Adding recording profiles

To simplify large-scale camera deployments and ensure consistent configurations across multiple cameras, you can use recording profiles to specify video, storage, and retention settings.

1. In the Configuration task, click Video settings > Add profile .
2. In the Add recording profile dialog:
   1. Enter a name for the profile.
   2. In the Video section, configure the Resolution, Frame rate, and Maximum bit rate.
   3. In the Storage section, select a Recording location relevant to your device type:

      D2C cameras

      Select Camera edge recording or Cloud.

      Cloudlink cameras

      Select Cloud or Appliance.

   4. In the Storage section, select a Video retention period.
      Click Custom to specify a retention period. The maximum video retention period is 1,096 days (3 years).
   5. (Optional) To enable SD card failover for cloud connections, select Camera records to its SD card if the cloud connection is lost.
      Note:

      This option is always available when creating a recording profile, but is unavailable to cameras that don't support edge recording.
3. Click Add profile.
4. (Optional) Click the recording profile to view or modify the profile Properties or Cameras associated with the profile.