Should you use a security camera with local storage?

Home security cameras with local storage give families an array of benefits. One important advantage is the freedom to maintain total control of your video. Your recordings aren’t sent to the cloud. Instead, they’re stored right on the video camera or on another in-home device. Continue reading to evaluate your options and learn where to find the leading surveillance systems in York.

What’s better for your York home? Compare the differences between local and cloud storage

Learn about the key differences between local and cloud storage to choose the right security cameras for your York home. Here is a quick breakdown:

Local storage security cameras

• Footage is kept on the camera or a local storage tool, so you’re always in complete control. 
• You won’t have to stress about a third-party protecting your footage on remote servers.
• Cameras can still record even if Wi-Fi or internet goes down.
• You don’t have to pay monthly subscription fees.
• Hold on to footage for as long as you like (contingent on storage capacity).
• Camera damage might result in loss of footage.
• MicroSD cards included with cameras and hard drives might cost extra.

Cameras with cloud-based storage

• Video is kept on cloud servers and safeguarded by a third party.
• Video clips stay accessible if cameras are vandalized.
• Simple to scale to meet changing needs.
• No on-site hardware needed.
• Generally requires ongoing subscription costs.
• Video won’t save to the cloud if you lose internet connection.
• Uploads and downloads require ample bandwidth.

If you prefer total control over your recordings, no monthly charges, and the freedom to record without internet access, local storage is better. Just remember that if you plan to regularly access footage away from home, cloud-based systems can be speedier. 

Many families go with a hybrid system that lets them back up video to the cloud. If the internet drops, you can still keep recordings locally. If your system is vandalized, you can still retrieve your clips in the cloud.

Why Vivint is the top choice for York surveillance systems

Vivint’s state-of-the-art surveillance cameras offer a wealth of possibilities with both cloud and local storage available. What you want is flexibility, and you’ll enjoy it from the trusted name in York smart homes. You can even choose a hybrid configuration with cameras hardwired to your home’s electrical panel and wirelessly bridged to your security system. You enjoy a steady power source and the opportunity to situate cameras wherever you need them, without running wires throughout your house.

You get flexibility and robust security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter crime through audible and visual warnings. You’ll also get broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K images with zoom capabilities. Vivint’s cameras are simple to access in the Vivint app and integrate in unison with your other smart home components.

Customize your York smart home with Vivint’s modern video cameras

Reach out to (717) 973-7710 today to design your new Vivint smart home in York. Our helpful agents can answer any questions you have about local and cloud-based camera storage. We’ll help you find a solution that offers outstanding security and convenience.