Should you use a security camera with local storage?
Home security cameras with local storage offer homeowners a variety of benefits. One notable advantage is the freedom to maintain complete control of your footage. Your recordings aren’t uploaded to the cloud. Instead, they’re kept directly on the video camera or on a separate in-home device. Continue reading to weigh your options and see where to find the leading surveillance systems in Omaha.
What’s the right choice for your Omaha home? Comparing local and cloud storage
Check out the key differences between local and cloud storage to choose the right security cameras for your Omaha home. Review our quick comparison:
Cameras with local storage
- Recordings are saved on the camera or a local storage device, so you’re always in complete control.
- You don’t have to worry about a third-party securing your video on remote servers.
- Cameras continue to record even if Wi-Fi or internet goes down.
- You don’t have to deal with monthly subscription costs.
- Hold on to footage however long you want (within storage limits).
- Camera damage could mean lost footage.
- Hard drives and microSD cards inside cameras might be an added expense.
Cloud-based storage cameras
- Recordings are sent to off-site servers and secured by a third party.
- Video are still available if cameras are damaged.
- Simple to scale to match different needs.
- No on-site hardware needed.
- Usually comes with a monthly subscription.
- Video won’t save to the cloud if your internet drops.
- Uploading and downloading video requires plenty of bandwidth.
If you want strict control over your video, no monthly expenses, and the ability to record without internet access, local storage is a good choice. Just remember that cloud-based systems can often access clips faster when you’re away from home.
Many families go with a hybrid system that permits them to upload local footage to the cloud. If the internet drops, you can still save locally. If your system is vandalized, you can still access your clips in the cloud.
Why Vivint is the smart choice for Omaha security cameras
Vivint’s cutting-edge video cameras offer a hybrid approach with both cloud and local storage options available. What you want is flexibility, and you’ll find it from the leader in Omaha smart homes. You may even opt for a hybrid configuration with cameras hardwired to your home’s electrical panel and wirelessly linked to your smart security. You benefit from a steady power source and the ability to mount cameras wherever you need them without running wires all over your house.
You get flexibility and powerful security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter theft via visible and audible warnings. You’ll also benefit from broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K images with zoom functionality. Vivint’s cameras are simple to access on the Vivint app and work in unison with other smart home components.
Design your Omaha smart home with Vivint’s modern video cameras
Contact (402) 925-9471 today to build your new Vivint smart home in Omaha. Our helpful agents can answer any questions you have regarding local and cloud-based camera storage. We’ll help you design a system that offers unbeatable convenience and security.