Question about 24/7 recording

[casper69_296563230281890]

Please forgive me for my lack of knowledge but I purchased the reolink RLC-410W cams and would like to record 24/7 video not just motion clips. Can this be done with a Mac Mini and an external drive connected to the Mac Mini?

I don't use the Mini very often and would like to put it to use if it can be done.

[misterhthehandyman_346204228882682]

I have the question - just purchased 2 RLC-522 and want them capturing 24/7 to NAS on local network

[Cynthia_124785627824270]

You can refer to https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000628566-How-Can-I-Have-My-Reolink-Camera-Record-to-My-NAS

[misterhthehandyman_346204228882682]

I have looked at that but I don't have the same options on my Mac client as shown in that article. I have attached screen shot so you can see. Only the Motion option appears to be selectable. I am using version 8.1.20
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[Cynthia_124785627824270]

Sorry that our article may be a little old since we release the new client currently. We are still working on this. You can click "Timer" to set the continuous recordings.

[misterhthehandyman_346204228882682]

I have tried to select "Timer" but it doesn't seem to do anything - no colour change of the button? Am I missing something?

[Cynthia_124785627824270]

The camera itself does not support the continuous record, so the setting on the client will only set up the record schedule for the SD card. If your NAS is a regular NAS or a network hard disk, you may use FTP to upload videos to your NAS/hard disk. Please refer to this link: https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900003742746

[misterhthehandyman_346204228882682]

Well that is disappointing!! I bought these 2 cameras so that I would have 24/7 recording and alerts when there was an alarm condition.

[Cynthia_124785627824270]

Is it convenient for you to set an FTP? You can upload the continuous recording to the FTP server.