- Internet-ready protection for your home or business 24/7
- Includes 8 all-weather, high resolution 420TVL cameras with powerful night vision to 50ft / 15m
- Set & forget by recording continuously from 8 cameras for 120 days+ onto a massive 500GB hard drive, longer with motion detection
- Surveillance in the palm of your hand with live viewing on 3G enabled Smartphones like iPhone,iPad,Blackberry,Windows Mobile 6,Symbian OS etc.
- Remote viewing is easier than ever to set up with UPnP (Universal Plug n Play) auto network configuration
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The Swann DVR8-2550 & 8 PRO-550 CCD Cameras Security Monitoring System delivers everything you need to defend your home or business, safeguard your loved ones and deter intruders. It is cutting-edge surveillance technology made easy, at an affordable price.
The system includes a state-of-the-art 8 Channel DVR8-2550 digital video recorder for simultaneous viewing and recording of 8 video streams locally, over the Internet or on your 3G Smartphone. The unit has H.264 video compression for fast, efficient recording and playback. You can also adjust the frame rate and image resolution with CIF real-time recording on all 8 channels (30fps per channel, 120 fps total) and the ability to adjust the recording settings for each camera to the resolution you choose from 352 x 240 pixels (CIF) up to 704 x 480 pixels (D1). The eight Day / Night Cameras provide crystal clear video through their high resolution 420 TV Lines ¼" Sony CCD image sensors with night vision up to 50 feet and the ability to operate indoors and outdoors.
A massive 500GB SATA hard drive is pre-installed to allow up to 60 days+ of continuous recording from all 8 cameras. You can also record for longer, save time and hard drive space using the DVR8-2550's advanced motion activated recording. Even better, the time and date are integrated into your video files, allowing you to find incident footage and transfer events to a USB flash drive for easy storage and retrieval when the time is right. You can also configure the DVR to send you email alerts when activity is detected for peace of mind, all the time.
Easily set-up remote viewing with Swann's UPnP (Universal Plug n Play) technology that automatically configures the DVR to your router (if your router has UPnP capability) and the internet. Knowing what's happening is easier than ever with VGA connection for viewing on your PC or LCD monitor (with VGA input) or view on your existing TV using the video cable in the pack.
With the Swann DVR8-2550 & 8 PRO-550 CCD Cameras Security Monitoring System, Smartphone viewing is remarkably easy to set up and use. Once the DVR and cameras are installed at your home or business, simply download the free 'SwannView' app from the relevant app website or from www.swann.com/swannview. For iPhone or iPad users the app is free to download from the AppStore. For Android users it can be downloaded from the Android Market and BlackBerry users can access their AppWorld. Users of Windows Mobile 6 or Symbian OS can download from www.swann.com/swannview. For your convenience the app is also included on a disk in the pack. Once Swannview is installed on your Smartphone, put the DVR's IP address into the browser and in less than a minute you can view video from all 8 cameras live onscreen. You can also receive email alerts if the DVR detects motion. Staying in contact has never been easier!
As a specialist in DIY Security, you can buy Swann products with confidence knowing you will be keeping your loved ones, home or business safe. Swann stands by its promise of Lifetime Support to make advanced security easy to use, install and maintain. Everything is in the pack but if you need it, Swann's help desk is available with extended hours to remotely set up your internet viewing and answer any questions you may have. If you don't have the time to DIY, Swann can organize installation with full details in the pack.
The Swann DVR8-2550 & 8 PRO-550 CCD Camera Security Monitoring System is professional, affordable and allows you to have peace of mind at your home or business wherever you are, at anytime. It really is advanced security made easy.
+ 60 days recording achieved using lower settings, default settings give 7 days recording
Top 5 reasons to buy:
View all 8 channels on your TV or LCD monitor using AV-IN or VGA connection
Surveillance in the palm of your hand with live viewing on 3G-enabled Smartphones.
