1. MicroSD Cards (Edge Storage)
MicroSD cards are used primarily in wireless WiFi cameras. They are cheap and easy to install. A 64GB card recording continuously at 2MP (1080p) will typically give you 4 to 6 days of footage before it loops and overwrites the oldest data. If you switch to "Motion-Only Recording," a 64GB card can easily last 2 to 3 weeks.
2. NVR Hard Drives (Local Storage)
If you need weeks or months of continuous recording across multiple cameras, you need a Network Video Recorder (NVR) with a surveillance-grade Hard Disk Drive (HDD). For example, our 8-Channel NVR Kit equipped with a 2TB HDD can record 8 cameras continuously for roughly 12 to 15 days at 2MP.
3. Cloud Storage
Cloud storage saves your footage securely on off-site servers. If a burglar steals your physical camera, the footage is still safe online. However, cloud storage requires a monthly subscription and a fast, stable internet connection, which can be challenging in certain provincial areas of the Philippines.