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Qsee Mix 4K NVR Kit, Hestia 3T + 4T Review

A mixed Qsee (formerly Q-See) kit: an 8-channel PoE recorder with a built-in 2TB drive and four 5MP IP cameras, plus two indoor Wi-Fi pan-tilt cameras, a Hestia 3T and a Hestia 4T.

3.6Editorial rating: 3.6 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated October 18, 2026
$599.99Price checked October 18, 2026
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Our verdict

This kit suits someone who wants a wired outdoor-capable system and a couple of indoor Wi-Fi cameras from the same brand in one order. Confirm with Qsee how, or whether, the Wi-Fi cameras record to the NVR before buying; the page describes them as separate, with their own microSD or cloud storage. If outdoor image quality matters most, the 4K bullet kit costs $10 less.

Best for
One order that covers a wired outdoor system plus two indoor Wi-Fi cameras from the same brand.
Skip if
You want the NVR to record every camera, or you'd rather have 4K cameras (the $589.99 kit has them).

Why 3.6/5: Lifted by a wired 8-channel kit with a 2TB drive, four 5MP IP cameras and two indoor Wi-Fi cameras; held back by a title that doesn't match the spec table, unclear recording for the Wi-Fi cameras and no buyer reviews.

This kit mixes two kinds of Qsee (formerly Q-See, relaunched in 2023) camera in one box: a wired 8-channel PoE NVR system with a built-in 2TB drive and four 5MP IP cameras, plus two Wi-Fi pan-tilt cameras, a Hestia 3T and a Hestia 4T. The store lists it at $599.99 as of 18 October 2026, with a crossed-out price of $639.99.

The wired part

The recorder is the QP08045YC: 8 channels, eight 10/100 Mbps PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at), one SATA bay for disks of up to 10 TB, H.265/H.264 recording up to 3840×2160 and a 48V/2A supply. The four IP cameras use a 5MP 1/2.7-inch sensor recording 2880×1620 at 25 fps with a fixed 3.6 mm lens and two 3500K warm LEDs; the spec table gives a night range of 20 m, while the marketing copy says up to 82 feet. Housings are aluminum with an IP67 rating, and each camera has a built-in microphone and runs from PoE or a 12V/2A adapter.

The two Wi-Fi cameras

The Hestia 3T is a 3MP indoor camera (2304×1296) that joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, pans 355° and tilts 35°, with eight invisible IR LEDs and a call button. The Hestia 4T is a 4MP camera on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi with a call button and person and sound detection. Both record to a microSD card of up to 128 GB (sold separately) or to Qsee cloud, and are set up in the Qsee Smart Home app.

A title that doesn't match the spec table

The product title calls one camera a '1080P PT' Wi-Fi camera, but the page's spec table lists the Hestia 3T as a 3MP camera with a maximum of 2304×1296. The page also doesn't say whether the NVR can record the Hestia cameras; its storage text describes a microSD card or Qsee cloud for them, so treat them as separate from the recorder until Qsee confirms otherwise.

How it compares with the rest of the range

At $599.99 this kit costs $10 more than the 4K bullet kit ($589.99), which has four 8MP cameras and no Wi-Fi cameras. The Mix kit gives you lower-resolution IP cameras (5MP, not 8MP) plus two indoor Wi-Fi cameras; its sibling, the Hestia 2MP and 3T kit, swaps the 4T for the cheaper 1080p Hestia.

Before you buy

Qsee Technology is a California company founded in 2022 that bought the Q-See trademark, and it says it doesn't support old Q-See products, servers, apps or warranties. The store warns that some older Q-See models don't match its new NVRs because of ONVIF differences, so check compatibility before mixing old and new gear. This product page showed no buyer reviews on 18 October 2026, so there is nothing from buyers to cross-check the specs against. Remote viewing runs through Qsee's app, and a company notice dated 17 December 2024 says app and cloud services were disrupted while data moved to a new cloud server. Buy from Qsee's own site or its official Amazon store to keep the 2-year warranty valid, check the box against the contents list as soon as it arrives, and test every camera inside the return window.

What we liked

  • A wired PoE system and two indoor Wi-Fi cameras in one purchase, with a built-in 2TB recorder drive
  • Four 5MP IP cameras with warm-LED color night vision and IP67 aluminum housings
  • The Hestia 4T adds dual-band Wi-Fi, a call button and person and sound detection
  • Local recording with no monthly fee; the NVR drive can be swapped for up to 10 TB

Worth noting

  • $599.99 on 18 October 2026: $10 more than the 4K bullet kit, whose four cameras are 8MP rather than 5MP
  • The title calls one camera '1080P', but the spec table lists the Hestia 3T as 3MP (2304×1296)
  • The page doesn't say whether the NVR records the Hestia Wi-Fi cameras; their storage is a microSD card or Qsee cloud
  • The Hestia 3T is 2.4 GHz only and tilts just 35°
  • No buyer reviews on the product page on 18 October 2026
  • Depends on Qsee's app for remote viewing; a company notice says app and cloud services were disrupted in December 2024

Questions before you buy

Does the NVR record the Wi-Fi cameras?

The page doesn't say. It describes the Hestia cameras as indoor Wi-Fi cameras that save to a microSD card (up to 128 GB, sold separately) or Qsee cloud, and lists 'set up WiFi camera' and 'set up NVR system' as separate installation steps. Ask Qsee support before relying on the NVR for them.

What resolution are the Wi-Fi cameras?

The spec table lists the Hestia 3T at 3MP (2304×1296) and the Hestia 4T at 4MP (2056×1440), although the product title calls one camera 1080P.

Does the kit include a hard drive?

Yes, the NVR has a built-in 2TB drive, and its single SATA bay takes disks of up to 10 TB. The Wi-Fi cameras need a microSD card, which is sold separately.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

Qsee's policy page accepts returns of unopened, unused items in original packaging within 15 days of delivery (reduced from 30, it says); you pay return shipping, and a rejected return costs a 15% restocking fee plus freight. Defects must be reported within 30 days with photo or video proof, and Qsee then covers shipping. The product-page badge still says 30-day return, so confirm with support before relying on it.

Does it work with my old Q-See cameras or recorder?

Not reliably. Qsee Technology says it is a separate company that bought the Q-See trademark and does not support old Q-See servers, apps or warranties. The store says some old models don't match its new NVRs because of ONVIF differences and names NVRs with QC888 and IP cameras AR4KB1.1, QCN8099B-N, QCN8090B and QCN8093B-N. Ask support first.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the maker

From the store

  • Mix kit (Hestia 3T and 4T) product page: specs and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs for the NVR, IP cameras and both Hestia cameras; the listed priceRead October 18, 2026
  • Qsee shipping policyFree US shipping, processing and transit times, shipping zones, dutiesRead October 18, 2026
  • Qsee warranty and return policy2-year warranty terms, 15-day return of unopened items, 30-day defect reportsRead October 18, 2026

What we couldn’t verify

  • Whether the NVR records the Hestia Wi-Fi cameras: the page describes microSD or Qsee cloud storage for them.
  • The Hestia 3T's resolution: the title says 1080P, the spec table says 3MP (2304×1296).
  • Buyer feedback: the product page showed no reviews on 2026-10-18.
  • Independent testing: we found no independent test or review of this model when we searched on 2026-10-18, so every spec here comes from Qsee's own pages.
  • Who makes the hardware, and any NDAA or FCC covered-equipment statement: neither is published on the product page.

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