“Does the camera use data when in 24/7 recording mode ? I have a limited amount of GB on my WiFi and don’t want to go over my plan but would like to continually record to the SD card”
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If it uses any cellular data it is minimal. Upon initial setup you pair the camera to your phone so that your WiFi sees the device, you use the App to connect the device to your WiFi. Every time the camera detects movement it records the video keeps it on your phone and also uploads to a TP-Link Server. If you do not pay for storage service, it deletes in 24 hours. So the upload is occurring through your WiFi and not your mobile phone. I also do not believe that the notifications are using much data at all. I have a max of 10 GB on my plan and my monthly usage averages between 2 & 3 GB and this includes receiving about 100 e-mail a day.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The footage is stored in your camera and not accessed unless you choose to. WiFi usage as far as I know is when you get an alert and it sends you the clip of what is being recorded. The advantage of this cam versus non internal storage cams is that you don’t need a monthly plan (must use 24/7 recording mode to see footage). I’ve found that the time it senses movement and the time you get an alert is rather quick. Data is only used when the cam needs to communicate with your smartphone.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I do not believe it uses any cellular data. Upon initial setup you pair the camera to your phone so that your WiFi sees the device, you use the App to connect the device to your WiFi. Every time the camera detects movement it records the video keeps it on your phone and also uploads to a TP-Link Server. If you do not pay for storage service, it deletes in 24 hours. So the upload is occurring through your WiFi and not your mobile phone. I also do not believe that the notifications are using much data at all. I have a max of 10 GB on my plan and my monthly usage averages between 2 & 3 GB and this includes receiving about 100 e-mail a day.
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