Can I keep this device on video 24hrs a day and will the monitor say on so I can see what is going on outside my door?
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Yes, I leave it on all the time. So if there is anything outside I can see it. It will also record
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I don't think so, the device automatically shuts done when no longer in active use after a period of time; a feature that cannot be by-passed.
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Yes! I have mine set up at an entry door to my house. I get an alert within seconds of motion. Then I can use the app to view the video. At any time you can use the app and see what the camera sees. It's a great investment for peace of mind.
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Yep, it's actually meant to be wired into an external box connected to a switch. With a light switch on at all times, one can monitor 24-7 but you'd have to remove the flash card often to view the video and erase to re-insert. I bought a larger flash card.
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I use mine at home and it is always set to motion, it is always on and running. Every time it picks up on movement it will chime and take a short 5 sec video at that exact time. The monitor will flash on top of screen letting me know that it has recorded something. You can then go in through settings to see what it picked up on. I absolutely love mine, although at times the signal strength is not the best do to it having to travel through 3 walls. I couldn't place it in the living room where I wanted it because it was too far from the camera itself.
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I guess you can, that is if you can ever get the dang thing to work. I never had any luck with it. I just ended up buying an IP camera and using my monitor when I wanted to see what's going on.
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No, I have not seen where there is a setting for this feature. The screen will light up and show all cameras if motion is detected. That is beneficial if you have the monitor near you.
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Doorbell needs to ring to activate the picture. The batteries would not last too long if the video were on 24/7.
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I actually do not know, I haven't used the video feature very much, and when I have, I have used it outdoors. I will have to test this. I will post my findings after I try it out!
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I wouldn't recommend this monitor. It's staticky and when power in house goes out it doesn't come back on, on its own. It starts beeping. My other camera monitor doesn't do that.
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Amy, That's not one of the "things" you can monitor and keep track of. I had a quick search but I'm not seeing any devices that will do this. Doesn't mean one does not exist, just I could not find it. Nigel.
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You can use it outdoors if you can plug it in somewhere. I wouldn't recommend leaving it out there. Are you thinking of putting up a bedsheet to show it on? Of course, you can get a screen. I was at a wedding reception a few years ago in which a local doctor put up a bedsheet, and set his laptop to automatically sequence jpg file photos of his daughter growing up at her wedding reception.
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The camera is powered by a cord with a 110volt plug. There has to be a duplex receptacle near the camera. The camera CAN be triggered my motion detect, but that has more to do with your DVR. It will work through a window during the day time, but the night vision just gets a white shine through glass.
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It can record at night. While recording the display shuts off. Connect to computer later to download results
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Sorry I have mine setup to a monitor. I have not tried to setup a smart phone or a laptop yet. I am sure the time will come when I do. I can watch it on my computer through the LaView setup and a router.it lets me keep an eye on what is going on outside and look for freaky stuff like bears and other wild things in my yard. I took mine to a comp tec lol I do not like to read directions. sorry I can't be more help.
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The camera is powered by a standard outlet. I am not sure if the camera can be triggered on by motion detection. We use it for a continuous live feed. It should work installed behind a glass window. You just might need to make sure to keep the glass clean for a clear image.
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You can turn off the video out put but the device stays on I recommend unplug it
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I use this device for investigation purposes at work where i plug the camera to a DVR and program the IP address & DNS setting so i can remotely monitor. It is NOT great in the dark as it isnt designed for that. You may look into IR cameras for that.