My setup is a bunch of cameras with motion detection setup on a schedule and set to upload stills to my email account.
The Good;
- I know when something happens because it hits my inbox.
- no need to review video.
- no server or storage space needed.
- I can VPN in and watch video directly if I want. (Also see if I left the garage door up.)
The Bad;
- Sunny days mess with the motion.
- You only get stills, not video.