# Monitoring your Umbrel's performance

Updated February 22, 2026

Live Usage lets you see how your Umbrel's resources are being used in real time. You can monitor CPU, memory, and storage — with a breakdown showing how much each app is using.

## [Open Live Usage](/content/support/basics/monitoring-your-umbrels-performance#open-live-usage/index.html)

Click the **Live Usage** icon in the dock, or open it from **Settings**.

## [What you'll see](/content/support/basics/monitoring-your-umbrels-performance#what-youll-see/index.html)

- **CPU** — real-time processor usage with a live chart and per-app breakdown.
- **Memory** — how much RAM is being used, with a live chart and per-app breakdown. You'll see a warning if memory is running low.
- **Storage** — total storage used with a per-app breakdown. You'll see a warning if storage is getting low or full.

## [When it's useful](/content/support/basics/monitoring-your-umbrels-performance#when-its-useful/index.html)

Live Usage is helpful for understanding which apps are using the most resources. If your Umbrel feels slow or an app isn't performing well, check Live Usage to see if a particular app is using an unusual amount of CPU or memory.

You can also add Live Usage widgets to your home screen for a quick glance without opening the full view. See [Personalizing your Umbrel](/content/support/basics/personalizing-your-umbrel/index.html) for more on widgets.