Go to Settings > System and Performance and disable "Save resources with sleeping tabs" for your specific monitoring site. 4. The "Caffeine" Method for PC
If your hardware supports it, move away from JPEG-push or RTSP-over-HTTP. Look for settings in your camera or software that enable or HLS . These protocols are designed for modern browsers and include "keep-alive" features that maintain the connection without needing a page reload. 3. Adjust Browser "Sleeping Tabs" Settings viewerframe mode refresh free
For those managing mission-critical security or live broadcasts, moving to a dedicated client (rather than a browser tab) is the only way to guarantee a never-ending, freeze-free view. Go to Settings > System and Performance and
Go to Settings > Performance and add your viewer URL to the "Always keep these sites active" list. Look for settings in your camera or software
A momentary drop in Wi-Fi can break the handshake between the viewer and the source.
Sometimes the stream stops because the computer itself tries to enter a low-power state. Use a small utility like or Amphetamine (for Mac) to keep the system awake, ensuring the viewerframe never loses its processing priority. 5. Dedicated Monitoring Software
Some browser-based viewers accumulate data until the tab crashes.