In some implementations, local storage device 190 is used to store video data when external network conditions are poor. For example, local storage device 190 is used when an encoding bitrate of camera 118 exceeds the available bandwidth of the external network e. g. , networks 162. In some implementations, local storage device 190 temporarily stores video data from one or more cameras e. g. , the network connected outdoor cameras are exposed to severe weather conditions e. g. , a rainfall, a snowstorm and direct sun exposure, and require additional power supplies being physically routed to them even though these smart device normally can communicate data with a remote server or a client device wirelessly via one or more communication networks. Each outdoor smart device must be configured to attach firmly to a surface in the outdoor environment, have an access to a power supply source, function reliably under various severe weather conditions e. g.