A:Answer Yes, this system will immediately begin recording when motion is detected. The indoor 1080p camera has 2-way audio with talk and listen capability. However, the gateway has a microSD card slot for you to install a microSD card for recording. There will not be as much storage space as you would have with a DVR or NVR that has a hard drive. So, just keep that in mind, as how long it takes the microSD card to become full will depend on the volume and length of the recordings. Thank you for choosing Night Owl!