Overview
The Hive Connection tab within Advanced Settings is your window into the performance and configuration of each video source within your Hive. This panel offers detailed monitoring of how each source is sending and receiving video data across your network or cloud environment, including:
Quality Scores for real-time stream health
Resolution, bitrate, and frame rate (FPS)
Protocol type, such as RTSP or NDI
Driver configurations tied to the video stream
And insight into network upload and download dynamics
Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing Hive Connections
Launch Hive and sign into your desired organization and studio.
Navigate to the Source Tray and click on the video source you want to inspect.
Click the cogwheel icon in the lower-right corner of the source tile to enter Advanced Settings, OR right-click on a source in the source tray to open advanced settings.
In the Advanced Settings window, click the "Hive Connection" tab at the top.
From here, you'll see these key sub-tabs:
Monitoring
Video
Control
Driver, depending on your source and device type
1. Monitoring Tab – Real-Time Connection Health
Sending vs. Receiving
Sending refers to how your source is transmitting video from the local device to the Hive Cloud or another destination.
Receiving reflects how Hive is pulling the stream in for local preview or processing.
Sending is more critical than receiving, especially for remote access or cloud-based collaboration.
Quality Score
Hive assigns a Quality Score (typically 0.0 to 5.0) based on stream health.
Score | Meaning |
4.2 – 5.0 | Very Good – Stable connection |
3.6 – 4.2 | Marginally Acceptable – Monitor closely |
Below 3.6 | Poor – Likely needs troubleshooting |
Below 3.0 | Critical – Potential for black frames |
2. Video Tab – Configuration Details
Resolution: 1080p, 720p, 4K, etc.
Bitrate: kbps or Mbps
FPS (Frames Per Second): 30fps, 60fps, etc.
Higher FPS is smoother for motion but demands more bandwidth.
3. Control Tab – Command Protocols and Interface
Control Type — VISCA over IP, HTTP, or No Control
Target IP Address — where commands are being sent
Net Protocol — TCP or UDP
Port Configuration — which control port is active
Connection Status — live or inactive
4. Driver Tab – Device-Specific Controls
Camera Brand
Camera Model
Camera Nickname
If you're using a supported camera, Hive preloads driver logic built in collaboration with manufacturers.
Sending vs. Receiving – Why Upload Matters Most
Sending (Upload): Determines how clearly your bridge can transmit to the cloud or remote users.
Receiving (Download): Affects local preview and operator experience.
If your sending quality score drops below 3.6, prioritize this for troubleshooting.
FAQs
1. What if my quality score keeps dipping below 4.0? This indicates slight instability. Try reducing resolution or bitrate.
2. Can I manually change resolution or bitrate? These are determined by your video source and its driver.
3. Does Hive compress the stream after ingest? No.
4. Can I use Hive Connection info to diagnose RTSP issues? Yes.
Use Cases
1. Monitoring Remote PTZ Cameras — Ensure you're consistently sending above 4.2 quality.
2. Diagnosing RTSP Camera Latency — Compare sending bitrate and FPS.
3. Verifying Proper Driver Selection — Check the Driver tab.
4. Balancing Quality and Bandwidth — Use the Video tab to reduce resolution or bitrate selectively.
5. Troubleshooting IP Control Drops on a VLAN — Check the Control tab.