Highly recommended!
I ordered this system as a replacement for one I'd had for a few years as the image quality had deteriorated. I felt an upgrade was needed.
The system was delivered the next day. With a price tag of £150, which I thought for a 5mp system with 4 cameras was an excellent price.
I installed the system myself (I'm not a CCTV engineer) because I decided to remove all of the cables from my old system so that the entire system was renewed, it took me 2 days to complete.
The CCTV system has a built in hard drive for storage, which with all 4 cameras recording 24/7 the DVR hard drive has enough memory to record all 4 camera feeds for over 2 weeks before needing to overwrite previous recordings (which it does automatically)
The images are crisp & clear. The night vision, although not in colour, is of a quality that you can still make out visual features.
The system was a breeze to set-up.
I have the DVR connected to a television, I also have the entire system connected to my Samsung phone.
The connection was easy to complete. It is achieved by downloading the XMEYE or XMEYE PRO app. This means I can receive notifications from the system direct to my phone, as it is connected to my WIFI it enables me to view my system any time from anywhere.
I can view previous events, change settings or whatever, all through the app.
The app can sometimes be temperamental, in the it sometimes shows the system being online. Obviously the app is not made nor controlled by Brena, so it is not a reflection on the CCTV system, just the app. The may well be other apps that could be used but in my honest opinion, despite the connection issues, as they are a rare occurrence I would still give the app 8/10.
Having spent 20 years in the military, this CCTV system is by far the best I have ever used. For image quality, ease of setup & functionality.
I had an issue with 1 camera showing a hazy picture after installing everything. I contacted Brena via email, they replied within an hour to confirm purchase details etc. Once done I was sent a replacement camera (along with a remote controlled RGB light string as a free gift) which was nice.
I have contacted Brena a few times regarding product availability for future purchases, I have always received a speedy reply. Customer service has easily scored at 12/10.
I can't recommend this system enough. You will not be disappointed. It is well worth the money. So much so, I intend to purchase 2 compatible Brena PTZ cameras when they become available, to expand my system.
Thanks Brena, your system & customer service is top notch!
| Manufacturer | Brena |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 37 x 18 x 30 cm; 5.73 kg |
| Item model number | Brena 8ch 5mn |
| Colour | White, Black |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Wattage | 24 watts |
| Special Features | Durable |
| Included Components | 1 X Manual, 1 X HDMI Cable,1 X Ethernet Cable, 1 X CCTV Sign, 1 X Mouse, 1 X USB, 1 X Keyring(Gift), 4 X HD 5MP Cameras 2560P X 1920P + 8 X Changable Covers, 4 X 18m BNC CCTV Cables + 1 X 4 Way Power Splitter, 1 X 8 Channel 5mn Dvr H.265+(1tb Hard drive INCLUDED) |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 5.73 kg |
