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ANNKE 8CH 3K Lite Surveillance DVR Recorder, H.265+ 5-in-1 Hybrid DVR for Home CCTV Camera System, Supports AHD/TVI/CVI/CVBS/IP Security Cameras, 24/7 Recording, Smart Motion Detection, NO Hark Disk

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  • 【Powerful 5-in-1 DVR with up to 3K HD Input】 The 5-in-1 DVR works with up to 8 CVI/CVBS/AHD/TVI security cameras with 720p, 1080p, 5MP & 3K resolution, and 2 IP cameras (up to 6MP resolution). Users can connect different security cameras from different brands for the most connected security camera system (NOTICE: This is a DVR NOT NVR).
  • 【H.265+ Video Format & Support up to 10TB HDD】 ANNKE 3K Lite DVR provides fast & stable live stream without latency. Get longer recording time than H.264 systems. By inserting an up to 10TB hard disk drive (NO Hard Disk Included), users can record 5MP Lite crystal-clear videos, and get 24/7 recording event without Internet.
  • 【Smart Motion Detection and Instant Alerts】 The system can detect anything unusual with the advanced algorithm and push real-time app notification and email alerts with snapshots, when there are motion events. Access the system directly to see the motion-triggered events and take actions at once to prevent the intrusion.
  • 【All-Around Certifications & Secure App】Every device, including the DVR & cameras, passed the severe testing conducted by authorized organizations, like UL, CE, FCC, HDMI, etc. ANNKE App conforms to GDPR, ensuring the video stream is secure in data transferring & downloading.
  • 【Worry-Free Warranty】 Easy-to-reach lifetime email support, 1-year warranty and 90-day money back guarantee. And you can always rely on our 24/7 customer service. Help center: help.annke.com.Live.

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This DVR will automatically overwrite the old recording with new one once it’s full, guaranteeing your utmost convenience and ensuring data security

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Compared to H.264, H.265+ coding sends smaller file sizes while keeping high image quality. And has a longer recording time before overwriting.

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The local recording & live view function once you connect the DVR to a monitor/TV even without being connected to the Internet. Internet access is required only when you need remote control & motion push notifications.

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ANNKE system is a one-time purchase, without software fees nor monthly cloud storage fees. You are able to control the system remotely vis ANNKE App without any charging.

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Customers like the ease of setup, performance, value, and quality of the digital video recorder. They mention that the GUI is easy to use and follow, works well with analog/BNC cameras, and is good value for money. Some appreciate the quality of product and the website is put together well.

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Customers find the setup of the digital video recorder to be easy. They mention that the GUI is easy to use and follow, and the app is nice and simple.

"...has not let me down and worked straight out of the box, setup mobile viewing easily and the app is very nice and simple...." Read more

"...Setup was quick and easy without being too bloated in settings.App works perfectly fine as well (Android)." Read more

"Easy to setup and a lot more features than my old 'Floureon' DVR (which never seemed to have any updates available). iphone app works well...." Read more

"...Configuring is really easy.Connected to my Android phone with Annke app. Much better app than i used in my more expensive brand...." Read more

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Customers like the performance of the digital video recorder. They say it works well with analog and BNC cameras. However, some customers have reported issues with network cameras.

"...unit does the job and then some, has not let me down and worked straight out of the box, setup mobile viewing easily and the app is very nice and..." Read more

"Worked straight out of the box. Have had nothing but issues on reliability with both Uniden and Swann...." Read more

"...iphone app works well. Set-up was a bit different to in the manual but got it working eventually...." Read more

"...beep when a person is detected on the most important camera, and it works well...." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the value of the digital video recorder. They mention that it is good for the money and modern enough to replace their old one.

"...Excellent product and price.*..." Read more

"Great product for the money - it has all of the motion detection and scheduling features of the more expensive models yet is very reasonable in price..." Read more

"So far its good for the money and modern enough to replace my old one and has better coding to save hard drive space ." Read more

"Awesome DVR for the price. Easy setup and the app is great too. Love it." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital video recorder. For example, they mention it's pretty good, has a prompt delivery, and looks good.

