Spotted an excellent deal on this Swann 4 Cam System at Bunnings today. Retail price was $249 at Bunnings and Swann are currently selling it for $399.
Stock Check
Swann SWDVK-444804BV
• Resolution: 1080p (2MP)
• Night Vision Distance: Up to 100ft/30m
• Viewing Angle: 102°
• Micro SD Card: 32GB | DVR HDD Size: Not included, add up to 4TB
• Camera Outdoor Rating: IP66, Weatherproof
More info on Swann Website
Yep
Connection
Network Interface RJ45 x 1
USB Interface USB 2.0 x 2
No WiFi jamming at least.
There are no excellent deals on swann security.
Four dummy cameras are cheaper and work just a well.
Or better
Much higher resolution :)
This any good?
No.
Doesn't include a HDD.
But is this still Better than nothing ?
"Better than nothing" is not a term I'd want to use for my security…
Spend a little bit more and get something of quality (but still budget friendly).
e.g. I bought the Hikvision 4MP Colour at night system
Lots of Hikvision options. Any recommendations?
Hadn't thought of wifi jamming, but would guess this to be quite easy for experienced crooks.
From a quick search on Hikvision. It's owned by the Chinese govt and banned by the Aus, UK, US, & Indian govts for public or national purposes.
I have something similar set up. Swanns basic but fine. Cameras work night and day. App works fine and lets me know whats going on.
For the price it will do the job.
Swann?
Keep calm and carry right on.
Signed,
Rob House
I don't have this particular DVR model, but my setup has the same "PRO-1080MSB" cameras - they are OK for a budget system and they work well enough in the dark (though nothing like the newer cameras that can do colour in the dark). In the daytime I think the quality is fine (again, for a very cheap setup).
I like that it's very easy to use the Homeview app either on my PC or phone to check all the cameras from wherever I am. I installed it myself, and it'll be very easy to pull it all out and replace it with something newer and better when I can be bothered :)
Obviously, whoever buys this is just buying for basic needs and doesnt expect exceptional security anyway. Good enough for some, especially $99
Which store ? is that in Vic ?
thanks
My bad didnt see the Store Check link
I have a dvr, with the coax cable. It's 720p. At what point should I upgrade?
1MP is probably already overdue for an upgrade. 6MP has been the standard for at least the past few years and recently 8MP has become a lot more affordable. Your big decision is whether you want to stick with coax and upgrade to HDCVI ~5MP, or shell out for coax to ethernet adaptors and buy 6MP/8MP IP cameras, or use the coax to pull through Cat5E and buy IP cameras.
Really depends on your budget and the difficulty of the cable runs.
cable runs are REALLY difficult. In walls and such.
1 cam is in the back, 2nd floor no way up unless you have a 2lvl ladder.
2 Front cams you can reach from balcony.
If it could use the coax at least for power that would be great, I don't like the idea of battery you have to take down and charge (esp 2nd floor back)
I don't really understand all those coax vs ethernet options. Obs I can pay someone to run ethernet of course.
But so obs these 1080 are not good right
Solar plus battery is a good easy install option.
Not great if you have bad wifi, but i've found the solar to reliably keep the battery fully charged.
@edrift: I would be worried any needing resets. I got some indoor ip cameras and they always hang and need to be Rebooted
If the cable runs are really difficult, I'd say your best bet would be coax to ethernet adaptors/baluns, which attach to the coax at the camera end and at the NVR end and convert it to ethernet, so essentially it converts to CAT5E. Then you can buy normal IP cameras and NVR and the cameras will be powered and run off the existing coax via PoE.
These 1080 cameras are not good. You'd want to look at a more reputable brand. I prefer Dahua but there are security issues surrounding that brand as they're based in China and are banned in some sectors in the US. So do your homework.
Reolink or Eufy tend to be decent consumer grade options.
Aim for 6MP or better, especially if they're mounted on upstairs eves as that puts them further away from what you're trying to see.
@Jinxinferno: Are coax basically not a thing anymore? I just realised one of the connection points are covered over by a perspex roof. So even gettting to the connection point may be an issue to put in the converter.
@furyou: There are still coax cameras. The HDCVI cameras are basically 5MP IP equivalent in most cases. I just feel like theyre limited and it also means you remain somewhat locked into the coax architecture. Whereas once you go IP, you can upgrade, relocate, replace a lot easier.
If youre going to struggle to access a connection point, you'll struggle to replace the camera full stop. At that point, it may be worth getting a quote from an installer.
got myself a good bargin thanks op
It says you can add a hard drive externally via USB, does it have a Sata and power cable inside the unit itself so you can add your own?
yes it does
Wired?