Should you use a security camera with local storage?

Home security cameras with local storage offer homeowners a variety of benefits. One major perk is the chance to maintain total control of your video footage. Your recordings don’t get sent to the cloud. Instead, they’re kept directly on the video camera or on a standalone in-home device. Keep reading to compare your options and find where to find the top surveillance systems in Rockford.

What’s the right choice for your Rockford home? Compare the differences between local and cloud storage

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

Local storage security cameras

• Recordings are saved on the camera or a local storage system, so you’re always in charge. 
• You don’t have to worry about third-party access and off-site servers.
• Cameras continue to record even if Wi-Fi or internet service goes down.
• There are no monthly subscription costs.
• Save footage as long as you want (depending on storage capacity).
• Vandalism of cameras can result in loss of footage.
• MicroSD cards added to cameras and hard drives could come at an extra cost.

Cameras with cloud-based storage

• Recordings are saved to off-site servers and secured by a third party.
• Video stay accessible if cameras are damaged.
• Simple to scale to accommodate evolving needs.
• No on-site hardware necessary.
• Typically comes with ongoing subscription costs.
• Video can’t be uploaded to the cloud if you lose internet service.
• Uploading and downloading video requires a good amount of bandwidth.

If you’re looking for strict control over your footage, no subscription fees, and the freedom to record without being online, local storage is better. Note that cloud-based systems can sometimes access recordings quicker when you’re away from home. 

Many families choose a hybrid approach that allows them to back up local video to the cloud. If the internet drops, you may still save locally. If your system is vandalized, you can still find your footage in the cloud.

Why Vivint is the smart choice for Rockford surveillance systems

Vivint’s state-of-the-art surveillance cameras provide a wealth of possibilities with both local and cloud storage available. Flexibility is important, and you’ll enjoy it from the respected name in Rockford smart homes. You may even opt for a hybrid configuration with cameras wired into your home’s electricity and wirelessly bridged to your smart security. You benefit from a reliable power source and the freedom to mount cameras anywhere you like without running wires throughout your house.

You get flexibility and powerful security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter theft via audible and visual warnings. You’ll also benefit from broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K imaging with zoom capabilities. Vivint’s cameras are simple to access on the Vivint app and integrate in unison with your other smart home sensors.

Customize your Rockford smart home with Vivint’s industry-leading surveillance cameras

Contact (815) 362-1830 today to customize your new Vivint smart home in Rockford. Our helpful agents can answer any questions you have about local and cloud-based camera storage. We’ll help you design a solution that delivers exceptional security and peace of mind.