(sold separately)
Monitor, record and view 8 cameras simultaneously
With clear image resolution from the included 8 high quality PRO-550 CCD cameras, you can cover all areas of your home or business without any 'blind spots'. Feel safe and secure knowing all entry points to your property will be monitored 24/7.
Simple, intuitive operation
The cameras and DVR are easy to install. The intuitive operating system of the Swann DVR8-2550 Digital Video Recorder is designed with the end-user in mind. It’s easy to install with point and click menus able to be accessed and operated using the mouse in the pack. It’s professional quality surveillance without the usual price tag and with no ongoing fees.
Record for longer & save time
With a pre-installed SATA 500GB SATA hard drive you can record for up to 60 days non-stop from 8 cameras and even longer with motion triggered recording. Save storage space and enjoy faster playback with state-of-the-art H.264 video compression. Set and forget using the motion detection settings to only record when there is activity and save valuable time as you won't have to scroll through endless frames of empty footage.
Save time & have peace of mind by easily locating incident video, then transfer to USB flash drive
Surveillance in the palm of your hand
Connect the DVR8-2550 to the internet at your premises and then use the free SwannView app to view live video on your 3G Smartphone wherever you are. It’s designed for life on the move and gives you the peace of mind of knowing what’s happening at all times. Enjoy additional protection with email alerts to your Smartphone triggered when activity is detected.
Everything you need to feel safe
Everything you need is included in the box with DVR video recorder, 8 day/night cameras, mounting screws, BNC cable 60ft/18m x 8, mouse and all required cables and accessories. Simply install the cameras in the best positions to capture activity in and around your home or business paying special attention to entry points and ‘blind’ spots then connect to the DVR and the internet – and you’re protected.
More features
Cable threaded through mounting bracket for added protection
See day or night with infrared vision
The infrared (IR) LEDs on the color PRO-550 cameras activate automatically when it is dark or in low light to provide black & white night vision up to 50ft/15m away. High resolution 420 TV lines video image sensors provides clear video images.
Cutting edge video recording
Customize the resolution and frame rate with options including CIF real-time recording (30fps per channel, 120fps total) and impressive playback resolution of 352 x 240 pixels.
Easy to backup, easy to transfer
Backing up your incident footage has never been so easy. Simply copy incidents using the intuitive menu of the DVR8-2550 onto USB flash drive, then transfer to PC to view, backup or send on to others.
Sturdy construction for indoor and outdoor use.
The secure PRO-550 cameras are designed for both indoor and outdoor use. The high quality, durable metal casings have a waterproof rating of IP67, meaning they can be used in any conditions.
The infrared (IR) LEDs provide night vision up to 50ft away.
See more with wide viewing angle
See more area with the wide 62 degree viewing angle on the PRO-550 Cameras. Protect larger areas such as driveways, entrances, warehouses, large retail stores, parking lots, front and backyards.
Deterrence is the best defense
Prevention is the best way to avoid being burgled or other unwanted activity. Having a visible security presence such as the eight PRO-550 cameras and included security stickers placed around your property will help deter and move potential intruders on.
12 month warranty & lifetime tech support
Need some advice on how to install or use your Swann product? Simply visit www.swann.com or contact our friendly technical support team by phone or email. You are protected by a 12 month warranty and the Swann Promise of lifetime technical support. If you have any difficulties setting up your internet viewing, our team will use ‘Swann Log-me-in’ to remotely get you connected.
