extreme does not require Ethernet. However, Wi-Fi shares airtime and its capacity fluctuates. Large frame bursts can queue and add delay even when a speed test looks fast. If Extreme stutters, try Standard. For gaming on a congested link, try Standard + Gaming.
Three useful adjustments
- Picture: Balanced saves bandwidth by reducing color detail. Sharp Text preserves full color detail. HDR requires supported displays and paths; use Standard for HDR, since Extreme carries 8-bit color.
- Stream Size: Full is sharpest. 75% or 50% sends fewer pixels and enlarges them locally, trading clarity for speed.
- Frame Rate and Network Limit: 30 fps suits reading; 60 fps suits everyday work; up to 120 fps suits fast motion. Automatic bandwidth adapts; manual options run from 5 to 80 Mbps. These are picture targets, not strict caps on every byte.
What requires Pro?
Extreme, Gaming, Sharp Text, Two Displays and explicit network limits above 40 Mbps require Pro. Pro is a one-time unlock; see the app for its current price and purchase terms. Availability still depends on both devices.