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Review Summary
2020-08-19T20:00:00
I installed this system and was very pleased with the resolution of the images.The system was short one of the one to 4 power cords so we contacted Swann. The system is not as user friendly as I hoped but watching YouTube videos is helpful. Overall pleased with system, 3 set screws to adjust just about any postion/angle you want.
vern

2019-12-08T19:00:00
i bought these myself was easy to install and setup basic plug and play easy to use so simple the hardest part is getting the cables were you want them
ramslt

2019-11-03T19:00:00
Glad I bought, awesome views
hogrider

2019-10-15T20:00:00
This replaced an older Swann system and the camera color is much more vivid. This appears to be a good system for the price.
DonH

2019-06-14T20:00:00
The system has been active about a week and I am very happy with the quality of the cameras both day and night quality. Very sharp images. With 8 cameras, my house is covered from all angles.
Kim4

2019-03-22T20:00:00
We have had the 4980 for about 6 months and overall love it! The only downfall is it doesn't seem to start recording right away and a lot of times we can't see what actually set it off? lots of kids running thru the neighborhood and we can see them run by but when we check the recording, there is nothing there, by the time it starts recording they are already out of the picture.
sdsmith

2018-12-30T19:00:00
This is my second purchase from swann. Very pleased with their camera security systems. This was an upgrade purchase. The HD system was easy to install and connect to the internet and iPhones would definitely recommend to anyone in the market for cameras for their home or business.
Israel V.

2018-09-17T20:00:00
Installs them now I can see like if it is daylight at night
roger a.

2018-08-10T20:00:00
This is a great system, easy to install, great picture, and for the price it can't be beat. I purchased two of these o replace two older systems; the difference in the picture quality blew my mind (make sure you use a monitor that can display 5mp). The only downfall is that some of the automatic downloads can affect the system settings.
Herb E.

2018-07-21T20:00:00
All new camera works Great
Albert R.

2018-06-13T20:00:00
Works great. Best money spent.
Deena M.

2018-05-28T20:00:00
I have had the system for a couple weeks. Setup was easy as it replaced an older Swann DVR system. I am happy with image quality and easy setup. Too early to know if it will last longer than the last system.
Mark H.

2018-05-18T20:00:00
I'm very impressed with this system, a little hard to understand with out reading up on the manual. I would recommend this system to anyone who would like a security system. Its very clear both day and night.
Paul N.

2018-05-13T20:00:00
A huge improvement over my last system. I am able to record what I want and less of what I don't want. Good quality picture and the app for the iPhone is very useful.
David C.

2018-05-10T20:00:00
Think the manual could be put together better but still easy to get everything up and running
Blaine F.

2018-05-09T20:00:00
the picture , zoom and thermal, are good,,, but, the, motion feature is not fast enough, or does not have the same proximity range as the actual cameras' , motion was missing events, and showed nothing, or a glimpse so short, that it was not identifiable, the solution was to program ,the cameras to normal mode. Problem Solved !
marcus l.

2018-05-09T20:00:00
I was very impressed by the upgrade system from what I had.
Mark C.

2018-04-13T20:00:00
Easy to install and easy to use!
Curtis E.

2018-04-04T20:00:00
So far so good. Gotta find router info though
Dennis C.

2018-03-25T20:00:00
The two wire connection for the ptz wires is very difficult to use.
William W.

2018-03-18T20:00:00
This is an upgrade from a 4500 DVR with T855 1080p cameras and there is a noticeable improvement in video quality. The night vision covers my driveway more like a flood light then a spotlight a definite improvement. Zooming in both day and night view the image shows more detail but also looks grainy that sounds like a contradiction. The PIR system is a definite improvement over motion alone. even with bushes and trees masked on sunny and windy days I still get more false alarms then I would like to see. I am very fussy when I aim my cameras. I would like to see a better mount, may be a ball mount? The home safe view installed on my iPad and iPhone with no problem it was very easy, I am still trying to install the app on my iMac. I do recommend Swann and their products I hope they continue to listen to their customers there is always room for improvement.
Wayne S.

