Should you use a security camera with local storage?
Surveillance cameras with local storage provide homeowners many benefits. One important advantage is the chance to maintain control of your footage. Your recordings aren’t sent to the cloud. Rather, they’re stored directly on the surveillance camera or on another in-home device. Keep reading to weigh your options and see where to get the best surveillance systems in Baltimore.
What’s best for your Baltimore home? Explore how local and cloud storage differ
Check out the main differences between local and cloud storage to choose the right video cameras for your Baltimore home. Here’s our quick breakdown:
Local storage security cameras
- Footage is kept on the camera or a local storage system, keeping you in full control.
- You won’t have to stress about a third-party keeping your video secure on remote servers.
- Cameras keep recording even if Wi-Fi or internet service goes down.
- You don’t have to deal with monthly subscription charges.
- Save footage however long you like (depending on storage capacity).
- Vandalism of cameras could cause you to lose footage.
- Hard drives and microSD cards inside cameras might come at an extra cost.
Cameras with cloud-based storage
- Recordings are sent to off-site servers and safeguarded by a third party.
- Video files stay accessible if cameras are damaged.
- Simple to scale to meet changing needs.
- Additional storage hardware not necessary.
- Generally requires a subscription fee.
- Video can’t be uploaded to the cloud if your internet drops.
- Uploading and downloading video requires a good amount of bandwidth.
If you prefer tight control over your footage, no subscription expenses, and the freedom to record without an internet connection, local storage is better. Note that cloud-based systems can often access recordings faster when you’re away from home.
Many residents go with a hybrid system that permits them to back up local recordings to the cloud. If the internet goes down, you can still save locally. If your system is stolen or damaged, you can still retrieve your clips in the cloud.
Why Vivint is the smart choice for Baltimore security cameras
Vivint’s cutting-edge video cameras offer a wealth of possibilities with both local and cloud storage options available. Flexibility is essential, and you’ll enjoy it from the trusted name in Baltimore smart homes. You can even get a hybrid configuration with cameras wired into your home’s electrical panel and wirelessly connected to your security system. You benefit from a reliable power source and the ability to situate cameras wherever you like without running wires all over your house.
You get flexibility and robust security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter prowlers via audible and visual warnings. You’ll also benefit from wide-angle viewing, night vision, and 4K video with zoom functionality. Vivint’s cameras are easily accessible in the Vivint app and work seamlessly with the rest of your smart home sensors.
Design your Baltimore smart home with Vivint’s advanced video cameras
Contact (410) 231-7697 today to build your new Vivint smart home in Baltimore. Our skilled agents are pleased to address any questions you have regarding cloud-based and local camera storage. We’ll help you find a solution that provides unbeatable convenience and security.