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SMONET All in One with 12 Monitor 1080P Security Camera System Wireless 8 Channel Outdoor Home Camera System 2TB Hard Drive 4pcs 2 0MP 1080P Waterproof Wireless IP Cameras P2P Free APP

Last Updated: November 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
137
Old Reviews
13
Unverified
16
Spam Test
PASS
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
12 meters
SIZE
2097152 GB
MEMORY
Yes
HDMI

Review Analysis - 108 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Setup
 29
set, install, easy to install, setup, instructions
+97%
-3%
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" ...  There are many steps required to set up the system and without familiarity with your network and a working knowledge of IP addresses, it might be confusing.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy set up, even for my limited computer skills.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s very easy to install hard drive following user manual.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to Setup. ... Follow the instructions for configuring the system, and you are set.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install and operate.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install. ... Just ordered a hard drive for ours, so hopefully it's just as easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  But set up was easy.  ...  "
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" ...  They will work with you no matter what to get your setup working.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 28
set, easy to set, simple, install, easy to install
+100%
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" ...  The hard drive is very simple to install also.  ...  "
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" ...  These camera's are great very easy set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Commissioning is easy, no great knowledge is required.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to get up and running in a minute or 5 and then it's a matter of tweaking to your preference.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to Setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased 2 more cameras configured easy.  ...  "
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" ...  I followed his detailed instructions in the email and it was easy.  ...  "
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" ...  But set up was easy.  ...  "
Camera
 24
camera, system, recommend, picture, outside
+92%
-8%
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" ...  These cameras are very high quality.  ...  "
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" ...  I have had this camera for some time and love it!  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased the Smonet All in One with 4 cameras, then purchased four additional cameras now have eight cameras.  ...  "
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" ...  Not only that, all cameras are loading and staying loaded perfectly. ... I later bought 4 more cameras and have the maximum of 8.  ...  "
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" ...  The 1080 cameras give me a very clear shot of the outside.  ...  "
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" ...  The camera system and cameras are great.  ...  "
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" ...  This way you can aim the camera to the area you want to see.  ...  "
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" ...  Camera resolution both daytime & nighttime are great!  ...  "
Picture Quality
 16
quality, clear, picture is great, night, excellent
+100%
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" ...  The image quality is excellent day and night.  ...  "
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" ...  Great pictures on 12 inch monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  The set up was easy and the picture is great.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to hookup and has good picture quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Picture quality is outstanding and all parts look like a high end product.  ...  "
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" ...  Now the picture is great.  ...  "
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" ...  Great picture from cameras.  ...  "
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" ...  Picture clarity is great, night vision is also great.  ...  "
Network
 13
feet, extender, signal strength, signal, wifi
+77%
-23%
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" ...  It performs very well I have a couple of cameras mounted on garage which is about 100 feet from where the modem is and reception is good.  ...  "
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" ...  We put ours about 50 feet from the DVR and the router so we had to buy wifi extenders so they would work properly so I would look into the cost of a strong wireless router and Wi-Fi extenders in order for everything to work and it's not cheap!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install, but we had to get the signal booster (extra cost).  ...  "
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" ...  Is there anything that can boost the signal for the cameras.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had this setup at my house for over one week now.  ...  "
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" ...  I have a larger home, approx 3200 sq ft, two stories and want cameras all around my house.  ...  "
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" ...  So far the system has been working fine, reception is at three bar even after carefully place cameras on the best possible locations with the best line of sight for each one for a total of eight.  ...  "
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" ...  Claimed that their system is only good for 100 feet through obstacles, despite their advertised 350 feet. ... They have since refused to send another extender, despite their advertised 350 feet. ... You'll get 35~45 feet with good signal.  ...  "
Software Platform
 11
password, cameras, reset, view, software
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Software works great on iPhones  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a cell phone app and a security box with built-in software that is hooked up to our TV splitting all cameras into squares on the screen.  ...  "
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" ...  Then install the app in your phone. ... Once installed on your phone set your camera where you want it, then open your app in your phone so you can view what your camera sees.  ...  "
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" ...  Even the remote view Apps are working flawlessly on my Android and on my Win 10 computer.  ...  "
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" ...  The Recorder has a great user interface, and there are applications to view your cameras on PC, Android and iOS.  ...  "
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" ...  I forgot my password to the admin account (my problem) and contacted support and Spoke with Betty and was able to get the password reset and back up and running perfectly!!  ...  "
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" ...  I downloaded the free IP Pro App and it works GREAT !!!  ...  "
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" ...  The software and app pretty much work with little configuration, just need the username and password and cloud ID.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 11
week, setup, months, cameras, system
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Could not be happier…I had planned on all day to install the DVR and get everything working properly, was able to get it all done in 45 minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  Hasn't failed me once.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked immediately going strong for 2 months.  ...  "
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" ...  very helpful when unit crashed sent out new part  ...  "
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" ...  Setting up the system was ok not great but did get it working.  ...  "
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" ...  And, it worked.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had this setup at my house for over one week now.  ...  "
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" ...  They will work with you no matter what to get your setup working.  ...  "
Night Photography
 11
vision, camera, quality, day, cameras
+100%
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" ...  The image quality is excellent day and night.  ...  "
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" ...  The night vision is clear as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Video day and night is very good.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought these cameras, and I am amazed of the clarity day or night.  ...  "
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" ...  I love that crispiness and detail on night vision.  ...  "
