24/7 recording

24/7 recording

24/7 recording
24/7 recording
2025-11-14 23:37:30 - last edited 2025-11-28 03:32:43
Model: Tapo C246D  
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Hi I bought this Tapo c246d which I thought can continuously records 24/7 but unfortunately it seems that it is not! I put SanDisk high endurance 128gb micro SD card. Went to the schedule recording settings, set to continuously recording 24/7. But unfortunately, it still only records event setting. Can someone help me set up continuous recording 24/7 please? Tapo support team, please help?

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Re:24/7 recording -Solution
2025-11-17 06:13:34 - last edited 2025-11-28 03:32:43

  @John-3_16 

Hi,
You can refer to the instructions below to learn how to set the camera to record video continuously.
How can I store the Tapo camera video recordings on a microSD card
 

If the same phenomenon persists, please confirm the following information for further analysis.
  1. On the camera's Device Settings > Storage & Recording page, please ensure the Local Recording option is enabled. Then please send me a screenshot of the Recording Schedule page.
  2. On the camera's Live View > Playback & Download > Playback > SD card page, please send me a screenshot of this page.

 

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Re:24/7 recording -Solution
2025-11-17 06:13:34 - last edited 2025-11-28 03:32:43

  @John-3_16 

Hi,
You can refer to the instructions below to learn how to set the camera to record video continuously.
How can I store the Tapo camera video recordings on a microSD card
 

If the same phenomenon persists, please confirm the following information for further analysis.
  1. On the camera's Device Settings > Storage & Recording page, please ensure the Local Recording option is enabled. Then please send me a screenshot of the Recording Schedule page.
  2. On the camera's Live View > Playback & Download > Playback > SD card page, please send me a screenshot of this page.

 

Best Regards

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Re:24/7 recording
a week ago

  @Solla-topee 

 

So I just want to clarify as I also want to be able to do full 24/7 recording that these camera are capable of doing it? 

 

The c246D using always powered USB... 

I am interested in non battery powered - non solar camera that can do 24/7 recording. 

 

Local recording to a HD 500. 

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Re:24/7 recording
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  @Deremi 

Hi, 
The Tapo C246D supports 24/7 recording when a microSD card is inserted into it or a Tapo Hub H500 on the same network.

If you have many Tapo cameras, please note that only up to 4 cameras can continuously record when a microSD card is inserted into the hub H500.

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