Swann 8 Camera 8 Channel 4K Ultra HD White NVR Security System

Long story short. I purchased and installed a 4 camera 4K DVR surveillance system (from ANOTHER manufacturer). The camera image was excellent, BUT the fan noise from the DVR 24/7 drove us mad (I am so glad I did not install the DVR in the bedroom!). After numerous trips to the retailer, who despite their best efforts could not resolve the noise issue – they measured the fan noise at 70dB at the fan head! I uninstalled and returned the system and purchased a Swann SWNVK-885804. Wow, what a difference. No noise, great video and snaps, documentation that makes sense, heaps of videos on Youtube and way more features.

I purchased a couple of months ago and it was the best thing ever. It's awesome being able to see what the dogs are barking at, the noises anywhere around the house all we have to do is look at the tv to see what the noise is about. I love the motion alerts when I'm not home too. Open the app and check. I wish I did this years ago.

I bought this system about a month ago and have to say is awesome and beyond my expectations. Picture clarity is good and love the feature of the sensor spot lights at night.

After installing my new system, I am very pleased with the overall quality. Like everything new it takes time to get used to the navigation of the system.

Bought this system about 2 months back. Much better than the previous system I had. Detects human and vehicle movement well using the pir sensors

DVR and cameras are great....The mobile app is garbage if you not on wifi

First off, I have to say I love this system! Secondly, instructions and support could use some help, but it could be my patience since I'm a director in IT. Please make sure you update the firmware, and the auto-update does not find the latest version. You need to download it from the site, put in on thumb drive, and install it that way. Another issue is you NEED to use a CAT 6 cable from your Comcast modem to the NVR system. The simple cable caused me so many problems with live view, playback, and phone app. Swann should include a network cable to make sure everyone uses CAT 6, not an old CAT 5e. I was getting constant errors since I didn't have enough bandwidth. 100 MBPS vs. 1000MBPS, yes, new cable fixed that. I still have an issue with playback and two videos showing up on occasion, and hopefully, the wonderful helpdesk can guide me through that. Level 1 support drives me crazy.

These systems seems to lose connection all the time. Being that they are cat wired it's sad. The app is also very slow and is Terrible. I also have wize set-up for in home use and it works way better. Wize is wireless net and the app is amazing. Swann needs to step up the game. Cameras are good if and when all are working right.