I would like TP-Link/Tapo to add an adjustable recording buffer for Detection Recording mode.

Current problem:

Detection Recording saves storage compared with Continuous Recording, but it often misses important footage just before or just after a person, pet, vehicle, or motion event is detected. Continuous Recording solves this, but it uses too much microSD card space, especially on higher-resolution cameras like the TC46.

Requested feature:

Please add adjustable settings for Detection Recording such as:

- Pre-record buffer: 5, 10, 15, 30 seconds before detection 

- Post-record buffer: 10, 30, 60, 120 seconds after detection stops

- Separate settings for person, pet, vehicle, and motion detection if possible

- Record until motion has been clear for X seconds

Why this would help:

This would make Detection Recording much more useful without forcing users to use Continuous Recording. It would reduce missed evidence while still saving storage on cloud and sd card.

Example use case:

If a person walks quickly across the driveway, the camera may only record once the person is already in frame or leaving. A 10–15 second pre-record buffer and 30–60 second post-record buffer would capture the full event without needing 24/7 recording. Even if you can't see the person you still hear what they are doing given good audio recording is working on the camera. 

P.S. if you need a software developer to help with the programming of new features email me, I can offer low rate or even volunteer if the code is well documented and easy to tweak.