Do ADT Cameras Record All the Time?

As a homeowner, it is essential to be able to keep a close eye on your home and your belongings around the clock, especially when you aren’t there. If you miss an alert, it is even more beneficial to be able to go back into your camera logs to select a snippet of time where the camera picked up movement. ADT cameras have you covered as they provide continuous monitoring and surveillance of your home.

When receiving adequate power, ADT cameras will record 24/7 and have a log of the recorded footage. For DIY “Blue” cameras, the footage will be saved for either 24 hours or 30 days, depending on your purchased cloud storage option.

ADT offers both DIY and professionally installed cameras that have different recording settings. Determining whether you want flexibility, smart-home integration, or paid-for monitoring services is important when deciding if ADT would best fit your security needs. To make the most informed decision possible, we have outlined the recording options of both ADT’s DIY and package-only camera options. 

Do ADT Cameras Record 24/7?

All ADT cameras offer continuous, 24/7 recording with the ability to check in on your feed at any time.

The device will record at all times but will only send an alert to your phone or security system if there is an alert, such as motion detection or a loud noise. For ADT package cameras, the camera feed will be stored for thirty days with the option for you to save selected clips to your phone or cloud storage.

ADT cameras will be accessible via the accompanying ADT app and will allow you to look at your camera feed or history at any point in time. You can take or save clips of any events or incidents that you would like to keep for further reference, all from the app.

ADT Blue Cameras

For those who are into DIY home protection, ADT sells their own brand of cameras known as “Blue,” which operate through a Wi-Fi connection. These cameras come in outdoor, indoor, or doorbell varieties and are accessible through the accompanying Blue ADT app.

With ADT Blue, each camera will record continuously and will keep the recording for 24 hours. For a longer recording time, there is the option to buy additional cloud storage. By choosing this option, you would be able to go back to any point in time within thirty days.

Each of these Blue cameras and their features works independently from ADT’s alarm service packages and can be self-monitored from the Blue app.

If you decide later on that you would like to invest in a security package for your home, these Blue cameras can be rolled into your package so that you don’t have to buy another set of cameras.

Will ADT Cameras Still Record When the Power Goes Out?

Perhaps the most stand-out feature of the monitoring feature, whether for Blue cameras or package cameras, is a cellular backup plan that kicks into action in the event of a Wi-Fi or power outage.

The cellular backup will ensure that your home is still protected and covered, especially in the event of an emergency. The feed from your cameras will continue to be recorded and monitored for break-ins, fires, floods, and carbon monoxide (CO), all from the included backup system operation.

ADT Camera Monitoring Options

Suppose you’re looking for a more hands-off experience. In that case, ADT provides several security packages that not only record camera feeds but will also alert the necessary authorities if there is an emergency at your home. Both DIY Blue cameras and ADT package cameras can be professionally monitored, including 24/7 recording, depending on your home security needs.

If you have purchased DIY Blue cameras, these can be monitored by ADT through a monthly subscription. This will negate the cost of any cloud storage and will allow you to have a thirty-day reference of all recorded footage. You will continue to receive alerts to your smartphone but will also have ADT specialists watching the feed for any emergencies.

For the ADT package cameras, the same monitoring service is included in your general security alarm system and will be charged according to your original service agreement.

ADT is known for its impressive monitoring capacity to alert the authorities within thirty seconds of an incident occurring. The ability to equip DIY cameras or ADT package cameras to be monitored 24/7 while also being readily accessible to the user is a great option to have.

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In Summary

All of ADT’s cameras have superior video quality, motion detection, and the ability to view a live feed at all times. No matter which type of ADT cameras you choose, you will be able to have continuous, 24/7 camera recording of your property.

The primary differences between cameras and packages are the professional feed monitoring and feed storage options, which can be chosen based on your needs.