2018-03-11T20:00:00
Liking it just as I did my old setup, do note that when the DVR out via HDMI is set to 1080p the cams seem to stretch to fit horizontally, this makes everything appear wider than normal, SD makes all normal again, same on the app, all that matters is it records in 5mp and looks clear even at night.
Terence R.

2018-02-19T19:00:00
We were so excited to purchase this system, and so far it has lived up to our expectations! Clear picture, even at night, easy set up, it's a great system for us.
Sonja B.

2018-02-12T19:00:00
Overall this system was very easy in terms of DIY installation. Getting my account setup and having its working with HomeSafeView was very easy as well. The video during the day is breath taking and the ability to zoom in and retain a level of clarity is great. However, what I am disappointed in is the night vision. While the IR's do light up a good bit, the center is a hot spot of light, but you can see out aways. What I don't understand is why the video is so darn grainy during night vision. I replaced a 960P system and the night time video was never grainy like this. I am surprised no one else has mentioned this. I did have one camera that the PIR and Motion was not working, but tech support helped me with that. I will say don't rely on email with tech support, call them. If you send email you maybe waiting for days for a response. The phone tech person though was very good and handled my call very quickly. I am rating the image quality 4 but only because of the night vision. If it were not for that I would give it 5 stars.
OTACORB

2018-01-28T19:00:00
Excellet product. Had no trouble on installation. Followed the guide and it worked prefect. Just having trouble on setting up my iPhone. May need help with that. Great product
R M.

2018-01-23T19:00:00
Good product.
Steven M.

2018-01-19T19:00:00
Well anything from the old system has to be better, still installing last two cameras, so far so good.will have to call tec for help on the computer side, but PHONE and monitor is Up and running fine. nothing is easy when your having to Uninstalling old system that was wired, to go back in stall new. only had one of 7 cables put in backwards so far, so wished that could be salved to keep me from having to go back in the attic!!!!!LOL.
Matthew C.

2018-01-05T19:00:00
8 camera dvr
John M.

2018-01-03T19:00:00
It’s a lot better upgrade than the older unit l had. Quality is really nice, the picture is unbelievable. I love the app for my iPhone. 24/7 SwannView. Would recommend to anyone.
Steve R.

2017-12-23T19:00:00
i have purchased the system 2 months ago & love the 5MP clarity and ease of system setup. The maintenance of the system, if needed, is very easy to understand and do. I highly recommend this system because it eliminates getting alerts from rain, tree motion & bugs at night (normally attracted to the infra red night lighting). The HomeSafe app works great and can see a daily summary of detected motions. The Email alerts come with a screenshot that mostly will catch what triggered the alert
Michael A.

