REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS
FarPlay works right out of the box, with no additional setup required — you can use it with your computer’s built-in mic, and even over Wi-Fi. For the ultra-low latency needed for making rhythmically sync’d music online, we strongly recommend using an Ethernet connection.

Choose Your Setup

FarPlay supports Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Linux requirements are similar to Mac requirements. We don't support tablets and phones except for Windows tablets with Intel processors.
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This simple setup provides ultra-low latency and great audio quality that’s fantastic for rehearsing and teaching a wide variety of tempos and styles in rhythmic sync.

Operating system

FarPlay requires your Mac to run be running macOS 10.13 High Sierra or higher.

Internet connection

Fiber internet is preferred. If you have no choice but to use cable, a business cable plan can perform better than a residential cable plan. FarPlay has been successfully tested with upload speeds as low as 8 Mbit/s, but an upload speed of 50 Mbit/s or more is highly recommended. A connection with a ping consistently below 10 ms is recommended. Test your upload speed here.

Ethernet cable

Use a CAT5e or higher Ethernet cable to connect your computer to your router. Don’t use repeater/extender routers or Ethernet-over-power adapters. Other lengths are available at the above link. See our video tutorial on setting up Ethernet.

USB-Ethernet adapter

If your computer doesn’t have an Ethernet port, check whether your computer has an available USB-C port or USB-A port. Use the matching USB-to-Ethernet adapter below.

Wired headset

We recommend using an integrated wired headset that includes both a microphone and headphones.

Why? Headphones are required for preventing feedback (unless you use a directional mic). Don’t use Bluetooth headphones—they add a lot of latency. Use wired headphones. On Macs from 2016 and after, avoid using the built-in mic, which adds around 30 ms of latency.