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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 366 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the excellent picture quality and ease of use of this 4-Channel, 2-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wired 1080p 1TB DVR Surveillance System. Many appreciate the straightforward installation and intuitive user interface, along with the effective night vision capabilities. Positive feedback also highlights the functionality of the accompanying app across various devices. The system's affordability is another frequently praised aspect.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great system for a house

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to install and set up. Decent video quality and excellent product for the price. I wish the camera mounts were metal instead of plastic and the camera viewing angles could be a little wider.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Swann
      Posted .

      Hello Glen,

      Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your feedback. We are glad to know that you are happy with your most recent purchase of our Swann 8 Channel 6 Camera DVR System. It is our goal at Swann to make security easy and affordable. We hope you enjoy all the great features this system has to offer.

      We will share your feedback with the product development team to help address your honest opinion within the launch of future products.

      Please let us know how we may further assist you,

      Thank you.
      JV
      Swann Customer Support Swann

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This system works great and is easy to install. The app is user friendly and makes it so you can access your cameras from anywhere

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Swann
      Posted .

      Hello Druff65,

      Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your positive feedback. We are glad to know that you are happy with your most recent purchase of our Swann System. Consumers want smart security solutions that prevent crime, interconnect with one another, and offer value with no recurring fees, and this is what we are delivering with the new Swann Security products. It is our goal to make security easy and affordable. We hope you enjoy all the great features this system has to offer.

      Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

      Please let us know how we may further assist you,

      Thank you,
      JV
      Swann Customer Support Swann

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This was my 8th set of cameras. Love them!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have bought these cameras for my locations and they are clear and work great and easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a great deal for the quality of the video it shows. It was easy to install and set up I would recommend it to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Swann
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      Hello Jrock2020,

      Thank you for your feedback on our Swann 8 Channel 6 Camera DVR System. We are glad to know that you are happy with your new Swann System. It is our goal to make great security solutions easy and affordable.

      Your feedback is appreciated!

      Please let us know how we may further assist you,

      Thank you.
      JV
      Swann Customer Support Swann

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great item

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a great item easy to install and good quality pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Night vision, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent security system

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They work very well. Night vision. Clear image. The app to watch them through the smartphone work well. No complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Swann
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      Hello American4Ever,

      Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your positive feedback. We are glad to know that your are satisfied with your most recent purchase of our Swann 16 Channel 10-Camera DVR Kit. We have developed some great features into this system to help better fit your security needs. We are excited to share this with you and hope you enjoy all this has to offer. At Swann, we are committed to simplifying home security for daily life.

      Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

      Please let us know how we may further assist you,

      Thank you.
      JV
      Swann Customer Support Swann

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing set.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a very good set of cameras, easy to use and very accessible. Easy set up and the quality is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Swann
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      Hello Sonti,

      Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your positive feedback. We are glad to know that you are happy with your most recent experience with our Swann 8 Channel 6 Camera DVR System. Consumers want smart security solutions that prevent crime, interconnect with one another, and offer value with no recurring fees, and this is what we are delivering with the new Swann Security products. It is our goal to make security easy and affordable. We hope you enjoy all the great features this system has to offer.

      Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

      Please let us know how we may further assist you,

      Thank you,
      JV
      Swann Customer Support Swann

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great picture quality

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great picture quality and easy to set up, playback from the app is not great but everything else is !!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Swann
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      Hello Biglouvy,

      Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your positive feedback. We are glad to know that you are happy with your most recent purchase of our Swann 8 Channel 6 Camera DVR System.Consumers want smart security solutions that prevent crime, interconnect with one another, and offer value with no recurring fees, and this is what we are delivering with the new Swann Security products. It is our goal to make security easy and affordable. We hope you enjoy all the great features this system has to offer.

      Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

      Please let us know how we may further assist you,

      Thank you,
      JV
      Swann Customer Support Swann

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I really like this system

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my Swann product, I have bought two systems, one for me and one for my daughter. Sometimes they have issues when they update but the customer service will work with you for free to figure out the problem. The cameras are easy to install, plug and go. All you need is internet to the DVR and run the wires. Easy to put up and easy to see what's going on. I absolutely love my system!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great security system !

