First time ever I've installed cctv.Found this to be a great system, the camera picture quality is excellent,for a diy system. Easy to install and setup with step by step instructions.
The build quality of both the cameras and the dvr unit are excellent.
The system comes with ample cable to position the dvr in father the loft or any other room within the home.
The system has the facility to be able to mask areas so no intrusion on your neighbours and your able to easily set up the areas for the pir to alert you via the app on any movement detected. The app itself allows you to easily view live feed from any or all cameras anywhere you have internet connection.
Its a Fabulous system and would recommend to anyone.
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Very good product and very straight forward and easy to fit your self, only gripe hard drive could be quiter Not to be put in your Bedroom.
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worked fine to a point,app on my phone works sometimes when i am away from home but not other times.whats that all about?.app working the cameras seems to be not very good.was able to see where the cameras were pointed at night,then after that there was just a foggy picture.dont buy these cameras as the cameras are fine but the app seems to be almost useless.
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Swann DVR8-4980 8 Channel 5 Megapixel - 4 Camera True Detect CCTV Kit Great system and price very easy to install Very easy to set with the built in wizard all worked first time, good length to cable runs.
Smart looking. Well made. The quality of the pictures is excellent no special knowledge needed Good 24/7 technical helpdesk I like the components will purchase extra cameras.
The PIR detection is good Best of all the software is very comprehensive and no issues logging in on my iPhone or iPad.
If you want a great priced CCTV then look no further I'm so pleased with my purchase HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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After a lot of research I decided to buy the Swann CCTV system mainly due to the picture quality of 5 mega pixel thermal cameras.
Item delivered next day at no extra cost.
Very easy to set-up, just needed a hand to hold the ladder when i put the cameras up.
Downloaded the app onto my Iphone and Ipad, scanned the code on the box and it was all set-up, can also cast from my phone to the main TV
I have also connected a pc screen to the DVR box, picture quality is amazing and playback is easy on all devices
Will be buying another for the parent’s house , can’t find it priced anywhere cheaper than Safe!!!!
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Rubbish. It does not do as it says on the advertising regards quality of picture on night vision. it states quality of image, upto 30M away, I cant even see the number plate from the 5MP HD bullet cameras supplied only 3 meters from the camera lens. It shows white only no number plate or detail recognition.
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I cannot fault the Swann DVR-4980 8 Channel 5 Megapixel 4 camera CCTV Kit, I had another version of this type and decided I was going to upgrade, I'm glad I did.
After installing with the greatest of ease I decided to add the cameras from my old system to my new system and they worked perfectly.
Our whole house is now covered with an amazing view of all the cameras linked to the DVR, brilliant.
My wife and I are both amazed at the clarity on both day and night vision and the ease to being able to look back over the last month at any time of day or night, incredible.
If anyone out there are looking for a great system to cover all your needs regarding security Swann is the place to start. No mistake.
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Very y happy with the product. Easy to install, clear and crisp image,good quality, value gor money.
Fast delivery, great experience.
Thank you SAFE TEAM.
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Effective solution for video security on our home. Provides peace of mind and allows for us to see what’s going on whether we are there or not, through the useful HomeSafe app. Would certainly recommend this product.
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Easy to install, setup and use.
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I like the cameras for quality I also think they are good quality.
The unit is constantly making a noise because the fan runs 24hours a day I'm not sure this is correct.
The phone app some times does not work.
When I phoned for technical help I was transferred abroad I had somebody from the call center try and help me but it took many calls. Also some time after making contact abroad I had a call from someone telling me i had a fault with my computer.
This was a scam.
I installed the system my self it was easy to do.
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Great purchase, quick delivery and very easy to install
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Great product, next day delivery, 1 lead was not long enough not swans fault, I rang customer services and the extension cable arrived next day excellent service, would certainly use again.
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Product was absolutely brilliant works perfect and easy to set up at my home the service was just as good i ordered around 11AM and my camera kit arrived the very next morning, excellent rapid service !!
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I was upgrading from an older Swann solution so just needed to swap out the camera's, reused the old wires and replaced the HDD unit - boom came straight up and with the new application was easy to configure, I have since added two more cameras as the record feature is easy to use, picture is clear and playback is useful.
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Having tried various other products, a third of which proved to be quite a problematic to set up & not that dependable, plus the fact they were dependant on a more than decent WIFI signal
I came across the Swann system which I found to be great to set up, easy to understand instructions (written in English).
