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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From placing my order over the telephone and receiving my order within days was exceptional. I also had to call back for technical help and EDWARD was brilliant and got me up and running. 100% compa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service here is simply exceptional. Following an online enquiry, Ellie called me and explained equipment I needed, sent it out the same day and it was spot on. I needed some extra IT... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Digital Direct Security (DDS) have been extremely helpful from start to finish. Their team provided clear advice, quick responses, and made the whole process easy. They also promised a fast delivery,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Approximately 1 year ago I purchased equipment from DDS, 2 x cameras, a 4x input recorder and it has been excellent. Build quality is also impressive and of a high quality. I recently had to access... See more

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Digital Direct Security (DDS) is the UK's leading supplier of CCTV we can supply CCTV Cameras, IP CCTV Kits, CCTV Systems, Security Cameras, Recorders to meet a wide range of application requirements whether it be for Home, Offices, Warehouses or larger multi-site operations. Visit us today www.digitaldirectsecurity.co.uk


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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DDS have been very helpful ever since I…

DDS have been very helpful ever since I bought my CCTV needs from them, & they continue to be very helpful & professional, after many years.
I would always recommend DDS

January 29, 2021
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Hi David,

Thanks for coming back to us, please do get in touch if there's anything else you need.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s the first time I have used DDS and…

It’s the first time I have used DDS and definitely will not be the last!Excellent service from the start including in depth advice on the products my customer was looking for and the finish when they talked us through a few issues we encountered with the final set up!We dealt with Sam throughout and he was excellent

January 22, 2021
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Hi Rob,

Happy to help you out, get in touch if there's anything else you need.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received my dds system in good time and…

Received my dds system in good time and working order, after a couple of hours got it up and running and the next day was able to find what I required from it. The software menu system was easy to use without having to RTFM !! ie. refer to the on line manual...

January 22, 2021
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Hi Desmond,

Thanks for leaving this review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great efficiency service

Ordered item and received in two days even with all the delays during this lockdown and pandemic great service and kept me informed on status of order from initial order to dispatch and delivery. Great fast and efficient service and a true example of how companies in a supply and service industry should conduct themselves. Well done!!

January 22, 2021
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Hi Sajchico,

Thanks for leaving such a great review, glad you're happy with your order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super helpful

Super helpful, great people to deal with and you certainly won't find a better product at the same price.

I would advise you to ring them as the knowledge they have will save a load of money over trying to specify it yourself.

January 22, 2021
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Hi Simon,

Thanks for the great review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DDS to the rescue

Another successful transaction with patient and helpful advise from Matt in the support team.

January 22, 2021
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Reply from Digital Direct Security

Hello,

Thanks for the review, I'll pass on your kind words to Matt.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Had a problem with the delivery at first but it was solved very quickly by the team. Thanks

January 18, 2021
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Hi Lynda,

Glad your order got to you OK, let us know if there's anything else you need.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used them for 10 years now and bought 2…

Used them for 10 years now and bought 2 systems plus upgrades. Exceptional knowledge and service and they are always friendly and helpful. One of the best organised companies I've ever encountered.

Totally recommended :-)

January 15, 2021
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Hi Steven,

Thank you for coming back to us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have always used DDS for my CCTV…

I have always used DDS for my CCTV equipment, they are really helpful and know what they are doing so fill me with confidence from the start. Their products are always up to date technology, good quality and fast delivery, I have never had a problem and would recommend them to anyone.

January 15, 2021
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Hello,

Thanks for the great review!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor quality cameras let water in

I bought 5 cameras and a vortex nvr from DDS.

After 2 years the IP67 cameras started letting water in. I have had to change 3. The last 2 replacements, 1 new one steamed up, 1 did not work and so both were exchanged.

I then wanted to put an extra camera up. They sent 2 both did not work despite Dds remote accessing my nvr.

They said they needed a windows laptop with ie on-site to fix it and I have macs. Who uses internet explorer anymore! It was their camera, nvr and cable so the problem is DDS’s not mine.

They eventually refunded me after many phone calls and after refusing to send another replacement camera. By the way their accounts person started hanging up on me when I phoned so I went back to sales to sort it.

The app Inview for iPhones is poor. It’s made by a Chinese developer not linked to Dds but the only app they recommend. You have to manually change the Hd setting every time you look at a picture or the image does not work. It really is poor. The 4mp picture quality and ir night view is poor too.

I put up a ring camera. What a difference! Better picture. Better night view. Better app. Notifications, person detection and zones easy to do, up and running in seconds no faffing with settings. Cloud storage, easy to access videos, talk and listen to the camera.

I’m not buying from Dds again and will replace all my cameras when these cheap badged Chinese cameras from Dds give up.

Try ring or canary or any modern camera and avoid the cheap Chinese badged cameras from Dds.

January 14, 2021
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Reply from Digital Direct Security

Hi Paul,

Unfortunately, as you only had a Mac available we were limited on what we could do to assist. We advance replaced the camera on the benefit of the doubt which later proved not to be faulty.

As you were unwilling to temporally source a Windows computer for us to be able to properly help you, we opted to refund you the cost of the camera and your postage.

Kind regards
DDS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant unit competitively priced…

Brilliant unit competitively priced with great support on setup. We are return customers and will come back next time.

January 8, 2021
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Hello,

Thank you for the review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

My cctv stopped working just before Christmas. A chat with DDS identified the likely cause of the problem which was a failed power supply to the cameras. A new transformer unit was despatched the same day and all is up and running again. It is good to know that after sales support continues. With thanks.

January 3, 2021
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Hi Andrew,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and back up team

Great service and back up team. Product excellent value with very quick delivery in well packaged boxes which is important for this type of equipment. Great team for resolving connection issues I had integrating the new cameras with older equipment. I will be returning to add to my system next year. Thank you all for your very professional help from sales to technical help.
Peter J. Cornish

December 20, 2020
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Reply from Digital Direct Security

Hi Peter,

Thanks again for leaving a review, get in touch if we can help at all.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another positive experience with DDS

Another positive experience with DDS. Order was dealt with effectively and very efficiently.

December 18, 2020
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Hi Michael,

Thanks for the return business! Please get in touch if we can help in any way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used DDS for all my CCTV needs

Have used DDS for all my CCTV needs. Recently carried out a major upgrade to full HD system and cameras. Staff were excellent from sales and support, they provided me with one to one guidance on my specific system set up requirements.

Definitely recommend them.

December 9, 2020
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Reply from Digital Direct Security

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the kind review, please get in touch if there's anything else we can do.

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