"...The brand looks very good too, their website is put together well - for example, the RTSP information is the first result for “RTSP Annke DVR” and it..." Read more

"Great product and easy to initiate installation. Only disappointment was not knowing a Hard Drive wasn’t included. Damn it!" Read more

"Prompt delivery, Good quality of product" Read more

"Plug and play. Fantastic!..." Read more

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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Does the job and more..
Reviewed in Australia on 6 February 2023
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I have tried many "cheap" dvr units, and they ALL fell short, this unit does the job and then some, has not let me down and worked straight out of the box, setup mobile viewing easily and the app is very nice and simple. I had multiple different brand cameras and i plugged them all in and this Annke dvr unit picked them all up instantly. Dont hesitate to buy this like i did, dont buy the other rubbish brands, just save your self the time and money and buy this unit. Excellent product and price.

*Also to note, another reviewer said there was no on/off power button, this is by design as most dvr units don't have an on/off power button incase the power goes out or cuts off at home/work, when the power comes back on or resumes, the dvr unit also turns back on and resumes recording without having to wait for someone to "remember" to turn it back on. You could have lost all that footage in that time, this will just pickup where it left off.*
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Brendan
5.0 out of 5 stars Replacement for Swann
Reviewed in Australia on 5 October 2023
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Worked straight out of the box. Have had nothing but issues on reliability with both Uniden and Swann.

Swann machine wouldn't even recognise my HDD. Moved it into the Annke machine and working straight away.

Setup was quick and easy without being too bloated in settings.

App works perfectly fine as well (Android).
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John M
4.0 out of 5 stars A great upgrade for anyone with older/unsupported CCTV DVR
Reviewed in Australia on 10 July 2023
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Easy to setup and a lot more features than my old 'Floureon' DVR (which never seemed to have any updates available). iphone app works well. Set-up was a bit different to in the manual but got it working eventually. Would be 5 stars if a bit better web access options. Currently 'myannke.com' TLS version of this website is not accessible: TLS certificate does not match the host name. Should set up HTTPS to avoid the "Not Secure" browser warning.
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Daniel Karolyi
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic DVR for the price, supporting RTSP restreaming
Reviewed in Australia on 15 December 2022
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I bought this product to replace a ZOSI DVR that died. Wanted connectivity to Frigate on my UNRAID NAS for existing analog cameras (3). It does it perfectly. It has some nice features built into the DVR itself, such as allowing intelligent motion analysis and allowing audible beeps as an alert. Even with the frigate integration, I have it set to audibly beep when a person is detected on the most important camera, and it works well. The brand looks very good too, their website is put together well - for example, the RTSP information is the first result for “RTSP Annke DVR” and it’s part of their support section.

