How can I enable the 24/7 Capture?

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Updated 05-19-2025 08:32:37 AM Number of views for this article167
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Note: After enabling 24/7 Capture, the device will consume power quickly and should be used with a Solar Panel.

With 24/7 Capture, the camera takes a series of images at regular intervals and automatically records whenever an event is detected.

1. Go to the Device Settings page

2. Tap 24/7 Capture

Button labeled "24/7 Capture" on the Device Settings page.

3. If this is your first time configuring 24/7 Capture, tap Start 24/7 Capture. Otherwise, tap Enable 24/7 Capture.

24/7 Capture page displaying an animation, description, and a button to activate 24/7 Capture. 24/7 Capture page featuring an overview and an enable button.

4. Tap Solar Panel Connected

Recommendation to use a solar panel due to increased power usage from 24/7 Capture.

5. Tap 24/7 or tap Replace the current Detection Recording schedule to enter the 24/7 Capture page.*

Two options for configuring the 24/7 Capture schedule.

6. Configure 24/7 Capture. (Optional)

1) Tap Capture Interval to configure Capture Interval, which indicates how often the device captures footage.

Button leading to the Capture Interval settings in 24/7 Capture Configuration. Capture Interval settings page showing 1-second interval selected.

2) Tap Schedule to go to the Recording Schedule page. Tap Edit to configure the Capture and Detection Recording time periods.

Button leading to the Recording Schedule settings in 24/7 Capture Configuration.Recording Schedule page configured for 24/7 capture every day.

*: What’s the difference between 24/7 and Replace the current Detection Recording schedule?

24/7:

Recording Schedule previously set to motion detection from 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily.Recording Schedule updated to 24/7 capture after enabling via Tap 24/7.Recording Schedule changed to 24/7 motion detection after disabling 24/7 capture.

Previously configuration > Enable 24/7 Capture By Tap 24/7 > Disable 24/7 Capture

Replace the current Detection Recording schedule (RDR):

Recording Schedule previously set to motion detection from 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily.Recording Schedule changed to 24/7 capture replacing previous motion detection from 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily via tap Replace the current Detection Recording schedule.Recording Schedule reverted to motion detection from 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily after disabling 24/7 capture.

Previously configuration > Enable 24/7 Capture By Tap RDR > Disable 24/7 Capture

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