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Pick a recording resolution
Higher resolution gives you sharper, more zoomable footage — at the cost of more storage space and Wi-Fi bandwidth.
| Range | Best for | Storage & bandwidth use |
|---|---|---|
| 144p–360p | Basic motion alerts | Low |
| 480p–720p | Everyday home monitoring | Moderate |
| 1080p–1440p | Reading faces or plates | High |
| 2160p (4K) | Large areas, wide zoom-in | Very high |
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Not sure? 1080p is the sweet spot for most homes — clear enough to identify a face at the door without filling an SD card in a day.