Busting Popular Misconceptions About Cloud Surveillance

In this digital age, cloud surveillance does carry a large number of benefits for ordinary people. But, even after offering so many advantages, some people tend to brush aside the technology just because they have heard something in the news or from their peers. 

That’s why we thought of clearing some of the common misconceptions that people tend to have when it comes to cloud surveillance. In that way, you and others will be better informed about the security camera technology and thereby make correct decisions when it comes to usability.

Common Myths Surrounding Cloud Surveillance

• Myth #1: It’s Expensive

False.

Most people out there avoid using cloud surveillance because a monthly fee is required. Since cloud surveillance works on monthly-based subscription fees, people think that it’s costlier than using a locally set up surveillance system. But, the truth is something else. 

The thing is – when it comes to long-term cost comparisons, cloud surveillance beats out locally set up surveillance systems. How? Well, with cloud surveillance systems, you’ll have the option to scale higher or lower depending upon your requirements. So, if you run of storage, you can always opt for a higher-grade plan with more storage.

On the other hand, in traditional surveillance systems, you’ll have to purchase more storage, which will itself be costly because mechanical hard drives don’t come cheap. And if the system doesn’t support extra storage, then you’ll need to purchase a totally new surveillance system, letting all your previous investments go to waste. 

Furthermore, with cloud surveillance, all updates will be done automatically, which means that there’s much less manual work for you to perform.

• Myth #2: It’s Not Secure

False.

One of the other misconceptions that people tend to have in their minds is that – cloud surveillance is not all secure and is vulnerable to cyber-attacks. However, that’s certainly not the case because, with constant and regular updates, cloud surveillance is far more secure than traditional surveillance. Moreover, you don’t have to worry about your data getting corrupted or lost because everything is backed up to the cloud, where it will be safe. 

• Myth #3: It’s Challenging To Set Up

False.

Cloud surveillance systems are much easier to set up than traditional ones because traditional ones come with an increased number of components and wires for connecting them all together. On the contrary, most cloud surveillance systems only need you to place the cameras (wired or wirelessly) and then connect them via an app to the cloud. 

We hope that you now have a clear understanding of how cloud surveillance works and how much safe & secure it is. Lastly, in case you’re looking to set up surveillance systems in your home or workplace, be sure to get in touch with us.