can I record to my computer hard drive instead of using the SD card slot?
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Also, I see some folks saying that third party software is required...this is not true. The webpage built into the camera allows you to record to the local computer that the webpage is brought up on...ok so no, you don't need another software, unless you want to record as a DVR or NVR, meaning the webpage doesn't have to be up, but the DVR/NVR application has to be running.
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Yes, I have done it two ways. FTP server and iSPY. I highly recommend the iSPY program. It is free and easier to setup. I only have done this with a wired connection though. FTP server setup is confusing to do, and i only got it working with scheduled recordings not motion sensor.
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I use a great free program called "iSpy". I have 2 pairs of different branded cameras working on iSpy at the same time. From what I understand, you can have many more than that. The list of cameras this software supports is huge. I'd say you'd have a hard time finding a camera not supported. It does take a little reading to understand, but there are a ton of youtube and other help guides out there. Once you get it set up and running, I'd also recommend Google Chrome's new Remote Desktop. I use this to check on the camera's/house when I'm away from home on my phone. I used to use TeamViewer, but Chrome Remote Desktop has been a much better experience. All of this software is free and iSpy is CONSTANTLY being improved upon and updated. The team of people working on iSpy are some truly talented people.
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Why is everyone asking me questions when I'm the one who left negative feedback!!! Yes you can, there are plenty of different 3rd party apps that you can find to do this as well....
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Yes you can. But it does require software beyond the average computer. I would recommend Blue Iris sold by Foscam. It's a little over $40 but it's worth it and will allow your cams to grow if you want to.
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Hello. Yes you can record on local HDD. Or go to foscam website and download this user manual--01_IP Camera User Manual_English. Thanks
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Yes, but let me be clear, it is not a set and forget, recording to local computer is done only when logged into the camera's web page (then it can be set and forget...as long as the page stays open on the computer), the default location is C:\IPCamRecord. This will also work for motion detection (alarm) recording, but again, the web page has to be open to record to local PC / Mac. If you insert an SD card, Motion Detection will record regardless of the web page being up or not. I hope that makes sense.
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I let it record motion detected to an FTP server, it's pretty straight forward if you know how to connect to an FTP server. It takes a minute or so for the video to be uploaded which is strange because my FTP server is on my own LAN - perhaps it's the processing that takes time. This is how mine is set up:Go under Network->FTP settings:FTP Server: ftp://192.168.1.11/FosCamPort: 21FTP Mode: PASVThen add username and password.I had trouble getting it to work because I never bothered setting the local storage location, but after pointing to a C:/temp even though it would never use this location, it all worked great. I let it record motion detected to an FTP server, it's pretty straight forward if you know how to connect to an FTP server. It takes a minute or so for the video to be uploaded which is strange because my FTP server is on my own LAN - perhaps it's the processing that takes time. This is how mine is set up:Go under Network->FTP settings:FTP Server: ftp://192.168.1.11/FosCamPort: 21FTP Mode: PASVThen add username and password.I had trouble getting it to work because I never bothered setting the local storage location, but after pointing to a... » Read More I let it record motion detected to an FTP server, it's pretty straight forward if you know how to connect to an FTP server. It takes a minute or so for the video to be uploaded which is strange because my FTP server is on my own LAN - perhaps it's the processing that takes time. This is how mine is set up:Go under Network->FTP settings:FTP Server: ftp://192.168.1.11/FosCamPort: 21FTP Mode: PASVThen add username and password.I had trouble getting it to work because I never bothered setting the local storage location, but after pointing to a C:/temp even though it would never use this location, it all worked great. « Show Less
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These cameras do not have a slot for and SD card. As far as recording, they have triggering for sound and movement that can record for a brief moment, as well as send an email. I haven't used this feature, but it should be able to ftp a recorded file based on one of these events.
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I don't really know. I have only recorded onto a CD and I don't believe you can record any other way. However, there is a way to connect to your computer, so there may be some options I am not aware of.
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Yes, you can record to a Micro SD card on the camera or connect the camera directly to a PC and record.
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if your computer has an SD slot, you can probably use it on your computer, but you'll have to reformat it for Windows.
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Port images or videos from camera to pc without removing sd card from camera...also essential if computer has no card reader.
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I believe that you can since since the source can be a cd, tape or external device. The "record to" options are USB and tape. I haven't done this but it should be doable. This unit is not a CD burner so you can't record to CD.
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To my knowledge no. You need to plug the card into a PC if you want to view playback of the recording.
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There is no hard drive in the sd version. You back up data to a usb thumb drive or standard sd card which you can attach to the unit. I did not want a hard drive as it coud be problamatic if the hard drive fails.
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Yes, you just stick in in the usb slot it will show up as a drive, you open that drive and you'll be able to see all the recordings. You can then save them to your computer and name them so you'll remember what was on them.
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You can put an SD card in it so the bigger the card, the more you can record. You can also have it record straight to a dropbox account. You have the option of doing continuous or motion activated. Love it!
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I had also hoped it would be able to do this, but according to the manual, the sd slot is for still jpegs only (p. 75: "you can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera"). pfft! I suppose its better than nothing, but you can do the same with your computer and a cheap card reader-writer (under $15.00).
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No, but you can expand the "disk" memory by getting a larger SD card. Also, you can add an external, USB hard drive.
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No, you can use the external hard drive, it only support internal hard drive, sorry for that.
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Never tried that... But I don't see why not. It's probably easier for you to just copy it to a USB drive, no?
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You can record only to an SD card or a zip drive. Then you take that to your computer, put in a cd and transfer from either of those to a cd.
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You will need a recording device such as digital video recorder (DVR) that stores the video on a hard drive or a SD card.