Motion Detection Selected in Schedule but Constant Record

jwadsley

Getting the hang of it
Dec 18, 2020
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I've got an EmpireTechNVR with 5442 cameras and although I've selected Motion Detection in the schedule, the cameras all continuously record. Not sure what setting I missed, but I think I've checked everything for Motion record and not continuous record. Anyone able to pint me to a hidden menu I've missed?
 
I would look at the recording setup on the NVR directly not through SmartPSS. I never use it to make settings only for live view and playback/download
 
I would look at the recording setup on the NVR directly not through SmartPSS. I never use it to make settings only for live view and playback/download
I figured it out, it was that I had to select teach camera channel individually, so I did a copy settings to all.

Ya, I'm not connected to the network the cameras are on, so using SmartPSS is my easiest option that seems to do what I need it to do...
 
You should still be able to reach the NVR the same way SmartPSS does….
 
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