Should you use a security camera with local storage?
Surveillance cameras with local storage offer families an array of benefits. One major perk is the ability to maintain total control of your footage. Your clips aren’t uploaded to the cloud. Rather, they’re stored straight on the surveillance camera or on a separate device in your home. Take a minute to compare your options and see where to find the top surveillance systems in Springfield.
What’s the right choice for your Springfield home? Compare the differences between local and cloud storage
Explore the key differences between local and cloud storage to find the best security cameras for your Springfield home. Review our quick breakdown:
Cameras with local storage
- Clips are kept on the camera or a local storage system, putting you in complete control.
- You won’t have to worry about a third-party keeping your video secure on remote servers.
- Cameras continue to record even if internet or Wi-Fi cuts off.
- You don’t have to deal with monthly subscription charges.
- Save footage for as long as you need (depending on storage capacity).
- Damage to cameras could cause you to lose footage.
- Hard drives and microSD cards added to cameras might cost extra.
Cameras with cloud-based storage
- Video is saved to off-site servers and safeguarded by a third party.
- Video clips remain accessible if cameras are broken.
- Easy to scale to match evolving needs.
- Extra storage devices not needed.
- Generally includes ongoing subscription costs.
- Video won’t upload to the cloud if your internet fails.
- Uploading and downloading video requires ample bandwidth.
If you prefer strict control over your video, no subscription charges, and the ability to record without internet access, local storage is better. Keep in mind that cloud-based systems can sometimes access videos quicker when you’re away from home.
Many homeowners opt for a hybrid plan that allows them to back up local video to the cloud. If the internet drops, you may still save locally. If your system is vandalized, you can still access your recordings in the cloud.
Why Vivint is the right choice for Springfield security cameras
Vivint’s cutting-edge surveillance cameras offer a wealth of possibilities with both local and cloud storage options available. Flexibility is important, and you’ll get it from the respected name in Springfield smart homes. You may even get a hybrid configuration with cameras wired into your home’s electrical system and wirelessly connected to your security system. You get a steady power source and the opportunity to mount cameras anywhere you like without running wires all over your house.
You get flexibility and robust security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter theft through audible and visible warnings. You’ll also benefit from wide-angle viewing, night vision, and 4K images with zoom functionality. Vivint’s cameras are simple to access in the Vivint app and work in unison with other smart home sensors.
Equip your Springfield smart home with Vivint’s advanced surveillance cameras
Call (417) 428-8884 today to build your new Vivint smart home in Springfield. Our helpful representatives can answer any questions you have regarding cloud-based and local camera storage. We’ll help you determine a solution that provides exceptional security and peace of mind.