Swann12MP Security Camera System, 16 Channel NVR with 4TB, 16 IP Cameras Indoor Outdoor Home, 6k Mega HD PoE Wired,Video Analytics, 2-Way Audio, Sirens, Color Night Vision, True Detect, 1690008B8DE

I'm very happy with this system. I recently remodeled my home, so running cat6 cables for PoE cameras made a lot of sense while the ceiling was open. I love having wired cameras that will never need batteries charged or replaced. The cameras are excellent, and I get months of history on 8 cameras. It does a good job of detecting motion and only recording events. Night infrared video is very clear. The cameras are high quality and have all the features you'd want, including talk-through, siren, and even an LED light that can be turned on/off on schedule or through the app.The console app on the DVR itself is kind of basic, but sufficient to do any setup tasks and monitor the cameras. After setup, I just turn of the video monitor and forget about it. The mobile app is excellent, and so that is what I use most to configure things or view footage. I initially had alerts coming in for any event, but after a while got tired of alerts of squirrels and cats or a wasp buzzing around the lens, so I turned alerts off. It has home/away mode that you can set up, but I don't use that feature.I think this system is great, and value for the price. My only regret is that I didn't wire up more channels during construction, since 8 of the channels are unused on the DVR.

Bought it for an offline-capable security camera system. Ended up adding the other 4 cameras.Works well. Nice customization options in software. Reasonable app when online, but nothing to write home about. Everything works as it should.NO AUDIO. This was clear when I bought it, but it's good to know.

Amazing easy to use

Great security cameras. My first Swann Security unit lasted 14 years. I'm still using the first set of 4 cameras, along with the 4 new cameras it came with. So I have 8 cameras, which is great

This is by far the easiest security camera system I've ever used. I am thinking of replacing a different system at my house with this one after installing this at my office. You install your cables inside the attic, run them out to the eaves and install cameras. Connections are simple and system could be installed in less than three hours. Works great with any television capable of plugging an HDMI cable into it, to view cameras. The app works great on my phone and alerts me when there is movement when I am not at the office. I wish I had purchased two additional cameras for more coverage, but the four-camera system works great if you only need to cover four views.Would recommend to anyone looking for a simple security system they can install themselves!

I bought this unit because I had a Swann NVR7300 and wanted to replace it with an upgraded system. Well, this unit has turned out to be almost impossible to get to connect to the e mail server, so I receive alerts from the cameras. I can Log in remotely by I phone and by computer to view but without the feature of alerts it is not worth the money. Without alerts I certainly do not want to sit by the monitor 24 hours a day to see if something is happening. I Have viewed all material about getting connected and have contacted customer support with a ticket complaint. As far as their computer assisted response it is close to worthless, perhaps even worst completely worthless. If I receive and assistance from Swann to get alerts or any other person can help me. I will revise my review. I was contacted by the seller 09-03-23 about things to try.Update 09-10-23. I was able to get the e mail sending alerts after many hours of internet searching to find an address that would work. I used the port given, SMTP 00587 and SMTP address asSMTP-mail.outlook.com I failed to mention that the mouse did not work although a small item which is easily replaced. I have now received 2 messages that cameras 6 has lost video, they are just sitting on the floor at this time, no other cameras lost video and no power outages in the house. I will contact customer support tomorrow to go over the options.Update 11-10-23It appears Swann is in the market of hanging people in the delay mode. I am still having problems now with 2-way communications, it does not matter how many times you contact customer support they just keep asking the same questions in a different fashion and do not even read what you have sent them. I hope I get to revise this review in a more positive way but until I get some real support that will not happen.Update 07-04-24Well, I have been put in touch with a contact at Swann and I still can't get the two-way communication to work satisfactory. Many problems with no solutions. I keep getting e mails from Swann as they have not heard from me, and they will cancel the inquiry if I do not reply within a certain time. As someone mentioned they just keep passing you around without any solutions. It is almost 1 year later, and I do not have a solution, perhaps they just hope I will go away after a year when their supposes warranty is up.Further update 10-20-24I was in Australia September 1st to 23rd and the cameras once again didn't send e mail. I called Swann and they told me nothing could be done remotely, and I would have to Waite until I returned to the USA (are not the 8580 meant to be remotely controlled). I returned and still cannot get e mail alerts. Now the system appears to be shut down and I do not get any e mails to even my drop box but still get push notifications, called Swann (e mail as that is all they have) and spoke to a Ken which he said he was here to help however when I asked too many questions he has not been heard from for 3 days.PS Swann does have a phone number you can call but who knows how long you will have to Waite.

Love the picture Quality

Setup wasn't too difficult and now we have eyes in the front and back of our home 24/7! We love it. Super easy to use. No monthly data storage fees necessary. You can even add up to 4 more cameras if you want. Note: the DVR doesn't have Bluetooth so you will have to hook it up to a TV or computer near your router or you will have to run a cable to it. The app gives you access to the cameras when you are away. Kit also comes with stickers to let people know you have surveillance going. Very pleased with this purchase!