Do Ultra Cameras need to be plugged in for continuous recording?

[KarenC]

Do Ultra cameras need to be plugged in for continuous recording like Pro 2s?  Especially since you cannot buy charging cords yet.  

[TomMac · Accepted solution]

yes... batteries do have a finite run time

outdoor cable coming May 8

[DamianR]

Yes for CVR they need power.
If its sheltered on your porch , the indoor cable might do, but I HIGHLY reccomend the outdoor ones as they charge quicker, have a long cable and are weather resistant.
Powered Ulteas also use pixel detection not just PIR for movement detection afaik.

[jguerdat]

No, it turns out pixel detection has been removed with the latest firmware. Only PIR detection is now available, plugged in or not.

[KarenC]

Yes. Of my four Ultra cameras, one is continuous because there was one charging cable in the box. In May, when the outdoor magnetic charging cables come out, I will have two continuous cams.