Should you use a security camera with local storage?
Security cameras with local storage give homeowners many benefits. One notable advantage is the ability to maintain complete control of your footage. Your recordings aren’t uploaded to the cloud. Rather, they’re kept directly on the surveillance camera or on another on-site storage device. Continue reading to compare your options and learn where to find the top surveillance systems in Blacksburg.
What’s better for your Blacksburg home? Discover how local and cloud storage differ
Explore the key differences between local and cloud storage to choose the best security cameras for your Blacksburg home. Here is a quick comparison:
Cameras with local storage
- Footage is stored on the camera or local storage device, giving you full control.
- You don’t have to worry about off-site servers and third-party access.
- Cameras continue to record even if Wi-Fi or internet cuts off.
- You don’t have to deal with monthly subscription fees.
- Keep footage as long as you like (depending on storage capacity).
- Damage to cameras can result in loss of footage.
- Hard drives and microSD cards added to cameras could come at an extra cost.
Cameras with cloud-based storage
- Footage is sent to off-site servers and safeguarded by a third party.
- Video remain accessible if cameras are broken.
- Easy to scale to accommodate changing needs.
- Extra storage hardware not required.
- Typically requires a subscription fee.
- Video won’t save to the cloud if your internet goes down.
- Uploads and downloads require plenty of bandwidth.
If you prefer tight control over your video, no recurring fees, and the freedom to record without being online, local storage is better. Note that cloud-based systems can sometimes retrieve clips quicker when you’re not at home.
Many homeowners opt for a hybrid plan that lets them back up local recordings to the cloud. If the internet goes down, you may still keep recordings locally. If your system is vandalized, you can still access your recordings in the cloud.
Why Vivint is the right choice for Blacksburg security cameras
Vivint’s state-of-the-art video cameras offer many possibilities with both cloud and local storage available. What you need is flexibility, and you’ll find it from the respected name in Blacksburg smart homes. You can even get a hybrid installation with cameras hardwired to your home’s electricity and wirelessly bridged to your smart security. You get a constant power source and the ability to place cameras wherever you like without running wires all over your house.
Count on flexibility and strong security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter theft via audible and visible alerts. You’ll also benefit from broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K images with zoom functionality. Vivint’s cameras are simple to access on the Vivint app and integrate in unison with the rest of your smart home sensors.
Equip your Blacksburg smart home with Vivint’s advanced video cameras
Reach out to (540) 340-9402 today to design your new Vivint smart home in Blacksburg. Our helpful staff will gladly answer any questions you have about cloud-based and local camera storage. We’ll help you design a system that offers outstanding security and convenience.