What's in the Box
Contents
- Swann DVR8-2550
- 500GB Hard Drive (pre-installed)
- PRO-550 CCD Cameras x 8
- BNC Extension Cables 60ft/18m x 8
- Mounting Screws & Plugs
- BNC to RCA Video Cable
- Ethernet Cable
- Mouse
- Power Adapters & Splitter
- Remote Control with batteries
- Software CD
- Theft Deterrent Stickers x 4
- Operating Instructions
Product Description
8 Channels,500 Gb Hard Drive,H.264 Video Recorder, Networking & 3G Phone Connectivity, Upnp Allows For Easy Network Setup,Usb Port, Includes 8 Pro 580 Ccd, Day/Night Cameras and 480 Lines Of Resolution.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this system about 4 months ago. It was to replace the latest in my attempt to be cheap for a system, Harbor Freight was my latest system of disaster. These cameras and DVR unit are far Superior, have simplistic straight forward setups and are very feature rich. The fact the camera angles are 62 degrees is more than a plus. If they don't tell you what the field of view is, just keep on looking because most are around 34 degrees and are horrible for view and color/contrast. These cameras are easy to install or can be professionally installed by Swann contractors. The DVR has yet to have a glitch and has been running on top of a hot Cable box the whole time. IR distance is 65+ feet which is great since most cameras are mounted under the second story eve. Greens are green, blues are blue, reds are red and my dog is not a pixel shadow creature any more.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
We ordered this unit on March 19, 2012. We love it! I started the installation process on March 24th, and have four of the eight cameras installed and running. The system has been running just fine for this last week. I had no problems getting things setup; most of it worked right out of the box. I am quite technical, so setting up the remote access via a web browser, and Android mobile app worked on the first try. As long as you know how to forward ports on your home router, the remote access process will be very easy.
Some things to note. Make sure you PLAN your install ahead of time. Camera location, cable runs, DVR location, and access into your house for the cabling are key. Take your time. Time and planning up front will pay off big time in the long run. I pre-planned everything I thought I would need before I started installing. I had made a trip to Home Depot the day before, and unboxed and tested the system on the kitchen table before I started installing anything. All the cameras worked just fine during the test, as did the DVR.
Make sure you measure your runs for your cameras and order extra cables before hand. I had one cable run that ended up being about four feet short. I had to order a couple extra cables so I could run cable cleanly to the cameras. The 60 foot cables may sound long when you are first installing, but as soon as you start routing cables, 60 feet runs out very quickly. It is nice to have a couple 100 foot cables on hand, and they are inexpensive to order.
I spent 8.5 hours straight installing in the first four cameras and DVR. I initially had three cameras installed in front of our house, but decided I didn't have all the coverage I wanted, so I installed a fourth on the front of our house. I took plenty of time to find the location I wanted to bring the cabling into our house from, so I didn't drill through any electrical, studs, or any other items that may block my path or damage the house.
I reviewed three different manufacturers: Swann, Q-See, and XModo. Some key items that made my decision to go with Swann where the fact that the cameras were:
* Camera lenses were 3.6mm over 6mm. 3.6mm lenses provide a wider viewing angle over 6mm.
* Camera Image sensor technology is CCD in the Swann, not CMOS (more info here for tech junkies: [...]). CCD provides for a clearer picture and is less susceptible to "noise" interference from the night vision LEDs, making for better picture quality all around (is how I understood it from the article I linked).
* Cameras were branded as Sony with the Swann system. I like Sony. I did not see any specific branding on any of the other systems.
* Customer service answered their phone. Before purchasing I called the customer service/tech support line to see what kind of experience I would have. Someone who spoke solid English answered after only one minute on hold. I since have called customer service two more times to get clarification on a couple things, and both times my hold time was only one to two minutes.
Some other things to note. Email notifications only work if you have the camera in 'scheduled' motion detection mode. Even though the cameras will sense motion triggers while 'always recording' they will not send notifications unless the camera is NOT in 'always record' mode, and is in 'scheduled' mode with "alarm" parameters set in the schedule. After messing with this, I decided I preferred the 'always record' mode.
I immediately took out the 500GB hard drive and upgraded to a 2TB drive. This was easy. The only thing I had to do was get into the DVR menu and format the hard drive from the DVR menu before the DVR would start recording again. This is not noted in the documentation for replacing the hard drive, so be aware you need to use the DVR menu to format any replacement drive you put in before the device will start recording to it. Format only took a couple minutes for the 2TB drive.