Due to my own paranoia I block the DVR from accessing the internet and use it to basically turn my analog cameras into network accessible ones and for that it works perfectly.
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Dume
5.0 out of 5 stars Works really nice
Reviewed in Australia on 14 February 2022
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I bought this after my branded DVR started to give me trouble. I had the cameras and was thinking to give a try, All what i did was use the old hard disk from my previous DVR (2TB) and then mount it in to this. Then connect all the cameras as the wiring was already there.
Configuring is really easy.
Connected to my Android phone with Annke app. Much better app than i used in my more expensive brand.
I use my laptop (running on ubuntu) and simply type the IP address on Chrome and with a login to the device , i m able to see the camera outputs .. what a change .. :)
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robert hill
1.0 out of 5 stars There was no hard drive memory in this device
Reviewed in Australia on 29 August 2023
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Difficult to pair with I phone no memory for recording footage
Very basic unit
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Douglas G.
5.0 out of 5 stars I like it.
Reviewed in Australia on 10 July 2021
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Ordered Sunday, delivered Wednesday. Couldn't be happier. It took another 3 days before I opened the box. I did a Test setup using only one camera and connecting to the TV with the HDMI lead. Setup wouldn't let me progress too far without creating a password and an alternative Unlock Pattern. I think they can be deactivated later if I decide I don't need them, but for now they slow me down. I used my own HDD (6TB) and it was easy to set up. My Seagate HDD only has 4 mounting screw locations. The Annke DVR has 6 screw holes, four of them are keyhole shaped and those are the four needed for the Seagate drive. I must comment on the Manual. It is included in the box and is also available for download from Annke's site. It includes quality colour pictures, a huge improvement on some manuals I've tried to use in recent years.
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JohnBoyGee
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good but no HDD
Reviewed in Australia on 12 February 2020
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Great product and easy to initiate installation. Only disappointment was not knowing a Hard Drive wasn’t included. Damn it!
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Jacob Sladder
5.0 out of 5 stars Blows my last DVR out of the water at a great price
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 December 2020
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Following the demise of my old DVR and HDD due to a power cut, I ordered the N81R from Annke as it was very reasonably priced and seemed to have at least as many functions as my old unit. Its small size also meant it would fit into a space I had always wanted to put the old unit, but it was too big. Nice looking unit with informative lights and a doddle to connect the new HDD that I bought. Included are RJ45 cable, mouse, SATA and power cables for HDD, mains adaptor and HDD fitting screws. I literally needed nothing else. In addition to these was a comprehensive manual in clear English with good photos to support. None of that Yoda-style "Viewing easier much will be with HDMI cable selected to give better satisfaction" on a single sheet of A5 paper malarkey. Setting up was a doddle and not only can I view my cameras on my monitor but also, via the Annke app, ON MY PHONE!! Something I only dreamed of with my last (more expensive) unit. Lots of settings and options available on the DVR itself and for the £55 I paid, I consider it an absolute bargain. An extended warranty can be obtained by submitting an Amazon review (as I am doing) but there is no pressure to do anything than be honest. Highly recommended and something I consider to be a bit of an early Christmas present!
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WRG
5.0 out of 5 stars Best bang for the buck in Home Security Surveillance DVRs
Reviewed in the United States on 18 May 2018
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I have tried other brands (won’t name them here) that were simply useless (unable to stop hundreds of false alarms, detection failures, etc.). With this DVR I was able to eliminate nearly all possible false alarms and still get 100% detection, real-time email/text notifications and event recording. The DVR records 30 seconds prior to and 30 seconds after an event and can send real-time email/text with multiple pics from the most pertinent images from that time range; which pretty much perfectly catches what you need to see to determine exactly what happened (i.e. who came to your door, etc.). You can remote live view any one or several cameras simultaneously from the mobile and PC app. Reviewing event history is straight-forward by simply jumping to tick marks on the timeline or searching for specific events on specific cameras. You can even view events with up to 2 cameras synchronized side-by-side (which is really handy for seeing people/vehicles entering one camera’s view and then moving through to another).

The UI appears better than most (nice graphics and easy to navigate). However, setting up the system takes an inordinate amount of time due to lack of useful common defaults (i.e. you spend a lot of clicks setting options for each day of the week for each camera—so lots of repeat this for 7 days x 8 cameras = 56 windows to click through to set the most common “do this always” setting). Several things (like configuring event triggering/recording and configuring event scheduling) are confusingly in separate places and easily missed. For example, you set up a bunch of event/alarm triggers but forget to also go to a separate menu section and set up the recording schedule and then nothing happens—leaving you confused and frustrated. The manual is better than most but there is still some poorly worded and badly documented features (like pretty much all of the Recording Schedule section of the interface). Making this worse, some of the features in this section simply don’t work (I worked with their support (which was very responsive) on these issues so hopefully they will fix this).

