Storage, Resolution, and AI Detection—Getting More from Every Gigabyte

Storage, Resolution, and AI Detection—Getting More from Every Gigabyte

When it comes to watching things from far away, it's not just about connecting cameras. It's about what you do with the information you collect. Barn Owl's data plans are made to give you the most space, the smartest tools, and the most choices for any situation.

More Data Included in All Plans

Barn Owl data plans now give every user more monthly photo and video uploads over cellular networks: the Basic Plan allows 300 SD-quality images per camera per month, the Standard Plan allows 2,200, and the Pro Plan allows 7,500. This tiered structure ensures that every operation—from a small property to a large enterprise—can capture the images and videos needed each month without exceeding the plan limits. Whether monitoring livestock, public property, or busy business sites, your camera can send the data you need for timely, actionable insights.

Smart Detection in Standard and Pro Plans

Barn Owl cameras come with smart detection in both the Standard and Pro Plans. The system automatically finds animals, vehicles, people, and other dangers, only pointing out the important events. This means you spend less time looking through videos and get helpful information faster—whether it's finding someone who shouldn't be there, noticing a hole in the road, or keeping an eye on farm animals.

Barn Owl Care Included

Both Standard and Pro Plans include Barn Owl Care, which offers lifetime upgrades and replacements, extending the service of your initial purchase. This makes sure your system stays working when you need it most, without breaks or problems.

Cloud Storage and Flexible Picture Quality

All photos and videos are safely saved in the cloud, and you can choose picture quality from standard to high definition (HD). This gives you the freedom to choose the clarity of your pictures and go back to the pictures and videos that matter the most. In addition, Barn Owl offers a “favorite” feature that enables customers to save their most valuable pictures and videos in the cloud for the lifetime of the account. 

The Barn Owl Advantage

  • All Plans: Different levels of picture storage for Basic, Standard, and Pro users.

  • Standard & Pro Plans: Smart detection and Barn Owl Care are included.

  • Safe cloud storage keeps your information easy to get to and protected.

  • Flexible picture quality supports live video, HD monitoring, or efficient storage.

With Barn Owl, your data plan does more than just save videos—it gives you smart information, protection, and enough space to grow with your needs.

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