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" ...  Video quality and night vision are great on camera .  ...  "
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" ...  Night vision is great (may have to adjust camera brightness setting for best results).  ...  "
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" ...  Camera resolution both daytime & nighttime are great!  ...  "
Capacity
 9
two, walls, ft, cameras, stories
+78%
-22%
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" ...  works well, will buy another for next house  ...  "
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" ...  I tested one camera over 250' away from the base going thru walls, etc and had no problem with a connection.  ...  "
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" ...  Mounted under the eves on our ranch type house which is about a 40 x 55 ft rectangle .  ...  "
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" ...  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.  ...  "
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" ...  It has all the features that I need and has seemed to have scared off some of the people that were looking around our house.  ...  "
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" ...  My son feels safe in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  I have a larger home, approx 3200 sq ft, two stories and want cameras all around my house.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 9
monitor, link, email, blue, access
+78%
-22%
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" ...  The cameras connected quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  Software works great on iPhones  ...  "
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" ...  I have been contacting them with questions via email and get an answer overnight which works well for me.  ...  "
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" ...  I am so happy to know how to access these cameras when I am outside my home network and on a personal computer/laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  The wireless connection works great.  ...  "
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" ...  I am in Pa so the best way to communicate is email.  ...  "
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" ...  The monitor is great. ... I like this unit because it came with a monitor that I can view whenever I want.  ...  "
Marketplace
 8
advertised, support, seller, response, replied
+88%
-13%
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" ...  They promptly replied and fixed my problem.  ...  "
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" ...  The set up was easy and the picture is great.  ...  "
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" ...  Highly recommended seller.  ...  "
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" ...  Now the picture is great.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  I am very pleased with the product and I am very pleased with the response I received from SMONET.  ...  "
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" ...  Customer support was great in  ...  "
Price
 7
product, worth the money, recommend, reasonable, quality
+100%
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" ...  awesome for price!  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the money at this point!  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the money  ...  "
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" ...  I’m extremely impressed with the product and value  ...  "
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" ...  I am very satisfied with the system in consideration of the total price paid which was very reasonable.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall, I would highly recommend this product given its price, quality, and accessibility.  ...  "
Wifi
 7
cameras, wi fi, extender, dvr, reset
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Each camera unit is also functioning as a wifi booster.  ...  "
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" ...  We put ours about 50 feet from the DVR and the router so we had to buy wifi extenders so they would work properly so I would look into the cost of a strong wireless router and Wi-Fi extenders in order for everything to work and it's not cheap!  ...  "
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" ...  In no time flat she had a wireless extender ready to ship to me at no cost.  ...  "
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" ...  With it's own built in wifi it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  The cameras are already paired to the receiver it’s truly plug and play and does not use your wi-fi unless you access it remotely.  ...  "
Apps
 6
view, software, mobile app, improve, working
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Software works great on iPhones  ...  "
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" ...  Then install the app in your phone. ... Once installed on your phone set your camera where you want it, then open your app in your phone so you can view what your camera sees.  ...  "
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" ...  Even the remote view Apps are working flawlessly on my Android and on my Win 10 computer.  ...  "
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" ...  The software and app pretty much work with little configuration, just need the username and password and cloud ID.  ...  "
Resolution
 5
night, vision, system
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Provides a surprisingly robust 1920x1080 picture with adequate IR reach into the night.  ...  "
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" ...  They quality sucked, so I checked into SMONET instead that had something HD-affordable.  ...  "
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" ...  The night vision and HD vision is great.  ...  "
Product As Described
 4
advertised
+75%
-25%
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" ...  The set up was easy and the picture is great.  ...  "
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" ...  Now the picture is great.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as advertised.  ...  "
Delivery
 4
received, running, response, pleased
+100%
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" ...  A part that was needed was shipped within days.  ...  "
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" ...  The well protected package was delivered fast.  ...  "
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" ...  I am very pleased with the product and I am very pleased with the response I received from SMONET.  ...  "
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" ...  I received this item and had it up and running in no time.  ...  "
For Running
 3
time, received, easy
+100%
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" ...  Very easy to get up and running in a minute or 5 and then it's a matter of tweaking to your preference.  ...  "
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" ...  Smonet worked with me until I got it up and running.  ...  "
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" ...  I received this item and had it up and running in no time.  ...  "
Other
 3
detection, sensitivity, recording
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Motion Detection, continuous recording etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Has a cool motion detector alarm that sounds off at the DVR when cameras detect movement.  ...  "
Video Playback
 3
playback, night, good, day
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Video day and night is very good.  ...  "
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" ...  Video quality is as expected at 960P.  ...  "
Cables
 3
walls, free, extension, cords, cable
+67%
-33%
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" ...  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.  ...  "
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" ...  They gave me a promo code to get 30 ft power cables for free, since I needed them to complete the system installation.  ...  "
Ports
 3
power, router, ethernet cable, ethernet, connection
+100%
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" ...  Thankfully I had the old HDD to plug in the box so I didn't had to buy a new one.  ...  "
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" ...  Needed some extension power cables and an IPC router.  ...  "
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" ...  It was simple to just plug in the unit, connect it to the monitor, & just plug the cameras in.  ...  "
Video Recording
 3
playback, recording
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Recording lags when trying to playback.  ...  "
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" ...  However, the application used to playback and record video footage is terrible.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  12 meters
Connectivity
HDMI:  Yes 
WiFi:  Yes 
3G:  Yes 
Camera
Video:  Yes 
Memory
Memory:  2097152 GB
Display
Resolution:  Full HD 1080p 
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
12 meters
SIZE
2097152 GB
MEMORY
Yes
HDMI