Annke 8-Channel 1080P Lite Video Security System DVR and 4 Weatherproof Indoor Outdoor Cameras with IR Night Vision LEDs NO HDD

TLDR; Best bang for the buck, analogue cameras, set up accordingly, very good night vision, easy to manage, GET A HARD DRIVE.So im no expert in DVR equipment here, and this will be based on what i have experienced so far with it. I'm merely IT Oriented so; did you turn it off and on again?Okay people lets start with the basics here; please READ the seller's description on what you are buying, so to avoid rage ill still mention that the kit includes no hard drive, fair enough considering the kit doesn't even require one to function, plus you are paying 99 dollars for it. So be sure to get a 3.5 inch desktop hard drive of any flavor you desire if you want the DVR to record your feed.Specs wise the kit delivers; call it a happy medium for quality; the cameras see better at night than in day which is actually somewhat surprising, my cameras are lighting up half a street and can see even my poor old neighbor when he walks through his valcony at night on the other side of the street. Detail wise; if you wish to see a detailed face you need to position your cameras accordingly; i'd say you will see detail within 30ft facing the camera, tbh i was expecting it to be worse, the cameras themselves are preety decent but dont expect something overkill as these are still analogue cameras and it all mostly boils down to the lenses being used rather than the sensors themselves.People are complaining about the video quality these puppies put out; one:(what are your expectations really?) I see the price tag as a fair price, you are looking at the wrong product, and if you really want / need better video quality then i'd suggest you search some more; i'd say the quality translates to that of a 5mp camera on a cheapy phone (non -autofocus) (Be mindful these are NOT digital cameras) still the quality is good enough to see facial features within a fair ammount of distance, can definitely see a license plate number. If you set up these on a store front or cashier facing people directly it will capture their faces easily, the closer the better (doh! xD).The DVR itself is compact and will happily sit on your cabinet, be sure to feed it an ethernet cable to ur location's network if you want remote streaming to other devices, i set mine locally to the house network but it also works over the internet, you'd only need to set it up for such a role. Plenty of lights on the inside back and front of this little guy so dont be surprised if u see an led light up or two. As for video quality the device is preset to spare harddrive space (like any surveillance dvr really, so you will see a slower frame rate and video quality on the recordings, the bitrates and framerate are adjustable to some extent but dont expect the realtime feed to come out exaclty as shown when reviewing a recording, its just how these things work really. It's software seems preety much what I've seen in other DVR's ive come across, its almost a chinese standard i think, so if you have worked in the past with these things you should feel right at home, and its not difficult at all to learn to use either. Btw; the default account is admin with no password so don't panic when it prompts you, just click ok and you are golden (can be changed ofc).For the phone / tablet use the box recommends you to scan two QR codes on your phone, they link you to a specific app they chose but i found it to be confusing and overall lacking in functionality; (qr codes appear when you do the basic setup sequence it asks you to on power up) for video streaming and "remote" management i am using an app called VmEyesuper (Android) sorry i don't know of an equivalent to iOS, hopefully the same, there's a ton of dvr managing apps in the store but this one seems to work the best as it remembers my settings, you can also manage some important / relevant settings from your dvr through it, and if you just want to set this up over a local network you just put in your DVR's given local IP , the login for it and you are set. With the app you can manage recordings see recordings , live feed and even save footage or pictures on your phone or tablet's storage drive, the box is capable of remote access outside your home or store, the app will vary however.

I purchased this for keeping an eye on the exterior of my business. A single camera for my interior surveillance system is more than double the cost of this entire package so I wasn't expecting too much. After reading some positive reviews I decided to try it out. You will need to supply a hard drive and a monitor, otherwise it comes with everything you need for basic installation.Installation is the same as with any wired cameras and the level of difficulty will depend on your particular circumstances. Camera quality both day and night is pretty good. Again, keep in mind the cost of this system. If you are looking for CSI quality then be prepared to spend about $2000 dollars per camera and many times that for the system to record it. These cameras are very light seem cheap but have so far withstood temperatures in excess of 100 degrees and strong wind and rain. Only time will tell how long they will hod up and how well they withstand snow and cold.The DVR itself is small, light, and a bit flimsy. I was worried when I opened it up to install the hard drive and saw how unimpressive the inner components are. In fact, I was worried about damaging it by setting a small 15 inch LCD monitor on top of it. The DVR did fail to boot once during initial testing and had to be unplugged to restart it. The LED to indicate power on the front of the DVR stopped working after a day of use.The software is pretty straightforward and easy to use. There are quite a few options that are standard in professional systems but nice to see in such a low cost solution.I'm rating this product 5 stars for a DVR and cameras at such a low price that actually works decently. I'll update this review if components begin to fail.

