6 real problems with NVRs in 2025

Are NVRs still a smart choice for security in 2025? If you're dealing with multiple locations, limited remote access, or rigid storage limits, it might be time to rethink your setup.

In this video, we break down 6 real-world problems with Network Video Recorders (NVRs) that security professionals, IT teams, and business owners still face today, and why switching to a cloud-based VMS like Videoloft is the smarter, future-proof choice.

🔍 Here’s what we cover:

1. Limited Remote Access – VPNs, port forwarding, and siloed logins slow you down
2. Hardware Failures – When NVRs fail, you risk losing critical footage
3. Scalability Issues – Adding new sites shouldn’t mean new recorders and reconfigurations
4. Security Gaps – Unpatched, outdated hardware leaves you vulnerable
5. Lack of Visibility – No centralized search or multi-site awareness
6. Storage Retention Limits – Footage retention should match your needs, not your hard drive size

💡 With Videoloft you get:

One login for all your sites
Real-time cloud recording protects against data loss
Flexible, long-term cloud storage (7 days to 7 years)
Secure access, encryption, and automatic updates
-Centralized search and role-based permissions

Over 70% of cameras on Videoloft are part of multi-site cloud deployments, and for good reason.

Say goodbye to outdated infrastructure and hello to faster rollouts, lower costs, and smarter security.

Find out more here: https://videoloft.com/6-real-problems...

Content:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Limited remote access
00:48 Hardware failures
01:06 Scaleability issues
01:33 Security gaps
01:54 Lack of visibility
02:21 Storage retention limitations