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2019 NEW 1080P Security Camera System Wireless SMONET 8 Channel H 264 Wireless Surveillance Camera System 1TB Hard Drive 4pcs 2 0MP Outdoor Indoor Security Cameras P2P Home Security Camera System
Last Updated: June 21, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
360
Old Reviews
70
Unverified
40
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
VIDEO
Yes
HDMI
Yes
WIFI
Review Analysis - 250 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Setup
64installation, install, easy to install, instructions, easy
+98%
-2%
" ... The install was fairly simple and the quality of the recorder and the cameras was better than expected. ... "
" ... The initial setup was pretty straight forward but I ran into range issues like others mentioned. ... "
" ... My son who has worked in the security installation business installed them for me. ... "
" ... The NVR itself is easy to navigate and understand. ... "
" ... I found this system easy to set up. ... The cameras are pretty solid units made of metal, and are easy to install. ... The company gives good info on the setup, and are very concerned with your satisfaction. ... "
" ... Cameras are easy to setup and have very good video quality. ... "
" ... Easy to install and operate. ... "
" ... Works Great and EZ to install ... "
Ease of Use
59easy to set, system, set, easy to install, setup
+100%
" ... Super easy to set up and great video quality. ... "
" ... My system is overall very good, it was simple to set up and looks great. ... "
" ... easy to install ... "
" ... The hard drive is very simple to install also. ... "
" ... The units were easy to install, setup and program. ... "
" ... There's an initial wizard that walks you through and is very easy to setup. ... I loved how easy all that was. ... "
" ... it works as expected, it is easy to set up, the support people are responsive and knowledgeable and its price is competitive. ... "
" ... I recommend this system as a basic camera system that is fairly easy to set up. ... "
Camera
50cameras, system, security, pictures, systems
+92%
-8%
" ... Cameras are also super clear. ... "
" ... Great camera system. ... "
" ... If you need cameras this is the one to get. ... "
" ... I highly recommend these cameras. ... I'll attach photos and videos ASAP. ... "
" ... For a complete 4 camera system at $320 I'm really happy! ... "
" ... Besides that minor correctable issue, I was really impressed with the quality of the video/cameras. ... "
" ... Cameras are very clear. ... "
" ... Awesome camera system. ... "
Software Platform
34android, software, password, mobile, nvr
+62%
-38%
" ... App is friendly and easy to use. ... "
" ... Im a web designer with excellent compuer skils. ... "
" ... I'm still playing around and looking at different apps and configurations so I'll update this if I have any success. ... The app is still a little glitchy but for the cost of the system I believe it's good value. ... "
" ... I am able to view the cameras on the IP Pro app with minimal issues. ... "
" ... They are working on improving the mobile app. ... "
" ... iOS App is excellent. ... "
" ... Since it's connected to my wifi, the smartphone app works just fine. ... "
" ... The system is viewable on my phone, but I have not found software that will run on my Mac. ... "
Product Reliability
33system, months, installed, stopped working, cameras
+85%
-15%
" ... So I got to buy 3 working cameras for the price of 4- my loss. ... "
" ... After several weeks of use, I would rate this as a solid system. ... "
" ... I bought this product, and it came three days later. ... "
" ... We purchased Smonet last year and reached out to them with some questions recently. ... "
" ... Hope it will last. ... "
" ... Hopefully last long time. ... "
" ... Bought it about 6 months ago and finally got time to set it up. ... "
" ... Worked immediately going strong for 2 months. ... "
Picture Quality
29quality, clear, pictures, video, system
+97%
-3%
" ... I am thoroughly impressed with both the daytime and the nighttime video quality. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and provides a very clear picture/video. ... "
" ... I will provide pictures later. ... "
" ... Now for the install (see picture). ... "
" ... So far so good, great picture quality, very responsive. ... "
" ... Picture quality is excellent day and night. ... "
" ... We recently purchased this system for our home - we found it fairly easy to set up and the picture quality is good. ... "
" ... They paired up within a few minutes and displayed clear pictures on a 4K monitor ... "
Marketplace
29response, thank you smonet, smonet, betty, advertised
+97%
-3%
" ... Thanks again Betty!! ... "
" ... I did get prompt reply. ... "
" ... So far I am very satisfied with this product and service. ... "
" ... Kudos to Smonet!! ... "
" ... Their e-mail turnaround and response was second to none. ... "
" ... Now the picture is great. ... "
" ... I will provide pictures later. ... Thank you Betty and Grace! ... "
