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Ring edge question
Just got the ring alarm pro but I didn't activate ring edge yet.Currently every time my cameras record something it uses bandwidth to send the video to the cloud.If I utilize ring edge and the videos are saved locally will it not use bandwidth unless I use live view or watch a recorded video?Main reason I ask is the 3gb data limit for protect pro plan. If I switch to ring edge I'm hoping the video recording aspect won't utilize the bandwidth unless I live view or watch recorded videos. Thank you
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20-03-2022 23:44:38
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I'm not sure if my basic understanding of the system is off or if maybe I wasn't clear enough (that might come off snarky but it isn't intended that way). The way I understand edge is that the videos are transmitted locally over my personal wifi network and saved to the memory card in the base stat
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23-03-2022 21:46:28
THi @Mghtymous21. Yes, Ring Edge allows you to process and store videos locally, even when you lose connectivity or fall offline. When the Ring Alarm Pro is offline, videos will not be available for review. In cases where the Ring Alarm Pro has become inoperable and is in need of replacement, the Mir
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24-03-2022 16:49:33
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I'm a newbie. Patience please if I'm out of line asking this question here.If I opt for Edge with the Alarm Pro and an SD card, and configure a camera to store and process its videos with Edge, can I remotely access those videos?
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30-04-2023 19:51:07
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Tom_Ring
Hi @Mghtymous21. The amount of data that will be used can vary based on a few variables. The RSSI of the device, the duration of the recording and the frequency of recordings will all contribute to data be used. You can find out more about all of the Ring Alarm Pro features [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360054396012).
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22-03-2022 17:17:07
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