I have no issue with the DVR or its software. You must by a hard drive separately and install it. The installation was simple enough. The software appears quite advanced. The Amazon recommended HHD works well.I give this four stars only because I bought this on sale. Otherwise it is a bit of a ripoff if you pay full price.The problems?-First the directions are poorly written. For example, regarding the DVR it describes the full setup, which applies if you are connecting to the Internet. It never says that you do not need to connect to the internet and that you need not run through the wizard if you do not. They make assumptions on what you know and understand. And they are just poorly written. This system does allow you to access it with your phone if you do connect to the Internet.-Second, the cameras have very cheap casings and mounts. The cameras have worked fine for the last couple Winter months but I fear having to adjust the mounts if I should want to relocate them. One of the set screws had stripped through the plastic before I even tried to adjust the cameras direction. A set screw vibrated out as I was fastening the mount to the wall with my cordless drill. The screws set into plastic of the mount. You must be very cautious so as not to strip the hole the screw rests in.-Third, the mount screws themselves were cheap. The heads stripped when I brought one back out from the wall to adjust the mount position.I am fortunate that I have a basement full of old and odd screws that I could turn to in order to work around failed set and mount screws.I will most likely have to buy better cameras in the future.

This review is of ANNKE branded 8-channel HD-TVI 1080P Lite Video Security System DVR and (4) 1.0MP Indoor/Outdoor Weatherproof Cameras with IR Night Vision LEDs- NO HDD:I purchased this for my brother. I set it up when it first arrived to insure it worked correctly. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to assemble and set up. Just open the DVR and install SATA hard drive (I used a WD10EZEX purchased here on Amazon.) Then connect the supplied mouse and hook to your TV or monitor with your own cable. Next plug in power supply and it powers up goes into a setup wizard that even I could manage. Finish by hooking up the cameras. Everything worked out of the box! I found the Night Vision to be clear and of good quality indoors in the 40ft room that I tested it in. At 40 feet i could recognize faces. At 15 feet I could read a wall calendar in both day/color and night/bw modes. The was a small issue with the recorded video being a little too wide but that may be just something that can be adjusted. I only mention it because the camera view in live mode was in correct proportion and the recorded video seemed to stretch it horizontally somewhat. The DVR is a Hybrid system, it had option in the settings for 2 ip camera as well as 8 Analog, HD-TVI, CVBS cameras. I only tried out the 4 cameras that came with the system. My brother installed it yesterday. He is also pleased with it. He hooked it up to his home network and internet. I will update this review after I give him time to put it through it's paces.He intends to add an indoor pan/tilt camera with 2way audio for his baby's room. (I am not affiliated with the seller or manufacturer, nor have I received anything in return for my review)

Very happy with the price. Was a little worried based on reviews about it being hard to connect, but I did not have any trouble. The included documentation is incredibly weak, largely from its Engrish nature. Online support seems to cover about a dozen models that have different features (and the images to help you figure out your model don't match mine at all). The company web site doesn't help much, its kind of a weird mix of pretty marketing pages that drill down to really weak technical documentation. But, I found the unit easy to place, well built, the cameras and cables seem to be well made (especially for the price), placing a hard drive in the unit was simple and it doesn't need much power allowing use of a small battery backup for power outages.Oddest and most disappointing feature; the unit runs a web interface which lets you use it from any location in the home which is a great idea. But, it only works with an Active X plug in for internet explorer in Microsoft Windows. This strikes me as a really weird choice in the age of iPads and Android tablets. I'll keep plugging away at this to see if I can find a solution and update my thoughts later. I'll also post details of what I went through in case that helps others later.(an update; triggered by getting an Email question from Amazon and seeing response below)Apparently there is some kind of app for phone use. Doesn't help me, I'm trying to use it from another, non-Windows computer. So, my comment is still the same. I wish the unit used well-established open protocols for streaming video and browser use and not a Microsoft specific one or the need for another device/app.Also, extended use has found the video cables to the cameras to be a real weak link. My cameras with mostly indoor runs are fine, the cameras with long outdoor runs are all failed at this point. Consider this with camera placement.I'm leaving my rating at three stars. This is a fine choice for a very low price point and for someone that wants to tinker and pull cables. If you are looking for something easier to install and monitor from remote devices you should probably consider spending more money for one of the internet based solutions (Arlo, Wyze, etc.).