You can perform about 90% of the DVR setup and function through the web interface. Currently only Internet Explorer is supported (I prefer Chrome or Firefox), but I had no trouble using IE 7 on a Windows XP machine, or IE 9 on my Windows 7 machine after following the IE configuration changes in the Swann documentation. You must make a couple security changes (nothing that will jeopardize your computer) to make the Swann Active X plug in install and work correctly.
I used the remote a little bit. The main interface on the DVR is a little clunky with the remote. I prefer to use the web interface when at all possible. The mouse that is included is also clunky when I have used it. I will likely change out the mouse to see if something better works more smoothly, but I have not done that yet.
Night vision works great for us. We have perimeter lighting completely around our house. Our motion lights are on the 'dusk till dawn' setting and greatly enhance the night vision ability of these cameras.
Lastly, if you do enable remote access, make sure you change your passwords and document them. Be aware if you call customer service they may want to remote into your DVR using the remote web interface. You will have to give them your user name and password. Make sure you change your password afterward, and update your notes.
We are very happy with this system so far. It has all the bells and whistles we wanted, replacement parts are available for every aspect, and customer service actually answer their phone and answer questions. The remote access and Android app are very cool. We hope this system will perform for years, and hope it will for you too.
I hope this information helps others. Best of luck.
Some things to note. Make sure you PLAN your install ahead of time. Camera location, cable runs, DVR location, and access into your house for the cabling are key. Take your time. Time and planning up front will pay off big time in the long run. I pre-planned everything I thought I would need before I started installing. I had made a trip to Home Depot the day before, and unboxed and tested the system on the kitchen table before I started installing anything. All the cameras worked just fine during the test, as did the DVR.
Make sure you measure your runs for your cameras and order extra cables before hand. I had one cable run that ended up being about four feet short. I had to order a couple extra cables so I could run cable cleanly to the cameras. The 60 foot cables may sound long when you are first installing, but as soon as you start routing cables, 60 feet runs out very quickly. It is nice to have a couple 100 foot cables on hand, and they are inexpensive to order.
I spent 8.5 hours straight installing in the first four cameras and DVR. I initially had three cameras installed in front of our house, but decided I didn't have all the coverage I wanted, so I installed a fourth on the front of our house. I took plenty of time to find the location I wanted to bring the cabling into our house from, so I didn't drill through any electrical, studs, or any other items that may block my path or damage the house.
I reviewed three different manufacturers: Swann, Q-See, and XModo. Some key items that made my decision to go with Swann where the fact that the cameras were:
* Camera lenses were 3.6mm over 6mm. 3.6mm lenses provide a wider viewing angle over 6mm.
* Camera Image sensor technology is CCD in the Swann, not CMOS (more info here for tech junkies: [...]). CCD provides for a clearer picture and is less susceptible to "noise" interference from the night vision LEDs, making for better picture quality all around (is how I understood it from the article I linked).
* Cameras were branded as Sony with the Swann system. I like Sony. I did not see any specific branding on any of the other systems.
* Customer service answered their phone. Before purchasing I called the customer service/tech support line to see what kind of experience I would have. Someone who spoke solid English answered after only one minute on hold. I since have called customer service two more times to get clarification on a couple things, and both times my hold time was only one to two minutes.
Some other things to note. Email notifications only work if you have the camera in 'scheduled' motion detection mode. Even though the cameras will sense motion triggers while 'always recording' they will not send notifications unless the camera is NOT in 'always record' mode, and is in 'scheduled' mode with "alarm" parameters set in the schedule. After messing with this, I decided I preferred the 'always record' mode.
I immediately took out the 500GB hard drive and upgraded to a 2TB drive. This was easy. The only thing I had to do was get into the DVR menu and format the hard drive from the DVR menu before the DVR would start recording again. This is not noted in the documentation for replacing the hard drive, so be aware you need to use the DVR menu to format any replacement drive you put in before the device will start recording to it. Format only took a couple minutes for the 2TB drive.
