Edge Recording

Edge recording allows you to record and store videos directly to the storage device (e.g. SD card) of supported cameras, helping you mitigate bandwidth concerns. With edge recording, videos stored on the camera can be retrieved automatically or as scheduled to ensure uninterrupted and high-quality video recordings.

To implement edge recording on your IP cameras, you may need to set a recording schedule and a video retrieval method regarding how videos at the edge are merged back to Surveillance Station. See the sections below for more information.

Enabling Edge Recording

Before enabling edge recording for a desired camera, please check if the camera is compatible with Surveillance Station and supports edge storage with SD card. Consult our Edge Recording Support List for more information.

To enable edge recording, do the following:

  1. Select a camera with edge recording support and click Edit.
  2. Under Edge Recording, check the appropriate checkbox to start storing recordings to the camera's storage device.
  3. Set a recording schedule for the camera by specifying the recording mode, days, time, and the method of video retrieval. (See the section below for more information regarding video retrieval methods.)
  4. Note:

  5. Click Check Storage Status to check the status of the SD card in this camera.

Choosing a Video Retrieval Method

Different retrieval methods lead to various ways of implementing edge recording.

To check the retrieved videos in Surveillance Station:

Go to Recording to check the retrieved recordings. The status of recordings retrieved from the camera will be marked in purple, which makes it easier to identify.

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