Review on Swann 8 Ch 4 Cam Security Sys, Wired Surveillance 1080p HD DVR 1TB HDD, Audio Capture, Weatherproof, Color Night Vision, Heat & Motion Sensing Warning Light, Alexa + Google, SWDVK-845804WL by Osoulo Sharp

This is a fantastic DVR with lots of customization options (too many to list). This blows the Night Owl UI (which is limited in settings) out of the water in my honest opinion. For example, this dash cam allows you to go into each camera's settings and adjust almost all picture settings, while with the owl you have to buy their upgraded system to access these general settings. The dash cam is sized to match most dash cams and requires you to set it up with the internet during initial setup. Once configured, you can remove it from the internet and use it without it. (I haven't seen skipping internet settings anyway, although it might be possible.) The dashcam has 2 front USB ports, 1 rear USB port, 8 BNC, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 power, and a port for the PTZ - Connection - cameras. The cameras that come with this dash cam are PIR with deterrent (spotlight). These cameras, when configured correctly, prevent most false alarms. The jaw bodies are made of plastic and can be mounted in the end elements outdoors. I had mine set up in Florida in direct sunlight with absolutely zero problems. INSTALLATION TIPS 1) Have a drill and long drill handy 2) Have window putty handy 3) Draw your house on paper and position the cams with a pencil before installing. Be sure to add where the DVR is located and where the cables enter the house. 4) Check cameras and cables before installation. 5) Do not place the cameras where there are many narrow walls or anything that obstructs the camera's view as it will affect the night vision which will not display correctly and this is the main reason why people say their Cameras don't work well at night. 6) Read ALL documentation. If you are unsure, you can hire a professional to install it. ClarityExcellent controlCan be viewed remotely via Android app (not tested on iOS)Can be used with Echo Show by setting Skill Swann Works with Fire Cube TV Can collaborate with others Log first ) 24/7 support provides documentation for one professional certified installer available for an additional fee. Cons Requires internet only on first install (maybe) Homeview desktop software for windows is very buggy and doesn't work most of the time. NON-Swann cameras will work as long as the protocol is supported, but their capabilities are limited. My overall opinion of this dash cam deserves a 4* rating, but once the issues with the Homeview software for Windows are resolved then it will definitely be a 5* worthy device.