You can perform about 90% of the DVR setup and function through the web interface. Currently only Internet Explorer is supported (I prefer Chrome or Firefox), but I had no trouble using IE 7 on a Windows XP machine, or IE 9 on my Windows 7 machine after following the IE configuration changes in the Swann documentation. You must make a couple security changes (nothing that will jeopardize your computer) to make the Swann Active X plug in install and work correctly.
I used the remote a little bit. The main interface on the DVR is a little clunky with the remote. I prefer to use the web interface when at all possible. The mouse that is included is also clunky when I have used it. I will likely change out the mouse to see if something better works more smoothly, but I have not done that yet.
Night vision works great for us. We have perimeter lighting completely around our house. Our motion lights are on the 'dusk till dawn' setting and greatly enhance the night vision ability of these cameras.
Lastly, if you do enable remote access, make sure you change your passwords and document them. Be aware if you call customer service they may want to remote into your DVR using the remote web interface. You will have to give them your user name and password. Make sure you change your password afterward, and update your notes.
We are very happy with this system so far. It has all the bells and whistles we wanted, replacement parts are available for every aspect, and customer service actually answer their phone and answer questions. The remote access and Android app are very cool. We hope this system will perform for years, and hope it will for you too.
I hope this information helps others. Best of luck.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I've tried several different brands for security cameras over the years. By far this system for the price and and service is the best I've come across. The only hard part is getting it set up for viewing over the internet. I'm pretty good with networking but spent over 5 hours trying to make it work with no luck. Don't do what I did. Instead, pick up the phone and call their tech dept. Waited on hold for 5 minutes and then the techie took control of my computer remotely. Within 10 minutes, I was up and running. Very courteous and english speaking tech.
The cameras clarity are more than sufficient for the average person. The dvr works flawlessly and is simple to set up. The smart phone viewing is fantastic and streams smoothly over 3 or 4g networks. All the bells and whistles Swann provides at a very cheap price is a no brainer. I liked the first system so much, I've ordered 2 more systems for my office and 2nd store.
The cameras clarity are more than sufficient for the average person. The dvr works flawlessly and is simple to set up. The smart phone viewing is fantastic and streams smoothly over 3 or 4g networks. All the bells and whistles Swann provides at a very cheap price is a no brainer. I liked the first system so much, I've ordered 2 more systems for my office and 2nd store.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Manager
Excellent product easy to set up and also easy to talk to someone "LIVE" to help when you need help. Installation is very easy. Can view from a smartphone which is very nice. Read more
Published 22 days ago by CCA
Refused warranty service
Swann has refused me warranty service. They are too busy, maybe to many claims. They say they can't find my original letter when my system was in warranty, then call me a liar... Read more
Published 1 month ago by icanfixxit
Great unit for the price
I bought this unit not expecting much, but it is a really great unit for the price.
I did not hook up to the internet yet but I'm sure it will not be an issue we can't get... Read more
I did not hook up to the internet yet but I'm sure it will not be an issue we can't get... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sal
This is the best or one of the best security camera out there!
My husband bought this because we have been robbed lately. The robber broked the small glass window next to my main door, reached out for the bolt and that's how he got in. Read more
Published 3 months ago by genie
Love the swann system
for the price and the quality you cannot beat it. Night vision is great as well. I never have to get up and see who is at the door anymore. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Chipawa
easy set up
easy set up, had difficulty with internet viewing, pic quality good night vision not to good, wish the cameras came in white.
Published 4 months ago by Diane Rosa
Securing your home
This is a very good system. The daytime aspect is excellent but the nighttime visual is less impressive. Easy to setup on your own with the exception of the Internet viewing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Patos
Simple Set-up+quality image= bang for your buck
I am very impressed with the quality and professional designing that went into this set up. the installation was fast. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Austin
Very Poor Customer Service
If you feel as though you will need technical help at any point during installation, go with another brand. I have had my system for approximately 3 weeks. Read more
Published 5 months ago by larryhat
Great Product
This product was easy to install and connect. Using with no problems, not sure about the ability to network but that is cause I havent tried to connect to the internet yet.
Published 6 months ago by Brady
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