Swann SW233-ADW ADW300 Digital Wireless Security Camera
Swann SW233-ADW ADW300 Digital Wireless Security Camera
- 2.4 GHz Digital Modulation with Motion JPEG Image Processing
- Pan, Tilt and Zoom functions on the receiver
- Transmission range up to 160-feet through multiple obstructions
- 24 individual Infrared LED’s for night vision capability
- All-Weather housing for use in extreme cold, heat or humidity environments
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
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Review by Jeremiah Small
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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.
Review by Emil Dobre
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I am very pleased with the Camera System ADW300, very easy to install and use.
Works very easy with a DVR setting.
Clear quality video and no interference ! AAA +++
I like to buy 3 more cameras . ( System works with up to 4 cameras ).
Best of all !!!
Review by K. Bower
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I purchased the product at a store on the way home from the beach about 80 miles from my home. I figured worse case the company would stand up behind their product. When I set it, which was extremely easy!!! The daytime picture was great and I like it. The time time image is something less than to be desired. There is a white washed bar across the center of the screen. It is a fault, (reading online reviews of the product), in the design of the camera. Something reflects back and causes the distortion. I called and emailed the company. They were adamant that I drive back 80 miles and return it to the store from which I purchased. They also said that it was a user error something with how I was setting it up. Have emails to prove this. I saved them for instances like this. But Swann has lost a customer with how they handled this. I have and use the camera for daytime use. If you are looking for a night time camera I would look elsewhere. Just my opinion.
Review by E. Hawkins
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Purchased this to use on my computer and the USB port. Company replies that software is not ready for computer although a CD is included. Do not buy if you want to use with a computer.
Review by Steven M. Bennett
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I first bought an analog system for my front door with the reciever in the basement. It was awful, horizontal lines and the signal kept going in and out. I have a wireless network, cordless phones and microwaves so the picture was terrible. I read on the Internet that a digital system rides over the top of everything that interfered with the analog system and offered a clear picture. I bought and setup the SWANN security system and after mounting the camera where the old one was and powered it up, the picture was awesome without a flicker. I ordered another camera to view my driveway and am very pleased, what a great product, it operates exactly as they say it does.