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Name: Swann - Master Series Home 8-Channel 4-Camera 4K UHD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired, 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
Brand: Swann
SKU: 6509700
Price: 434.99 USD
Rating: 4.2 (82 reviews)

Swann - Master Series Home 8-Channel 4-Camera 4K UHD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired, 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black

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QuestionHow long are the Cat-5 Cables included? Can I use my own cables?
Asked 3 years ago by Rick.
- Answer 60ft Yes you can use your own but if you need more than 60ft I would get on Amazon and buy couplers and buy bulk cat 5 and make your own or already made lengths.
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QuestionIs Lorex - 100’ Outdoor Cat6 UL CMR STP Ethernet Cable with UV Treated for Direct Burial, Model: CBL100C6RXU SKU: 6566122 compatible via direct installation with Swann - Master Series 8-Chan 8 Cam, 4K UHD Outdoor PoE Wired 2TB HDD NVR Cam? Please advise.
Asked 7 months ago by Miguel.
- Answer Hi Miguel. Yes, it is compatible. The Swann Master Series NVR supports both Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cables, so this Lorex Cat6 cable will work for powering and connecting your PoE cameras. Just make sure: 1. The cable is terminated properly with good quality RJ45 connectors. 2. You stay within the 100-meter (300ft) distance limit for PoE. 3. If you use the shielding, proper grounding is recommended to avoid interference. Overall, this cable should work perfectly for your Swann system installation. Mary - Swann Team.
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QuestionIs there a monthly fee to use these cameras?
Asked 7 months ago by Rose.
- Answer Hi Rose. No, Swann do not charge monthly fees to use any of our products. We do offer an optional subscription service for those that want extras like extended warranty, but this is completely optional & you do not need it to use our products. You can learn more here: swann.com/secure-plans -SD, Swann Team
  Answered 7 months ago by Swann
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QuestionDo the cameras already come with IP address linked with the nvr?
Asked 8 months ago by Ivanyvienen.
- Answer Hi Ivanyvienen. Yes. In most Swann NVR systems, the cameras are automatically assigned an IP address by the NVR itself once they’re connected, so you don’t need to configure them manually. If it’s a PoE (Power over Ethernet) NVR, the cameras typically get their IP addresses from the NVR’s built-in DHCP server, meaning they’re “linked” to it right out of the box. Mary - Swann Team
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QuestionHi what's the meaning of power over the ethernet ? Thanks
Asked 9 months ago by Vic.
- Answer Hi Vic. The type of cable that connects each camera to the NVR box is called an Ethernet cable. This cable can carry both video and power over the same stretch of cable, hence ‘Power over Ethernet’. It can make the installation simpler as each camera just needs one cable going into it, and the NVR box delivers the power to each camera. -SD, Swann Team
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QuestionWill the system download videos into an MP4 file ?
Asked 1 year ago by JasonWIlliamson.
- Answer Hi Jason. Through the Swann Security app you can download clips to your phone as MP4 files. Alternatively if you have a screen connected to the NVR, you can export clips to a USB thumb drive in 3 main file formats (MP4, AVI and another). -SD, Swann Team
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QuestionIs this Cat6 cables for PoE?
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: Swann - Master Series Home 16-Channel 10 Camera 4K HD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired, 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
- Answer Thank you for your question. Each camera in this kit includes a 60ft(18m) Cat5e Ethernet Cable. However, you can extend this to a longer length if you wish to. Swann sells extension cables in 100ft(30m) & 200ft(60m) lengths under the codes SWNHD-30MCAT5E and SWNHD-60MCAT5E. Please note, the maximum length of POE cable for ALL NVR cameras is up to 300ft/100m run of CAT5. If you need further assistance, please visit our support page. https://support.swann.com/s/ Please let us know if we can further assist you. LV-Swann Team
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Questionwhere can i get longer network cables for the PoE cameras?
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: Swann - Master Series Home 16-Channel 10 Camera 4K HD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired, 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
- Answer Thank you for your question. Each camera in this kit includes a 60ft(18m) Cat5e Ethernet Cable. However, you can extend this to a longer length if you wish to. Swann sells extension cables in 100ft(30m) & 200ft(60m) lengths under the codes SWNHD-30MCAT5E and SWNHD-60MCAT5E. Please note, the maximum length of POE cable for ALL NVR cameras is up to 300ft/100m run of CAT5. If you need further assistance, please visit our support page. https://support.swann.com/s/ Please let us know if we can further assist you. LV-Swann Team
  Answered 1 year ago by Swann
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QuestionCan the Geek Squad install these and what's the cost?
Asked 1 year ago by GW.
This question was asked about the related product: Swann - Master Series Home 8-Channel 6-Camera 4K UHD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired, 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
- Answer Hi GW. This is the team from Swann here. We can help with product related questions but for questions around Geek Squad installations, you would be best to contact the BestBuy team directly as Swann do not do the installations ourselves. - SD, Swann Team.
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QuestionDoes this system require any subscription service or any other fees to use any of its capabilities, including use of the Swann cell phone app? Any post-purchase cost surprises?
Asked 1 year ago by PeteG.
- Answer Hello PeteG.Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. No, Swann does not charge any monthly subscription. The cameras can be remotely accessed and controlled using the Swann Security application for free right out of the box. Swann does offer subscription plans if you need extended warranties or added features for storage. You can find more information on this at the link below. https://us.swann.com/swann-security-subscription/ Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. LV - Swann Customer Support
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QuestionHow far away can the cameras be wired away.
Asked 1 year ago by Bob.
This question was asked about the related product: Swann - Master Series Home 16-Channel 10 Camera 4K HD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired, 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
