LED Security Camera

Bulky, unreliable VHS tapes are long gone and modern video security systems utilize a variety of storage strategies to ensure uninterrupted access to footage. Some use local storage onboard cameras or within onsite system recorders, while others utilize cloud recording. And some provide a hybrid cloud solution that offers the best of both worlds.

A key factor is storage capacity, which varies greatly by camera model. For example, a lower-tier camera may only be able to hold a few days of recordings before its internal storage runs out. High-end models typically offer a wide range of storage capacities to suit different security needs.

Additionally, the quality of a picture depends on how close or far an object is from the camera. For example, a wide-angle camera will produce a larger image than a narrow-angle camera.

Finally, the lighting used by a camera plays a crucial role in its ability to capture clear footage. Many security cameras rely on infrared LED lights to illuminate their surroundings, so they can record even in the dark. The LEDs emit a invisible infrared light that is reflected off of objects. The camera then detects the reflected IR to create a picture.

A security system with built-in local storage may offer some ease of use and connectivity benefits, but it can also present a number of logistical concerns. Among them, these include limited connectivity availability, potentially unreliable network performance, and storage space limitations (especially for older cameras). Infrared LEDs also emit red light that can disturb occupants or draw attention. To avoid these issues, consider choosing a camera with infrared LEDs that are invisible to the human eye.