Swann SW233-ADW ADW300 Digital Wireless Security Camera Review

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(More customer reviews)Not worth it. See conclusions at end of review for better option.
I bought two of these to use in my existing surveillance system. I needed separate base stations so I could have a full video image in each of two channels on my existing dvr/multiplexer.
It is true that they are very easy to set up, and that the level of interference on the wireless signal is near zero when you have high enough signal strength.
Unfortunately, I ended up RMA'ing both cameras for different reasons because I waited too long to return them for my money back. I will probably end up trying to sell these on ebay or something.
Camera A Problems:
1. Only displays in BW
2. Video is out of alignment. It has a thick black border on the sides and top of the frame.
3. When the light level drops, the IR never comes on.
Troubleshooting attempted: Switching power supplies has no affect on the problem.
Camera B Problems:
1. When it switches to dark mode, the video brightness constantly pulses, causing the DVR motion sensor to think there is motion all night long.
2. Radio signal strength dropped off dramatically in the first week or two. Whereas it originally connected to the base station with only occasional signal drops, it now must be very close to the base station to work (right next to it).
Troubleshooting attempted: I tried moving the base station much closer to the install location, and Camera B still cannot connect until it is only a few feet away. If I take Camera A to the Camera B install location, Camera A easily connects to it's base station, despite being much farther away.
In a perhaps unrelated, I have had some trouble getting both base stations to maintain a signal with their respective camera when the other one is closer to the base stations. It doesn't seem to matter which, but the pair that is closer together seems to cause the other pair to drop in and out quite a bit.
Regarding wireless video in general:
This is no fault of the unit in particular; I have changed my mind about the value of using wireless, regardless of quality, because it's a pain to get power to the camera location anyway, so you might as well just use an AV Extension cord that runs low voltage, video and audio to your mounting spot. It's not that much additional trouble, relative to just getting power there, and then you have no issues with wireless signal, etc.
Regarding infrared illumination in general:
I have also concluded that you are far better off with extreme low lux bullet cams and skip the infrared illumination. Look for a hard-wire camera that can record at something like .008 lux or lower, you will be much more satisfied.

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Wireless technology is now a way of life for us all. When it comes to security cameras many of us want an easy alternative to running the cable in our homes or businesses. 900-MHz and 2.4GHz analog signal products made that possible. But as wireless devices proliferated in these frequency ranges security cameras often were subject to interference and instability for image and sound.Now you can enjoy true zero-interference wireless observation with Swann's ADW300 Digital Wireless Camera Kit. The camera is housed in an all-weather casing and can be mounted indoors or outdoors. The receiver connects to any audio/video input device. Connect it to your home theater screen and use the PIP function to see who is at the door; or monitor the kid's playroom; or keep an eye on the pool. In a business environment this camera is ideal for watching public areas or rear doors, parking areas, etc. The camera has zoom, pan and tilt controls giving you some flexibility on what and how you see things.Using Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology this camera kit is truly interference free. Microwave ovens, cordless telephones, internet routers, bluetooth devices, nothing interferes with it. Your privacy is guaranteed as the signal is encrypted and cannot be eavesdropped on.Beware of imitators that say "Wi-Fi friendly." If it does not say Digital it is not advanced and is not Wi-fi friendly! The Swann ADW300 meets the critieria. Wireless Securiyt has never been so easy!

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