Does mirroring use mobile data?

Data usage is lower on the same WiFi and higher on mobile data or separate networks.

Answer

Data usage is case by case. It varies significantly depending on video quality, network environment, and Track usage.

Details

  • **Same WiFi**
  • Mirror video is transmitted directly between devices, so external network data usage may be minimal
  • **Mobile data**
  • Mirror video data usage applies
  • Usage varies with video quality and session length
  • **When using Track**
  • Track videos and audio (e.g. YouTube) use data the same way normal video streaming does
  • Track data usage is separate from mirror video data usage

Notes

  • When data usage is a concern, connect both devices to the same WiFi
  • Setting video quality to "Ultra Low Latency" in `Settings > Video quality` can reduce data usage and processing load
  • Be mindful of your mobile data plan limits when using Refl on mobile data
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