- Answer Hello Bob. Thank you for your question. Each camera in this kit includes a 60ft(18m) Cat5e Ethernet Cable. However, you can extend this to a longer length if you wish to. Swann sells extension cables in 100ft(30m) & 200ft(60m) lengths under the codes SWNHD-30MCAT5E and SWNHD-60MCAT5E. Please note, the maximum length of POE cable for ALL NVR cameras is up to 300ft/100m run of CAT5. If you need further assistance, please visit our support page. https://support.swann.com/s/ Please let us know if we can further assist you. LV-Swann Team
  Answered 1 year ago by Swann
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QuestionDoes each camera have to have its own elec receptacle or do all of the cameras hook to a cat 5 or cat 6 wire
Asked 1 year ago by jones.
This question was asked about the related product: Swann - Master Series Home 16-Channel 16-Camera 4K HD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
- Answer Hello jones. This NVR system comes with PoE (Power over Ethernet) cameras which receive power and data through a single Ethernet cable. This eliminates the need for a separate power source, as the cable connects directly to a PoE switch or NVR that supplies power. This setup simplifies installation and reduces cable clutter. I hope this helps. LV - Swann Team
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QuestionWe already have cameras on Cat 5. We are looking for a system without cameras. 16 Cameras. What else do I need?
Asked 1 year ago by Jim.
This question was asked about the related product: Swann - Master Series Home 16-Channel 16-Camera 4K HD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
- Answer Hello JIm. Thank you for reaching out! If you already have cameras connected via Cat 5 cables and are looking for a system without cameras, you’ll need a compatible NVR that can support 16 channels. To ensure compatibility with your existing cameras, please email us at [email protected] with the model number of your cameras. This will help us confirm if they will work with one of our systems. Your feedback is important to us. LV - Swann Team
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QuestionHow do u get power to the cobra nvr camera that takes a as card
Asked 1 year ago by Rain.
- Answer Hello Rain. We are sorry, we are not sure which model number camera you are referring to as Cobra. To provide you with accurate information, please reach out to our support team with your inquiry and complete model number at [email protected]. We're here to help! LV - Swann Team
  Answered 1 year ago by Swann
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QuestionI have two swann NVR systems, one came with the wired cameras that have the speaker on the base(2 way talk), the second system is the 2TB HDD NVR that has 1 way cameras, can i install the 2 way cameras into the system that came with 1 way talk?
Asked 1 year ago by Pachi30.
- Answer Hello MV2000. Many of our NHD cameras are compatible with our NVRs. However, to provide you with accurate information, I would need the model number of the kit you own. Please click the link below to view our compatibility chart. https://cdn.swann.com/media/wysiwyg/docs/swann-camera-compatibility.pdf Alternatively, you can send your inquiry to our support team at [email protected] to check compatibility. I hope this helps! LV - Swann Team
  Answered 1 year ago by Swann
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QuestionIf all 16 cameras are set to 24/7 recording at 4k, approximately how many hours/days can 2tb card hold? Also, Is this unit set to record with h.265
Asked 1 year ago by MelD.
This question was asked about the related product: Swann - Master Series Home 16-Channel 16-Camera 4K HD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
- Answer Hello MelD.If you were to record 24/7 from all 16 cameras onto the 2TB hard drive, you'd have about 1-2 days of recording capacity. Once the hard drive is full, the oldest footage will automatically be overwritten by new recordings. We usually recommend setting cameras to record based on motion detection, as continuous recording can result in hours of unnecessary footage. However, you can mix and match settings based on your preference—for example, you can set one camera to record 24/7 and the others to record only when motion is detected. Yes, the video encode type is set by default to H.265. I hope this helps. LV - Swann Team
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QuestionThis says its a 16 channel nvr, with 10 cameras, but only has 8 ports. How do you connect the additional 2-8 cameras to get 16 cameras?
Asked 1 year ago by Eric.
This question was asked about the related product: Swann - Master Series Home 16-Channel 10 Camera 4K HD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired, 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
- Answer Hello Eric, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate your diligence. You can connect up to 16 cameras directly to the back of the NVR. We apologize for the confusion caused by the incorrect image used in the listing. Our team is working to correct this as quickly as possible. LV - Swann Team
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QuestionDoes in record using h.265 compression?
Asked 1 year ago by Eric.
This question was asked about the related product: Swann - Master Series Home 16-Channel 10 Camera 4K HD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired, 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
- Answer Hi Eric. The default setting is H.265, however you can change this to H.264 if you prefer. -SD, Swann Team
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Questionhow hard to install this system?
Asked 1 year ago by bob.
This question was asked about the related product: Swann - Master Series Home 16-Channel 16-Camera 4K HD Indoor/Outdoor PoE Wired 2TB HDD NVR Security Surveillance System - Black
- Answer Hello bob. Thank you for your question. This system is designed to facilitate for easy Installation. Power, video & audio run through a single Ethernet cable with Power over Ethernet (PoE) cabling making installation a lot simpler. Please see the link below for a short demonstration on installation for our NVR systems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z5DGyQifWc For further assistance, please visit our support page or contact us over the phone. https://support.swann.com/s/ Your feedback is important to us. LV - Swann Team
  Answered 1 year ago by Swann
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QuestionI have a 8 camera Swann SRDVR-88075H. What is the best Swann replacement?
Asked 1 year ago by RAY.
- Answer Hi Ray. The DVR8-8075 model is very old now and has long been discontinued (it was last manufactured around 8-9 years ago). I would recommend looking at an NVR system these days as the price has come down considerably over the years and they offer a wide range of features and the network cables make them easier to install compared to DVR systems. If you'd like a more affordable 4K option then this Master Series NVR you've posted this question on is a good option. If you'd like something with more features, metal camera cases etc then Swann also offer more premium 4K and 6K options too. -SD, Swann Team
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Q: QuestionHow long are the Cat-5 Cables included? Can I use my own cables?

