SD Card Recording & Playback

Set up local recording, play back videos and download recordings with the LookCam app.

SD Card Setup

Insert and prepare a microSD card for local camera recording.

Insert microSD Card

Insert the microSD card into the camera's card slot.

Format Before First Use

Format the card to FAT32 or exFAT before first use.

Automatic Recording

The camera can automatically record video and audio to the SD card.

Loop Recording

When storage is full, older recordings can be overwritten automatically.

Factory Default: Auto Record: ON | Record Audio: ON | Loop Record: ON

View & Download Recordings in LookCam

Follow these three steps to find, play and save SD card recordings.

1

Open Cloud/SD & Select Your Camera

LookCam SD card recording list

Tap Cloud/SD, then select your camera UID to view SD card recordings.

2

Play or Download a Recording

LookCam play or download SD card recording

Select a video file, then tap Play or Download.

3

Save the Video to Your Phone

LookCam save downloaded recording to phone album

Open Album, select the downloaded file, then tap Save to Album to save the video to your phone's Photos/Gallery.

More About SD Card Recording

Useful information for local recording, computer playback and camera security.

PC Playback

Remove the SD card → insert it into a card reader → connect the card reader to your computer.

Local Recording

Home Wi-Fi is not required for local SD card recording. The camera's AP hotspot may remain active.

Security

Change the default camera password before regular use.

No Subscription Required

SD card recording and local playback do not require a cloud subscription.

Cloud is optional. SD card recording and playback can be used without a cloud subscription.

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How Does SD Card Recording Work on an OVOLAPTICS Camera?

Compatible OVOLAPTICS cameras can save video recordings locally to a microSD card. Recordings can be viewed through the LookCam app, downloaded to the app album and saved to your phone. The SD card can also be removed and read with a computer. Local SD card recording does not require a cloud subscription.