Should you use a security camera with local storage?
Surveillance cameras with local storage give homeowners a variety of benefits. One important advantage is the freedom to maintain total control of your video. Your clips aren’t uploaded to the cloud. Instead, they’re kept right on the video camera or on another device in your home. Take a minute to compare your options and see where to find the leading surveillance systems in Oakland.
What’s the right choice for your Oakland home? Comparing local and cloud storage
Explore the key differences between local and cloud storage to determine the ideal security cameras for your Oakland home. Review our quick comparison:
Cameras with local storage
- Clips are saved on the camera or local storage device, keeping you in complete control.
- You won’t have to worry about third-party access and off-site servers.
- Cameras can still record even if internet or Wi-Fi stops working.
- You don’t have to pay monthly subscription fees.
- Keep footage for as long as you like (depending on storage capacity).
- Damage to cameras could mean lost footage.
- Hard drives and microSD cards added to cameras might cost extra.
Cloud storage cameras
- Video is sent to cloud servers and safeguarded by a third party.
- Video files remain accessible if cameras are damaged.
- Simple to scale to match evolving needs.
- On-site storage devices not necessary.
- Usually includes a subscription fee.
- Video won’t save to the cloud if your internet goes down.
- Uploading and downloading video requires a good amount of bandwidth.
If you’re looking for total control over your video, no recurring fees, and the ability to record without internet access, local storage is best. Note that if you expect to often watch footage remotely, cloud-based systems can be faster.
Many residents opt for a hybrid system that allows them to upload video to the cloud. If the internet goes down, you may still keep recordings locally. If your system is damaged, you can still retrieve your footage in the cloud.
Why Vivint is the top choice for Oakland surveillance
Vivint’s state-of-the-art video cameras provide a hybrid approach with both local and cloud storage available. What you want is flexibility, and you’ll find it from the trusted name in Oakland smart homes. You can even opt for a hybrid installation with cameras hardwired to your home’s electrical panel and wirelessly connected to your security system. You benefit from a steady power source and the opportunity to mount cameras anywhere you want without running wires throughout your house.
You’ll have flexibility and strong security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter theft via light and sound. You’ll also enjoy wide-angle viewing, 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 devices.
Equip your Oakland smart home with Vivint’s modern surveillance cameras
Contact (510) 281-3999 today to customize your new Vivint smart home in Oakland. Our knowledgeable representatives can answer any questions you have about local and cloud-based camera storage. We’ll help you design a system that offers unbeatable security and peace of mind.