Video Quality: Daytime pictures are about as sharp and clear as we've seen, which means you can see most but not all of the details and subtle patterns in the scene. At nighttime, the video is very good: quite viewable, with a fair amount of brightness and clarity.
Data security: This model has weak security. It lacks many of the important protections for your recordings and personal data.
Data privacy: Swann offers a sub-standard level of control and transparency over your data. They are not doing as good a job as many others are with regard to collecting only necessary data, giving you control over its use, and limiting how your data is shared or sold.
Response time: This model sends its alerts to its app within 8.5 seconds on average, which is much slower than most, and may noticeably impede your ability to be responsive to situations.
Smart features: It works with smart-home systems such as Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. You'll need to install the Swann Security app on your smartphone. Swann claims this model has recognition algorithms that can detect heat (fire). Swann may offer additional features that require a subscription and/or a firmware update.
