2024 the best security cameras review
Price: $219.99 - $185.99
(as of Dec 21, 2024 13:57:08 UTC - Details)
Brand | ANNKE |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
Special Feature | Vehicle Detection, Human Detection |
Number of Channels | 8 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
Color | Black |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 14.57 x 11.81 x 7.56 inches |
Operating System | Embedded Linux |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home Security |
Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Personal Computers, TV, Tablets, Laptops |
Signal Format | Analog |
Other camera features | Front |
Low light technology | Night Vision |
Focal Length Description | 3.6 mm |
Night Vision Range | 100 Feet |
Frame Rate | Live viewing with 1080P@30fps/Recording with 1080P@15fps |
Recording Mode | Schedule, Event |
Optical Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Total USB Ports | 2 |
Hardware Interface | VGA, AV Port, SATA 3.0 Gb/s, HDMI, USB 2.0 |
Lens Type | Fixed |
Video Input | BNC |
Viewing Angle | 82.2 Degrees |
Manufacturer | ANNKE |
UPC | 712971020818 |
Product Dimensions | 14.57 x 11.81 x 7.56 inches |
Item Weight | 9.48 pounds |
ASIN | B00ZZMVC1Y |
Item model number | AU-DW81KD1-V7-54BH-V3-P |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Surveillance DVR Kits |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 19, 2015 |
Warranty & Support
Product Description
Build Up Your Invisible Digital Fence
Security thrives to the next level when bringing human&vehicle motion detection and invisible intelligent fence together.
3K@20fps Tells You Details
This security system supports live viewing with 3K/5MP at 20fps, showing you some details you haven't noticed before! (Comes with 1080P cams, 3K cams not included.)
True 1080P Recording
This ANNKE DVR records real 1920*1080 that is definitely 1080P resolution. While other so-called 5MP @ 12.5fps are, in fact, 960*1080 resolution, rating 1080P lite only.
1 Expandable Storage
2 Remote Access
3 Lock & Mask Your Privacy
Work Even without Internet
The recording goes on with an HDD inserted in the DVR, even without the Internet. Internet is only required when needing remote access, playback, etc.
Day&Night View
Turning WDR on, even in flickering backlight, the live stream is still stunning enough that details are sharp for recognizing things you care about.
1 Ultra Durability
2 Day&Night View
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Customer Reviews
4.4 out of 5 stars
1,333
4.3 out of 5 stars
976
4.3 out of 5 stars
267
4.3 out of 5 stars
267
4.4 out of 5 stars
737
5.0 out of 5 stars
1
3.5 out of 5 stars
16
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Video Compression
H.265+
H.265+
H.265+
H.265+
N/A
H.265+
N/A
Camera Resolution
1080P
1080P
3K
3K
1080P
12MP
3K
HDD Capacity
Embedded 1TB SSD
NO HDD
1TB
1TB
N/A
2TB
N/A
Waterproof
IP66
IP66
IP67
IP67
IP66
IP67
IP67
AI Human/Vehicel Detection
✔
✔
✔
✔
✘
✔
✔
Built-in Mic Cam
✘
✘
✔
✔
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✔
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【AI Motion Detection 2.0】Driving AI to the next level, human&vehicle detection and flexible detection area are more accurate than before. For quicker locating in crucial moments, human&vehicle smart searching in recordings offers you great help
【Tried-and-True Safe Guard】This one-stop security solution works with TVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS & IP cameras. The 8CH 3K lite DVR can hook up with 1080P@30fps or 3K/5MP@20fps cams. Plus, the advanced sensor & smart IR capture clear images up to 100ft away
【H.265+ for Smoother & Longer Recording】Upgraded to H.265+, the recording time is lengthened, and the bandwidth is lessened. And an included 1TB hard drive saves you extra expense. (Support up to 10TB HDD, package comes with 1TB HDD.)
