The PI1000 is a complete video recording system that is both compact and discreet. A built-in color camera catches all the action and the video is recorded onto the included SD card. The best part is, this device looks like an ordinary motion sensor, allowing you to monitor any location discreetly. Simply mount it on the wall at your home or business and the PI1000 will capture high quality digital video. When you want to view your footage, just remove the SD card and watch it on your computer. Alternatively, you can watch it directly from the unit by connecting it to a TV/monitor with the included RCA cable. This portable DVR can be plugged into a wall outlet, but is also battery operable which allows you to place it virtually anywhere.
The PI1000 has the option to record whenever motion is detected. This will save you time and ensure that only important footage is recorded. Scheduled recording allows you to choose which hours of the day the DVR will record. You can find your recorded footage quickly by searching by time and date. This device is compatible with regular and high capacity SD cards up to 32GB.

5 Responses to “SVAT PI1000 Covert MPEG4 DVR – Recording System with Built-in Color Pinhole Surveillance Camera Hidden in a Motion Sensor”

1. T. Burnam says:

   February 10, 2010 at 12:00 am

   At first I debated this product due to mixed reviews, but knew I had to at least try it. The installation is not difficult at all. If you’re hands on and like tinkering with things then this is for you. The instruction book will make it seem harder to operate than it really is. One you plug it in and get it going you can easily navigate the menu screen and figure out how to get it working, but it works! As for lighting you will need to place this in a well lit area, so don’t put it facing sunlight or bright light or it’s pointless. At night time there is nothing but darkness because this is not a night vision ready camera. I love that it comes with an SD storage card that you can also view from your laptop computer and the quality is also clear. I tried it on Media Player on Windows Vistas and it worked, but you don’t need a computer to playback. The video will play back on a t.v. if you have the audio video plug-ins, can be hooked up to the ones on a VCR, DVD, or DVR. As for batteries it’s still working pretty well with standard energizer batteries that aren’t lithium, but there is also an AC adapter included it can run off of. If you want to use that you need to mount the camera (mounting bracket included) close to a wall plug. The mounting bracket is not difficult to install, it has a a small circular mounting plate with three screws, plus and extended arm, which I left off and just used the swivel bracket which will tighten once you know the direction you want the camera pointing. I like the product it is on the pricey side, but well worth catching shady people, especially if you live in an apartment building where too many people from management to maintenance have keys to your place and you can’t always know when they come. If the price ever goes down I would be quick to buy another one.
2. B. sayers says:

   December 3, 2009 at 12:00 am

   great product, speedy delivery, product is as promised. poor instruction set and if you need to ask a question, you had better be fluent in a foreign language. unable to communicate with foreign service desk…its a shame to have to rely on out of country support for seemingly simple questions. i could not understand a word they were trying to say…
3. B. Hodges says:

   December 1, 2009 at 12:00 am

   Bought this because someone was taking the bulbs out of garage light. Thought I knew… this proved it .. every bit from entering yard to taking bulb. Clear video, gets only the action when in motion mode. Small card holds days of video clips. Setting on next to least sensitive… it got a grasshopper who flew in front of it.. Can’t say enough about the qualitiy of this camera. It also greatly impressed the deputy who saw it before suggesting the bulb stealer stay out of my yard. I had it plugged in electricity. The videos are extremely clear for at least 60 feet… and that is from inside building looking out. Can’t say enough about the amazing quality.
4. S Soko says:

   August 13, 2009 at 12:00 am

   We purchased the SVAT PI100 Covert DVR about three weeks ago when a neighbor alerted us to a suspicious vehicle in our neighborhood. We set the device for motion detection and a timer. As fate would have it we were victims of a home burglary just yesterday. The covert DVR captured both intruders in full color with clear views of their faces and even tatoos. The Sherrif was pleased as well. We would highly recommend this product.
5. B. Harmon says:

   April 21, 2009 at 12:00 am

   Very easy to set up, good quality picture. Going to purchase more in the future. Not very easy to know it is a camera, most people will think it is part of the security system