The following hardware is needed:
- A computer (Mac or Windows), tablet, or mobile device (such as an iPad, iPhone, or Android device)
- An attached or integrated web camera
- A reliable Internet connection—broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE). Video conferencing works best when you are using a fast Internet connection. The following minimum Internet connection speeds are recommended:
- 600 kbps (up/down) for high-quality video and 1.2 mbps (up/down) for HD video
- You can test the speed of your connection here—http://www.speedtest.net/
- Wi-Fi connections may not deliver the consistency required for video conferencing. When connecting to the Internet, consider using a direct connection to your router or cable modem via an Ethernet cable.
- An attached or integrated microphone (ideal, but a telephone can be used instead)