ANNKE 8 Channel 3K Lite Security Digital Video Recorder with 1TB Hard Drive, H.265+ Hybrid 5-in-1 Surveillance DVR, Human & Vehicle Detection, Supports 8CH Analog and 2 IP Cameras for 24/7 Home CCTV

This DVR replaced a different brand older DVR and was very easy to set up. The User Manual is step by step and the software is intuitive. No complaints about the video or equipment quality. There have been 7 cameras recording constantly for five days that have used 240 GB of the 960GB available, which should give just about three weeks of recording. I was most interested in being able to save playback video on a USB drive. Files exported directly to a USB drive in accordance with the Manual’s Backup instructions would not play back on any video player software. I contacted customer support and spoke to Alejandro. He was very helpful and spent 45 minutes taking me through configuration of the computer, and he explained how to backup files using the Client. This Client option offers the most backup parameters, such as backup start and stop time selection. Good product with excellent customer support.

Works well! I was nervous to buy this as read that changing from my Swann camera HD recorder can be complicated. Works a treat and was pretty much plug n play. Just a few little setting changes to view remotely, but very happy.

The system works good. Trying to adjust the time is complicated and still working in it but everything else was easy to set up.

Perfect for what I needed as some cameras where already set up at our rental. Everything plugged straight in, created a account and off it went recording. Setting up the app on phone for remote viewing was quiet simple too using the QR code.

Chose Annke to replace a Swann box that died after 10 years of trouble-free service. The Swann cameras were all OK, and I enquired about a refurb Swann, but a bit too expensive for what I wanted. With the help of the Annke support guys I chose Annke model DW81KD. Mostly because the Swann cameras would work with this model. Great price too, and a solid box with a similar footprint to the Swann. There were a few teething problems, however Annke support helped out, and the system is up and running. If you are going to integrate a new box into your system, take some advice pre-sales before you do, as the support team are very helpful. This model is very sensitive and captures people and cars quite effectively. What is a bit of a hassle is the ability to stop the motion detection of trees. On the Annke box you have to draw the area you want captured, ignoring plants, trees etc. It's a bit cumbersome but I got there. The zoom is great, and I was surprised it worked with the Swann cameras. The playback menu is quite useful, as you can choose to look at 'just' people or vehicles - saves wading through frame after frame. If you are new to surveillance, it takes a while to get used to digging around in the menu. So, I'm happy I have great solution.