A totally enclosed system, but if required the use of WIFI to connect to your mobile which is also great.
I also had need to call the customer assistance number, because the hub output to my screen was too large. The free phone number to the operator was brilliant no long wait to get through, problem fixed with a very patient operator.
The system has great functions & adjustments, I mainly use the system for wild life observations.
What I really like is the camera ability to jump back 5-10 seconds before the actual sensed movement.
Also the systems various formats to off load any required recorded clips directly to a USB stick for viewing on other devices.
My only regret is I didn't explore the options of being able to record sounds for my video clips using the same manufacturer...
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Very noisy, you can hear it anywhere in the house even with the tv on.
Cameras keep going off, have to pull plugs apart and reconnecting them to often.
Not pleased with it.
SP
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1 camera -the adjustment wasn't very good due to a faulty pressing that is the only reason we have given 4 stars. The clarity on the cameras is very good we can even pick up a clear picture from over the other side of the road.The amount of cable that is supplied is marvellous. The cameras look nice as well not ugly and the red lights are clear for anyone to see at night so hopefully will deter people. The price of the kit is excellent and thinking of adding a further 2 cameras too. Would recommend for peace of mind.
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This was purchased to replace an older system. Video quality is superb and was very easy to set up. If you can wire a plug you can fit this, it’s as easy as that. iPhone app was set up very easily just by scanning the unit.
Very pleased with the system.
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Very good product. It arrived swiftly and was very straightforward to connect up. The software takes a little getting used to but its pretty obvious I've you get the hang of it. The image quality is truly excellent and I've added an extra camera since such was just as easy to do. Highly recommended.
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I researched a variety of cctv systems online and decided the swann dvr-4980 true detect was the one for me. It is not the cheapest kit I looked at but buying a renowned make in the security industry swung it for me. Since purchase the build quality and easy self installation was apparent. The step by step guides are straight forward and not complicated so a DIY installation is easily possible. The 5 megapixel cameras give a clear and vibrant picture on tv and mobiles and the massive recording memory means maintenance issues are few and far between.
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Since I installed and set up I have had no problems. Phone app works well. Very happy with the set up so far.
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Excellent system easy to set up
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Does what it says. Simple to set up and use and great quality. App could be a bit better but no big issue at all.
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Very good bright white colour to deter thieves and at night bright red on lens very good picture quality and ease to set up multi adjustments so will go on to any angle I down loaded the manual and printed it so made setting the four cameras up a breeze have got it on my I pad and also on my mobile phone picture quality on phone is very good also picture quality on I pad very good play back on phone or I pad is great Price was good delivery was as they said also have used help desk and found answer very easy
To find on the web sight l am going to get another two I am that impressed you will not be disappointed you do need an I pad or phone to set up cameras as you can’t see the television when finally setting up the neighbours asked if I can see there gardens and cars so have lifted them a bit so can see there’s but you can block parts out that you don’t whant to see I e windows or doors on my neighbours drive but they whanted me to record everything else’s
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Great reliable product. excellent service from 'safe with us'.
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Great cameras good quality picture, good remote viewing , easy set up
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I needed a cctv system that was totally stand alone, that would function correctly without an internet connection. As it was for a workshop 100 yds away from my home.
I was assured by swann technical that the SWDVK-849804-UK would do just that.
I did not need to see my home getting burgled when I was miles away on holiday.
I downloaded the manual and studied it whilst waiting for the system to arrive, so the setup was relatively simple.
The system went in nicely. The camera brackets are a bit weedy and need a bit of care. I had to order longer cables as the ones supplied are a little short.
Initially I was very impressed with the quality of the video I especially like the zoom facility.
Now because the unit is locked in a steel cabinet, a password was not of any particular interest, however I had to set one. So I chose 123456789 so I could not possibly forget it.
After a few weeks this password appeared to time out and simply would not work. The only option on the system is ‘forgotten you password’ which of course I had not. 123456789!
I could see where this was going; you need the internet to reset your password. This was confirmed by swann technical. Thanks not stand alone then.
So how to get the internet to the cctv unit, 100 yards away in your workshop?
A BT Power Line costing £90, (more expense) did the trick. I reset the password via the link, no big deal.
Then I got the message ‘You must down load the latest firmware’ so I did, and all the operating systems changed completely, so reading the old manual was a total waste of time.
Never mind, I will download the new manual for the new software, except there isn’t one.