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We just purchased a house and our dogs have been going crazy barking all night and we’ve caught people walking around our backyard which is why I decided to purchase security cameras. They were easy to install and the picture clarity is clear. The price was great considering how many cameras came with my purchase and how I’m able to add more in the future if needed. You are able to see what’s going on with your smartphone and record everything too ! We haven’t had any trouble since our purchase, so it’s deterred troublemakers. This was an excellent investment and I’m glad I bought this set. I completely recommend the Swann brand if you need dependable security cameras at your business or home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality
    Cons mentioned:
    App performance

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Swann update breaks it, ur screwed

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As far as the system itself, it's a little confusing when you try to figure out the settings and it doesn't compress the footage so that you can store a lot more. I don't like that about it but the cameras picture was great. The cameras are good quality but the DVR itself is garbage. You're limited in your options of setting control and the minute they put through an update they can break whatever they want and you're the one stuck paying the bill. Their customer service is too busy after they do something like this because they've done it to many other people and they're flooded was calls and texts. They're app that goes with this camera works very badly, if at all. Most of the time you can't login or it won't load the live footage and it definitely will not load, most of the time, past footage. A camera is no good if you can't see it when you're not home! But this systems even worse. After the update on October 7th 2020, they screwed up a lot of people's systems and made it so you couldn't log in and your cameras just lost video and no longer worked. Then when we complained on the app they gave us canned responses that didn't help any of us at all and still haven't fixed it. It's been a week. Five of my cameras no longer record and I can't figure out why. It has no warranty even though I just bought it. I do not recommend this product nor any other product from Swann either if they are going to treat their customers this way. Best Buy has been great however on all the purchases I've ever made from them. Thank you Best Buy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Swann
      Posted .

      Hello,

      Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your most recent experience with our Swann - 16-Channel, 10-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wired 1080p 1TB DVR Surveillance System. The overall amount of storage space on your recorder will vary on your settings. We understand that there are several issues you have with this system. Please know that all retail stores have a return policy that you can follow in the event your item is not found suitable shortly after purchase. Swann has recently launched a firmware update to our systems that will allow you to use our new Swann Security application. If your system has become compromised as a result of this updates, you will need to call in and report the issues found immediately. Swann offers a 1-year warranty provided your receipt or 18-months with valid registration. If you have not already contact our support team and provide the needed information to move forward with a claim.

      https://support.swann.com/s/

      Swann will continue to release new versions of the app and camera firmware to improve your experience. When a new camera firmware is available, the app will show an Update Available message on the main screen. Swann highly recommends that you update your camera firmware to take advantage of the latest improvements. Please follow the instructions in the User Manual for how to update your camera’s firmware.

      Please let us know how we may further assist you,

      Thank you.
      JV
      Swann Customer Support Swann

  • Pros mentioned:
    Night vision, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's good quality recomended for the night vision clear and recorded too like

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cameras. East install. Excellent picture qua

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this set of cameras. Clear precise pictures. Easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good cameras, bad service

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The cameras are honestly great. But unfortunately it’s not the product of hay I have an issue with but the Best Buy service that put them in. Paid for 4 cameras to be installed, they only fully installed 3 and the wires on the outside of the house are a little bit messy

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good camera system to replace and old DVR

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed to replace my aging DVR. Tried this model. Easy to setup. I like that the cameras include a light that turns on when movement is detected. The DVR program is a bit confusing at first because there are many options. But the iPhone app is great and images are clear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Swann
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      Hello MiamiLou,

      Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your feedback on our Swann - 16-Channel, 10-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wired 1080p 1TB DVR Surveillance System. It is our goal at Swann to make great security solutions easy and affordable. We hope you enjoy all the great features this system has to offer.

      Please let us know how we may further assist you,

      Thank you.
      JV
      Swann Customer Support Swann

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful picture

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful picture but I still haven’t got the phone app to work on alerts or live streaming..just not had the time to call the tech line..this is my 2nd swann system..would definitely recommend this system..eventually I will figure out the app on my phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had a Swann camera for 7 years and loved it. The dvr quit working so we bought the 6 camera Swann. Better video and color. Took a while to install the app. After several days got it working . So far happy with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Swann
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      Hello Sortz,

      Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your positive feedback. We are glad to know that you are happy with your most recent purchase of our Swann 8 Channel 6 Camera DVR System.

      Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

      Please let us know how we may further assist you,

      Thank you.
      JV
      Swann Customer support Swann

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great system for the residential purposes.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install and good picture. Other available cameras for the same price would be nice but overall I am satisfied and plan to add more cameras.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Swann system works great and had no problem setting it up. You have 1 cable line thats only 60 feet. I had to buy another 50 feet of cable line for 4 of my camera from Amazon which is cheap. Doesn't take long to set up. The only thing that takes the time is drilling hole in the wall/ceiling/or outside overhang for the camera and put the screws in. Besides that, download the app and had no problems getting it working on the app. After 1 month its still working great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install and overall great quality cameras.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Swann
      Posted .

      Hello Jorge,

      Thank you for reaching out to us and providing your positive feedback. We are had to know that you found the installation of your Swann System to be easy. Swann believes that great security should not be expensive. Together we can keep you and your belongings safe at a fraction of the cost.

      Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

      Feel free to sign up for our newsletter to be informed on new product launches and firmware updates.

      https://www.swann.com/us/subscribe

      Please let us know how we may further assist you,

      Thank you.
      JV
      Swann Customer Support Swann

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