Do you have to keep it connected to the computer at all times? Or is it connected only to record? My computer is in another room.
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You plug it into you cable/satellite tv cable box. Then, it plugs into your computer using a USB cable. The USB cable provides the box with power and all communication with your computer is over the USB cable as well. If you are not using the EyeTV box you can unplug it from the USB port until you wish to use it again. You can not record or watch live tv on your computer unless the box is plugged in. However since all recordings are stored on your computers drive, you can watch anything you have recorded without having it plugged in. I hope this helped.
1406606
No... I don't have it connected to my computer at all times... only when I want to record something of my DVR. But, this means you cannot automatically schedule recordings.
194419
It works without any computer connection. It records straight from your video source to a SD memory card.
1581739
I don't have mine connected to either a computer or internet. I believe you only need to connect them if you want to view remotely (from your phone or computer). I have mine set to record for 30 seconds so if I want to view video later I can do that. I don't have a need for remote viewing so no computer or internet needed.
527250
Though I've never tried it, there is a record button on there so I assume it can record. It's Tunerless, therefore there is no direct connection from the cable. You have to use the A/V connection, Yellow/Red/White
1889313
This device is for computer output only. You can not use it to get audio into your computer for record
1265302
No. The computer has to be running. The computer sets the channel and starts the recording. The recording is stored on the computer's hard drive. It is certainly possible for the computer to wake itself at the required time and start the recording. Setting it up to wake itself may require some work.
1314088
You can get hardware that allows you to record onto the computer. The hardware is a memory hog. Or maybe it is software.
523585
It will record video and audio as long as the unit is on. If you turn off your computer that receives the signal, it will obviously not record. You can set it to overwrite old recordings if you fill up the allotted time. There are two settings to view recordings: one for motion detection, the other is straight recording- I do both. I can then fast forward, or slow forward in 6 second intervals.
447044
I have the same question. What program can I use on my computer to access what is recorded when I plug the recorder into the computer?
459453
Nope, you do not need a computer at all! You can record and playback all videos right on the device! All you need is a power source to keep it on. I keep mine plugged into the wall and it stays on 24/7. I hope this helped! Please let me know if you have any further questions.
786567
i have it plugged in for my dash cam in my car and it records while plugged it. i have not tried to stream it to my phone or to my computer while it is plugged in but yes it records when charging
838376
It's a dvr it's not suppose to turn off, it needs to be recording at all times
1907730
Correct, this device is not direct recorder. You have to have a computer/laptop to run the software and to store the captured data.
142769
Does this turn off after a while of not recording if you want to use is as a webcam?
993521
Definitely don't have to, you could run wire to a device like vcr, security recorder, or any other devices. Another option instead of running wire, get a wireless device that connects to your recorder.
1371054
You have to connect with the Internet. And you can't record manually, only through your computer can you begin to record
153144
You can plug it straight into your computer or iDevice. Both will recognize it and let you record without any additional equipment.