Cloud Storage

The Cloud Storage settings page controls where your recordings are stored, how long they are kept, and how long AI-generated metadata is retained.

Cloud Storage Summary

Shows an overview of your current storage usage broken down by data type.

Data Type	Description
Standard Recordings	Continuous video recordings from cameras
Timelapse Data	Timelapse footage
Retained Footage (Incidents)	Footage manually flagged and retained beyond the standard retention period
AI Metadata	Object detection, facial recognition logs, and analytics data
Other	Additional system data

The summary also displays your current plan and total storage used.

Select the cloud region where your recordings and related data are stored.

Option	Description
Auto (default)	The system automatically selects the best region based on your facility's location. Recommended for most facilities.
Manual region	Select a specific region if your organisation has data residency requirements.

Note: It is recommended to leave this on Auto unless you have a specific reason to choose a region manually.

Define how long different types of video data are retained before being automatically deleted.

Set the retention period for continuous camera recordings using the slider or the preset buttons:

Set the retention period for timelapse footage:

Configure how long AI-generated metadata (object detection logs, facial recognition data, and analytics) is retained.

Note: Retaining more metadata improves historical reporting and trend analysis but increases storage usage over time.