This page explains the requirements for EHR capabilities in Eyefinity EncompassTM. These system requirements are routinely reviewed and updated.
The requirements outlined on this page represent the minimum hardware and system specifications required to effectively use the EHR capabilities in Encompass. Failure to meet these requirements will noticeably degrade the performance of the software.
Ensure that you also meet the requirements for your practice managements software. For example, OfficeMate® users must also meet the system requirements specified on the OfficeMate System Requirements page.
Individual pieces of diagnostic equipment may have their own system requirements. Verify the requirements with your hardware vendor.
Use any of the following iPad® models running iPadOS 18 or later.
When acquiring a new iPad, you should always purchase the latest model to ensure the longest useful life. The models listed here represent all supported models. While you can install the latest iPadOS and Eyefinity Encompass on the lowest models listed here, performance may suffer.
Printing from the iPad requires an AirPrint-capable printer. Refer to Apple's AirPrint Basics page for more information about AirPrint.
Encompass supports ambient listening on the following devices.
Any iPad with an M2 chip or better:
Any iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence (A17 Pro chip or better):
Ambient listening within the Encompass iPad app requires an iPad model with Apple's M2 chip or later. These iPad models are not required for everyone in your practice—just those doctors who want to use EncompassScribe to record their visits.
Ambient listening within the Encompass iPhone app is intended to support those users who primarily use the Encompass web application.
2 GB of available on-device storage is required.
While EHR capabilities in Eyefinity Encompass is designed to allow you to tap and swipe through patient encounters, you may occasionally need to supplement your visit notes with written annotations. For the best experience, Eyefinity recommends the following iPad keyboards:
The following requirements represent the minimum specifications required by Eyefinity Encompass.
Note: If you are running OfficeMate on the same workstation, you must also meet the OfficeMate requirements. Refer to the OfficeMate System Requirements page.
Business-grade TWAIN compatible
Business-grade Internet connectivity is required. The following table shows the minimum and recommended bandwidth speeds. For the best experience, meet or exceed the recommended bandwidth speed.
5 Mbps download 3.5 Mbps upload
10 Mbps download 5 Mbps upload
50 Mbps download 20 Mbps upload
100 Mbps download 25 Mbps upload
To verify your practice’s bandwidth, go to Speakeasy Speed Test and select the city closest to you. If your bandwidth does not meet the minimum requirements for your practice type, contact your Internet service provider.
You will need a router to connect your iPad to the Internet wirelessly. Select a business-grade router and enable wireless security and encryption for HIPAA compliance. For the best experience, meet or exceed the optimum recommendation.
In addition, we recommend having a 4G LTE cellular hotspot available as a secondary Internet connection. While the cellular hotspot is useful in emergencies, you will notice dramatically slower performance, and it is not intended for daily use.
The following ports and protocols must be enabled on your network.
This Health IT Module is compliant with the ONC Certification Criteria for Health IT and has been certified by an ONC-ACB in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
