Record for a Fixed Length of Time

[ArloGoVML4030]

I had the 10sec limit, I incresed  it to 120sec. If I tic off the " Record for a Fixed Length of Time" box will it record longer than the 120sec limit?

[jguerdat]

Only if motion remains detectable by the camera. Lots of folks like to think that motion has continued but they fail to understand that the CAMERA has to think so. I've found that loss of the camera detection for >5 seconds results in the recordings stopping.

[ArloGoVML4030]

Ok so if I tic off the box, will it record as long as it is motion?

[jguerdat · Accepted solution]

Up to 5 minutes.

[ArloGoVML4030]

Tnx if its over 5min will it start on a new video clip?

[jguerdat]

After a brief rest period (5-10 seconds) after the previous video has been uploaded. Same is true for any recording. Of course, motion has to trigger the recording.

[ArloGoVML4030]

Ok du you recommend to keep the camera alive, to set it to 120sec?

[jguerdat]

That depends on your needs and the exact situation. The long fixed time may do what you need but if you can more or less guarantee that motion will continue and be detectable then th eother setting may be useful. Test various scenarios and pick what suits you best.

[Kgurreri]

I see the answer to my question, but I can’t find mention of where in the app you can change recording time....what menu item is the length of videos accesbile from?  Thank you !

[jguerdat]

Read the FAQs here on changing recording time, creating and modifying modes and rules, etc. Lots of detailed info here.

Use the Mode tab, click on your camera and edit your modes. Be sure to save.

[Robert62]

How can I extend recording time from 10 seconds?

[jguerdat]

Read the thread, specifcally the post above yours. Reading the detailed documentation here will answer your question.

[ArloGoVML4030]

I cant tick off the fixed time anymore, just increase or decrease the time from 10 sec to 120 sec. Is the function only when motion remomed?

[jguerdat]

Which app? Have you tired a web browser?

[ArloGoVML4030]

Tried web browser, latest app on the phone

[jguerdat]

But which app - Android or iOS?

[ArloGoVML4030]

Android 2.7.1.......06

[jguerdat]

Try a different device and/or reinstall the app and reboot the phone. If those don't help, open a case with support:

https://www.arlo.com/en-us/support/contact.aspx

[bevette1]

How to increase recording time for more than 10 seconds

[jguerdat]

The answer is in this thread and many others:

https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Go/Record-for-a-Fixed-Length-of-Time/m-p/1663302#M3088

[scpaquette]

the record time is horrible -  would not buy or recommend this product -  also date/time stamp a nightmare -  try to explain EPOCH in a court room

[jguerdat]

It's very simple - it's the number of seconds since 12:00AM Jan.1, 1970. There are all sorts of converters to simplify it as well as the metadata embedded in the videos. Downloading the videos on at least the Android app provides a filename that's completely human-readable.

So many choices...

[scpaquette]

Have you tried it in court - you need to put videos on CD's and cannot doctor them - EPOCH is not easy in COURT I said

[scpaquette]

that is not allowed in court, if there is no time on the screen it is inadmissible in court

POS 

[TerriLynn]

How do I find the box to click to extend recording?

Thank you

TerriLynn