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Received today. Can't seem to get it to recognise an SD card. Tried two. Anyone have any ideas or I'll have to return it?

Yep. Struggling to get a return though

Can't reset it through the pin hole? Sounds faulty

They usually pop up every week - at £19.99

Wish I'd bought it now. Didn't see this comment. Least I'll know for next time. Cheers

If buying today (11-June) Its cheaper to buy direct on Amazon as 25% discount

Although these have gone from the web site there is still stock around. your local can check the in store stock to see if there are any near you. same for all the other Yale security products in this discount deal.

I installed this at the weekend. Not difficult to install. Need a decent drill to make 4 holes in the wall. Ensure to connect up to panel first and check reception before closing bellbox once mounted. Also make sure tamper switch is pressed against wall.

I wouldn't say it was difficult, 4 holes to drill. You can use the dummy box back as a template if you're worried about dropping it or anything, they're both identical except that one is missing the electronics. I was more worried about accidentally setting it off due to the tamper switches but all went smoothly, just follow the instructions. If heights are a problem see if you can get a friend to help; I was able to hang out of an upstairs window to do mine so no need for climbing ladders; also made it easier to reach to change the batteries (which lasted about 2 years).

Thanks for all the tips guys (y)

I bought this and cctv system too thanks . I just need to get the drill bit to drill in the wall for all the wires .

Has anyone worked out how to playback footage on the yale cctv app (android)? I have no problem through the box on the tv but only seem to be able view live footage on phone :/ . Thanks

Ken@ How did you get on with yr cctv All ok?

It's x 1 of 2TB DVR Similarly the 720p one is x 1 of 1TB DVR They've just poorly formatted it

Box very easy to set up, but anyone know of any windows software that will allow you to access the box settings? The android/iOS app, and the web console are very very basic and limited. My old CCTV DVR this is replacing you can manage, view live feed, scroll through recordings, manage the settings with software.

I believe that's only 720p rather than 1080p

Thanks op, I managed to get one

hot, thanks op...........managed to snag both this kit and the other 90 quid one from the Belfast (Shane Retail Park) store. they are always super excellent with reservations and have never let me down should note though that the sensors on this kit and the 90 quid tele-communicating kit do not seem to be compatible with each other for those who are building a "mega" kit. J

How did you do it? According to Yale: Yale HSA6200 - Siren Based Alarm System (This system can only have one working Siren Box) https://www.yale.co.uk/Yale/Yale_co_uk/Yale HSA6200 FAQ and FACTS.pdf

Yes - I have exactly this set up on my home - works perfectly.

Reserved online but got a call telling me not available. Tried a few other stores all around London. Same story. One of the store staff was kindly enough telling me they have them in stock at Bunnings Warehouse who apparently now owns Homebase. Called up Bunnings and the store actually have them in stock and can price match so I ended up with two sets for £61.20. Happy days!

Just paid £180 for this at homebase.

Got it - the alarm isn’t that loud very flexible re install - no wires homebase just had a 1/3rd off additional bits to add - which made it very affordable camera isn’t great at all - 720p - not a video camera either - just takes a snapshot when activated can disable certain functions to prolong battery life

Just checked the online app and it say an firmware update is available so I'll do mine when I get home.

Overpriced for what it is. I bought the £170 version reduced to £130, has a larger more sturdier pad and telephone alerts, 2door contacts and 2 sensors along with siren and dummy box. Plus have cctv with remote viewing and email alerts for £130 and on the lookout for a standard indoor camera worth motion sensor with alerts/remote viewing for under £50. Personally feel I'm better off

Bought the one at 190 recently. Wondering whether to get this instead....good price.

Yes the face recognition is pretty good depending on circumstances. Indoors is brilliant. I've got the infra red turned off so not too get flare back off the window. I'm only pointing this out of the window here for my own interest rather than actively using it. I have proper external cams for that.

And what's the night vision like? Would you make out a face clearly in the day or night at that distance? That's the only evidence cops will respond to.

I have this camera. It's excellent. Great app. I only use local storage. This is a picture where it's looking out of a third story window into my back garden. Shading at the bottom of the picture is the paint tin it's standing on.

Does this work on Sony Bravia TV''s and Android phones?

Me too and works a treat.. no problems with connecting. I can't say anything about the negatives as it does what I want it to.

Still wont let you use Vudu with it thou :(

Nope, I've been with them several months (from a previous deal posted here) never had a problem, but today I can't use the VPN on anything at the moment. Can't even log in to the Windscribe website, it just times out.Hopefully be back up and running soon.

What a shame it seems like all servers are down the first day I subscribed to it (lol) . Is that a common occurrence?

Visual quality of Pro2 (1080p) vs Pro (720p) is only very marginally better, as both are massively compressed. It is nowhere near what you expect given the apparent increase in resolution. Very disappointing, and better to save your money and go for the Pro.

I’ve got the original Arlo system with 3 cams and it is generally very good and the batteries last 4 to 6 months usually but it cost way less than half this price. Couldn’t justify paying this price COLD.

I have a combination of Arlo Pro and Pro 2 and the night vision on the Pro is much superior so I suggest that you don’t waste your money paying the extra for Pro 2.