Perhaps the most useful feature of this DVR is its ability to detect what they call “VCA Events”. This allows you to set up things like “line crossing” where you can draw a line and then specify that an alarm should trigger when something crosses the line in one direction, the other direction, or either direction. You can also trigger on “people gathering”, “loitering”, “object removal”, “parking”, “unattended baggage”, “facial recognition”, etc. I find that the “Line Crossing” feature is the ultimate way of eliminating false positives associated with the more common block-area motion detection. When you block out an area for motion detection (most DVRs support this), you can never really eliminate false positives from shadows, bugs flying near the camera, sprinklers, clouds, car lights, etc. Detecting “line crossing” means that something has to actually move across a line (like your front door step) as opposed to just set off a square somewhere in front of the camera. This eliminates 90% of the false positives. I set my system up to record on both motion and VCA events but only send emails/texts and audible alarms on VCA events (so I over record for historical info but only alarm when something really happens). Alas, you can only set up one VCA event (fixing this would make this a truly stand-out DVR). So I end up using the VCA event for the most important camera (e.g. the front door) and then limit the motion area and turn down the sensitivity for the other cameras to limit the false alarms there.

When setting up block-area motion detection, like all other DVRs, you will have to play with the motion sensitivity to get it right. For me, setting the sensitivity to 1 works for detecting motion that is within 5-10 feet of the camera. Try 2 to detect motion within 15-20 feet and 3 or more for further out. The higher you have to set the sensitivity the more false alarms you should expect. Also, when setting the motion area, limit it to as few squares as you can. Try setting them all on then watch what actually triggers with different sensitivities set (you will likely be surprised). Then remove any areas you really don’t need. This will greatly reduce your false alarms.

Bottom line, the hardware works. There are some bugs with the software and there are some UI issues (hopefully they will fix these in an update). Still this is the best security DVR I have tried. It has more features than most and it works. For what it costs, you can’t beat it.

** UPDATE (2019) **
While this is still the best low-cost security CCTV DVR system, analog security systems are all but obsolete now. Unless you have analog CCTV (i.e. coax) cabling/systems already in place, you are much better off investing in a digital NVR system. Your best bet is to go with wired POE cameras and a quality NVR like Reolink or Amcrest. The low-cost NVR systems tend NOT to have all the triggering features (line crossing, loitering, etc.) and will still cost you more than a CCTV DVR system. But, the ease of use, higher resolution, app independence and future proofing is worth the extra cost.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great DVR! Better than expected.
Reviewed in the United States on 5 May 2024
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I've been using a DVR and some CVI cameras from Amcrest for a number of years now. One of the input channels on that DVR failed recently, so I was shopping around for a low cost replacement, just hopping to get something "good enough" and spend a minimal amount of money to get it. I decided to give this one a try after reading reviews here and watching a few videos on YouTube. I'm glad I did! It's so much better than I expected... lol In fact it's quite the upgrade from my old Amcrest unit. The interface is so much better, modern and faster. My old DVR only had 4 inputs, and I have 4 cameras. So I have 4 more empty inputs that I can use to expand later if needed. What's really nice though, is that it can handle two IP cameras in addition to the 8 coaxial inputs. I have one pan/tilt IP camera that I've added successfully. It's quite nice having all the cameras in one device, and also able to check them all in the one app on my phone or PC. Speaking of PC, I used a piece of software called Guarding Vision, which is recommended on Ankke's site. It works well! Having h.265 compression means I can store a lot more video on the same drive I was using, compared to h.264 with the old DVR. I took the 1TB Seagate Video drive out of my old DVR to put into this one. The AI motion detection works surprisingly well. On every camera/DVR I've had in the past, I end up turning off motion detection because I usually get just as many false positives as missed actual motion... lol This one works good though. I've seen very few "false" positives triggered by insects flying by, etc, but it's actually been able to properly detect people and vehicles, and tell the difference between then. I have it set up so it records 24/7, but with motion detection on, it still marks motion on the timeline in the playback which is perfect! I can also have it send emails or notifications too, but chose to turn those off for now. Definitely consider this if you're looking for a nice security DVR at a nice price!
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JSR
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the price
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 October 2015
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I bought this after my previous CCTV recorder failed - I'd tried a new HDD in it, but no luck so I bought the  SANNCE® 8CH Full 960H HDMI Output P2P & QR Code Scan Standalone DVR with Phone View for Home Security Surveillance Cameras System (NO HDD)  and popped the new HDD in that.

