Should you use a security camera with local storage?
Home security cameras with local storage offer homeowners a variety of benefits. One major advantage is the chance to maintain complete control of your footage. Your clips aren’t uploaded to the cloud. Instead, they’re stored right on the camera or on another device in your home. Take a minute to compare your options and see where to find the top surveillance systems in Brooklyn.
What’s the right choice for your Brooklyn home? Compare the differences between local and cloud storage
Explore the differences between local and cloud storage to choose the right surveillance cameras for your Brooklyn home. Review our quick comparison:
Local storage cameras
- Recordings are stored on the camera or an on-site storage device, keeping you in full control.
- You won’t have to stress about off-site servers and third-party access.
- Cameras continue to record even if Wi-Fi or internet service goes down.
- There are no monthly subscription charges.
- Save footage for as long as you need (depending on storage capacity).
- Damage to cameras might result in loss of footage.
- Hard drives and microSD cards inside cameras could cost extra.
Cameras with cloud-based storage
- Video is sent to remote servers and safeguarded by a third party.
- Video clips remain accessible if cameras are broken.
- Easy to scale to meet evolving needs.
- Extra storage hardware not needed.
- Generally comes with a monthly subscription.
- Video can’t be uploaded to the cloud if you lose internet service.
- Downloading and uploading video requires plenty of bandwidth.
If you want tight control over your recordings, no monthly expenses, and the ability to record without internet access, local storage is better. Note that if you expect to regularly access footage away from home, cloud-based systems can be quicker.
Many residents go with a hybrid approach that allows them to upload local footage to the cloud. If the internet cuts out, you may still save locally. If your system is vandalized, you can still access your recordings in the cloud.
Why Vivint is the top choice for Brooklyn surveillance
Vivint’s advanced surveillance cameras offer many possibilities with both local and cloud storage available. Flexibility is essential, and you’ll enjoy it from the leader in Brooklyn smart homes. You can even get a hybrid installation with cameras wired into your home’s electrical panel and wirelessly bridged to your smart security. You get a reliable power source and the freedom to situate cameras wherever you need them, without running wires throughout your house.
You get flexibility and strong security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter prowlers by using audible and visual warnings. You’ll also benefit from broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K imaging with zoom capabilities. Vivint’s cameras are simple to access on the Vivint app and integrate in unison with other smart home devices.
Design your Brooklyn smart home with Vivint’s industry-leading surveillance cameras
Contact (929) 552-2194 today to design your new Vivint smart home in Brooklyn. Our knowledgeable representatives can answer any questions you have regarding local and cloud-based camera storage. We’ll help you find a solution that offers unbeatable convenience and security.