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James, St.Neots
Each individual camera can be set to either continuous record or motion detection. You can customise this in the options menu.
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Miransa, Newcastle
Internet connection is only required to receive alerts and access the remote viewing. The system will work perfectly fine without internet connectivity.
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Simon, Gale
Providing the Swann DVR is connected to your home broadband via the Ethernet cable provided, there should be no issues.
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Roy Davies, Ledbury
3MP would give you 1.5x More pixels than the standard 1080P variation. 1080P resolution is (1920 x 1080) where as 3MP would be (1920 x 1536).
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Secondly one of the family lives in Thailand. Will he be able to access the system on his smartphone from there?
Ken, Chorley
A total of 10 devices can access remote viewing anywhere in the world as long as you have the Swann App downloaded.
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Lee Hodkinson, Melton Mowbray
It is possible to view live or recorded footage via your smartphone, monitor or TV. A HDMI cable is included for TV viewing.
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Mark, Stilton
Each camera can be customised separately, allowing motion detection settings for individual cameras.
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Michael, Devon
Transferring specific video is very easy, once you are familiar with the system. You can edit any data saved on the DVR and transfer it via USB.
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Luke , Minster on Sea
These Swann CCTV kits require power in order to record. You may wish to look at the Arlo Pro Wireless CCTV Kits, as they are battery operated.
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Graham Everitt, KENNINGTON
Remote viewing would work on a Laptop using windows 7.
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K Alden, Reading
A monitor or TV is required on the initial set up of the system, notifications can be adjusted via the DVR options menu.
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Jon, Salisbury
Unfortunately not, however you can view though a TV and PC monitor simultaneously by using both the VGA and HDMI cables included.
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Chris, Ellesmere Port
Any Heat would activate the Thermal Detection feature.
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Lynda smith, Rayleigh
The Swann cameras have a powerful 30 metre infrared night vision which kicks in as soon as the night falls, you would have no issues identifying a persons face.
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Tom, HEYWOOD
The motion detection would be 10 metres range per camera, this is a standard range for most CCTV systems.
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Wayne brown, Doncaster
Most existing coaxial cables are compatible, the cables included in the box are double shielded RG59 coaxial cables.
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ram, London
The cameras are suitable for most external weather and will be absolutely fine in -9 degrees temperatures.
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Chris, Ellesmere Port
The cameras work with optical zoom and have the ability to zoom in on live or recorded footage.
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Andrew, Wokingham
The cameras are powered by a mains power adaptor. There is a splitter included so that you can power multiple cameras from one power adaptor.
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Paul Cutler, Ilkeston
The resolution would be fine on a 1080P TV. We also stock a range of longer BNC cables if required Swann 15m White CCTV BNC Camera Cable, Swann 30m White CCTV BNC Camera Cable and Swann 60m White CCTV BNC Camera Cable.
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Can you have a mix of wireless and wired cameras on this DVR?
Dean Stackhouse, ASHINGTON
Remote viewing can be done by connecting an Ethernet cable from the DVR box to your router. Only wired dome or bullet cameras can be used with this system.
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Toni , Caldicot
To enable sound you would have to purchase an external microphone which would be plugged into the audio output port on the DVR. Microphones can be purchased from most electrical retailers.
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ian, martin
While it is possible, the issue you may have is hiding/tidying the cable that runs from the stable to your home. I would also advise on purchasing additional Swann BNC Camera Cables.
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Naveed Azhar, Manchester
This system is Super HD 3 megapixel recording and playback. The cameras also have night vision up to 30m so will produce good quality images day or night. These products are all brand new systems and not refurbished.
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z khan, birmingham
There is no static IP needed, you can download the Home Safe View app to your laptop to remotely access the cameras and make minor changes if needed all from you desk top PC or laptop.
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Sean, Dudley
This system is only available with 4 dome cameras as part of the Swann DVR-4780D 8 Channel 3 Megapixel - 8 Camera True Detect CCTV Kit.
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steven , waltham abbey
With the Swann CCTV kits, there are no subscriptions or additional charges. Providing you have home broadband, you can view footage at no extra cost.
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