" ... $10 on Amazon! ... "
Apps
24software, android, view, mobile, ippro3
+50%
-50%
" ... DOWNLOADED THE APP FOR THE PHONE AND IT IS CORRUPT. ... "
" ... The only odd thing is their IPPRO3 app on Android doesn't always give me a connection through 4G/LTE. ... The app is a bit clunky with too many animations that seem unnecessary and over-the-top. ... "
" ... The app is little weird, Use the IP Pro3 app for better results. ... If I don't use the app for a long time it stops sending me notifications for motion and I have to open it up again. ... "
" ... I have the phone app working but gave up on the PC app. ... "
" ... The main reason for giving this 2 stars is because of the app that you download on your phone. ... It is the horrible app. ... "
" ... After 5 or 6 weeks the mobile app will no longer connect no matter what I do. ... "
" ... The app that they had suggested IPPro and IPPro3 does not work, at all. ... "
" ... Phone app worked half of the time. ... "
Network
23antennas, range, walls, wifi, signal strength
+74%
-26%
" ... I have noticed that NVR has better wifi connection to the cameras when it’s placed about 2 feet away from the wifi router. ... "
" ... Set up was very easy, and there was no issue with the WiFi range. ... "
" ... A few weeks ago, I had decided to move my setup into a different room due to some rewiring in my home. ... "
" ... - The wifi range seems solid to me. ... "
" ... Cameras need power but they wirelessly signal back to the unit! ... "
" ... I've had this setup at my house for over one week now. ... "
" ... My only issue was two of the cameras had weak signal due to their distance from the DVR and therefore needed stronger antennas, which the company provided promptly as stated. ... The larger/stronger antennas resolve this issue. ... "
" ... Seems 60 to 70 feet is max range for camera signal, unless walls are thick, then it’s more like 40 feet ... "
Price
18money, system, waste, worth, satisfied
+83%
-17%
" ... Overall satisfied for the price. ... "
" ... You are definitely getting more than your money’s worth with this purchase. ... "
" ... Deffinetly worth buying. ... "
" ... I think for the price these are working well. ... "
" ... I'm happy for the price and will buy again. ... "
" ... I am very satisfied with the system in consideration of the total price paid which was very reasonable. ... "
" ... Great units for the price. ... Can't beat these wireless systems for the price! ... "
" ... For the money this is a really good system. ... "
Device Compatibility
18connected, computer, app, email, home
+56%
-44%
" ... And that is saying alot being dumb when it comes to computers. ... "
" ... Since it's connected to my wifi, the smartphone app works just fine. ... "
" ... We did have to purchase a computer monitor seperately as this system CAN NOT be connected using a laptop. ... "
" ... I am so happy to know how to access these cameras when I am outside my home network and on a personal computer/laptop. ... "
" ... Getting the feeds sent to your mobile device could be challenging to someone who is not tech savvy. ... "
" ... I set this up for home security. ... The system is viewable on my phone, but I have not found software that will run on my Mac. ... "
" ... Due to the time difference, I found the best way to communicate was thru email. ... "
" ... The wireless connection works great. ... "
Night Photography
17vision, cameras, vision is great, video, day and night
+100%
" ... NICE NIGHT VISION. ... "
" ... Night vision is great and just as easy to see as in daylight. ... "
" ... The camera's video looks great (1080p) and the night vision works great too. ... "
" ... I love that crispiness and detail on night vision. ... "
" ... The 1080P brings an incredible vision both day and night time. ... "
" ... Great 1080p Day and Night Camera System. ... "
" ... The night vision is great. ... "
" ... The videos are great and the night vision needed some playing with in order to get the best video. ... "
Capacity
15walls, range, feet, thru, signal
+87%
-13%
" ... As a technical person, I reviewed its specifications in detail, and found it to be the best wireless system for protecting small or large homes. ... Solid brick walls are especially challenging, and some additional amplification may be required for certain installations. ... "
" ... The best choice for protecting your house . ... "
" ... My son feels safe in the house. ... "
" ... Now, when I am at work or traveling, I can still see what is going on inside my house. ... "
" ... I needed to install two of the cameras at some distance (25-27 meters and a couple concrete walls in between the NVR and the two cameras), and SMONET customer support helped me set it so the signal is good for all cameras. ... "
" ... I would definitely buy another system and have already recommended this system to friends and family. ... "
" ... Seems 60 to 70 feet is max range for camera signal, unless walls are thick, then it’s more like 40 feet ... "
" ... It's going through a bunch of walls, and still able to pick up my outdoor cameras that are 60-70' away from the NVR. ... "
