{"id":47464,"date":"2024-05-24T12:29:48","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T17:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/?p=47464"},"modified":"2026-06-17T08:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:56:21","slug":"cloud-based-video-surveillance-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/fr-ca\/blog\/cloud-based-video-surveillance-system\/","title":{"rendered":"How does a cloud-based video surveillance system work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever wonder what happens to all that footage your security cameras capture? Traditional systems store it locally, but there’s a new wave of surveillance on the rise: cloud based video surveillance. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike conventional security systems that rely on local storage devices like DVRs or NVRs, cloud-based video surveillance transmits video footage captured by your cameras to secure remote servers over the internet. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can watch over your property day and night, be accessed from anywhere globally, and even send you smart notifications when it detects something out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested? Prepare yourself\u2014this blog is for you if you want to learn more about the components and working of a cloud-based video surveillance system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is cloud based video surveillance system?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A cloud-based video surveillance stores, accesses, and manages your surveillance data on remote servers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It means cloud video surveillance systems use internet-connected cameras <\/strong>that transmit <\/strong>captured video to secure off-site servers for storage and management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why are businesses choosing cloud storage over local storage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because the videos are kept in secure off-site storage, cloud providers have solid security measures to protect your data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And because there is no physical storage in between it means you can be sure that you can access files from anywhere with an internet connection, which is ideal for remote work and collaboration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And what’s more <\/strong>is that even if your local recorder or cameras are damaged or stolen, your footage is safe in the cloud. A fire, flood, or other disaster at your property won’t destroy your video evidence! <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t

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Cloud systems automate the process. <\/strong>No need to manually swap out hard drives or worry about backup failures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NVR vs. Cloud based video surveillance systems<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here, we\u2019ve outlined several reasons to show you the advantages of cloud-based storage, regardless of the size of your business!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fonctionnalit\u00e9<\/strong><\/th>NVR (Local Storage)<\/strong><\/th>Cloud-Based Storage<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Data Control<\/strong><\/td>You have complete control over your data.<\/td>Data resides on servers owned by a third-party provider.<\/td><\/tr>
Accessibility<\/strong><\/td>Requires internet access to view footage remotely.<\/td>Accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.<\/td><\/tr>
\u00c9volutivit\u00e9<\/strong><\/td>Limited by the storage capacity of your NVR<\/a>. Expanding storage requires buying new hardware.<\/td>Highly scalable. Easily add more storage as needed (pay-as-you-go model).<\/td><\/tr>
Security<\/strong><\/td>Less susceptible to hacking if your network is secure.<\/td>Relies on the cloud provider’s security measures.<\/td><\/tr>
Co\u00fbt<\/strong><\/td>Upfront cost for NVR and storage devices.<\/td>Ongoing subscription fees for cloud storage.<\/td><\/tr>
Maintenance<\/strong><\/td>Requires maintenance and occasional upgrades of the NVR.<\/td>Cloud provider manages maintenance and upgrades.<\/td><\/tr>
Fiabilit\u00e9<\/strong><\/td>Footage can be lost if the NVR malfunctions.<\/td>Data redundancy in the cloud protects against hardware failure.<\/td><\/tr>
Offline Access<\/strong><\/td>Can access footage even without an internet connection.<\/td>Requires internet connection to access footage.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Components of a cloud based surveillance system: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CCTV Security Cameras<\/a><\/td>		To capture video footage and transmit to the cloud you can use cam\u00e9ras cylindriques<\/a> (outdoor), cam\u00e9ras d\u00f4mes<\/a> (discreet, wider view), 360-degree cameras (panoramic view), Cam\u00e9ras PTZ<\/a> (remote control of pan, tilt, zoom), night vision cameras (low-light), HD\/UHD cameras (superior image quality).<\/td><\/tr>
Internet Connection<\/td>Reliable internet connection to transmit video footage to the cloud.<\/td><\/tr>
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Video Management System (VMS<\/a>)<\/td>The brain of the system. Receives video streams, manages cloud recordings, and allows viewing of live feeds and recordings. It may offer features like d\u00e9tection de mouvement<\/a>, reconnaissance faciale<\/a>, and video analytics.<\/td><\/tr>
Cloud Storage<\/td>Secured servers provided by the cloud service provider to store recorded video footage. Offers scalability and redundancy.<\/td><\/tr>
Mobile App\/Web Interface<\/td>User-friendly interface for remote access (smartphone, tablet, computer). Allows viewing live feeds, playback recordings, adjusting settings, and receiving alerts.<\/td><\/tr>
Security Software<\/td>Robust security measures employed by cloud providers (encryption, access controls) to safeguard video data.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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How does cloud-based video surveillance work: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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These are the 5 steps for how cloud-based video surveillance operates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n