Should you use a security camera with local storage?

Surveillance cameras with local storage provide families a variety of benefits. One notable perk is the chance to maintain control of your video. Your clips don’t get sent to the cloud. Instead, they’re stored straight on the camera or on a separate in-home device. Keep reading to weigh your options and find where to find the leading surveillance systems in Hammond.

What’s better for your Hammond home? Compare the differences between local and cloud storage

Learn about the main differences between local and cloud storage to determine the ideal surveillance cameras for your Hammond home. Here’s our quick comparison:

Local storage cameras

• Footage is kept on the camera or a local storage system, keeping you in complete control. 
• You don’t have to worry about a third-party protecting your footage on remote servers.
• Cameras keep recording even if internet or Wi-Fi goes down.
• You don’t have to pay monthly subscription fees.
• Keep footage however long you need (within storage limits).
• Damage to cameras might result in loss of footage.
• MicroSD cards inside cameras and hard drives may come at an extra cost.

Cloud-based storage cameras

• Footage is kept on off-site servers and safeguarded by a third party.
• Video clips remain accessible if cameras are vandalized.
• Simple to scale to meet changing needs.
• On-site storage hardware not necessary.
• Usually comes with ongoing subscription costs.
• Video won’t save to the cloud if you lose internet.
• Downloading and uploading video requires a good amount of bandwidth.

If you want strict control over your footage, no recurring fees, and the freedom to record without an internet connection, local storage is better. Just remember that cloud-based systems can often retrieve clips quicker when you’re off site. 

Many homeowners opt for a hybrid approach that lets them send local recordings to the cloud. If the internet goes down, you may still record locally. If your system is vandalized, you can still find your clips in the cloud.

Why Vivint is the smart choice for Hammond security cameras

Vivint’s cutting-edge video cameras give you many possibilities with both cloud and local storage available. It’s all about flexibility, and you’ll find it from the respected name in Hammond smart homes. You can even choose a hybrid installation with cameras hardwired to your home’s electrical system and wirelessly bridged to your smart security. You benefit from a constant power source and the ability to place cameras wherever you like without running wires throughout your house.

You get flexibility and robust security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter prowlers via light and sound. You’ll also enjoy broad viewing angles, night vision, and 4K video with zoom functionality. Vivint’s cameras are easy to access on the Vivint app and work in harmony with the rest of your smart home sensors.

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

Contact (219) 500-8943 today to build your new Vivint smart home in Hammond. Our knowledgeable agents can answer any questions you have about local and cloud-based camera storage. We’ll help you design a solution that provides unbeatable convenience and security.