What is Cloud Storage and How Does it Work?

Cloud storage works with your phone, your laptop, and your security cameras. You use it every day, but have you ever wondered what exactly “The Cloud” is? As mystic and ethereal as it may sound, cloud storage is actually much simpler than it seems. With Arlo Secure, you can even use it to safely store your security footage. Let’s clear the air about the cloud with Arlo.

What is cloud storage?
Cloud storage is a technology that allows you to store business data, videos, and files in an offsite location. Users access data through an internet connection. With an Arlo Secure subscription, you receive 30 days of cloud storage for your security videos. This means your videos are uploaded to private servers and stored securely for 30 days, with access limited to you. This ensures a private and secure storage solution.

Cloud storage is available in four different models:

1. Public cloud storage lets organizations store data in shared provider data centers also used by other organizations, offering scalability and access from any device.
2. Private cloud storage uses dedicated servers for exclusive data control, ideal for stricter security and compliance.
3. Hybrid cloud storage combines public and private storage, giving flexibility to store sensitive and non-sensitive data in different clouds.
4. Multicloud storage uses multiple cloud providers, offering flexibility, regional compliance, and redundancy.

What are the benefits of cloud storage? Cloud storage offers several advantages over traditional local storage. For instance, data stored in the sloud is not susceptible to accidental damage. For instance, consider the photos on your smartphone. If you store them only in its internal memory and lose your phone, those memories are lost forever. However, if you upload your photos to a cloud service, they remain secure and accessible, even if your phone is lost.

Another key advantage of cloud storage is scalability. Users can easily scale their storage needs up or down as required. Unlike local storage, cloud storage provides this flexibility without the hassle of adding extra hardware, such as hard drives or MicroSD cards.

Why is cloud storage important?
Cloud storage is a smart and cost-effective way to store your data without the hassle of running out of space or managing hardware. It lets you securely keep your information online, so you can access it anytime, anywhere, and only pay for what you use.

How does cloud storage work?
Cloud storage services use remote servers to secure your data, allowing 24/7 access. When users upload their data via an internet connection, it is saved on a virtual machine within a physical server. Imagine your files being sent to multiple hard drives in different locations, always on and ready to deliver your data whenever you need it.

With Arlo Secure, your Arlo security cameras automatically upload footage from video events. When an alarm is triggered, the camera begins recording, sends a notification to your smartphone, and uploads the video to Arlo’s servers. You can later revisit the video and download it.

Some models, like the Arlo Ultra 2, even offer cloud-powered Continuous Video Recording (CVR) as an optional feature. This allows you to record 24/7, enabling you to rewind and catch anything you might have missed.

What are the advantages of cloud storage for your security system?
Cloud storage offers several benefits for your home security system, including remote access to your footage, secure video backups, and easy downloading and sharing of videos. Whether you rely on Professional Monitoring or choose to self-monitor your home security system, cloud storage is a valuable feature that enhances your overall security.

1. Access your security footage from any smartphone.
Unlike traditional security systems that depend on a local video recorder, Arlo Secure lets you access event recordings from any compatible smartphone for up to 30 days. Simply log in to your Arlo account using the Arlo Secure App. This remote access provides added security and convenience, allowing you to monitor your home from anywhere, anytime.

2. Back up your videos with a 30-day history.
With cloud storage, Arlo Secure safely stores your security videos for 30 days, giving you ample time to review important events. Unlike traditional local storage solutions like a DVR, which deletes footage when it runs out of space, cloud storage provides virtually limitless capacity for your security videos.

More importantly, cloud storage provides a damage-free, fail-safe solution for storing your videos compared to local storage devices. You might lose an SD card, experience camera memory failure, or face hard drive corruption. In contrast, cloud storage acts as an additional security measure, keeping your files safe from damage or accidents.

3. Download and share your security footage.
With Arlo Secure, you can instantly download and share your security videos. Captured your dog doing a funny dance? Post it on social media in seconds. Recorded a tree falling on your driveway? Use the footage to file an insurance claim.

The ability to quickly download and share your security videos offers numerous benefits. You can easily save important footage for future reference, monitor the progress of a construction site, or assist law enforcement in identifying trespassers.

Harness all the benefits of cloud storage with Arlo Secure today.
Take advantage of the benefits of cloud storage without the limitations of local storage. Plus, with Arlo security cameras and video doorbells, you can always opt to store videos locally using a compatible Arlo SmartHub. Whether you choose cloud storage, local storage, or simply rely on the live feed, you can rest assured that Arlo is the right choice for your home security.