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Swann SWDVK 849808 Security Channel Surveillance Review

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Revainrating 2 out of 5  
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1.8
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Details

Indoor/Outdoor UsageOutdoor, Indoor
BrandSwann
Room TypeOffice
Connectivity ProtocolOthers
Model NameSwann Security System, Wired Surveillance Alexa + Google

Description of Swann SWDVK 849808 Security Channel Surveillance

Super high definition footage: this premium 8 camera, 8 Channel dvr-4980 5MP Wired surveillance camera system lets you see faces, tattoos, logo on clothing, labels on boxes, license plates and more, in 5 Megapixel super HD, that's 2. 4x clearer than 1080P. The cameras' Sturdy construction gives you 24/7 protection in rain, snow, heat and all year round. Each PRO-5MPMSB camera has a 70 Degree viewing angle and night vision up to 100ft, so no blind spot will go unnoticed. Tired of paying for extra storage? Enjoy free video storage with no ongoing costs: This wired security system delivers reliable home, office and retail protection 24/7. Have peace of mind knowing that if something happens you will always have video evidence. Store months of video footage onto the massive 2TB hard Drive with no additional costs and upload footage to the cloud by linking your DVR to your own Dropbox account. True Detect heat & motion sensing: this professional-quality DVR security system detects moving warm objects, like people and cars, triggering recording and push notifications so you can act immediately to prevent unwanted activity. With reliable notifications and fewer false triggers, you'll save time and stress. . With Swann Smart Search technology, you can select a specific area of the image to search for movement within recordings. SECURITY MADE SMARTER: "Alexa, show me the front door. " Compatible with Alexa enabled smart devices like your Echo Show, Echo Spot, and 4K Fire TV. Also compatible with Google Assistant and Chromecast. Live stream from multiple cameras and multiple sites, playback video, receive push notifications and more on your mobile device via the latest Swann Security app. We have your back: not only do our security cameras have your back, We do too. Everything you need to get started is in the pack including cables, mouse, stickers and accessories. If anything goes wrong, your Swann surveillance camera system is backed by a full 12 month .

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not as advertised. - Video surveillance device

I bought this device in April and spent a lot of time familiarizing myself with all its characteristics. About two years ago I installed Swann for my sister and we had a night owl that we brought back to Costco. What I found with this device is that the product information is not entirely accurate. The PIR/Motion sensor captures the movement of the smallest leaves, allowing you to record many events. The field of motion is very narrow. It has a pre-record option enabled, but I haven't seen…

Pros
  • Certified according to GOLS
Cons
  • Difficult to say

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Waste of money - security and surveillance

Update: When I woke up this morning I can't see the picture as in the new picture, also it's preventing me from logging in to fix the problem. I want to give this system zero stars. Right out of the box 1 camera was not good, there was a 'video lost' message on the screen, but I had an old Lorex camera and it worked. After the second installed camera failed after 6 days, I used the old Lorex camera again. The 1 camera that is still in the box is missing the adjustment screws and they are small…

Pros
  • Pleasant to use
Cons
  • Easy to maintain

Revainrating 2 out of 5

PIR does not work with current firmware.

Try it yourself: Cover the camera with a piece of paper (or something similar) without covering the PIR sensor. You will see the red PIR icon is displayed correctly on the screen, but you will find that the alarm actions are not triggered. No video recording, no full screen mode, no alarms. Currently, PIR only puts a red watermark on the screen. Clearly not a hardware issue, not sure if this was broken by a recent patch. I didn't check it seriously until I updated to the latest firmware. Until…

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Empty

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Nothing but trouble

First I contacted Swann about a possible faulty DVR system, they told me it didn't look like a cable or camera problem and then asked me if the camera light said red at night i yes, they said sorry the cable is broken, and they sent me a cable. Called back with a new issue related to a different karma or channel issue. I removed the camera and replaced it with a backup. red light so I figured it wouldn't work, the second camera cables weren't even connected as if someone forgot to connect them.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • New competitors appeared

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Poor performance, DO NOT waste your money on Swann products

intermittently loses communication with cameras, possible power issues or cable resistance not enough for these modes. Noise in the video also indicates poor cable shielding. IR functionality is not very impressive, LUX is too high (switches to BW at night). An upgrade from an older Swann model in the 480 range that worked well for 10 years except for one chamber where half the LEDs died so this new model doesn't justify the price even at $499. Not happy with that. Consider returning to try…

Pros
  • New
Cons
  • Slightly torn