Resolution
15hd, resolution, output, wireless cameras, smonet
+93%
-7%
" ... They quality sucked, so I checked into SMONET instead that had something HD-affordable. ... "
" ... HD recordings, just a real limited WiFi range for cameras. ... "
" ... They paired up within a few minutes and displayed clear pictures on a 4K monitor ... "
" ... I initially had the 4CH 1080P Wireless Video Security System with 2TB HDD, I have since upgraded to the .H264 Pro 8CH 1080P version for additional coverage. ... "
" ... - Note that the cameras are 1920x1080, the video you see when plugged in over HDMI is 1920x1080, and the recorded video you can pull off the NVR via USB key is also 1920x1080 - although I feel it's a bit blocky for that resolution. ... "
" ... The default output resolution is set for some reason to 1280x1024. ... If you want 1080p output you will need to manually set the output resolution. ... "
" ... If all one needs are 4 HD wireless cameras with night view this is the product for you. ... "
" ... The 1080p images are great, and if you want to identify faces, accept no less resolution. ... "
Ports
12wan port, nvr, ports, port, usb port
+75%
-25%
" ... Purchased an internet bridge by Vonets on Amazon to connect dvr with router located. ... "
" ... Thankfully I had the old HDD to plug in the box so I didn't had to buy a new one. ... "
" ... Once you set it to your router and plug the cameras in you will be able to view from the attached monitor. ... "
" ... It was simple to just plug in the unit, connect it to the monitor, & just plug the cameras in. ... "
" ... As good as my Ethernet powered wired system that cost much more! ... "
" ... The "WAN" port on your home router should go to your DSL modem. ... "
" ... We did have to purchase a computer monitor seperately as this system CAN NOT be connected using a laptop. ... "
" ... What's in the box: four camera's (two pigtails: one power and one RJ45 network connector, antenna and mounts), one NVR (with 2 TB hard drive), one stiff HDMI cable with a nice braided covering (I'm guessing 5 feet long), optical mouse and manual. ... I had a spare LAN port, plugged in the NVR and clicked on diagnostics and bingo, I am now connected "Healthy Network". ... "
Memory
8storage, tb, disk, recording, hard
+100%
" ... Including installing a hard drive, connecting the cameras to the computer screen, connecting my phone, tablet, and downloading the program for my lap top for viewing. ... "
" ... I purchased the: WD Purple 2 TB 5400 rpm class 3.5” 64 MB ... "
" ... Local DVR storage is just fine for me. ... This would save a LOT of disk space. ... "
" ... The system has 2 Tetra byte hard disk which is cool. ... "
" ... I particularly like the fact of not having to pay for a cloud service to record video and having it locally on the hard drive, as well as still being able to view it remotely on my phone via the app. ... "
" ... Two 4 camera systems and one 8 camera system with hard drives. ... "
" ... I like the large hard drive. ... "
" ... For two weeks of storage, I used about 1.75 TB. ... Backing up a time segment to a PC or to a thumb drive was easy. ... "
Video Playback
7system, quality, clear, good, driveway
+100%
" ... Great video system! ... "
" ... Video quality is as expected at 960P. ... "
" ... Video is nice and clear. ... "
" ... Beautiful picture and I can view from phone anywhere live and playback recordings. ... "
" ... - Clear daytime and nighttime videos. ... "
" ... The video quality is pretty good for a home surveillance system. ... "
" ... I was watching a car moving onto my driveway then suddently the car disappeared from my driveway without video footage. ... "
Cables
7cable, power cord, guards
+86%
-14%
" ... I used cable guards as you can see from the picture and folding the extended cable gently across the length of the guards. ... I hate cables hanging around on the floors or the walls, so this worked out pretty smoothly. ... "
" ... They gave me a promo code to get 30 ft power cables for free, since I needed them to complete the system installation. ... "
" ... I would like the 10 meter cable extensions to be included with the product for free. ... "
" ... I AM 70 YRS OLD AND ONCE I PURCHASED THE ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CABLES FOR MY SETUP ... "
" ... Long cable connection for power up. ... "
" ... Easy installation, only power cable thru camera, nothing long thick cable to install. ... "
Product As Described
7works, picture, pictures
+100%
" ... Worked exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Now the picture is great. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... I will provide pictures later. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Now for the install (see picture). ... "
Wifi
7wifi extender, wifi range, smonet, nvr
+86%
-14%
" ... I got extension wire and Wifi extender for nothing which make hiding that wire great. ... "
