How to configure the Micro SD card storage management on VIGI Cameras

Contents

Introduction

Requirements

Configuration

Conclusion

Introduction

This article explains how to set up storage management for a micro SD card on a VIGI camera. You will learn how to format the card, select the recording stream, enable or disable automatic overwriting, and configure audio recording and expiration settings.

Requirements

• VIGI camera
• Micro SD card
• PC

Configuration

Step 1. Power on the camera and connect it to the network. Log into the camera’s web management interface via its IP address. Go to Settings > Storage > Storage Management.

Note: If the micro SD card is used for the first time, its status will show Uninitialized. Click Format to prepare it for use.

After formatting, Status will display Normal, and Attributes will display Read and Write. The remaining capacity will be shown, indicating the card is ready for recording.

Step 2. Go to Storage Management > Advanced Settings >Record Stream.

The default option is Main Stream.

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired stream type.

• Main Stream: Offers the highest resolution and frame rate supported by the device, requiring more storage and bandwidth.
• Sub Stream: Uses lower resolution, saving bandwidth and storage space.

Step 3. Go to Storage Management > Advanced Settings > Circular write of Disk.
When enabled, the camera overwrites the oldest recordings when the card is full.
When disabled, recording stops when the card is full.
Default setting: Circular write of Disk is Enabled, meaning the camera will automatically overwrite the oldest recordings when storage is full.

Step 4. Go to Storage Management > Advanced Settings > Record Audio. After enabling this function, the VIGI camera with a microphone will record audio and video simultaneously.

Default setting: Record Audio is Enabled for models with a built-in microphone, so audio will be recorded along with video. Availability may vary by country or region.

Note: Cameras without a microphone do not display this option.

Step 5. Go to Storage Management > Advanced Settings > Recording Expiration.

Default setting: Recording Expiration is Disabled, so recordings are kept until the micro SD card is full or overwritten.

When enabled, set the expiration period (1–90 days). The default is 7 days. Click Save to apply changes. Enable this option to automatically delete recordings that exceed the set expiration period, helping free up storage space without manual intervention.

Note: Deleted recordings cannot be recovered.

Conclusion

Once configured, verify the settings via playback in the VIGI App, VMS, or other supported clients. Ensure the recording stream, audio settings, and expiration time meet your needs.

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