Defender SN500-4CH-002 Feature-rich 4 Channel H.264 DVR Security System with Smart Phone Access and 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res CCD Night Vision Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)***Updated in the comments section 1 year into owning the system*** (K.H.)
This is a video review of SN500-4CH-002 which is Defender's feature-rich 4 Channel H.264 DVR Security System with Smart Phone Access and 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res CCD Night Vision Surveillance Cameras.
This all-in-one system contains everything you need to setup and record a 4 camera surveillance system in your home or business.
For my installation, I did not need to buy anything extra or subscribe to any monthly service to use the system. I can now access the system through any computer in the world as long as it has internet access. I can also access footage by using my smart-phone when I am on the go.
I really do recommend the Defender SN500-4CH-002 system for anyone looking for an affordable 4ch DVR security system with web and smartphone access.

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Protect your hard-earned possessions, assets, and family; know who has been on your property; rid yourself of uneasiness when you travel on vacation or business. The SN500-4CH-002 offers some of the most advanced surveillance options available but in a hassle-free, do-it-yourself approach so you can have a fully functioning security system for your home or business in less time and for less money. The SN500-4CH-002's online viewing feature allows you to conveniently access your DVR's live or recorded video footage on any computer in the world with Internet Explorer. Checking in on your property is easy and means you will never miss a moment. This DVR is loaded with features that will help keep your property safe and secure. Record over 2 years of continuous video on the built-in 500GB hard drive. The SN500-4CH-002 is an effective and simple solution for protecting your property.

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Dropcam Echo Wi-Fi Wireless Internet Home Security Camera with Audio Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a Mac with a wifi system. I was *very* pleased to find that this camera is exceptionally easy to install (I don't enjoy messing with DNS, IP addresses etc). Just plug the supplied Ethernet cable into the router and the camera. Go to your computer and browse to [...] . Describe the color of the lights on the camera and ba boom. Your hot and good to go.
I got the 'echo' model and the sound works great - even from 30 feet away speaking in a normal voice.
Also, the notification system (sending me an email with there is motion or sound) worked great; as did being able to see my camera on my iPhone AND iPad.
So far I can't find anything I don't like about this camera.

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Use Dropcam Echo Wi-Fi internet cameras to watch and hear the things you love from anywhere in the world. All you need is a laptop, iPhone, or Android phone to watch what matters. No computer is required to watch your camera over the internet! Use Dropcam to keep an eye on your front door or driveway, watch your baby when you have to go back to work, or just keep an eye on your pet to watch their crazy antics when you're not around. You lead a busy life and Dropcam helps you stay in control.

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Swann SW233-ADW ADW300 Digital Wireless Security Camera Review

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(More customer reviews)Not worth it. See conclusions at end of review for better option.
I bought two of these to use in my existing surveillance system. I needed separate base stations so I could have a full video image in each of two channels on my existing dvr/multiplexer.
It is true that they are very easy to set up, and that the level of interference on the wireless signal is near zero when you have high enough signal strength.
Unfortunately, I ended up RMA'ing both cameras for different reasons because I waited too long to return them for my money back. I will probably end up trying to sell these on ebay or something.
Camera A Problems:
1. Only displays in BW
2. Video is out of alignment. It has a thick black border on the sides and top of the frame.
3. When the light level drops, the IR never comes on.
Troubleshooting attempted: Switching power supplies has no affect on the problem.
Camera B Problems:
1. When it switches to dark mode, the video brightness constantly pulses, causing the DVR motion sensor to think there is motion all night long.
2. Radio signal strength dropped off dramatically in the first week or two. Whereas it originally connected to the base station with only occasional signal drops, it now must be very close to the base station to work (right next to it).
Troubleshooting attempted: I tried moving the base station much closer to the install location, and Camera B still cannot connect until it is only a few feet away. If I take Camera A to the Camera B install location, Camera A easily connects to it's base station, despite being much farther away.
In a perhaps unrelated, I have had some trouble getting both base stations to maintain a signal with their respective camera when the other one is closer to the base stations. It doesn't seem to matter which, but the pair that is closer together seems to cause the other pair to drop in and out quite a bit.
Regarding wireless video in general:
This is no fault of the unit in particular; I have changed my mind about the value of using wireless, regardless of quality, because it's a pain to get power to the camera location anyway, so you might as well just use an AV Extension cord that runs low voltage, video and audio to your mounting spot. It's not that much additional trouble, relative to just getting power there, and then you have no issues with wireless signal, etc.
Regarding infrared illumination in general:
I have also concluded that you are far better off with extreme low lux bullet cams and skip the infrared illumination. Look for a hard-wire camera that can record at something like .008 lux or lower, you will be much more satisfied.

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Wireless technology is now a way of life for us all. When it comes to security cameras many of us want an easy alternative to running the cable in our homes or businesses. 900-MHz and 2.4GHz analog signal products made that possible. But as wireless devices proliferated in these frequency ranges security cameras often were subject to interference and instability for image and sound.Now you can enjoy true zero-interference wireless observation with Swann's ADW300 Digital Wireless Camera Kit. The camera is housed in an all-weather casing and can be mounted indoors or outdoors. The receiver connects to any audio/video input device. Connect it to your home theater screen and use the PIP function to see who is at the door; or monitor the kid's playroom; or keep an eye on the pool. In a business environment this camera is ideal for watching public areas or rear doors, parking areas, etc. The camera has zoom, pan and tilt controls giving you some flexibility on what and how you see things.Using Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology this camera kit is truly interference free. Microwave ovens, cordless telephones, internet routers, bluetooth devices, nothing interferes with it. Your privacy is guaranteed as the signal is encrypted and cannot be eavesdropped on.Beware of imitators that say "Wi-Fi friendly." If it does not say Digital it is not advanced and is not Wi-fi friendly! The Swann ADW300 meets the critieria. Wireless Securiyt has never been so easy!

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