| Mode | How Firmware Executes | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Camera sleeps; sensor stays active. When motion is detected in frame, boot-up to recording takes ~2 seconds. | High-traffic parking lots. | | Time-Lapse | Records continuously at 1fps or 2fps (e.g., 1 hour condensed to 1 minute). Requires a hardwire kit. | Long-term surveillance overnight. |