【24/7 Peace of Mind】Whenever real threats are detected, immediate pushes pop up on your phone, and you can check it out via 3G/4G/5G/Wi-Fi. However far away you are from home, this reliable security system secures your peace of mind day&night
【IP66 & Robust ABS Housing】With IP66 weatherproof and the ABS exterior housing, these wired cameras can stand from cold to hot, from -40°C/-40°F to 60°C/140°F. Every detail is designed for a longer lifespan
【Trust-Worthy Security Solution Handles All】Passed UL, CE, HDMI, etc. severe testings, and ANNKE App conformed to GDPR, all data transferring & downloading are secured. Plus, NO monthly fees charges, but only a professional support team awaits
Reviewer: Tee M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great System/Bot Customer Service
Review: UPDATE: 12/15/2022 -Annke stepped in to show themselves honorable. Apparently, a supervisor took over my case. She looked back through my emails, saw my frustration - and the problem - and set out to solve it. First, after clarifying a few things, she advised that they are retraining their newer agents in how to better deal with customers who need a little extra help with all the internal settings - because this system does offer quite a bit of fancy features and not everything could be listed in the manual.They are also looking to update some other issues so that customers walk away with the info they need on a more timely schedule. And, lastly, they offered to send us two extra cameras for our trouble - which does indeed show a genuine concern for customer satisfaction - and I must say, I was not expecting that one at all. Obviously, they are truly intent on customer satisfaction - and I feel much more comfortable about the product now.Thank you, Annke. In lieu of the extra steps you are taking to provide better customer service - and the FACT that this system is truly kickass - It's a definite recommendation!!(PREVIOUS REVIEW)Though I've had it for less than a week, the system - SO FAR - is pretty good. Excellent picture quality, easy physical installation. It does have a hard drive but doesn't have an internal wifi connection - and this has caused an issue - b/c I could never get it to cooperate with my phone. The phone app setup was grinding and just would not cooperate. I installed the system on my large TV and the video is great, though no matter what I try, it won't send emails to alert me of threats as it's supposed to.The worst part is CUSTOMER SERVICE.They offer a number but a human NEVER answers. You are told to go online to CHAT - but when you do - there's nobody to help you there either. You have to send an email and wait for someone to contact you - and when asking for clarification on a couple of setup issues with regard to downloading and saving video - the reply was simply to follow the instructions in the manual. SERIOUSLY?The playback is a bit tricky as well. Playback includes an entire minute before the "scene" and an entire minute after it's over. I tried to check if that could be changed up a bit but - without customer service to directly address this - I could not find the internal setting to adjust (if even possible).They also do not specify how long the videos are kept on any setting before overwrite kicks in - but a professional electronics guy told me his lasted about 6 months on continual record. He also helped me figure out the correct way to download and back up the video I needed since I couldn't get wifi connection -and the instructions for any remedy were not available.Granted, most people who work with electronic setups for a living or hard drives, etc., may not have issues. I'm not completely ignorant of these things either as I'm always working with different setups and even built two of my own websites. But, to ME, I had to reread the instructions over and over for clarity - and still, some were just not clear.You will also need a magnifying glass to read the instructions or use your phone's camera to zoom in. The print is SUPER, SUPER SMALL and on some of the setup pics - the images are too blurry to read at all.I would suggest this product (minus customer service) for now because - if it lasts - it's truly great quality video.Godspeed.
Reviewer: John Everett
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great system at a good price point
Review: I got this Annke security DVR system a few months back to replace a 2006 era Q-SEE wired camera system, and I recently got around to installing it. The old system was a 4 camera one, and the new Annke system is an 8 camera system, but this model ships with 4 cameras. I had planned to simply use my old cameras with the new system to fill in the remaining slots. However, after seeing the MASSIVE improvement in video quality, night vision quality (IR illumination), and an number of other factors, I decided to order 4 more matching cameras to upgrade to all 8 HD cameras. I didn't spend a ton and get a 4k system like I was considering, but I am still quite impressed with the quality of these HD cameras (1920x1080). I can easily zoom in and read license plates, get good facial views on people, and see smaller details on animals, day or night. It's a huge improvement over the 960x480 system I had before, and for the price point, I'm very satisfied. I didn't have to swap out any wiring to replace my old cameras, and it was straightforward to wire up the new ones. So far, I'm impressed with the performance and the DVR is SILENT, especially compared to my old one! I'm not sure what some reviewers were referring to when they said their DVR was loud. Other than a minor whir of the hard drive if you stick your head up close, it's dead quiet. Here's to hoping I get 17 years out of this system like I did my last one!
Reviewer: Chris' dad
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good system for the money!!!
Review: I waited to post about this video system until I had some time with it and I would say " for the money" It is a good bargain. The video quality is good and bright and the low light visibility is good. During the day, the picture is bright and clear. It records all channels ( I currently have 3 cameras installed ) but you can only watch 2 simultaneously during playback. The interface ( menu ) is pretty straightforward for the basics: playback etc. but there is ALOT of settings in the menu that you may or may not use. NOW, the set up of remote viewing looks VERY complicated and I have not even attempted to connect with the phone app or via remote computer. As many others have said the manual is VERY BADLY written and not very clear at all. Luckily, the initial setup is pretty much "plug and play". Beyond that, good luck!!It is very easy to playback and view, switch between camera view, advance thru the video etc. I use this system to record and monitor the back of our building which backs up to a very well traveled alley in the downtown area so there is alot of trash, vandalism etc. that we want to be aware of should problems arise. You can look at the two pics i took from the live feed.and judge for yourself. Now I do think you should be aware of a few things that could be a problem for you: The cameras are plastic and they DO NOT articulate SIDE TO SIDE!! They only adjust up and down so if you need to turn the camera left or right, the picture will be tilted. I solved the problem by mounting them on a metal L bracket designed for deck construction and just attached the camera to one end and "bent" the metal to the left or right assuring my video picture would be level. It has rained several times and other than a little foggy lens, the cameras worked fine. I would say if you want an inexpensive security system this would work great but I would consider a camera that articulates fully!
Reviewer: danny frazier
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great product and value
Review: We have had this system up for a month now and must say we are quite happy with it. Install was easy. Wires are very small gauge, which made it way easier to run. Pictures are clear as can be. No monthly fee, like the crappy system I replaced. The only features I wish it had was sound and the night camera is in black and white (but has night vision). Other than that, money well spent.
Reviewer: zaak lukehart
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great product/great customer service.
Review: I started to install my 4 camera system and noticed I was missing two camera cords and the camera power splitter. I reached out to Annke and they immediately responded and worked out what I needed. They have great customer service and seem to care about their customers. Iâll definitely use them in the future.
Customers say
Customers like the functionality, ease of setup, and picture quality of the surveillance recorder system. They mention it works awesome, is easy to understand, and has good viewing. Some are impressed with the camera quality and say it's dependable. However, some customers disagree on the night vision, cable length, and motion detection.
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