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Maplins - Swann CCTV Kit

Zero-Cool · 2013-05-02 13:45:03

Hi Guys, I'm looking to get a CCTV system for my house. I was thinking 2 cameras (1 front, 1 back) connecting to DVR. I saw this on Maplins and looks very resonable. Anyone here have this or use Swann systems? http://www.maplin.co.uk/500gb-2-camera-4-channel-cctv-system-with-internet-and-smartphone-viewing-636713 The free…

02-05-2013 1:45pm

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Zero-Cool

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Hi Guys,

I'm looking to get a CCTV system for my house. I was thinking 2 cameras (1 front, 1 back) connecting to DVR. I saw this on Maplins and looks very resonable. Anyone here have this or use Swann systems?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/500gb-2-camera-4-channel-cctv-system-with-internet-and-smartphone-viewing-636713

The free app allowing you to watch the live stream would be very helpful.

Does anyone know if the cameras have a solid/flashing light at all times or only when recording? I would like it to be a detterent.

Thanks for any advice!

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#2 02-05-2013 3:58pm

KoolKid

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Not great IMO.
You will get better value from some of the suppliers here.
EyespyCCTV have some good deals on kits .

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#3 02-05-2013 7:31pm

Jnealon

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Have a read here before you buy cheap cctv kit

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#4 18-06-2015 10:39am

Liammoore26

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I have bought 4 swann drv9 kits and two of the have failed within 2 years they are the cheapest of the cheap and i would not recommend to anyone

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