Should you use a security camera with local storage?
Surveillance cameras with local storage give families many benefits. One major perk is the freedom to maintain total control of your footage. Your recordings don’t get sent to the cloud. Rather, they’re stored straight on the surveillance camera or on a separate device in your home. Take a moment to weigh your options and find where to get the best surveillance systems in Tallahassee.
What’s best for your Tallahassee home? Compare the differences between local and cloud storage
Check out the main differences between local and cloud storage to find the ideal security cameras for your Tallahassee home. Here’s our quick comparison:
Local storage cameras
- Footage is saved on the camera or local storage device, keeping you in complete control.
- You won’t have to stress about third-party access and remote servers.
- Cameras keep recording even if Wi-Fi or internet goes down.
- You don’t have to pay monthly subscription fees.
- Keep footage however long you want (depending on storage capacity).
- Damage to cameras can result in loss of footage.
- Hard drives and microSD cards added to cameras may come at an extra cost.
Cloud-based storage cameras
- Video is kept on off-site servers and secured by a third party.
- Video files remain accessible if cameras are damaged.
- Simple to scale to meet evolving needs.
- No on-site hardware needed.
- Generally includes 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 want strict control over your footage, no subscription charges, and the capability of recording without being online, local storage is better. Keep in mind that if you expect to regularly view footage remotely, cloud-based systems might be speedier.
Many homeowners choose a hybrid approach that lets them upload local footage to the cloud. If the internet goes down, you can still keep recordings locally. If your system is damaged, you can still find your recordings in the cloud.
Why Vivint is the right choice for Tallahassee surveillance
Vivint’s state-of-the-art surveillance cameras give you a wealth of possibilities with both cloud and local storage options available. What you need is flexibility, and you’ll get it from the leader in Tallahassee smart homes. You can even choose a hybrid configuration with cameras hardwired to your home’s electrical panel and wirelessly connected to your smart security. You enjoy a constant power source and the freedom to place cameras anywhere you want without running wires throughout your house.
You get flexibility and powerful security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter prowlers via audible and visible alerts. You’ll also get broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K images with zoom functionality. Vivint’s cameras are simple to access on the Vivint app and integrate seamlessly with the rest of your smart home components.
Design your Tallahassee smart home with Vivint’s industry-leading video cameras
Call (850) 790-4997 today to build your new Vivint smart home in Tallahassee. Our helpful agents will gladly answer any questions you have regarding local and cloud-based camera storage. We’ll help you find a system that provides outstanding convenience and security.