Onboard micro SD storage records video directly in the bullet camera, allowing installers or users to review footage through a compatible camera app without routing all recordings to an NVR. It can complement an NVR by providing local recording or serve as the primary storage for smaller, standalone deployments when the camera’s storage capacity and recording needs are sufficient.

Micro SD card bullet cameras in this assortment support cards up to 512 GB, with some cameras including a 32 GB card for local recording. Higher resolution, continuous recording, and longer retention periods use more storage, while motion-based recording and H.265+ compression can help reduce storage needs.

Plan a dedicated Ethernet cable from each micro SD card bullet camera to an active Power over Ethernet (PoE) port on a compatible NVR or PoE network switch for network connectivity and power. The onboard micro SD card supports local recording, while a network connection supports live viewing, recording access, and camera management through the compatible app, with an NVR available for expanded system storage.

When comparing outdoor micro SD card bullet cameras, review weather protection such as an IP67 rating, local micro SD storage capacity, Power over Ethernet, and image features such as wide dynamic range and motion detection. For low-light scenes, compare infrared or warm-white illumination, while a fixed lens suits a consistent viewing area and a motorized varifocal lens allows installers to adjust the field of view after mounting.