Q: QuestionIs Lorex - 100’ Outdoor Cat6 UL CMR STP Ethernet Cable with UV Treated for Direct Burial, Model: CBL100C6RXU SKU: 6566122 compatible via direct installation with Swann - Master Series 8-Chan 8 Cam, 4K UHD Outdoor PoE Wired 2TB HDD NVR Cam? Please advise.

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Q: QuestionDo the cameras already come with IP address linked with the nvr?

Q: QuestionHi what's the meaning of power over the ethernet ? Thanks

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Q: QuestionCan the Geek Squad install these and what's the cost?

Q: QuestionDoes this system require any subscription service or any other fees to use any of its capabilities, including use of the Swann cell phone app? Any post-purchase cost surprises?

Q: QuestionHow far away can the cameras be wired away.

Q: QuestionDoes each camera have to have its own elec receptacle or do all of the cameras hook to a cat 5 or cat 6 wire

Q: QuestionWe already have cameras on Cat 5. We are looking for a system without cameras. 16 Cameras. What else do I need?

Q: QuestionHow do u get power to the cobra nvr camera that takes a as card

Q: QuestionI have two swann NVR systems, one came with the wired cameras that have the speaker on the base(2 way talk), the second system is the 2TB HDD NVR that has 1 way cameras, can i install the 2 way cameras into the system that came with 1 way talk?

Q: QuestionIf all 16 cameras are set to 24/7 recording at 4k, approximately how many hours/days can 2tb card hold? Also, Is this unit set to record with h.265

Q: QuestionThis says its a 16 channel nvr, with 10 cameras, but only has 8 ports. How do you connect the additional 2-8 cameras to get 16 cameras?

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QuestionIs Lorex - 100’ Outdoor Cat6 UL CMR STP Ethernet Cable with UV Treated for Direct Burial, Model: CBL100C6RXU SKU: 6566122 compatible via direct installation with Swann - Master Series 8-Chan 8 Cam, 4K UHD Outdoor PoE Wired 2TB HDD NVR Cam? Please advise.

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QuestionHow far away can the cameras be wired away.

QuestionDoes each camera have to have its own elec receptacle or do all of the cameras hook to a cat 5 or cat 6 wire

QuestionWe already have cameras on Cat 5. We are looking for a system without cameras. 16 Cameras. What else do I need?

QuestionHow do u get power to the cobra nvr camera that takes a as card

QuestionI have two swann NVR systems, one came with the wired cameras that have the speaker on the base(2 way talk), the second system is the 2TB HDD NVR that has 1 way cameras, can i install the 2 way cameras into the system that came with 1 way talk?

QuestionIf all 16 cameras are set to 24/7 recording at 4k, approximately how many hours/days can 2tb card hold? Also, Is this unit set to record with h.265

QuestionThis says its a 16 channel nvr, with 10 cameras, but only has 8 ports. How do you connect the additional 2-8 cameras to get 16 cameras?

QuestionDoes in record using h.265 compression?

Questionhow hard to install this system?

QuestionI have a 8 camera Swann SRDVR-88075H. What is the best Swann replacement?