Does this camera record permanently, or can you set it to only record when motion is detected? If it only records when motion is detected, can you set it to record e.g. 30 seconds before the motion, plus the motion, plus 30 seconds after the motion?

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The Tapo C425 camera does not record permanently, but offers the option of only recording when motion is detected. This function is called "Motion Detection". You can set the camera to record before and after motion is detected, which is known as pre- and post-event recording.

- Motion Detection: The camera can be configured to only record when motion is detected.
- Pre- and Post-Event Recording: You can adjust the recording time before and after the detected motion to ensure you don't miss important moments. For example, you can set it to record 30 seconds before the movement, the movement itself and 30 seconds after the movement.

These settings can be made via the Tapo app to fulfil your specific monitoring needs.

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Does this camera record permanently, or can you set it to only record when motion is detected? If it only records when motion is detected, can you set it to record e.g. 30 seconds before the motion, plus the motion, plus 30 seconds after the motion?