Should you use a security camera with local storage?

Home security cameras with local storage offer homeowners many benefits. One of the biggest perks is the chance to maintain complete control of your footage. Your recordings don’t get sent to the cloud. Instead, they’re saved directly on the camera or on another in-home device. Take a moment to compare your options and find where to get the leading surveillance systems in Ogden.

What’s best for your Ogden home? See how local and cloud storage differ

Explore the differences between local and cloud storage to determine the ideal surveillance cameras for your Ogden home. Here’s our quick comparison:

Cameras with local storage

• Footage is saved on the camera or an on-site storage device, so you’re always in charge. 
• You won’t have to stress about third-party access and remote servers.
• Cameras keep recording even if internet or Wi-Fi stops working.
• There are no monthly subscription costs.
• Hold on to footage however long you like (contingent on storage capacity).
• Damage to cameras could result in loss of footage.
• Hard drives and microSD cards added to cameras may be an added expense.

Cloud-based storage cameras

• Recordings are sent to cloud servers and secured by a third party.
• Video files remain accessible if cameras are vandalized.
• Easy to scale to accommodate changing needs.
• No on-site hardware necessary.
• Generally requires a monthly subscription.
• Video won’t upload to the cloud if your internet drops.
• Uploads and downloads require plenty of bandwidth.

If you’re looking for tight control over your video, no recurring charges, and the capability of recording without being online, local storage is best. Note that cloud-based systems can sometimes access clips faster when you’re not at home. 

Many families go with a hybrid system that allows them to upload local recordings to the cloud. If the internet cuts out, you may still keep recordings locally. If your system is stolen or damaged, you can still retrieve your footage in the cloud.

Why Vivint is the right choice for Ogden security cameras

Vivint’s cutting-edge video cameras provide many possibilities with both local and cloud storage options available. It’s all about flexibility, and you’ll get it from the trusted name in Ogden smart homes. You may even get a hybrid configuration with cameras hardwired to your home’s electrical panel and wirelessly linked to your security system. You enjoy a constant power source and the opportunity to situate cameras wherever you want, without running wires throughout your house.

You get flexibility and strong security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter prowlers by using light and sound. You’ll also get broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K images with zoom functionality. Vivint’s cameras are easy to access in the Vivint app and integrate seamlessly with the rest of your smart home sensors.

Equip your Ogden smart home with Vivint’s modern video cameras

Call (385) 900-2979 today to design your new Vivint smart home in Ogden. Our skilled agents will gladly answer any questions you have about cloud-based and local camera storage. We’ll help you determine a solution that provides unbeatable convenience and security.