Defender Ultra HD 4K (8MP) DIY Wired Security System with 4 Weather Resistant, Night Vision Cameras, 1TB Hard Drive and Remote Mobile Viewing

I wanted a surveillance system with hard-wired cameras, with high resolution, and night vision, that I didn't have to pay a monthly fee. This system is awesome and the price was very reasonable for what you get. The 4K resolution provides excellent hi rez detail, even in the dark. The hard drive DVR box records close to a month of continuous recordings on all 4 cameras that I can easily access via my phone or tablet. Even when I'm away, the app lets me monitor real-time, or back in time to view and extract video recordings from any camera.The cameras each only come with BNC coax 65ft cables, and for at least 2 of my cameras that wasn't long enough (2900 sq ft home), so I ordered extra standard 100ft cables off Amazon. The system does not come with a monitor to connect to the DVR box. You will need this (or a TV) to setup and operate the system locally. I found a cheap 10" LCD HDMI monitor that sits on top of the DVR (see photo) in my network closet (I don't turn the monitor on unless I'm in the closet using the system). I can do everything I need to with my phone or iPad, literally from anywhere. I also have a back-up battery in my network closet to keep the cable modem, DVR & cameras alive and running in the event of a power outage.I have a single story home, so wired cameras are more reliable and not difficult to install. A 2-story home would be a bit more difficult depending on where you decide to mount the cameras and run the wire.Bottom line the system and software are rock solid and are a great value, with none of the wireless camera setup issues that everyone is reporting for wireless cameras.

I bought 4K 4 camera system for $220. For the price system so ok. Quality of material is good . Had the system for few months now. Mobile notification is ok. You can get alert on iPhone and see the history of alerts and video. The system has lot of built in feature. It could get complicated for newbie. Feature I missed is the wide angle and the audio capture from camera. The angles On camera is too narrow for security system cam. The system alerts too often. It is not smart enough to detect the clouds and sun light change and not alert. You basically get alert for even smallest of light change in frame.Again, ok for the price.Also there is no way to output 4K video as the receiver hdmi output only supports 1080p. So not sure what good it does to most people having 4K cameras.

This is not my first Defender USA product. We have two others, this one was to replace a much older model that will be relocated to provide coverage at the farm, as it is still working fine. Simple set up. You really can't plug things in wrong. Easy to understand interface, and even a software tool to help you quickly change some settings on your router to allow for remote viewing on your phone or PC without knowing how to change router settings yourself.This is a wired system, so it requires a little more work to get the cables run, but you also have the peace of mind knowing that you won't have a blank signal on one of your cameras at the worst possible time.The cameras are small yet powerful. The night-vision functionality has to be seen to be appreciated. A one terabyte hard drive allows for a lot of footage to be saved before it gets recorded over. Of course that sort of behavior is up to you, I find it simpler to just let the thing run all the time and then to start recording over older footage automatically. You have plenty of time to get any needed footage before it is overwritten.I am sure you will find this product a great entry into the world of home security. You will find yourself pulling up your cameras on your smartphone frequently, not because of alerts, but just because you can. Nice to see if a package is on the porch and to call home and ask that it be brought inside. Defender has had the best pricing on these sorts of systems that I have ever seen. I have not had a bad experience with them, and continue to recommend their products and buy from them too.Thank You!