Should you use a security camera with local storage?

Home security cameras with local storage give homeowners a variety of benefits. One important perk is the chance to maintain control of your video footage. Your clips aren’t sent to the cloud. Instead, they’re stored right on the surveillance device or on another in-home device. Keep reading to weigh your options and learn where to get the best surveillance systems in Shreveport.

What’s best for your Shreveport home? Explore how local and cloud storage differ

Check out the differences between local and cloud storage to find the right surveillance cameras for your Shreveport home. Here is a quick comparison:

Cameras with local storage

• Recordings are kept on the camera or an on-site storage device, keeping you in full control. 
• You won’t have to worry about a third-party protecting your footage on remote servers.
• Cameras keep recording even if Wi-Fi or internet stops working.
• You don’t have to pay monthly subscription charges.
• Keep footage as long as you want (contingent on storage capacity).
• Vandalism of cameras could result in loss of footage.
• MicroSD cards inside cameras and hard drives might cost extra.

Cloud storage cameras

• Video is kept on off-site servers and protected by a third party.
• Video files remain accessible if cameras are broken.
• Simple to scale to match changing needs.
• Extra storage hardware not required.
• Generally includes ongoing subscription costs.
• Video won’t save to the cloud if your internet goes down.
• Uploading and downloading video requires a good amount of bandwidth.

If you want total control over your video, no subscription fees, and the freedom to record without being online, local storage is best. Keep in mind that if you expect to regularly view footage away from home, cloud-based systems may be speedier. 

Many families go with a hybrid plan that allows them to back up video to the cloud. If the internet cuts out, you can still record locally. If your system is stolen or damaged, you can still find your clips in the cloud.

Why Vivint is the top choice for Shreveport surveillance

Vivint’s state-of-the-art video cameras provide many possibilities with both cloud and local storage available. What you need is flexibility, and you’ll find it from the leader in Shreveport smart homes. You can even get a hybrid configuration with cameras hardwired to your home’s electrical system and wirelessly linked to your security system. You enjoy a constant power source and the freedom to situate cameras wherever you want, without running wires across your house.

You get flexibility and robust security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter crime through audible and visible warnings. You’ll also benefit from broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K imaging with zoom functionality. Vivint’s cameras are easily accessible on the Vivint app and work seamlessly with your other smart home components.

Design your Shreveport smart home with Vivint’s advanced surveillance cameras

Contact (318) 612-1329 today to build your new Vivint smart home in Shreveport. Our knowledgeable agents will gladly answer any questions you have about cloud-based and local camera storage. We’ll help you determine a system that provides unbeatable security and convenience.