Best 1080p NVR IP Camera Kit - £400 Budget

Hi all,

I'm looking to get my first CCTV kit (for home use), so just wanted to know whats one of the best options these days.

Please give feedback and opinions on the following:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/swann-nvr4-7285-4-channel-ip-1tb-cctv-kit-with-2-cameras-a87tu

Is Swann a good brand? I've heard they sometimes rebrand Hikvision.

Key features I'd like:

• 
  Budget is around £400 (GBP) or lower.
  NVR Based (IP).
  Reliable.
  Preferably 4 channel or more.
  High quality 1080p, 25fps or more.
  Mobile viewing.
  No monthly fee's.
  Upgradeability (add other branded cameras in the future).
  

All opinions welcome.

Thank you.

Hi all,

 

I'm looking to get my first CCTV kit (for home use), so just wanted to know whats one of the best options these days.

 

Please give feedback and opinions on the following:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/swann-nvr4-7285-4-channel-ip-1tb-cctv-kit-with-2-cameras-a87tu

 

Is Swann a good brand? I've heard they sometimes rebrand Hikvision.

 

Key features I'd like:

 

• 
  Budget is around £400 (GBP) or lower.
  NVR Based (IP).
  Reliable.
  Preferably 4 channel or more.
  High quality 1080p, 25fps or more.
  Mobile viewing.
  No monthly fee's.
  Upgradeability (add other branded cameras in the future).
  

 

All opinions welcome.

 

Thank you.

Hi there. Firstly, no, Swann is not a good brand....it is a mass produced brand. There is lots of much better brands out there. My advice is, stay away from kits. Kits are usually the worst items thrown together to make a quick buck. So....I would say search for ONVIF compatible IP cameras, choose 4 of the same...most important. Then go to www.sighthound.com They have software that will work on your PC with some of the best functions, people detection, object detection etc. And can take unlimited cameras. This will make your IP cameras work for you instead of you all the time spending monitoring the cameras......