Innovative Thermal-Sensing Motion Detection Technology
This system features Swann's True Detect PIR Thermal Sensing technology to reliably detect heat-generating moving objects, such as people, large pets & cars. With more accurate motion detection you have more reliable notifications & recording, eliminating false triggers such as falling leaves, bugs, rain & more, saving you hard drive space & playback time.
With 5MP resolution, which is 2.4x better than 1080p Full HD, you can zoom in closer with incredible clarity to license plates, facial features and clothing patterns.
Cameras
Fully equipped with a massive 2TB hard drive & 8 weatherproof PRO-5MPMSB security cameras built tough for the outdoors or indoors, this home security system is suitable for medium-sized businesses & detached homes. See in the dark up to 100' (30m) with the cameras powerful infrared night vision.
The cameras come with BNC cables. If your property has existing BNC cables, we advise you to test your new system for 2 days with the existing cables before full installation. For optimum performance, we recommend you use the new cables supplied.
Convenience
The HomeSafe Views app ensures you'll always be connected to your home or business, allowing you to see the cameras on your phone or tablet. You can even search the recordings to play them back, wherever you are in the world.
Features
See the difference in 5MP Super High Definition
With 2.4x the resolution of 1080p Full HD, capturing crime has never been easier with 5MP Super HD, our highest resolution in the analog range. With remote viewing on your smartphone, you'll always have peace of mind with no ongoing fees.
Innovative True Detect Motion & Heat-Sensing
True Detect is a step up from the traditional Motion Detection technology. The camera has a PIR sensor, the same technology used in alarm systems, to detect moving heat-generating objects, such as people, large animals & cars, to trigger recording and alerts. True Detect eliminates false triggers from traditional Motion Detection, such as leaves falling, small birds & plants moving with the wind.
Accurate Push Notifications
Thanks to the high detection accuracy delivered by the True Detect Thermal Sensing technology, smartphone push notifications will be really relevant to the user, as notifications will only be triggered if a large warm moving object is detected by the PIR (passive infrared) sensor. This way you can know if theres someone roaming around your driveway or backyard.
Crime Prevention: the true value of True Detect
Pixel-based Motion Detection tends to generate a lot of false triggers, such as plants moving and birds. If your DVR is set up to email you in every Motion Detection event and most of events are irrelevant, you'll most likely turn the email alerts off, and when real security incident happens, you'll only find out when you get home.
With True Detect, Motion Detection is only triggered by heat-generating objects, like people and cars, which represent a real threat to your property. When an event is detected, you'll get a push notification on HomeSafe View app, allowing you to see the scene in real and act swiftly to prevent any security incidents which could have had a much higher financial impact than the cost of this security system.
Instantly link your phone to the DVR
Once your DVR is connected to the internet, simply install the HomeSafe View app on your smartphone or tablet. Then scan the QR code sticker on the DVR to instantly start viewing the cameras on your device with Swann's peer-to-peer SwannLink technology.
View your home on your phone
You have peace of mind at your fingertips with our easy-to-install, free, HomeSafe View app. You can see the cameras live and play back recordings on your smartphone or tablet, no matter where you are in the world. Keep an eye on your kids or babysitter at home, and monitor your staff and business for productivity and protection.
Massive surveillance grade hard drive
The massive 2TB HDD is designed especially for continuous surveillance recording. You can easily transfer incident video files to a USB stick or to a computer on your network. You can boost storage by setting up Motion Detection Recording. With such massive storage, you can come back from your long vacation and still find recordings from a while back.
Weatherproof cameras built for any climate
Use them as outdoor cameras or indoor cameras as they are built tough to withstand whatever the weather throws at them: rain, snow, dust and hot days. With IP66 weatherproof rating and cables threaded through the stand for extra protection ensure you can rely on their performance, day in, day out.
See everything day or night
No matter if it's day or night, you'll be able to see everything up to 100' (30m) with the powerful infrared Night Vision. The cameras will automatically switch to Night Vision and record in black and white as the night falls.
Super HD 5MP with HDMI cable
The kit also includes an HDMI cable for generating up to 5MP Super HD video to your flat screen TV including LCD, LED TVs or monitors. The DVR also has a VGA connection for viewing up to 1080p Full HD on your LCD monitor or compatible TV with VGA input. VGA cable not included.
Smart Search easily finds recorded incidents by searching a specific image area
With Smart Search you can select a specific area of the image to search for movement within the recordings. For example, if something was stolen during a particular hours footage, you can highlight the position of the stolen object - for example, a laptop, bike or bag - and Smart Search will mark the timeline where it detected motion around that specific area.
QuickShot lets you quickly review recordings from multiple cameras
QuickShot is a time saver to find what you want from recorded footage. This feature lets you search all channels in a given period of time and then select the recordings from the search results to play as a slide show all in the same screen. Once you see an event of interest, such as someone roaming around your car, you can then go into that specific footage to watch the event.
QuickReview plays back various recordings from a single camera
Imagine arriving home to a broken window. Using QuickReview saves you time in identifying how and when it happened. Only one of the cameras will have covered that specific angle but as you can simultaneously play multiple recordings from a single channel, you can watch them all at once. The video is divided evenly depending on the split-screen mode that has been selected. For example, if the video is an hour long and you have selected 4 split screens, each will play for 15 minutes.
HomeSafe View App
Security in the Palm of your Hands
See live footage from your security cameras, wherever you are.
Multi-channel viewing at the same time
Playback stored recordings on your mobile device
Capture video from cameras' live view to playback later
Capture single and multi still images to save to your device