Everything works fine. Picture quality and ease-of-use is better than my previous unit.

Had to buy a power-supply unit for my cameras ( QVIS 12v CCTV Power Supply PSU 4-Way 5A (5amp) for 4 Cameras Professional Use UK Main Plug  for £13.99) because my previous DVR had its own power output socket, which the SANNCE doesn't, but that was no big deal.

For £59.99, I can't fault it except that it's about time there was a Windows Phone app for remote access as well as iOS & Android.
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Renaissance Man
4.0 out of 5 stars 5MP Lite is 1280x1944 (2.49MP) and only in HD-TVI, all others are 4MP Lite 1280Wx1440 (1.84MP)
Reviewed in the United States on 3 March 2022
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OK so first 5MP Lite refers to resolution which is: 1280Wx1944H (2.49MP Actual); this DVR also has a 4MP Lite which is 1280Wx1440H (1.84MP Actual) and a 1080P Lite which is 960Wx1080H (1.04MP Actual). So basically “Lite” means 1/2 the horizontal pixels. As a reference 1080P is a standard at 1920Wx1080H in a 16:9 aspect ratio and 2.07MP. These are the standards and the expectations and dressing up 5MP Lite as though it’s 5MP is so,e gate and switch. Now this is fine with 1080P cameras as they’re actually 1080P and not light but anything over those 2MP cameras becomes a “Lite” making this DVR 1/2 as valuable over 1080P.
I had issues getting my cameras to work with this 5MP DVR though I use 5MP loosely as this DVR cannot record over 2.5 MPs; I have 7 5MP cameras all that function on another 5MP “Lite” DVR @ 5MP and 12FPS as well as 1 1080P (2MP) camera. One of the 7 5MP cameras did manage yo work at 5MP Lite and 20FPS though no others did though they all worked at 4MP Lite (1.84MP Actual) at 30FPS. So I contacted Annke support which after running through some possible issues they recommended I return the 5MP and purchase the 8MP as it will actually view and record 5MP. I went back and forth on the emails as I couldn’t see buying an 8MP DVR to get 5MPs when they sell a 5MP DVR. Eventually, after about 2-3 weeks, they sent an 8MP DVR. And I must say I’d definitely recommend that DVR over this one as it actually views and records in 5MP has gigabit Ethernet, this one only has 10/100 which of you decide to convert it to NVR mode isn’t a lot bandwidth, the 8MP also has 4 instead of 2 IP cameras though the IP cams are capped at 6MP in both models. The big downside of the 8MP is the OLD GUI which just makes setup feel so much harder after using the 5MP, the 8MP also seemed sluggish compared Rotherham 5MP which seemed to respond better/faster. Another issue with both is the UPnP which pushed through port forwards to my router, which while good for some can really mess up people that have already set things up, the 8MP is actually much easier to turn options off, whereas the 5MP is targeted at the less tech savvy and hides some higher features.

The customer service while annoying some times in repetition was actually quite good, they responded promptly each time I emailed them, and while not always to the point we eventually got to a amicable resolution. If it wasn’t for the customer service the review would be one star.

All that said I would still recommend this DVR and especially the 8MP DVR as they have the best apps of any DVR I’ve used and stack up to some of the better NVR options like Blue Iris and Synology allowing easy pairing of multiple DVRs at different locations into one security stream where you can pick and choose cameras from each DVR. I run 3 DVRs and 2 NVRs between home and business locations and like the unified view; I especially liked the old app Annke View as it didn’t require a sign in and functioned exclusively at the device level, given security concerns I prefer this over the easier to use P2P setups; that said the Annke Vision app allows for local setup and both DVRs allow for disabling P2P, while setup is more complex it’s easy with either a static IP or DDNS service and a simple port forward.

