Storage Period and Space
Choose how many days recordings are kept, how much free disk space to keep, and where recordings are saved.
- On the Settings tab, click Storage.
- Under Storage period, choose how long to keep recordings.
- Return to the settings list and click Save on the save bar at the bottom of the screen.
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Storage period | 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, or 180 days. Once the period passes, the photo, the video, and any face data are deleted automatically. |
| Free space to keep | When free disk space falls below this value, the oldest footage is cleared regardless of the storage period. |
| Storage folder | Where recordings are written. Set it when using an external drive; leave it empty to use the default folder. |
Note
A longer period uses more storage. Usage depends heavily on the number of cameras and how busy
the site is, so check actual usage for a few days after installation before settling on a value.
Free space options, changing the folder, and supported versions
- Free space to keep offers Automatic (10% of the volume, up to 2 GB) (default), 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, or 20 GB.
- If you change the storage folder, recordings and logs already saved are not moved and stay in the previous folder, and the screen reloads after saving.
- Free space to keep and Storage folder appear on device software 1.29.2 and later. If they are missing, update the device to the latest version.