Can Bardi CCTV Record When WiFi is Off?

CCTV is becoming an increasingly popular security device in homes and businesses. One of the most widely used brands is Bardi, which offers a variety of WiFi-based surveillance cameras. However, the question arises: Can Bardi CCTV still record if WiFi is off?

The answer depends on the storage method used. Bardi CCTV has several storage options, such as SD card, NVR (Network Video Recorder), and cloud storage. If WiFi is off, not all storage methods will still work. Here is a further explanation.

1. Keep Recording with SD Card

Bardi CCTV supports local storage using a microSD card. If the camera is equipped with an SD card and the local recording feature is enabled, the camera will continue recording even if WiFi is off.

How Does It Work?

• Bardi CCTV cameras have their own processor to handle recordings directly to the SD card.
• When WiFi is off, the camera can still record because it does not require an internet connection to save videos to the SD card.
• After WiFi is back on, users can access recordings stored on the SD card via the Bardi Smart Home application.

However, even though it continues recording, the live streaming and notification features will not work without WiFi. You cannot see the live view from the camera via the application until the internet connection is back available.

2. Keep Recording on NVR as Long as Router is On

In addition to SD cards, Bardi CCTV can also be connected to NVR (Network Video Recorder), which allows for large storage.

Requirements for Keep Recording on NVR

• The camera and NVR must be connected to the same network via a router.
• Even if WiFi is off, the router must still be on so that communication between the camera and NVR continues.
• If the router is also off, recording to the NVR will not occur.

The advantage of this method is the larger storage capacity compared to SD cards. In addition, users can access recordings from various cameras in one NVR device without having to check them one by one.

3. Not Recording to the Cloud

If WiFi is off, cloud storage will not work.

Why Can't Bardi CCTV Record to the Cloud When WiFi is Off?

• Cloud storage requires an internet connection to upload recordings.
• If WiFi is off, there is no communication path between the camera and the cloud server.
• Once WiFi is back on, the camera will not upload any missed recordings while the connection was down.

Cloud storage is better for added security, but is unreliable if WiFi is frequently off. Therefore, if you rely on CCTV to record without interruption, using an SD card or NVR is the best choice.

Conclusion

Bardi CCTV can still record when WiFi is off, but only if using an SD card or NVR with the router still on. However, cloud recording will not work without an internet connection. If you want to ensure that recording continues without WiFi, it is better to use an SD card or NVR as the primary storage solution.