My recommendation would be the 8MP DVR is you have or plan on having any analog cameras over 2MP as it’s the only DVR which can actually provide 3, 4, 5, and 8MPs and not some “Lite” knock off; that said though if you only need/want 1080P then the 5MP is great, it actually displays at 1080P as well as records at it, though only at 12FPS, though it will pass-through display up to 30FPS. The 8MP can record to 15FPS @ 5MP, I’m including the specs for both as Amazon doesn’t gave them. The 5MP has the better interface and is definitely targeted at and functional for anyone.

I’m waiting on the return info for the 5MP DCR I have but will probably buy another as only one of the analog systems we have is 5MP the older ones are all 1080P or even 720P so the 5MP would work OK for them and would bring the older systems into a modern app system

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I bought this despite already owning a 5MP Security DVR, exclusively because it allows the addition of 2 IP cameras, something which my previous DVR offered but which my current one did not. I pulled out my 5MP DVR, unhooked all 8 cameras and hooked them into this Annke DVR and 1/2 didn’t work; so I stopped them back and all cameras worked. It isn’t a compatibility issue because some of my 5MP HD-TVI cameras worked and some didn’t, all but one were the same manufacturer and another was a selectable off brand, one worked and the rest didn’t. The selectable wouldn’t work in TVI mode, which is the only way to get 5MP resolution, it did work in AHD but that maxes out at 4MP. Maybe 5MP “Lite” doesn’t mean 5MP, I thought it just meant without a hard drive.
I then checked 1 camera at a time to see if it was a bandwidth issue, it was not, one particular 5MP TVI worked and the rest of the same brand did not; when I checked them against my viewer/decoder and on the old DVR all were recognized as 5MP TVI, unfortunately there is no way to verify camera specs on the analog side or even resolution on the IP side. This is just sad, even at this price point.
The remote viewing is also horrible, the “New” app requires a user account creation even for local, or VPN monitoring, while the old program works, once set up with some tech knowledge, but constantly reports low bandwidth and stops. Today this shouldn’t be an issue to have phone and tablet apps that allow for easy viewing either a single camera or a multiplexed stream.
I contacted their tech support phone number, and received no contemporaneous support, instead receiving an e-mail link for “real time chat”; upon clicking the link I made some choices and didn’t get to chat at all instead my info was taken and a case was opened and referred for support who would ‘email’ me within 72 hours - THIS IS NOT CHAT or ‘real time’. This is crappy service, though we’ll see what their email says.
What’s sad is I actually like the DVR for local viewing of 1analog 1080P cameras, which all worked irrespective of type, including TVI, as it allows for easy customization of layout and has simultaneous VGA and HDMI; I run 3 analog DVRs between the house, garage, and business as well as a number of IP cameras recorded to the server, I like the customization but don’t like the 1 admin account limit.
I’m going to try Annke again as I’m replacing another of the aging DVRs but if these aren’t future proof to 5MP they aren’t worth it as we’re switching to 5MP from 720/1080P cameras on the analog side with IP cameras all being 4MP-8MP.

