Should you use a security camera with local storage?
Security cameras with local storage give homeowners many benefits. One major advantage is the ability to maintain total control of your video. Your clips aren’t sent to the cloud. Instead, they’re kept straight on the surveillance camera or on a separate on-site storage device. Take a minute to compare your options and find where to get the top surveillance systems in Huntington.
What’s better for your Huntington home? See how local and cloud storage differ
Explore the key differences between local and cloud storage to determine the right security cameras for your Huntington home. Review our quick breakdown:
Local storage security cameras
- Clips are stored on the camera or a local storage device, so you’re always in complete control.
- You won’t have to worry about a third-party securing your video on remote servers.
- Cameras keep recording even if internet or Wi-Fi goes down.
- You don’t have to pay monthly subscription fees.
- Hold on to footage as long as you want (contingent on storage capacity).
- Damage to cameras can result in loss of footage.
- MicroSD cards added to cameras and hard drives could cost extra.
Cloud storage cameras
- Video is saved to remote servers and secured by a third party.
- Video stay accessible if cameras are damaged.
- Easy to scale to accommodate changing needs.
- Extra storage hardware not needed.
- Generally comes with ongoing subscription costs.
- Video won’t save to the cloud if you lose internet service.
- Downloading and uploading video requires plenty of bandwidth.
If you’re looking for strict control over your video, no subscription fees, and the capability of recording without an internet connection, local storage is a good choice. Just remember that cloud-based systems can often access clips faster when you’re off site.
Many residents opt for a hybrid plan that permits them to upload footage to the cloud. If the internet cuts out, you may still record locally. If your system is stolen or damaged, you can still retrieve your clips in the cloud.
Why Vivint is the top choice for Huntington surveillance systems
Vivint’s state-of-the-art surveillance cameras provide a wealth of possibilities with both cloud and local storage options available. What you want is flexibility, and you’ll find it from the leader in Huntington smart homes. You may even get a hybrid configuration with cameras hardwired to your home’s electrical panel and wirelessly bridged to your smart security. You enjoy a reliable power source and the opportunity to mount cameras anywhere you like without running wires all over your house.
You get flexibility and strong security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter crime by using audible and visual alerts. You’ll also enjoy broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K images with zoom functionality. Vivint’s cameras are easily accessible on the Vivint app and work in unison with the rest of your smart home devices.
Equip your Huntington smart home with Vivint’s advanced surveillance cameras
Call (304) 902-8188 today to design your new Vivint smart home in Huntington. Our knowledgeable representatives are pleased to address any questions you have regarding cloud-based and local camera storage. We’ll help you design a solution that offers exceptional security and peace of mind.