This camera works well on push notifications to your phone but that's about it. Not recommended for outdoor security. this model not supported for cloud storage. Email setup difficult, emails limited to low resolution captures, (difficult to make faces out) FTP Setup - could not get this to work. GMAIL setup, could not get this to work. Used OUTLOOK email server to get low-res videos only. Desktop app works fine, providing you have you computer on 24*7 Although can use POE, there are three cables that need to be dealt with if mounting outside.