Security Camera Footage Retention: What 4TB, 8TB, and 16TB NVRs Hold
Industry data shows the average 4K security camera generates three times the data of a 1080p camera, and AI person-and-vehicle detection often runs 24/7 rather than only when motion is detected. The combined effect has pushed retention expectations sharply upward. A 14-day buffer that was industry standard five years ago now leaves gaps that lose…