Cloud Storage vs SD Card Storage
Your trail camera supports both local SD card storage and cloud storage, giving you flexible options for saving photos and videos. While both serve the same purpose — storing captured footage — they function differently in terms of access, control, and connectivity.
🗂 Key Differences
| Feature | SD Card Storage | Cloud Storage |
| Storage Location | Saved locally on the SD card inside camera | Uploaded to the cloud (manual upload only) |
| Event Recording | Automatically saved after motion triggers | Not automatic — user must upload manually |
| Network Required | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (mobile data) |
| Retention Period | Until full (supports loop overwrite) | 30 days per file, then auto-deleted |
| Access Method | View photos in Gallery.
| View and manage directly via mobile app |
| User Control | All files stored locally by default | User chooses which files to upload |
| Best Use Case | Long-term deployment, offline environments | Remote viewing, temporary backup |
Important Notes
- All photos and videos are first saved to the SD card after an event is triggered.
- Cloud storage does not sync automatically — users must manually select and upload files through the app.
- Cloud-stored content is retained for 30 days, after which it is permanently deleted.
- To keep important footage, download it locally before it expires.
Summary
Using both storage options together provides the most flexibility: SD cards ensure reliable local recording, while cloud storage offers convenient remote access and short-term backups.
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