I am sure the new firmware will be better, when I find the time to learn it. (A user manual would help}.
Seeing as I was now on line I downloaded the Swan home view app, what a waste of time, it will not work at all on my PC at all and only works once on the tablet, you have to delete the app and re-install it to make it work again for 5 min.
Forget trying to make an account on the Swann Support web page, it is impossible to get past the ‘something went wrong with your application, try again later’.
One of the cameras has developed a cloudy area in the centre on night vision, so that will have to go back. In conclusion I have spent a lot of time and money, and so far I am very disappointed.
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Looks the part, very easy to install and use. Very quiet in operation, I have it set on a table next to me and have to concentrate to hear it. Night vision is also very good, even to watching a mouse feeding on the bird food that had been knocked off the bird table until the local cat came...but thats nature.
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I found the easy the Swann DVR-4980 8 Channel 5 Megapixel to use and fit. In addition, the Help line was extremely helpful and friendly.
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Excellent product as what would be expected from a company of Swanns' standing in the industry. Build Quality is solid and value for money from Safe.co.uk is far better than competitors. Delivery was swift and on time. I placed the unit in the loft space where I had A.C. power and internet connections. From there, the extremely ample leads where sent to each of the cameras at the four corners of my eaves. Easy to follow instructions and setting up. All connectivity is easily recognisable and camera leads are clearly defined. I bought a separate (7m long) HDMI cable to connect unit to my bedroom TV and used a separate mouse to scroll through the various settings/passwords/user defined ideals. The picture quality is very good with great night vision and zoom function. I went abroad and could keep an eye on my home from another country. The cameras infra red LEDs are visible at night so add an extra deterrent for would be scoundrels as do the window stickers provided. All in all very happy with my purchase,. I will be ordering more cameras in the very near future for areas behind my garage which are not visible at the moment. The unit comes with four cameras but has the capacity to expand to eight.
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What a great system!! Very clear view on play back,
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This is a great cctv system despite just 2 gripes.
1.the viewing app for Samsung phones is too flaky and stops working after very short time, although I think there is another app available which is supposed to be more reliable. It would be nice if Swan informed us of this, instead of having to search for it.
2.The control box is quite noisy (when fan kicks in when recording etc.)
so don't site it in a bedroom that's being used as bedroom.
Hopefully when i've downloaded the new app it will solve the first problem.
Would i buy this system again, yes I would.
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Great value system.
Spent many hours researching, and evaluating camera systems. Decided that if you want the system to deliver a good quality picture should you be unlucky enough to have a problem and require evidence, then you need a system with good resolution. Otherwise it is a waste of effort and money.
The helpline from “Safe” was exactly that, helpful , sorted my query’s. And gave me confidence in the product.
The Swan 5 meg system , gives good pictures, day or night, however PIR lighting at night further enhances the picture for greater results.
The system is very user friendly , easy to set up, and , online manual explains everything in great detail.
The system is versatile , in its ability to record, 24hr or motion / pir activation. This can be preferentially adjusted to record and to to start recording “x” seconds prior to motion or PiR event , and run “x” time after event. Saving record and search time. Also camera view can be amended easily to omit , (blank out) private or sensitive areas.
Really impressed with installation ease, and very pleased with picture image results.
Would recommend this to anyone with average DIY ability.
Note: hard drive is not silent , so be cautious where you install.
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I am really happy with the system. The picture quality is great. The only frustrating thing is the mobile phone app doesn't have much functionality e.g. replaying of recordings.
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Perfect item,very good price.the best in internet.thanks
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Excellent product just whst we hoped for
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Really easy to use and great functions including play back and slow motion. Really good night view under street lights or security light. Would definitely recommend.
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Found the product relativeley easy to set up, using the online guides and information. Using the onscreen keyboard is not the best but manageble, if a bit fidly to use. As an electronics engeneer I would have liked the kit to have included some way of shortening the cable lengths.
The quality of the video recordings is extreamly good both day and night particularly when viewed on a HD TV screen.
Found the setting up of both the android application and computer viewer trouble free. The quality of the play back on these is not as good as the TV, but does give you access to the system away from the home.
For the price I think the system is very good value for money, and one I would reccommend for home security.
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Does what it is supposed to do very well.
