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GetRecordType

Application Guide

For video snapshot and recording search examples, see the Video Snapshots & Recording Search application guide.

Retrieves the list of supported recording types (trigger modes) for the device. Use this to discover which recording modes are available before searching for recorded video with SearchByTime.

FieldValue
Endpoint/GetRecordType
MethodPOST or GET
ProductsIPC, NVR
Request BodyNone

Response Example​

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<config version="1.0" xmlns="http://www.ipc.com/ver10">
  <recTypeCaps type="list" count="6">
    <itemType type="string" maxLen="20"/>
    <item>manual</item>
    <item>schedule</item>
    <item>motion</item>
    <item>sensor</item>
    <item>intel detection</item>
    <item>nic broken</item>
  </recTypeCaps>
</config>

Recording Types​

TypeDescription
manualManually triggered recording
scheduleTime-based scheduled recording
motionRecording triggered by motion detection
sensorRecording triggered by alarm input sensor
intel detectionRecording triggered by AI/smart detection (perimeter, tripwire, face, LPR, etc.)
nic brokenRecording triggered by network disconnection (IPC only)

Notes​

  • The nic broken recording type is only available on IP cameras (IPC), not on NVRs.
  • Use the recording type values returned here as filter parameters in SearchByTime requests.
  • The available recording types may vary by device model and firmware version.