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How to Set Up Video Recording (TF Card)

⚠️ Important Note

This guide applies to standard-power cameras only.

For low-power cameras, recording mode and duration are determined by the selected power-saving mode.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Open the app and select your camera from the device list.
On the device home page, tap the Settings (⚙️) icon.
In System Settings, find and tap TF Record Settings.
Choose your preferred recording mode:
- 24-Hour Recording
- Motion Detection Recording
- Scheduled Recording

Screenshot Guide

Step	Action
1️⃣	Open the app and select your camera from the home page. Tap the `⋮` (more) button, then choose Settings.
2️⃣	On the System settings page, find and tap TF Record Settings.
3️⃣	In the TF Card Settings page, you can: Toggle local recording on/off Enable/disable sound recording Format your TF card before use

Recording Mode Overview

Mode	How It Works	Recommended Use
24-Hour Recording	Records continuously, split into 5-minute segments. Motion detection alerts are also saved.	24/7 home/office monitoring
Motion Detection Recording	Only records clips when movement is detected by the camera.	Low-traffic areas, saving storage space
Scheduled Recording	Records only during times you set in advance.	Time-specific monitoring needs

TF Card Usage Tips

Use Class 10 or higher microSD cards (8GB–128GB recommended).
Format the TF card in the app before using it for the first time.
If recording stops unexpectedly, check if the card is full, corrupted, or not properly inserted.

Common Troubleshooting

No video is saved?
→ Verify the TF card is inserted correctly, formatted in the app, and not full.
Can’t find recording settings?
→ Confirm your camera is a standard-power model (low-power cameras use power-saving modes instead).
Motion clips not recording?
→ Ensure motion detection is enabled in the camera settings.

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