ANNKE Security Camera System, 3K Lite 5-in-1 H.265+ 8CH eDVR with 1TB eSSD and (4) 1080p (2MP) Weatherproof Surveillance Wired Cams, AI Human/Vehicle Detection, Smart Color Night Vision, Email Alert

I purchased this system after looking at many different CCTV camera bundles, and I am very pleased with it.Arrived quickly, and everything just as described.I opened the case of the DVR unit and found a 1TB Toshiba hard drive fitted.Quality of all the items appears to be very good.The system is easy to assemble and I had no problems with the instruction booklet and CD provided.I tested the cameras / system before starting fitting and everything worked perfectly.On turning off lights the CCTV cameras instantly switched to night mode and the picture in my view is exceptional for the cost of this system.The DVR has option for up to 8 cameras so options to update if more needed etc.In terms of getting properly up and running - it has taken me 3 days to fit the system inside and out.Depending on where you want to put cameras I would say the cables provided should be suffice for most, ( My installation fitted to 4 bedroom detached property without any problems, and with cable to spare on all 4 runs. )The cable runs actually presented the biggest challenge as I wanted system to be neat and tidy and not seen.Thankfully my walls have internal cable ducts through which I could feed all of the video leads to where I wanted, but it was tricky!I also made my own external wall mounts onto which I fitted each camera.( *By doing this it allows the full rotation of cameras on the mounting cup spindle and also up /down elevation to place camera viewing angle exactly where needed.)I also fitted external weatherproof cable junction boxes to house the video cable connectors, to prevent any water getting in etc.Once fully up and running I am very impressed with the functionality of the system - easy to use and I have personally found no problems with it.I fitted the DVR unit by HDMI to a flat screen 24inch TV / Monitor and the picture is very clear.Playback equally clear and quite easy to use.Online: - Connecting to the Sannce web browser - I found this very straightforward - I am using Windows 10 home desktop and my laptop / pad - Login is secure and I can view my cameras without any problems - absolutely delighted with this feature.I haven't tried motion detect as I don't require this feature - I have set my system on record 24/7 and it will just overwrite data as required.Time will tell how this system fairs and how well external cameras stand up to the weather, but at this stage all in, I rate this system as 5 star for value, quality and functionality.

great value, The system feels good quality and strong. The instructions can be a nightmare, and i have never set up a CCTV before. I just looked on youtube for help, and it was a lot easier than reading instructions. You don't need a computer, but you do need a monitor and best with a HDMI slot.Once it is set up, it is easy to figure it out and it is a really good system for the money.

The kit itself is good and easy to set up and navigate but the picture quality does let it down

Just bought (August 2016) and had this fitted by my son-in-law. Really pleased with the quality and functionality of this item. If the cameras are placed correctly you can achieve excellent facial recognition which is essential to help the Police (assuming the faces are not covered) to prosecute. The night time picture is black and white and, is very clear without a light source. If there is a source of light nearby e.g. a street light then the picture is excellent. My only problem was with a passageway view at night where the camera picked up light reflection from the side wall it was mounted on, even though it was not a lit area, and left the forward view shadowed. Resolved this by angling the camera outward a little and the night view improved considerably.The remote control is a little limited being line of sight to the dvr and only operating over a short distance. Using the supplied mouse overcame this limitation. I had contact with customer services on this issue and I found them (Hanna) to be very helpful and quick to respond to my issue. Overall for the price the system is in my view excellent value for money.Follow up - June 2019: The system has worked brilliantly until a week or so ago then I experienced a loss of images on the screen. I tried different configurations/settings to no avail. The system was out of warranty so I thought that's it.As a last resort I contacted ANNKE Support for help and even though the system was out of warranty they came to my rescue (thanks Kate). After the exchange of a couple of emails and following the advice given by Kate she ascertained the power adapter had failed - I immediately bought a replacement from Amazon (£7.99, no postage and same day delivery - good old Prime!!). I replaced the faulty one, plugged it in and hey presto problem resolved. Couldn't ask for a better support service.