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Hi, may I know if H500 can record 24/7 using an external HDD connected via USB?

Hi, may I know if H500 can record 24/7 using an external HDD connected via USB?

Hi, may I know if H500 can record 24/7 using an external HDD connected via USB?
Hi, may I know if H500 can record 24/7 using an external HDD connected via USB?
2025-12-01 00:05:16 - last edited Wednesday
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Hi, may I know if H500 can record 24/7 using an external HDD connected via USB?

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2025-12-03 09:59:41 - last edited Wednesday

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The video will be stored on a hard disk when it’s installed. And if the hard disk is removed, the video will be stored in the built-in storage. The videos will not be saved directly to the USB hard drive and must be manually transferred to it.

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2025-12-03 09:59:41 - last edited Wednesday

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The video will be stored on a hard disk when it’s installed. And if the hard disk is removed, the video will be stored in the built-in storage. The videos will not be saved directly to the USB hard drive and must be manually transferred to it.

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