It appears all cloud functionality stops when camera is turned off. Is there a way to access pics/videos remotely if a crook just unplugs it?
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If you set it to take a snapshot when motion is detected , then the snapshot will be saved to your device even after you unplug the camera
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It saves it to your device. If you set up an account on the website, you can also view them there as well. If the camera is unplugged of course, it will not take any pictures, but you would have a pic before it was unplugged, a video also if you insert a micro sd card and set up that feature under settings.
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It appears that it is saved to the memory card, not the cloud. You do have the option to download videos to your phone from the cameras memory card. You would have to do it before the crook unplugs it though.
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These answers are wrong. You do not need internet access and can view the cameras using local (LAN) IP addresses.
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There is a on/off button on the left frame, long press it to turn on, then short press to take picture, long press again to record. after finishing, long press it again to turn off, then connect with PC, you will see the video in storage . if all not working, there is a hole for RESET, this is very important when you can not operate the device. find a needle press button in it, it will work again.
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Yes, to monitor and record unattended you need blue iris. If you only need to record when you are viewing the camera IPcam viewer for IOS can record clips.
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When the camera is connected to a computer, it is recognized on both sides as an external storage device.When the camera is hooked to a (3rd party?) USB charger it is probably doing auto-shut down, etc and no longer recieving a charge-that would be my guess. I think it is possible to turn off the auto shut down/power save feature, it's worth a try
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I don't think there is a way to set up an alert but the camera status changes to "offline".
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No. When the camera is powered by a switched outlet in your car, it will turn on and automatically begin recording when you start the car. The camera also has a recharagable battery. You can also set the camera to keep recording for a short amount of time after you turn off the car. Once the time limit has expired, it will stop recording and shut off automatically. Once you have set up this camera, it will record each time you start your car and will turn off automatically after you turn off the car. It is very hassle free.
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No. You cannot use the remote control to power on or off the camera, only to start or stop recording, or take a picture.
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Dropcam support is in beta. You can set up a motion detector that triggers a burst of photos. You dont need a dropcam cloud subscription for this functionality although im not sure if photos stored on smartthings cloud and for how long.
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I think...and I can't really remember...you have to click your wifi off after the setup process and switch the switch on the back of the camera if I remember correctly. Here's a number to the seedonk/isecurity 18002932168. Good luck!!
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No there is a USB thing that pops out of the bottom of the camera and plugs into a USB port on your computer. If the camera is shut off it charges, if it is turned on it will download pictures. I found using a USB Cable with a female end makes it easier to charge and download than having the camera hang off the side of a computer tower for a few hours
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Yes, turning the camera on/off is not working right.First delivered one was bad and the replaced one is also the same bad condition which is very frustrating. This camera is a junk. I wasted my money for it. I do not use this camera any more.If it is possible for you, I would like to return the camera to you for refund.Hiro Inoue
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Personally, I would also recommend the Wi-Fi system to turn the camera on and off. If you have a cigarette lighter, a charger that plugs in to it and then the Wi-Fi would enable you to keep the Wi-Fi on indefinately. When you are not filming, you can turn the Hero off with the Remote to preserve the Battery. If you plan to fim more than about 2 hours, a skeleton case for the Hero and a charger hooked up to the Hero, along with extra SD Memory would be called for.
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No, with the case you can start/stop video or take a pic. To turn on/off the cam you do have to take the case.
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When it's on it's charging base it's never in sleep mode (or doesn't have to be). When not on the base the picture will turn off, but the sound will remain on. There is a large oval button in the middle of the top of the camera the label says video on/off. Just press that button and the picture will come back on. Since it's not on the base you will have to press it every so often to keep seeing the picture.
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When your camera is turned on, your camera is uploading video to our servers if you have CVR service enabled. If you only have Live Streaming, the camera will only detect motion and sound events if you have those enabled, or stream live when you choose to view it. You may turn the camera off at any time in the camera's settings, either from your computer or our mobile app. Hope this helps!
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The camera does upload as it is recording. If the camera is disabled, it will not upload anything new.