How much storage do I need for my security camera system?

Storage needs depend on the number of cameras, video resolution, frames per second, and how long you want to keep your footage. For example, a single 1080p camera recording continuously will typically use around 20-30 GB per week, depending on encoding.

In this case a 1TB hard drive could store roughly 4-6 weeks of footage for four cameras. Using motion-activated recording or smart compression (like H.265) can significantly reduce storage usage while maintaining video quality.

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