Can i record cctv to a pc HDD?

Can i record cctv to a pc HDD?

Can i record cctv to a pc HDD?
Can i record cctv to a pc HDD?
2 weeks ago
Model: Tapo C520WS  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.3.3

Hi guys i have noticed that in the tapo cameras settings ( camera Account) there is a setting where it let's you record to say a NAS/NVR. 

 

As of yet I dont own a NAS as that's a future buy, 

 

What i do have is a old pc tower with about 4x 1tb hdd in it, 

 

Is there a way where I can record to those instead of using sd cards, 

 

I currently have about 11 tapo cameras and over time the sd cards are slowly dropping off one by one, 

 

Each of my sd cards are 64gb and im getting about 4.5 days of continuous recording before being over written. 

 

Obv to fully replace say 11 cameras with 128gb cards is going to get expensive for decent cards as cheap ones corrupt/break far too early. 

 

Is there way I can re use this old tower to have the recordings stored there, if there is can someone dumb it down for me as im not very tech savvy. 

 

Many thanks 

 

Chris 👍🏻 

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Re:Can i record cctv to a pc HDD?
2 weeks ago

  @Basboi85 

Hi,
You can refer to the following instructions to establish the RTSP/Onvif connection between the camera and a third-party app installed on a PC that supports the RTSP/Onvif protocol.
How to view Tapo camera on PC/NAS/NVR through RTSP/Onvif Protocol
 

If the third-party app supports the continuous recording feature, you can store the camera's continuous video recordings on the PC. We do not have instructions on how to store a camera's video recordings on a PC using a third-party app. You may contact the third-party app's technical support for further assistance. Or you can search online to find the corresponding instructions.

 

Best Regards

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Re:Can i record cctv to a pc HDD?
2 weeks ago

  @Solla-topee 

 

Hi many thanks for replying ill dive deeper and see what 3rd party apps support this and go from there 

 

 

Many thanks 

 

Chris 👍🏻 

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Re:Can i record cctv to a pc HDD?
a week ago

  @Basboi85 Hi, thank you for your support of our product. Please feel free to reply if you need any further assistance.

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