Can I use a HDD or buy the older base that has USB ports? Will it work?

[CrumT]

I want this system but the internet where I live is only at 6meg. Not fast enough to upload 1080. Can I use a hdd that is connected to my router or buy the older base that has USB ports. If so will this still work?

[jguerdat]

It's the upload speed that's important. Test it with speedtest.net and let us know the results. The system is designed to use cloud access but a Pro base can have a USB drive connected also which just records whatever is sent to the cloud as a backup.

You can change the resolution in the video settings for the cameras to reduce the upload requirements.

[CrumT]

The upload speed is slower, 1.1meg going by speed test. Thanks for that info. Not good.

[jguerdat]

1Mbps is the minimum speed spec. I had that speed for some time and had no particular problem using the original wireless cameras.  The issue would be streaming/recording multiple cameras at the same time which would swamp your upload capability.

If you proceed, try it out first and lower resolution only if needed. Be sure you have a return privilege with the store if it doesn't work out.

[CrumT]

Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it .