IP Camera: Save SD card - how it works

If you want to record the display of your IP camera, you need a place to store the recordings. The easiest way to do this is to use an SD card for storage. You can read about the advantages of this storage method and how to use it here.

IP camera: these are the advantages of using an SD card for storage

Many IP cameras offer you the possibility to save the created recordings on an SD card. This has the advantage that you do not need additional devices such as a PC or external hard drive, and there is no cost for storage in an online cloud. In addition, using an SD card does not require a wired connection and the camera can save the captured images even if there is no internet connection at the moment. If you want to view the recordings on the SD card, you can simply remove it from the camera and connect it to your PC or smartphone.

Save to SD card: How to set up the function for your IP camera

To use an SD card as a storage location for the recordings of your IP camera, you need a camera that has an SD card slot. Often, a suitable SD card is already included with the camera and all you need to do is insert it into the camera.

1. Then connect the IP camera to the Internet using a LAN cable to connect it to your router.
2. If your IP camera has a software or app to operate the camera, please install it and follow the instructions to set up the camera.
3. Once you have successfully completed the setup and selected the option to save to an SD card, the recordings will automatically be saved to it.