Should you use a security camera with local storage?

Home security cameras with local storage offer families many benefits. One of the biggest advantages is the freedom to maintain control of your video. Your recordings don’t get sent to the cloud. Rather, they’re saved right on the camera or on a standalone in-home device. Keep reading to evaluate your options and learn where to get the leading surveillance systems in Boulder.

What’s better for your Boulder home? Comparing local and cloud storage

Explore the differences between local and cloud storage to choose the right video cameras for your Boulder home. Review our quick breakdown:

Local storage cameras

• Clips are saved on the camera or an on-site storage tool, so you’re always in complete control. 
• You don’t have to worry about a third-party protecting your footage on remote servers.
• Cameras keep recording even if Wi-Fi or internet cuts off.
• There are no monthly subscription costs.
• Save footage however long you want (depending on storage capacity).
• Vandalism of cameras can result in loss of footage.
• MicroSD cards included with cameras and hard drives might be an added expense.

Cameras with cloud-based storage

• Footage is saved to remote servers and protected by a third party.
• Video clips are still available if cameras are broken.
• Simple to scale to match changing needs.
• No on-site hardware necessary.
• Typically includes ongoing subscription costs.
• Video won’t upload to the cloud if you lose internet.
• Uploads and downloads require a good amount of bandwidth.

If you prefer tight control over your recordings, no monthly fees, and the ability to record without being online, local storage is best. Just remember that cloud-based systems can sometimes retrieve recordings quicker when you’re away from home. 

Many homeowners choose a hybrid approach that allows them to upload local recordings to the cloud. If the internet cuts out, you can still keep recordings locally. If your system is damaged, you can still find your footage in the cloud.

Why Vivint is the right choice for Boulder security cameras

Vivint’s advanced surveillance cameras offer a hybrid approach with both cloud and local storage available. What you want is flexibility, and you’ll find it from the leader in Boulder smart homes. You can even get a hybrid configuration with cameras hardwired to your home’s electrical system and wirelessly bridged to your security system. You get a steady power source and the ability to place cameras wherever you need them, without running wires across your house.

You get flexibility and robust security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter theft through sound and light. You’ll also enjoy broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K images with zoom capabilities. Vivint’s cameras are easy to access on the Vivint app and work seamlessly with the rest of your smart home components.

Customize your Boulder smart home with Vivint’s advanced surveillance

Contact (720) 807-9203 today to design your new Vivint smart home in Boulder. Our helpful representatives are pleased to address any questions you have regarding local and cloud-based camera storage. We’ll help you find a system that offers outstanding security and convenience.