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Recording length
Recording length
2025-04-23 22:32:17 - last edited 2025-05-09 09:27:52
Tags: #Recording #MicroSD card
Model: TC70  
Hardware Version: V5
Firmware Version: 1.1.4

Why are the cloud recordings shorter than my SD card recordings for the same events? can this be changed so cloud recordings and SD card recordings are the same?

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2025-04-25 08:32:27 - last edited 2025-05-09 09:27:52

  @SoulfulPass 

Hello, 
Typically, when the TC70 stores a detection video clip on the inserted SD card, it continues to record for one minute after a detection event ends. However, when it saves a detection video clip to the cloud server, it only continues to record for 10 seconds after a detection event ends. So you see the cloud video clip is shorter than the SD card video clip.
There is currently no option to change the recording length on the TC70.
Best Regards

>> Smart Home: Introduction to Common Smart Action Scenarios for Tapo Cameras >> Tapo Camera Day/Night Mode Selection Guide: Best Settings Recommendations for Different Scenarios >> What should I do if my Tapo camera triggers false detection? >> Enhance Your Tapo App Experience: Introduction to Several Practical Features
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2025-04-25 08:32:27 - last edited 2025-05-09 09:27:52

  @SoulfulPass 

Hello, 
Typically, when the TC70 stores a detection video clip on the inserted SD card, it continues to record for one minute after a detection event ends. However, when it saves a detection video clip to the cloud server, it only continues to record for 10 seconds after a detection event ends. So you see the cloud video clip is shorter than the SD card video clip.
There is currently no option to change the recording length on the TC70.
Best Regards

>> Smart Home: Introduction to Common Smart Action Scenarios for Tapo Cameras >> Tapo Camera Day/Night Mode Selection Guide: Best Settings Recommendations for Different Scenarios >> What should I do if my Tapo camera triggers false detection? >> Enhance Your Tapo App Experience: Introduction to Several Practical Features
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Re:Recording length
2025-04-28 22:30:53 - last edited 2025-04-28 22:31:11

  @Solla-topee understood, thank you 

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Re:Recording length
2025-04-29 06:04:49
>> Smart Home: Introduction to Common Smart Action Scenarios for Tapo Cameras >> Tapo Camera Day/Night Mode Selection Guide: Best Settings Recommendations for Different Scenarios >> What should I do if my Tapo camera triggers false detection? >> Enhance Your Tapo App Experience: Introduction to Several Practical Features
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Re:Recording length
2025-05-22 14:10:43

  @Syolla-topee Yes surely this is deliberate so you subscribe to Surely that could be changed but I suspect Tapo fail the deliberately not do so. This should be pointed out on purchase as I am looking through that many clips a day it takes an hour rather than minutes which obviously makes it not a econically viable proposition buying these cameras.

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Re:Recording length
2025-05-23 08:44:11

  @Dma162F 

Hi, 
On the camera's Live View > Playback & Download > Playback > SD card page, when you watch a video clip, you can tap the "Speed" button on the video's top right corner and then scroll down the speed option and select a faster view speed, such as 2x, 4x, etc. to quickly watch the video clip.
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>> Smart Home: Introduction to Common Smart Action Scenarios for Tapo Cameras >> Tapo Camera Day/Night Mode Selection Guide: Best Settings Recommendations for Different Scenarios >> What should I do if my Tapo camera triggers false detection? >> Enhance Your Tapo App Experience: Introduction to Several Practical Features
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