ANNKE 5MP CCTV Camera System, 4K 8 Channel H.265+ DVR with 2TB Security Hard Drive, 4X 5MP Wired Outdoor Security Bullet Cameras,Smart Human/Vehicle Detection,100 ft Night Vision,Smartphone Access

I am pleased with this unit. I bought it for home surveillance and have to say the 5mp cameras are better than expected. If you want a cctv system on a budget then this is ideal. The setup is fairly easy, but I am an IT Engineer, so it’s probably easier for me than most people. The phone app allows you to see the cameras and play back video wherever you are. I managed to configure the email settings, but this might be a bit tricky for most people. However I have not yet setup the motion detection as yet so can’t comment on that. The Annke website I found quite helpful in helping with the setup.The system came with 4 cameras and I managed to add an existing camera to it (non Annke), also I added an ip camera (non Annke)Overall I am quite happy, but we will see how it performs over time

The latest iOS App update as of November 2024 no longer supports a 4x3 dimension camera feeds such as with this product. That's to say it distorts the picture and squashes it to fit in a 16x9 video picture. Its been working fine for years but overnight they squashed the video feed in the app. I spoke with their support and they were very unhelpful and basically said it can't be changed. Therefore do not buy this product unless you want a distorted video picture.

This is a nice system at the price. The four 5mp cameras feel quite flimsy and lightweight, but the picture quality is so much better them our old 2mp setup with each camera offering a far wider angle. Night vision is also excellent, clear and crisp with very good detail. Only time will tell as to the longevity of the actual cameras. I have three additional cameras installed (not shown in the image) and the 5mp cameras are certainly better quality.Set up was relatively easy once you get used to the system. The handbook is of little use in all honesty, but it's intuitive enough and you can turn off the irritating security log in once set up. It's a home system after all so a bit of overkill? Each to their own of course.My only gripe is the noise of the HDD cooling fan. It is intrusive, especially when compared to our old system which had been in use for years. I'll definitely be looking at a replacement fan asap!All in all, a good system at a good price.

I bought this product to protect my home. I am genuinely delighted with it. It was easy to install and the picture quality is excellent. We had a situation that my neighbour wanted to know the registration number of a car that reversed into our drive - mine was the only system in the close that captured the image at a level of detail that we could clearly see the number plate. Configuration is a little complex so do take time to read the quick start guide. If you get stuck then Googling the issue often helps but otherwise email Annke support - they are excellent. They respond quickly (typically within 24 hours even with time differences). In my opinion the support really differentiates them as a quality supplier. I use with the Guarding Vision software on a network attached PC and also Annke Vision app on my iPhone. A really great solution at an amazing price.

I bought this system to upgrade my Swann 720p CCTV system that I installed about 4 years ago. I was never happy with the 720p image quality of the Swann system and during those few years I have had to replace a number of the cameras due to rain getting into the cameras. Also, the user interface was old and limited in its functions.After doing a lot of research, I decided to opt for this system as it seemed to tick all the boxes - 5mp cameras for better images, better night vision, higher waterproof rating (IP67 as opposed to IP66 on the Swann cameras) and a 2gb hard drive. Unfortunately for me, though, the very next day after I ordered the system, the price was reduced from €318.06 to €271.25! I went ahead with the purchase anyway...The first thing that impressed me on opening the camera boxes was the fact that Annke had included a template for the drill holes needed to fix the cameras to the wall. A simple thing, but so few manufacturers do it - so well done, Annke! The cameras are very light and are very easily adjustable to twist and turn in whatever position they need. The only thing that surprised me, however, was how short the cable from the camera is - it is about half the length of the cable on the Swann cameras.Installing the cameras was a simple enough job for me, as the cables were already in place from my old system (which had 7 cameras). I removed four of these cameras and was really happy to find that the existing drill holes for these matched perfectly with the Annke ones! However, because the cables from the cameras were so much shorter than my old ones, I had to trace back each cable to extend them enough to reach the new cameras. Not a particularly difficult job, but time consuming nonetheless. I left the other 3 old cameras in place.Next, I replaced the old system box with the new one - again a simple job with all the cables etc. already in place. Once it was plugged in, the system booted and I immediately noticed how quiet the system box is - it can barely be heard!After going through the simple steps in the setup wizard, I was looking at the images from my new system on the monitor in no time. What a difference! The new cameras have a significantly wider lense than my old system and they cover so much more area. The quality of the picture is awesome, too - especially compared to the old 720p cameras (which, by the way, work perfectly on the Annke system). Night vision, too, is amazing and more than matches my expectations.The user interface is also extremely detailed and easy enough to understand. It is possible to mask areas from cameras, time recordings, etc. and these settings can be applied either to an individual camera or to all cameras at the click of a button.Setting up the mobile phone app was also a simple process, although I did run into a couple of problems trying to 'share' access to the system on my wife's mobile device. In fairness, that was probably down to me trying to get the job done too quickly without taking the time to read/follow instructions!So, overall, I am extremely pleased with my purchase and I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend this system.I hope that this review helps others who may be thinking of upgrading their systems. Take care & stay safe!