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ZOSI 8 Channel HD TVI 1080N 720P Video Security System DVR recorder with 4x HD 1280TVL Indoor Outdoor Weatherproof CCTV Cameras NO Hard Drive Motion Alert Smartphone PC Easy Remote Access
Last Updated: January 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
371
Old Reviews
6
Unverified
33
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HDTV 720p
RESOLUTION
780 meters
SIZE
Yes
WIFI
Yes
3G
Review Analysis - 332 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Setup
70easy, install, setup, system, set
+91%
-9%
" ... This is my first system that I have bought or installed . ... Installation was easy! ... "
" ... Will update review after installation. ... "
" ... Her "rep name" was Roxanne and I can't say enough good about her professionalism. ... "
" ... System was easy to setup and get on-line. ... "
" ... I have had this item for over 2 weeks I am very satisfied with the product and the insulation was easy and the instruction was easy this is a very good product and I have had nothing but good results thank you ... "
" ... The app was rather easy to setup. ... Install was easy, once I figured out that it mounts directly to the bottom of the unit. ... "
" ... Installed it before we found out. ... "
" ... Installing the system was very simple. ... "
Ease of Use
69easy, easy to set, setup, set, system
+88%
-12%
" ... The system is easy to understand and navigate and the cameras are super easy to set up. ... "
" ... The system works great and was easier to install then I ever imagined. ... "
" ... It set up pretty easy. ... "
" ... Not difficult to set up ... "
" ... Super easy setup (however I have installed systems before). ... Very user friendly, works on phone and internet, so far I'm satisfied with this system. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... The Night Owl was easier to set-up with a more modern interface. ... "
" ... More information and instructions on different features and how to use them. ... "
Price
42system, money, value, overall, product
+86%
-14%
" ... Price and quality are great compared to other options. ... "
" ... Great product for the money. ... "
" ... excellent with every penny ... "
" ... if you want a quality constant recording system at a budget price then this is definitely the way to go. ... "
" ... Good secure system not bad for the price. ... "
" ... Great buy for the price. ... "
" ... Total bundle price - $80 ... But at this price level, you cannot expect that either. ... For that purpose, I will recommend that you consider a higher-end system ... "
" ... The clarity and quality of the product is second to none for the price point. ... "
Camera
39camera, system, quality, decent, setup
+87%
-13%
" ... Good camera system. ... "
" ... I liked the cameras specially the technical support. ... "
" ... That makes camera setup very convenient since you can see what you are doing. ... "
" ... Excellent quality cameras. ... "
" ... The camera system is exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Cameras have great night vision, and great picture. ... "
" ... I am very happy with the seller and my cameras too. ... "
" ... A lot of cameras and a decent system. ... Camera quality and versatility is ok but don't expect anything amazing. ... "
Software Platform
38dvr, zosi, system, viewing, view
+37%
-63%
" ... when you log in, remember to leave the Password BLANK. ... The only way I could view my cameras was by uninstalling the app and then reinstalling it again over and over again. ... It turns out that the antivirus program (Lookout) in my smartphone was detecting fishy traffic coming from (where else?) ... "
" ... Can't use browser on PC to view cameras. ... "
" ... Came home one day and my password wouldn't work. ... "
" ... Also not compatible with windows 10. ... "
" ... The app that you use to view on your phone does not automatically allow you to view outside of your house. ... "
" ... The phone viewing software seams a little suspicious with all the extra permissions it needs and that it appears to view you feeds through a proxy server. ... "
" ... Update: March 2018 ... "
" ... The system ask you for a username and password, and there is not option to select a new password. ... I contacted customer supper and they sent me an app that according with them will help me to create a new password but the app did not work. ... "
Picture Quality
32quality, clear, image, day and night, good
+97%
-3%
" ... it has a good picture when it works. ... "
" ... Pictures are clear. ... "
" ... clear pictures and playback ... "
" ... Cameras have great night vision, and great picture. ... "
" ... The image quality is pretty good. ... "
" ... They are easy to set up and the picture is great. ... "
