Update: I tried using a 4G cellular module as the primary connection on a residential job

The client's internet was spotty, so I figured the cellular backup could handle it full time. After 2 months, the system had zero fails but the data usage from video clips was WAY higher than expected, nearly hitting the plan's cap. Anyone else run into this with cellular-only setups and have a workaround for the data?

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lopez.iris9d ago

Yeah, hitting the data cap from video clips is the big catch. I had to go in and really dial down the motion sensitivity and clip length on all the cameras. Setting them to only record during certain hours helped a ton too.

oliver8118d ago

See, I just can't get behind that fix. Turning down the sensitivity and limiting the hours feels like you're missing the whole point of having cameras. What if something happens right outside your set schedule? I'd rather pay for more data or find a plan without a cap than risk a gap in coverage. The peace of mind is worth the extra cost to me.