Rating: - I install lots of these
I install video surveillance systems and a few years back I started seeing SVAT units. Since then I have installed many of them with no problems. They are not high end units but are perfect for home and small business. The DVR does generate ALOT of heat so needs good air circulation. The night vision is ok, 10 foot max without some other sort of ambient lighting but the cameras are good in low light so just a regular porchlight is plenty to light most of a yard and keep the camera from going to B/W mode. Need install in Kern County CA area by licensed contractor? contact me: LONNYISHERE(at)GMAIL(dot)COM

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Rating: - Does the job
Does the job. Would not buy a lesser system. Don't plan on getting any license plate numbers. Cameras with higher definition would do a much better job. Good basic system.

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Rating: - Nice system, but could use some improvements
SVAT CV0204DVR Web-Ready DVR Security System with 4 High-Resolution Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision Surveillance Cameras


I've been using this item for approx one month now and although I think some changes need made I do not regret the purchase.

Pros:
Easy installation, good picture, night vision does a good job, being able to view online from any pc is an excellent feature

Cons:
The adjustment on the camera mounts are my main complaint. They are not made so one can easily be precise with the aiming of the cameras. After fooling with them for a while you can get them aimed exactly where you want them, but it is aggrevating. I would never have put these cameras on the market with these kind of mounts.
Depending on the locations of the dvr and monitor a remote control would be a nice addition.
Online viewing is good for the current action, but if you need to back up and check an earlier event it is really slow getting it to the time you want to view

For the money this is a good system. I have recommended this item to others.

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Rating: - Good, but not great
I am just installing this system. The basic function is pretty easy to set up. I have one camera installed and it works pretty well in bright light, but is a little disappointing in the dark.

The mount for the cameras is a definite drawback to this system. I had to mess around with the mount on the first camera for it to work. Even so, I am not sure the camera will hold position for any length of time. The mount is poorly engineered and machined. I was also disappointed to find no instructions regarding camera mounting. I have no idea of how secure this camera will be in adverse weather. I had considered covering the point where the wire enters the camera with a silicone seal, since it does not look waterproof. At this point, I have just mounted it under my soffitt, hoping it will not be subject to driving rain.

Once I get all the cameras installed,I will work on getting the system hooked up to the internet. At that time, I plan to modify my review.

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Rating: - SVAT CV0204DVR Web Ready DVR Security System
I recently bought this system it arrived on time and well packed. This being my first system that was not so complicated to set up. I really liked the power supply / cable connection set up SVAT has with this model. I get only B & W picture on my LCD TV not a big issue maybe needs adjustments and color off my computer.Day time camera pictures are very good and clear to 50 ft Night 25 ft and clear maybe more with outside lights. The best thing is to check the operation of the system prior to running the cables.Do a dry run with the cameras and check your angles set up was quick and simple after that.Up and running a week without any issues well worth the price so far. If not this model I recommend a security video system no matter what the perp says the tapes don't lie busted is busted Better security software & Remote would be a nice upgrade all in all I'm pleased