Is it better to purchase these four cameras and then purchase a DVR? Is it cheaper and are the quality of cameras better instead of buying a system.
1068734
If you can purchase them separate great. No big deal. The cameras you are looking at are great in the day time. Their night IR function is not that great.
1068735
Well I bought a set dvr 8ch but it had only 4 camaras and that what I wanted so that In the future I can buy 4 camaras of my choice like better night vision ect by the way I only buy Swann. Sams club has a 8ch 8camara system if I was to buy it again i would do the same
1068736
look at the resolution of the cameras in the kit, these are 600TVL , youll typically see lower resolution ones in a kit starting at 480. The higher the TVL the more expensive and higher resolution
1068737
These cameras work as well as the cameras I purchased with my complete system. You need to understand these are not high end cameras and the images unless close can be hard to identify who is in the image
1068738
We actually purchased 4 cameras and the dvr system for about $320 total. I would say that is the better deal, we only purchased the additional four pack because we needed two more cameras for coverage. The cameras work really well and it was easy to install and use.
1068739
Buy the system that comes w 4 cameras and 8 input DVR. Then u can add an additional 4 cameras to system. These are easy to set up and work very good. 1 camera died after 6 mos, contacted seller and they replaced it w a new one. For ur $$ this is one if the better units avail without spending thousands. No system an offer facial recognition without zoom.
1068740
The camera are of medium quality (in my opinion). If you want a really sharp image that can read a license plate then purchase better cameras. I originally purchased an 8 port DVR with four cameras then added these four. Good system even at night. I am pleased with it for my home security so I also purchased the Swann DVR and cameras for work.
365618
if you refer to attaching cameras to dvr, You can make an adaptation, so you won´t escape from having electrical outlets in each camera location, and having 4 transceivers also with a bunch of cables on their way. the cost is so high for what you want, is better to search for IP based wireless cameras with NVR and compare. in other hand if you refer to network connection for remote viewing, you can do what Mr Roubach commented on previous post, with a router or with Access point (with bridge or client features enabled) attached to dvr on Ethernet port.
2081676
I need a camera to watch a room in my house when im away. I would like to be able to view it from my iPhone or computer. I would like for it to record like dvr but it has to be very discrete. I have wifi at home. I this camera the one I should choose? If possible 2 rooms would be ideal.
576850
I have all four cameras posted outside, although all are under eaves, and they work fine. There is the ability to zoom in on the images once they are captured on the dvr.
1918398
The cables will be the same, so the only question might be the installation hardware. I had to replace a lesser quality model ADS-180 with this model. It appears these cameras all include screw holes in the back, as well as their mounting brackets, and I had to adjust my installation to use the screw holes, but had no problems. The better quality can be seen with the dvr with the original cables.
1956922
You can buy them from Amazon just as the system. I bought mine with two cameras and have added two more to the system from the same place.
540245
You can record on all 8 cameras at the same time. It depends on the quality of video you choose for all 8 cameras. The best thing to do is set up the cameras for motion detection. That way it uses up less space on your dvr and you're more likely to get 30+ days of recording time.
634182
Yes, you have to have a DVR to record from the cameras with one port per camera. These cameras have excellent clarity.
1590130
It's your choice. The subscription for up to 5 cameras for one year is next to nothing $50? A home security system is going to cost you almost that much each month. It's a matter of choice that all, what works for me may not work for you.
1442991
The DVR comes with 4 cables that you connect to the cameras. The cables are all in one, power, video, and audio. At the ends of the cables, they are split so you can connect each one to the video port on the DVR and the power port on the DVR No separate power supplies needed.
425584
this system come with a DVR which is network ready and HDD included, so answering your question, yes it need a DVR, and I is already included, you don't need a separate DVR for normal operation.
718374
I have had excellent results with the CIB DVR, they are priced pretty cheap. They have internet & phone/tablet viewing capability also. Mine was $120 without the SATA Hard Drive, since I already had a hard drive, but they are not much more for one that includes a hard drive pre-installed.
602526
Yes, but only for one camera, plus only for 8 hours maximum without changing discs. That is not too practical for most security applications. DVRs designed for this purpose are much better as they have more features and allow much longer recording times.
1671750
Tivo, like any DVR, requires a subscription fee to make it work. You can pay one fee that's good for the lifetime of the unit (not your lifetime), or a yearly fee, or a monthly. I've had Tivos for 10 years and it is SO much better than the DVR available from the cable company - very sophisticated, very easy to use, and in my opinion, very much worth it.
1074052
If your laptop has a matching input and compatible software, it might work, but it's not my recommendation since a dedicated surveillance DVR has the inputs and the installed software and costs less than a computer plus it usually has more available memory storage space (since it is not also filled with everything else you have on your computer) and you can fill up a hard drive quickly if you are doing 24 hour recording.
1590129
I see no need to pay for a subscription and get basic service only. If you have alternatives, go with those. I like the equipment but do not like the "extra charge for a subscription to be able to record. I don't need that service so basic is my level.
750793
It's not the DVR, it's your cameras. You need to get cameras with better night vision.