Troubleshooting Anran No Continuous Recording Issues
One of the most critical features of a security camera is its ability to record footage 24/7, ensuring that no event is ever missed. If your Anran camera is failing to record continuously, it creates a significant gap in your security coverage. This issue is almost always solvable by checking a few key settings and components.
This guide will help you diagnose and fix the reasons why your Anran camera is not recording continuously to its local SD card.
Common Causes for Recording Failures
When your camera only records short clips or has large gaps in its timeline, the problem usually stems from one of these four areas:
1. Incorrect Recording Mode
Your camera is likely set to record only when motion is detected ("Event Recording") rather than all the time. This is often the default setting to save storage space, but it is not continuous recording.
2. SD Card Problems
The microSD card is the most common point of failure. Issues can include:
- Corruption: The card's file system may have errors.
- Incompatibility: The card may be too slow or not designed for the constant writing that a security camera requires (a "high-endurance" card is recommended).
- Full Storage: If loop recording is disabled, the camera will stop recording when the card is full.
3. Incorrect Recording Schedule
Some settings allow you to set up a schedule for when the camera should record. If this schedule is misconfigured, the camera will turn off recording during certain hours or days.
4. Unstable Power Supply
If the camera loses power, even for a moment, it will stop recording and create a gap in the footage until it reboots and resumes.
Step-by-Step Guide to Enable 24/7 Recording
Follow these steps in order to resolve the issue.
Step 1: Set the Correct Recording Mode
This is the most important step.
- Open the Anran app and select the camera you are having issues with.
- Go to the camera's Settings.
- Look for a menu named "Storage Settings," "Record," or "Recording Plan."
- Inside this menu, you should find different recording modes. You must select "Continuous Recording" or "24/7 Recording." Make sure it is not set to "Event Recording."
Step 2: Manage Your SD Card
If the mode is correct, the problem is likely the SD card.
- Check SD Card Status: In the storage settings menu of the app, there should be an option that shows the SD card's status, including its total capacity and remaining space. If it shows an error or "Not Detected," you will need to physically inspect the card.
- Format the SD Card: The best first step for any card issue is to format it. There is an option in the app's storage settings to "Format SD Card." This will erase all existing footage and fix any file system errors. Important: Do this through the app, not on a computer, to ensure the camera uses the correct format.
- Ensure Loop Recording is On: Look for a setting called "Loop Recording" or "Overwrite." This must be enabled. This allows the camera to automatically delete the oldest footage to make room for the new when the card is full.
Step 3: Verify the Recording Schedule
- Within the recording plan or storage settings, look for a "Schedule" option.
- If you open the schedule, it should show a timetable for the entire week.
- For continuous 24/7 recording, every hour of every day should be selected or highlighted. Make sure there are no blank spots in the schedule.
Step 4: Check Your Power Source
- Ensure you are using the power adapter and USB cable that were supplied with your Anran camera. Using a different, underpowered adapter can cause instability.
- Plug the camera into a known-good wall socket. Avoid using multi-way extension leads that may have other high-power devices plugged in.
- If you continue to have gaps, try a different power adapter with the same voltage/amperage rating to rule out a faulty adapter.
By methodically checking these settings, you can ensure your Anran camera is correctly configured for continuous recording and that your SD card is functioning properly, providing you with uninterrupted surveillance.