Unlike the page for the 8MP DVR, which shows specs on MP and Frame Rates for each video encoding mode, this doesn’t tell anything, it also doesn’t include FPS recording speeds, at least not that I’ve found in the settings. I have talked with their tech support via e-mail which is actually been quite good with prompt responses and they recommended the 8MP; I don’t need 8MP just 5MP on all channels. I reset my cameras and can only get 4MP@25/30FPS to work on the 5MP cameras in TVI/CVI modes but am not sure what is actually recording at. The 8MP establishes a viewing rate of 12FPS for 5MP but not a recording rate; I’m looking for at least 15-20FPS for recording at 5MP as below 15 things just get too jumpy for fast/faster motion. If they send the 8MP we’ll see.
I do like the easy IP camera integration though it displays at D1 not 5MP, hopefully it records at the 5MP stream 1 level as D1 isn’t even 1080P. I run a number of IP cams and record most directly to the server but not all as for some local recording is enough but having the cam displayed with the analog cams is great and the whole reason I bought this DVR as I have already have functioning DVRs able to record 5MP. The other downside of this DVR is the app viewing as it only supports 1080P video output and 5MP is pointless when there is no way to differentiate the pixel improvement at 1080P on a monitor when there is no better way to view the video at the actual native resolution, at least at not real time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 5MP Lite is 1280x1944 (2.49MP) and only in HD-TVI, all others are 4MP Lite 1280Wx1440 (1.84MP)
Reviewed in the United States on 3 March 2022
Updated Review:
OK so first 5MP Lite refers to resolution which is: 1280Wx1944H (2.49MP Actual); this DVR also has a 4MP Lite which is 1280Wx1440H (1.84MP Actual) and a 1080P Lite which is 960Wx1080H (1.04MP Actual). So basically “Lite” means 1/2 the horizontal pixels. As a reference 1080P is a standard at 1920Wx1080H in a 16:9 aspect ratio and 2.07MP. These are the standards and the expectations and dressing up 5MP Lite as though it’s 5MP is so,e gate and switch. Now this is fine with 1080P cameras as they’re actually 1080P and not light but anything over those 2MP cameras becomes a “Lite” making this DVR 1/2 as valuable over 1080P.
I had issues getting my cameras to work with this 5MP DVR though I use 5MP loosely as this DVR cannot record over 2.5 MPs; I have 7 5MP cameras all that function on another 5MP “Lite” DVR @ 5MP and 12FPS as well as 1 1080P (2MP) camera. One of the 7 5MP cameras did manage yo work at 5MP Lite and 20FPS though no others did though they all worked at 4MP Lite (1.84MP Actual) at 30FPS. So I contacted Annke support which after running through some possible issues they recommended I return the 5MP and purchase the 8MP as it will actually view and record 5MP. I went back and forth on the emails as I couldn’t see buying an 8MP DVR to get 5MPs when they sell a 5MP DVR. Eventually, after about 2-3 weeks, they sent an 8MP DVR. And I must say I’d definitely recommend that DVR over this one as it actually views and records in 5MP has gigabit Ethernet, this one only has 10/100 which of you decide to convert it to NVR mode isn’t a lot bandwidth, the 8MP also has 4 instead of 2 IP cameras though the IP cams are capped at 6MP in both models. The big downside of the 8MP is the OLD GUI which just makes setup feel so much harder after using the 5MP, the 8MP also seemed sluggish compared Rotherham 5MP which seemed to respond better/faster. Another issue with both is the UPnP which pushed through port forwards to my router, which while good for some can really mess up people that have already set things up, the 8MP is actually much easier to turn options off, whereas the 5MP is targeted at the less tech savvy and hides some higher features.

The customer service while annoying some times in repetition was actually quite good, they responded promptly each time I emailed them, and while not always to the point we eventually got to a amicable resolution. If it wasn’t for the customer service the review would be one star.

All that said I would still recommend this DVR and especially the 8MP DVR as they have the best apps of any DVR I’ve used and stack up to some of the better NVR options like Blue Iris and Synology allowing easy pairing of multiple DVRs at different locations into one security stream where you can pick and choose cameras from each DVR. I run 3 DVRs and 2 NVRs between home and business locations and like the unified view; I especially liked the old app Annke View as it didn’t require a sign in and functioned exclusively at the device level, given security concerns I prefer this over the easier to use P2P setups; that said the Annke Vision app allows for local setup and both DVRs allow for disabling P2P, while setup is more complex it’s easy with either a static IP or DDNS service and a simple port forward.

My recommendation would be the 8MP DVR is you have or plan on having any analog cameras over 2MP as it’s the only DVR which can actually provide 3, 4, 5, and 8MPs and not some “Lite” knock off; that said though if you only need/want 1080P then the 5MP is great, it actually displays at 1080P as well as records at it, though only at 12FPS, though it will pass-through display up to 30FPS. The 8MP can record to 15FPS @ 5MP, I’m including the specs for both as Amazon doesn’t gave them. The 5MP has the better interface and is definitely targeted at and functional for anyone.

