Local Storage Security Cameras

You can store footage locally using a microSD card, built-in camera storage, HomeBase, or an NVR. eufy offers microSD storage up to 128 GB or 256 GB on selected cameras, plus HomeBase or NVR systems that can expand up to 16 TB.

Local storage can be very private, but it still needs protection. If a camera or SD card is stolen, your footage may be at risk unless encryption or hub storage is used. eufy HomeBase and NVR systems are useful because recordings stay local while offering centralised control.

Local storage means the camera saves video on a physical device you control, such as a microSD card, built-in memory, HomeBase, or NVR. Unlike cloud storage, the footage is not stored primarily on remote servers, which can reduce monthly costs and appeal to privacy-focused users.

The storage time depends on the capacity, resolution, recording mode, compression, and number of cameras. Event-only recording can last weeks or months, while 24/7 recording fills storage much faster. eufy security camera systems range from microSD storage to NVR setups with 2 TB pre-installed and upgradable capacity.

Some CCTV cameras have built-in storage or microSD card slots, while others record to an NVR, DVR, HomeBase, or cloud service. eufy CCTV cameras include storage options such as microSD recording, HomeBase storage, and PoE NVR systems for 24/7 local recording.

A 128 GB SD card may last from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the resolution, recording type, and motion activity. Continuous 2K or 4K recording uses storage quickly, while motion-based clips last much longer. The actual time varies by camera settings and compression.

A 256 GB SD card usually records longer than 128 GB, often ranging from 2 to 4 weeks+ of footage. Higher resolution, higher frame rate, and 24/7 recording reduce retention time, while event-only recording and efficient compression extend it.

A 1 TB CCTV setup may store from around 7 days to over a month of continuous CCTV recording, depending on the resolution, bitrate, camera count, and recording mode. One 4K camera recording continuously uses storage much faster than event-based recording. Multi-camera systems need larger drives for longer retention.

Your local home camera may still record locally without Wi-Fi if it has power and storage, but the remote viewing, app alerts, cloud features, and firmware updates usually need internet. eufy local-storage cameras can keep footage on microSD, HomeBase, or NVR, while 4G models use cellular access.

eufy offers many subscription-free local storage security cameras, including SoloCam S340, Floodlight Camera E340, Indoor Cam S350, and NVR-based systems. Storage options include microSD, built-in capacity, HomeBase, or NVR drives, giving you more control without mandatory monthly cloud fees.