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Is it possible to set one camera to record continuously and the others to record on motion detection?
Gavin, Holbeach
Each individual camera can be customised to either record continuously or on motion detection.
Tom W
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What can the audio output be used for? Also
What is the largest external hard drive I can connect to the DVR and what specifications would it have to meet?
ryan humphreys, Oldham
Audio Output is for connecting to a stereo or amplifier. This is not required when using the HDMI port.you can connect up to 8TB (2x 4TB) or so on. You need to use a Surveillance grade HDD which can be purchased from Swann Direct.
Tom W
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Can I order this camera system With extended wiring option more than 18m.
Andrew Mckay, London
Additional cables can be purchased separately from ourselves in the lengths of, Swann 15m White CCTV BNC Camera Cable, Swann 30m White CCTV BNC Camera Cable and Swann 60m White CCTV BNC Camera Cable.
Tom W
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Do these cameras have an LED light at night to show they are working? Or so you can see the light as a deterrent?
Richard , Portsmouth
The infra red light will be seen for night vision but nothing will be visible in the daytime.
Anne K
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Please could you tell me in what form a motion-detected notification is sent? Text message? Can the notification be sent to more than one phone? Presumably, remote monitoring of the cameras is available to anyone with the app and log-in details?
Ed Teesdale, Lincoln
The notification is a push message sent via the smartphone app. The notifications, remote access and monitoring is available to anyone who's phone is linked to the system and has an active account with the smartphone app.
Phil R
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When viewing on your TV and using Google Assistant to view a particular camera; does the TV access the camera via an app (e.g. smart TV) or does the TV need to be connected to the DVR box via HDMI cable? As such could you view CCTV footage on any TV wirelessly, on multiple TVs?
Ed, London
The TV needs to be connected to the DVR via a HDMI cable.
Phil R
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Is it possible to connect the recording up to view on 2 TVs at the same time? I have a customer who wants to watch all cameras on main tv and be able to view 2 cameras on a separate tv at the same time.
Jon, Salisbury
This will require a HDMI connection for each TV, providing you can obtain a HDMI splitter this should be possible.
Phil R
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Do Swann do black cables?
David
The BNC Cables provided by Swann as standard are white only. We do sell Yale 18m Black CCTV BNC Camera Cable's which are compatible with Swann CCTV kits.
Phil R
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If the hard drive was to be destroyed or stolen, and I am away on holiday, will I still be able to see recorded footage online, is it backed up online?
Jared, Ilford
Unfortunately this system does not have cloud based storage so if the DVR is damaged any saved data would be destroyed unless transferred to a USB stick. For a system that is completely cloud based I can recommend the Arlo Pro Smart Security System with 4 Cameras - VMS4430.
Tom W
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Are the longer cables for the cameras suitable for burying?
Dave, Albrighton
The cables can be buried but they will need to be enclosed in some insulating protective cover or tubing.
Phil R
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I have to place in a bedroom and require low noise. How does this model rate as I note a review saying noise level high.
John Barker, Barton on Humber
The DVR is not silent, as there is a fan inside. Placing the DVR in a well ventilated area should help the fans keep the system cool and not create excessive noise.
Ashley I
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