I’m waiting on the return info for the 5MP DCR I have but will probably buy another as only one of the analog systems we have is 5MP the older ones are all 1080P or even 720P so the 5MP would work OK for them and would bring the older systems into a modern app system

Previous Review:
I bought this despite already owning a 5MP Security DVR, exclusively because it allows the addition of 2 IP cameras, something which my previous DVR offered but which my current one did not. I pulled out my 5MP DVR, unhooked all 8 cameras and hooked them into this Annke DVR and 1/2 didn’t work; so I stopped them back and all cameras worked. It isn’t a compatibility issue because some of my 5MP HD-TVI cameras worked and some didn’t, all but one were the same manufacturer and another was a selectable off brand, one worked and the rest didn’t. The selectable wouldn’t work in TVI mode, which is the only way to get 5MP resolution, it did work in AHD but that maxes out at 4MP. Maybe 5MP “Lite” doesn’t mean 5MP, I thought it just meant without a hard drive.
I then checked 1 camera at a time to see if it was a bandwidth issue, it was not, one particular 5MP TVI worked and the rest of the same brand did not; when I checked them against my viewer/decoder and on the old DVR all were recognized as 5MP TVI, unfortunately there is no way to verify camera specs on the analog side or even resolution on the IP side. This is just sad, even at this price point.
The remote viewing is also horrible, the “New” app requires a user account creation even for local, or VPN monitoring, while the old program works, once set up with some tech knowledge, but constantly reports low bandwidth and stops. Today this shouldn’t be an issue to have phone and tablet apps that allow for easy viewing either a single camera or a multiplexed stream.
I contacted their tech support phone number, and received no contemporaneous support, instead receiving an e-mail link for “real time chat”; upon clicking the link I made some choices and didn’t get to chat at all instead my info was taken and a case was opened and referred for support who would ‘email’ me within 72 hours - THIS IS NOT CHAT or ‘real time’. This is crappy service, though we’ll see what their email says.
What’s sad is I actually like the DVR for local viewing of 1analog 1080P cameras, which all worked irrespective of type, including TVI, as it allows for easy customization of layout and has simultaneous VGA and HDMI; I run 3 analog DVRs between the house, garage, and business as well as a number of IP cameras recorded to the server, I like the customization but don’t like the 1 admin account limit.
I’m going to try Annke again as I’m replacing another of the aging DVRs but if these aren’t future proof to 5MP they aren’t worth it as we’re switching to 5MP from 720/1080P cameras on the analog side with IP cameras all being 4MP-8MP.

Unlike the page for the 8MP DVR, which shows specs on MP and Frame Rates for each video encoding mode, this doesn’t tell anything, it also doesn’t include FPS recording speeds, at least not that I’ve found in the settings. I have talked with their tech support via e-mail which is actually been quite good with prompt responses and they recommended the 8MP; I don’t need 8MP just 5MP on all channels. I reset my cameras and can only get 4MP@25/30FPS to work on the 5MP cameras in TVI/CVI modes but am not sure what is actually recording at. The 8MP establishes a viewing rate of 12FPS for 5MP but not a recording rate; I’m looking for at least 15-20FPS for recording at 5MP as below 15 things just get too jumpy for fast/faster motion. If they send the 8MP we’ll see.
I do like the easy IP camera integration though it displays at D1 not 5MP, hopefully it records at the 5MP stream 1 level as D1 isn’t even 1080P. I run a number of IP cams and record most directly to the server but not all as for some local recording is enough but having the cam displayed with the analog cams is great and the whole reason I bought this DVR as I have already have functioning DVRs able to record 5MP. The other downside of this DVR is the app viewing as it only supports 1080P video output and 5MP is pointless when there is no way to differentiate the pixel improvement at 1080P on a monitor when there is no better way to view the video at the actual native resolution, at least at not real time.
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