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Maplin, cctv

  • 17-10-2017 8:57pm
    #1
    pzhaybobman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    Just wondering if any of you have any experience of Swan cctv equipment that Maplin sell. Seems quite good and I'm tempted to buy. Love to hear your opinions.


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  • #2
    fred funk }{
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,827 ✭✭✭fred funk }{


    It's DIY stuff. No professional would install it. Have a look at Hikvision gear, good quality and their entry level stuff is great.


  • #3
    kub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,562 ✭✭✭kub


    pzhaybobman wrote: »
    Just wondering if any of you have any experience of Swan cctv equipment that Maplin sell. Seems quite good and I'm tempted to buy. Love to hear your opinions.

    If the stuff was that good then Maplin would use it in their own shops, they don't AFAIK.

    Does that suggest anything?

    Hikvision is what most professionals use.


  • #4
    pzhaybobman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭pzhaybobman


    fred funk }{ wrote: »
    It's DIY stuff. No professional would install it. Have a look at Hikvision gear, good quality and their entry level stuff is great.

    I appreciate that advice. I am looking to install a cctv system on a property that is 120k from home so I will need access to it from my smartphone. I will need six cameras and was thinking of installing an 8 channel in case I need more. What else should I be aware of before I purchase. I would appreciate all advice


  • #5
    Audioslaven
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,432 ✭✭✭Audioslaven


    ya Hikvision is good gear


  • #6
    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    HIkvision all the way. Remote access is a standard feature now that would be on all machines.


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  • #7
    pzhaybobman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭pzhaybobman


    KoolKid wrote: »
    HIkvision all the way. Remote access is a standard feature now that would be on all machines.

    Thanks for your help, it looks like Hikvision all the way.


  • #8
    David J Walsh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭David J Walsh


    where's the best place to buy Hikvision


  • #9
    pzhaybobman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭pzhaybobman


    David J Walsh wrote: »
    where's the best place to buy Hikvision

    Try CCTV direct, I found them very good with good backup


  • #10
    markad1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 923 ✭✭✭markad1


    Good professionals don't use HIK.


  • #11
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,641 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    markad1 wrote: »
    Good professionals don't use HIK.

    So what?
    This is a DIY forum and I very much doubt the OP is a professional.
    Anyway, I disagree as I know a number of very good professionals on this forum that use HIK.

    Back to the OP:
    I think the future is recording to the cloud. If your broadband is up to it the Circle 2 are fantastic with full 1080p.

    Another option are the Nest cameras. For €5 a month or €50 a year you will can add 24/7 continuous recording and intelligent alerts.

    If you post on the Home Automation forum they can help you too.


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  • #12
    markad1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 923 ✭✭✭markad1


    So what???

    Who said the OP was a professional?

    I'm delighted you know a number of very good professionals.

    Your fully entitled to disagree.....it's the internet .....everyone has an opinion.....even me.

    Do some research on HIK
    2011 wrote: »
    So what?
    This is a DIY forum and I very much doubt the OP is a professional.
    Anyway, I disagree as I know a number of very good professionals on this forum that use HIK.

    Back to the OP:
    I think the future is recording to the cloud. If your broadband is up to it the Circle 2 are fantastic with full 1080p.

    Another option are the Nest cameras. For €5 a month or €50 a year you will can add 24/7 continuous recording and intelligent alerts.

    If you post on the Home Automation forum they can help you too.


  • #13
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,641 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    markad1 wrote: »
    So what???

    Who said the OP was a professional?

    Nobody, exactly my point.
    I'm delighted you know a number of very good professionals.

    Your fully entitled to disagree.....it's the internet .....everyone has an opinion.....even me.

    So what is your recommendation??


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