How to decide how long cloud video should be saved

Start with the review need, not a storage number

Saved video only matters when a team needs footage after an event, audit, claim, or review. Before choosing a cloud target, map the situations that create real demand for history.

Common drivers include after-hours incidents, multi-day investigations, insurance follow-up, and locations where local recorders already overwrite too quickly.

Prioritize sites and camera groups

Not every camera needs the same saved-video window. Entrances, lots, gates, stockrooms, and high-value areas often deserve longer history than low-risk coverage.

• Identify priority sites first
• Separate critical cameras from general coverage
• Note where local storage already creates gaps

What to evaluate in an online VideoSafes demo

Use the demo to test saved-video needs against your real sites: which locations need longer history, how teams retrieve clips today, and where cloud storage would reduce risk.

Start with the VideoSafes plan helper to attach camera count, saved-video needs, and a recommended plan to your demo request before the call.