# How Long Do Home Security Cameras Keep Footage? The Answer Is Complicated

> There's no universal answer to how long home security cameras keep footage. It mostly depends on how the camera records and where the data is stored. On average, most home setups keep footage between 7 and 30 days.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1890439/home-security-cameras-footage-how-long-before-delete/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=685750f84d8775158dad59ed)
- **Published:** 2025-06-22
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #cameras #footage #home #keep #answer #long #security #complicated
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