Cold

The continuous recording is only available when the cameras are plugged in. The 3 second look back is only available when plugged in and used in doors. The "active"/specific zones, only available when plugged in and used in doors. Source: https://www.arlo.com/uk/products/arlo-pro-2/default.aspx Netgears software (mobile app and back end systems) must be developed by amateurs and not very good ones at that. There QA test leaves a lot to be desired. Only last week they made a change in the back end system which cause thousands of users across the world to lose the ability to change the mode (armed, disarmed, etc.), the app crashes very regularly, my phone says that it has crashed 30 times in the past week. The geofencing is very hit and miss, more often miss and doesn't arm the system when you leave the geo zone. The hardware is pretty good though, I've not had any problems with the hardware yet...

Sorry for silly question but would this work if the light was pointing upwards? was thinking of installing this in outside light but unsure if it was work? is it only for a celling fitting?

Thanks for clearing that up.

So, any idea which Chinese government sponsored servers this sends data back to without knowledge (or permission) of the consumer?

Confirmed by who? if you switch off a light-switch, there is no power transmitted to the bulb. Unless it has a huge battery hidden somewhere, it's physically impossible. Just like smart-bulbs - useless if someone flicks the wall-switch.

I expect they work by switching the light switch on to power it. You then switch the light on/off via the app only. I.e. switch must be left alone. Turning the light switch itself off will cut power and functionality unless it has a built in rechargeable battery which I very much doubt :(

If you get some wall anchor resin and put this in with the bolts it will never move. Yes a little more cash on top but you won't shift this. You can buy it in screw fix.

FFS, paid a tenner (delivered) for a near identical masterlock one the other day. HOT 12x70mm anchor bolts are going to be quite tricky to remove from concrete / masonry if sunk correctly.

(ninja)

as useful as a chocolate teapot, you'll be able to pull it out the ground with the weight of the bike alone

Nice thanks. The hardened steel chain is on sale there too so added that too

Faulty two then.

Sounds like you had a faulty one then?

It was 3 feet away. My broadband has 30mb download and 10mb upload

I must admit you do have to have a strong WiFi connection and the Sync box thingy does need to be near your router.

Had 2 separate systems. Neither worked.

They're pretty bad, I ordered a few things and my order sat at processing for 2 weeks. They did eventually let me cancel on live chat, but emailing them yielded no response or a 2-3 word reply in Chinese. Wouldn't buy from them ever based on that crappy service.

I have it working on the door sensor to take a 12 second video but I can't find a way to extend that period, in any case if the light wasn't on the video is useless anyway

It's passable in daylight but when the light is low very poor

As il be buying just for the aspect (and not gateway) what do you think of the quality of the picture ?

I've got the gateway (not the camera one) and it works fine - got 25 devices connected to it. Great bit of kit.

Russ - this should be on a review website, not a money saving website.

These work best when attached to a baseball bat. Get a home run with a cat or works a treat on burglars.

Mine have worked well for the last 2 years this company sell quality glad you agree with me

My neighbour made a complaint that my gripper rods had damaged his cats paws and i was made to take them down by the council , i have these spikes up now and the small warning sign . These are very good and a visual deterrent to any numpty thinking of climbing over.

I have these on a 6ft fence and our next door neighbours cat defiantly walks along it like they were not there.

ipcamtalk is a good place to look. both hik + dahua get good reviews. need to get the right models though.. some of them suck.

it can zoom that far. but nope.

if you really want one that's usable just ask seller for some actual footage and some footage of it zoomed. This is where they all normally go tits unless they are 4mp upwards.

Thanks for all the information on here, it led me to looking at this system, fulfilled by Amazon. People on here had mentioned looking for a PoE system, and 1080p and this one seems to fit the bill. ANRAN 8CH PoE Security Camera 1080p with 4pcs 2.0MP CCTV Surveillance Bullet Cameras, 8CH POE CCTV NVR, Power over Ethernet, Free Remote View, Pre-installed 1TB Hard Drive. This is priced at £279.99, but you can get 10% off by clicking on the promotion message, making it £251.99 It is £82 more than the Aldi system, but seems to tick a lot of the boxes Quite a few of the 140 reviews on Amazon, (4.6 out of 5 stars), are for different related products, but most of the reviews for this actual system, (when filtered out), seem good, so I am considering this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072MTTGB4/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item

Hikvision 5mp turret camera is a good start for a system.... This is apparently one of the best bang for buck cameras...

This may be because there is an offers page wher the Nest along with some other products are discounted so this is the discount offer price. No danger as if they are the old ones you send them back as they are not as described on the web site

And if you search for Nest Protect....... wolseley.co.uk/product/nest-protect-battery-smoke-detector-and-co-alarm/CatalogSearchResultMobileView?storeId=10203&catalogId=12001&resultCatEntryType=2&uid=0.19409567936307337&searchTerm=Nest+protect It shows two vastly different prices for the same thing!??

If you check the website now it only list the one version of the Nest Protect, which is the second generation. Let’s be honest no one would have the first generation after this length of time

There seems to be some confusion on that thread. I believe they are 1st Gen as they are advertising 2nd Gen for £108.99 each. No one seems to want to check.

You can buy 3 for £226 at Wolseley using the 10% off code "welcome".

Damn....just missed this.

Thank you.

Both indoor and outdoor on the XT model

Are the cameras supplied with the 5 camera system for indoor or outdoor use? It's just the description suggests there are different camera for indoor and outdoor use "Blue LED can not be disabled on Indoor Cams".

I bought the wireless battery powered Arlo system. Seems pretty effective and simple to install and use.