This review first appeared in issue 356 ofPC Pro.

To secure access, you choose an admin password and provide a recovery email address.

The wizard finishes by displaying QR codes for TP-Links VIGI mobile apps.

Full view of the TP-Link VIGI NVR1004-4P

It’s great value, but you’ll need to add a SATA hard disk to store recordings

This IP66-rated camera delivers great image quality.

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Examples of recordings taken by the C540V camera

The NVR supports a wide range of motion detection events