What happens if your Internet fails? Will it still record? Can you set it up with Internet off via your tv?
Nick , Reading
Each of the cameras record locally to the CCTV DVR hard drive. Recording will continue with or without an internet connection. You only need an internet connection to be enable smartphone viewing.
I have a Microsoft windows smart phone, can I get the yale cctv app for it?
David J, Waltham Abbey,Essex
The Yale App is only available for use with Smartphones running Apple iOS 8.0 or Android 4.4 (or higher) operating systems. Unfortunately it is not compatible with Windows operated Smartphones.
Is it possible to link the cctv system to a smart TV via Bluetooth or other means?
Colt, Solihull
I am afraid the only way to connect this CCTV Kit to a Smart TV is via the included HDMI cable. If your Smart TV has web browsing capability you could view an IP Camera on your TV via the browser. IP Cameras suitable for this CCTV Kit are due from Yale later this year.
I see I can connect direct to my router, is it possible to connect to a network point in the house instead? My router and the box are in completely different areas of the house.
Sue Geuens, Maulden
It is possible to use a TP link box however please
make sure that the box is plugged directly into the landline socket.
The Yale Smart CCTV Kits do not have a built in microphone. However, there is an audio input facility on the DVR box that will allow you to plug in your own external microphone.
Does the Yale Smart HD720 send text or App notifications when triggered?
LG, Essex
The Yale Smart HD720 CCTV Kit can be set to record continuously or only when motion is detected. You can also set up alerts via the app to notify you when motion is detected.
With 4 cameras fitted and 500gb HDD, how many hours of recording will this hold? Will it record to another hard drive connected to the USB? Also can the HDD be upgraded?
mark, ipswich
A 500GB 4 camera kit would record roughly 500 hours, approx 20 days. It is possible to back up data via USB to free up space.
Are the cameras powered via the video leads or is it a separate power supply? If it is a separate supply then how long are the power cables?
David King, Weymouth
The cameras are powered by the BNC Camera Cables that are included with the CCTV system, these cables are 15 meters in length. Optional 30 meter BNC cables are also available separately if needed.
Am I right in thinking that the DVR needs to be plugged in to TV & Router then run leads out of DVR to cameras?
Richard, March cambs
Yes, the DVR would need to be connected to a TV/monitor, and also a network router/ Ethernet cable (supplied) and the cameras to be connected to the BNC video inputs.