" ... They sell a wifi extender that pairs to the base unit (and once again not to my wifi). ... When I bought the wifi extender, I did not buy the additional power supply, I overlooked it. ... Bam, wifi extender works and I get good signals now. ... "
" ... I have noticed that NVR has better wifi connection to the cameras when it’s placed about 2 feet away from the wifi router. ... "
" ... Set up was very easy, and there was no issue with the WiFi range. ... "
" ... - The wifi range seems solid to me. ... "
Build Quality
7sitting, nvr, metal, installing, inside
+71%
-29%
" ... You feel more secure when leaving the house knowing that this is pretty reliable system. ... The cameras are very flexible to setup at any angle, you can rotate the arm, bend it on it's points and you need hex key while installing them. ... "
" ... The cameras are pretty solid units made of metal, and are easy to install. ... "
" ... Probably because I mounted these cameras inside a pole barn and the material on the outside of the building is metal and the NVR is sitting in my house. ... "
" ... Nice protection, but didn't see it until installing the 4th camera. ... "
Returns
6returned, day, back, support, say
+50%
-50%
" ... Can I returned? ... "
" ... I will probably send it back if support does not contact me. ... "
Clarity
6works, well, quality, clarity, video
+100%
" ... It is clear enough in both daytime and night time to see clearly. ... "
" ... It works well and clear! ... "
" ... It does have a tendency to crash, but the clarity is great. ... "
User Manual
5user, system, provided, page, instructions
+80%
-20%
" ... It’s very easy to install hard drive following user manual. ... "
" ... The provided directions/manual is adequate and helpful. ... "
" ... The manual is basic but the Q & A on the Amazon site have a great deal of information if you take the time to search around. ... "
" ... The new 13 page user manual (provided later) provides clear instructions ... "
For Running
5get, system, understand, easy
+80%
-20%
" ... Not a huge amount of knowledge was needed to get it up and running. ... "
" ... Couldn't be more pleased with Smonet and their determination to get my system up and running for me. ... "
" ... This system was so easy to get up and running. ... "
Other
5detection, sensor, sensitivity, sensitive, miss
+80%
-20%
" ... Motion detection is very sensitive had to turn it down due to the alarm was going off all the time. ... "
" ... I have not fiddled with any motion activation settings yet. ... "
" ... Has a cool motion detector alarm that sounds off at the DVR when cameras detect movement. ... "
ISP
5home, wan port, router, lte, internet
+80%
-20%
" ... **EDIT: So I have been able to connect over 4/LTE very consistently now. ... "
" ... The wireless connection works great. ... "
" ... The "WAN" port on your home router should go to your DSL modem. ... "
Lagging
4reset, recording, 1, video, motion
+25%
-75%
" ... Constant IPC disconnect issues. ... "
" ... The entire system shuts off and reboots every hour or so. ... "
Remote
4viewing, works, system, computer, app
+75%
-25%
" ... for remote viewing is lower, at 640x360. ... "
" ... Over all the system works OK, set up is easy, remote viewing works on Iphone (have not tried on android) and computer but very limited features available via the app. ... "
Features
4system, feature, seems, much, easy to set
+75%
-25%
" ... What impressed me the most is, for the very affordable price this system is packed with features, every bit as good or maybe even better than what I was shown by the big security companies that charge twice as much! ... "
Display Clarity
4picture, monitor, entire, viewing, system
+75%
-25%
" ... Great system, very clear picture, screen size is perfect. ... "
" ... The screen is awesome since I can turn it off, lay it down, leave it on and so many other things. ... "
" ... I’m able to see camera’s activity in my phone and TV screen. ... "
Video Recording
4recording, 1080p, sounds, quality, camera
+100%
" ... I have 4 cameras recording at 1080p. ... "
" ... Video quality is as expected at 960P. ... "
" ... The camera records in 1080p, which sounds amazing. ... "
" ... Video recording skip frames consistantly. ... "
Overall performance
3system, performance
+67%
-33%
" ... Also, it has a good price according to it high performance. ... "
Delivery
3+100%
" ... But more impressive is the support that I've received. ... "
" ... The well protected package was delivered fast. ... "
" ... I bought this product, and it came three days later. ... "
Call quality
3time, later, china, phone, back
+67%
-33%
" ... I want to thank her for her patience and professionalism throughout all the call. ... "
" ... They’ll email and call you if need be! ... "
Fit
3sitting, inside, box, antennae
+33%
-67%
Design
3design, construction
+67%
-33%
" ... They are all 12 V and the plugs all look the same. ... "
" ... Very fancy design. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
WiFi: Yes
3G: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
Memory
Memory: 1048576 GB
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p