If you encounter difficulties when trying to initialize the SD card via the EZVIZ APP, below are some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue for you:

1. Ensure both the firmware of your camera and EZVIZ APP are running on the latest version.

2. Ensure the SD card is class 10 or rated at UHS-1. The file format of the SD card should be FAT32 for capacities below 64GB and exFAT for capacities of 64GB and above. Click Here to view partial test results of SD card compatibility.

3. Power off your camera, remove and reinsert the SD card, power the camera on and then initialize the card again on the EZVIZ APP.

4. To further rule out the SD card issue, you may try to test with a different SD card or install the card in question on another EZVIZ device. 

5. Try to factory reset your camera by holding the Reset button. This will turn the device to the default factory settings and might help resolve minor issues.

It is estimated that for a 1080P EZVIZ security camera, a 16GB Micro SD card will provide approximately 28-32 days of recording under normal use, which is about 1 hour of motion event recordings a day. Recording time for 720p cameras will be longer. 

Here is the estimated number of required spaces for your reference. Please note that the actual space taken up may vary depending on the operating environment and other factors.

The information listed in the following compatibility chart is only based on our lab test results. The actual performance and compatibility might vary due to the third factor (such as the change of manufacturing method and raw material) from time to time. For other EZVIZ devices not listed on the table, you may refer to those manufacturers and models that have passed our tests.

Important note: Currently, based on our lab test results, sorry to tell you that the Kingston CANVAS Select Plus series of SD cards may not work on our EZVIZ devices.

Before setting up, please make sure you have already inserted an SD card into your camera and your camera supports 24/7 recording. Please also make sure the SD card has been initialized on the EZVIZ APP before use.

For battery cameras that support Power Plugged-in mode, you can enable the all-day recording function by following the steps below: enter the Device Settings page, tap Working Mode, and select Power Plugged-in mode. Meanwhile, it is highly recommended to keep the camera plugged in while using this feature.

For other models, please open the EZVIZ APP, from the Home Page, tap the three-dot icon next to the camera's name to enter the Device Settings page, scroll down to find Storage Status or Record List, and enable the "All Day" button for the Memory card.

If you have already installed an SD card in your camera, but the status on the EZVIZ APP shows "No memory card" or "Please insert an SD card", below are some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue for you:

Step 1: Ensure both the firmware of your camera and the EZVIZ APP are running on the latest version.

Step 2: Ensure the SD card is class 10 or rated at UHS-1. The file format of the SD card should be FAT32 for capacities below 64GB and exFAT for capacities of 64GB and above.

We do recommend you check the compatible list on our website.

Step 3: Power off your camera, remove and reinsert the SD card, power the camera on, and then initialize the card again on the EZVIZ APP if the SD card can be recognized. Meanwhile, please make sure that the card has been installed correctly and is not defective or damaged.

*Before initialization, do remember to backup important files by saving or exporting them if necessary.

Step 4: If not working, try to factory reset your camera by holding the Reset button. This will turn the device to the default factory settings and might help resolve minor issues.

Step 5: To further rule out the SD card issue, you may try to test with a different SD card or install the card in question on another EZVIZ device.

For our 1080p EZVIZ security camera, we estimate that a 16GB MicroSD card will provide approximately 28–32 days of recording under normal use, which is about a total of 1 hour of motion event recordings. Recording time for 720p cameras will be longer.

The following models support direct download of videos stored on an SD card by the EZVIZ App. Please make sure you have the latest version of the EZVIZ App and device firmware.

If you have installed an SD card, but the camera is not recording to it, below are some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue for you:

1. Try to test by enabling “Alarm Notification” or “Notification” in camera Settings, waving your hand in front of the camera lens until you receive the alarm notification, and then checking whether you could play back the footage to further determine the issue.

2. If no recordings, ensure both the firmware and EZVIZ app are running on the latest version.

3. Ensure the SD card is class 10 or rated at UHS-1. The file format of the SD card should be FAT32 for capacities below 64GB and exFAT for capacities of 64GB and above. (We do recommend you to click https://support.ezviz.com/faq/264 to check the compatibility of your SD card first.)

4. Ensure the installation orientation of the SD card is correct

5. Ensure the SD card is initialized on EZVIZ app before using and the status should be Initialized or Normal. You can check the status in camera settings>Storage Status>Memory Card or camera settings>Record List>Memory Card. If the status shows abnormal or uninitialized, try to format it again through EZVIZ app. (Before formatting, do remember to back up important files.)

6. To further rule out the card issue, you may try to test with a different SD card or install the card in question on a different EZVIZ device.

7. Try to factory reset your camera by holding the Reset button. This will turn the device to the default factory settings and might help resolve minor issues.

If the issue persists after following the above steps and you need additional assistance, feel free to contact the support team by emailing support@ezviz.com or the online chat at the bottom corner. Our team love to help!