The Alarm.com SVR122 is a streaming video recorder that can be used with Alarm.com Video Services. You can connect up to 8 Alarm.com Video Cameras. The SVR122 can record and store footage locally with its built-in hard drive. It can also interface with the Alarm.com servers so that you can view the cameras attached to it via your Alarm.com app. You can also view live or recorded footage locally by connecting a computer monitor or TV screen to the SVR by plugging in an HDMI cable. You can also plug in a mouse to the port on the SVR122 so that you can navigate its menus with the monitor hooked up. The SVR122 will continuously record footage until the hard drive is full. Once the hard drive is full the SVR122 will begin to delete the oldest footage first. The SVR122 measures 3.5 x 3.5 x 5.8” and has an aesthetically pleasing design that fits into any modern home decor. The SVR can be used in environments with temperature ranges from -13⁰ to 158⁰F. The power adapter included with the SVR is a 12V 1.5A power adapter. The SVR records footage using the H.264 recording format. It also features a series of LEDs that help with status and troubleshooting. The LEDs on the front of the SVR122 will let you know if you are connected locally or if you are locally connected as well connected through the internet, and also if you have no connection at all. The LEDs on the back of the SVR will let you know if the hard drive is functioning normally and also how many cameras of the 8 available are being used.