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Almost as soon as I installed it I knew I'd made a mistake, looked at the spec and overlooked the user experience. Software ruins what seems to be a decent enough system image-wise. Mobile phone and PC software is hard work and is the main way of accessing the DVR for me. Only had it a couple of months and looking for another DVR with more intuitive software.
Before getting this system I used the free 'at home camera' software on an old mobile phone and it was much easier to use and push notifications took you directly to said recording.
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Pleased with item apart from using the app in my Samsung mobile, using 4 g or Wi-Fi is not what i expected. Its slow and freezing all the time. So disappointed.
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Brilliant piece of kit.
The packaging very good and all the kit in place.
A good idea too unpack and lay it all out on a table - read the insgtyructsons carefully.
I assembled the equipment on the table - checked it worked prior to installation.
Easy to install and configure and the picture quality his really good, even at night.
Installation was very easy - just had to remember which end goes to which end on the connection cable, which I found out the hard way.
Very pleased with the purchase - bought 2 additional cameras to cover some blind spots.
I was a littler bit concerned about having the connections outside in the weather, so made sure they were all installed in a protected area under the eaves of the house
plug and play
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Much easier to set up and use than older generations from Swann. Still a little pixelated at times, but that might be my internet speed. Quite good at night also. A big improvement on my 3 yr old 720 MP set up.
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First off all just got to say how good the service is at SAFE I ordered the cameras on Monday at 12.30 and the delivery man was knocking on my door Tuesday 1.30 the hole job was done in 6 hours many thanks great value for money
All I can say is it’s worth every single penny. Its fairly easy to fit and set up. The recordings at night are just as clear as the day light recordings. I have set up two I pads and two iPhones to view the cameras on and also to get notifications if anything triggers the cameras. The best feature is the zoom. When zoomed in you can read car number plates and even logos on sweat tops. I also 100% recommend safe to by this product from, 1 they are cheaper than buying direct from swann and 2 when I had a problem (that was my fault) they put me right straight away, in a way that I could understand.
Very please with Camera's it was easy to fit to we feel a lot safer now it is amazing how clear the pictures are as well.
Excellent piece of kit. Upgraded from an very old DVR-1200 series. Was simple to install and setup. But a lot of settings to master, still don't know what all the settings do. The cameras have amazing detail and clarity, low light at night is great. Cables were more than long enough for installing four cameras, front and rear, then taking the leads up to the third floor loft, where the box was installed. Easy to live view and see past recordings from mobile phone. This is the most used feature. Can also cast to a TV that has Casting enabled. Would recommend!
Great system, easily installed by my local electrician. Had a few glitches setting up passwords but once sorted it’s all good. Excellent picture quality and cameras were easy to move into required position. Night view with no outside lighting is also good quality. Installed safe view app on my phone- quick & easy to do and I can view my system from anywhere. Slightly cheaper systems available but would recommend this one for the extra picture quality & clarity of night vision range. Easy ordering online, well packaged and delivered promptly. Would recommend safe.co.uk as a good company to buy from.
Great product, easy setup and installation. Good value for money.
Really good pic ,from camera .well worth it
Great value for money great images even when zoomed in cheers
Having used Swann DVR systems for nearly a decade it was clear (or should I say less than clear) to me that my 'older' system lacked detail and flexibility to secure images / video should the imaginable occur.
My old D1 system was 'outdated' and the reduced image quality made for unreliable viewing. In addition, having all my eggs in one basked (the D1 is a 16 channel system), one glitch or hiccup and the whole system went down.
I bought two DVR-4890 8 channel systems which allows for a spread of risk and redundancy cover.
In addition by being 5mp hybrid those 'close' areas can utilise older analogue camera systems when image quality is good enough and the longer and more at risk locations can be fed from 5mp high resolution cameras.
Access is simple, analysis is simple, bar code installation takes away all the nightmares of the older manual input systems.
Just don't forget to set up push forwarding and your email details.
There is no down side to any part of this.
Great product and easy to install with good instructions for installation / set-up / connection to other devices and operation. Very pleased.
Bought these cameras to spot unwanted criminal activity on the boundary of my property. They replaced an older system with low resolution, and the difference is amazing. day or night the picture quality is great and can see all details. The only downside is the App works very poorly with android devices; better with Apple. The box is easy to set up and the optional HomeSafeView PC program is good though again can be complicated at first to understand. We have 6 Cameras recording most of the time and get 8-10 days storage on this box. Certainly a good buy for us.
Easy to install good clear pictures and good value for your money would recommend