what is the point of zones and how do you use them?

[samahmad]

I have set a close up zone, but how do I ensure that this zone is the one used to record footage? It doesn't seem to give me an option to choose which zone I want as default? What is the point of zones if you cannot do this? I have asked this question before but it was not answered - makes me wonder if the feature does not work?

[jguerdat]

Zones are defined in Settings. They're used in your modes and rules in the Mode tab.

[samahmad]

I am finding it odd that I am not getting a full answer here. Having set the zones, how do I ensure that the recording uses the zone I want? Please could someone - Netgear - break it down step by step. I have tried, but there seems no way to select the zone for recording - can I choose which zone records?

Thank you!!

[TomMac]

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There are two thing you must do for picking a zone...

1) create the zone ( Settings>Video Settings , snapshot, create zones )

2) use the zone in a custom mode ( add a mode )

When you create the new MODE, the option is given to SELECT the ZONE to use ( toggle button ) over "everything".  The you create the remainder of the rules as to record time , sense level ,etc.... when all done properly the Custom mode wil appear in the mode list.

Name it the same as the zone so you know what it covers

see pic