" ... Good quality picture day and night ... "
" ... I am giving this one star the camera's work great clear picture. ... "
Apps
30zosi, system, view, crash, cameras
+47%
-53%
" ... The software is basic at best when it runs on my phone. ... To bad this system is brought down by such third rate software. ... "
" ... Will not stay connected to the app.for viewing. ... "
" ... I did have a buddy who got it working but found the iOS app lacking and cumbersome to use. ... He said the Android app is better but this product is no more than what you pay for. ... "
" ... The Zosi app to see the cameras when not home is garbage! ... The app worked for 2 days and just stopped . ... "
" ... It is not user friendly, keeps freezing and worst of all is the mobile app. ... "
" ... App won't load to my phone. ... "
" ... I contacted customer supper and they sent me an app that according with them will help me to create a new password but the app did not work. ... "
" ... JUNK no customer support and when I download the app it came with a virus that locked up my computer real junk ... "
Product Reliability
30months, days, system, worked, 2
+53%
-47%
" ... (My husbands parents have one and my husband installed it for them a few months back - still working great with no problems). ... "
" ... so far working good ... "
" ... I like the fact that we have the control and I don't have to pay a company extra money each month. ... "
" ... Have had them for several months now for a business location and they are working great. ... "
" ... If they are as good as the unit its self they should work fine. ... "
" ... working good the ap is not the most convenient thou ... "
" ... Was working just fine, recording and could play back with no problem. ... "
" ... 100+ degree days or in the teens and snowing the kept working. ... "
Device Compatibility
25dvr, view, system, password, connected
+44%
-56%
" ... Had to buy new tv just to use this system ... "
" ... The software is basic at best when it runs on my phone. ... "
" ... Connected everything as per the instructions and all I get is a blank screen, machine does not work. ... "
" ... When you open their app it restarts the DVR and then can't connect! ... Only email or Messenger. ... "
" ... Unable to connect for cellular viewing. ... The point of buying these was for me to view on my phone. ... "
" ... Even though the DVR is connected to the internet (based on the network diagnostic in the firmware), the mobile application does not authenticate to the cloud site and then to the DVR from an Android 4.4 phone. ... I tried resetting password on both the DVR and the mobile application multiple times with no success. ... "
" ... DO NOT BUY THIS, the set up is horrible, the app is garbage, started working well for a week and now it has stopped connecting to the app once I'm off wifi when it was working fine, cameras are fine but the DVR SUCKS! ... "
" ... I have wasted 6 hrs and couldn’t connect it. ... "
Marketplace
23amazon, seller, picture, service, responded
+70%
-30%
" ... thanks so much. ... "
" ... it has a good picture when it works. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Thank you ZOSI. ... "
" ... Date received: June 2017- ... Thank you from my family to yours! ... "
" ... Great customer support, Thank Anran!!! ... "
" ... The picture was excellent and I tool several pics to forward to him. ... "
" ... Easy seller to work with. ... "
Night Photography
20vision, day and night, good quality, picture, owl
+95%
-5%
" ... Very clear daytime and night time views. ... "
" ... Night vision is on par with other setups like this I've used. ... "
" ... Good quality very pleased with the night vision. ... "
" ... The night vision is pretty sweet. ... "
" ... Night Owl has Zosi beat in every category in my opinion. ... When deciding between the two, I recommend Night Owl. ... "
" ... The surveillance system is great, the images show up perfectly during the day and night. ... "
" ... the cameras at night are amazing ... "
" ... Great pictures day and night. ... "
Resolution
12hd, channel hd tvi, 8 channel hd, zosi 8 channel, tvi 1080n 720p
+75%
-25%
" ... went over 4k miles away for vacation and was able to view my home within seconds of loading the program. ... "
" ... We have ours hooked to an HD computer monitor. ... "
" ... ZOSI 8-Channel HD-TVI 1080N/720P Video Security System DVR recorder with 4x HD 1280TVL Indoor/Outdoor Weatherproof CCTV Cameras NO Hard Drive ,Motion Alert, Smartphone& PC Easy Remote Access ... "
" ... The image shows six of the 8 to be installed on my 47" television via the HDMI feed from the DVR. ... "
" ... I received the ZOSI 8-Channel HD-TVI 1080N/720P DVR with 1280TVL cameras system on time with 2 additional ZOSI 1000 TVL 960H 36 IR LED cameras as ordered. ... Installed a 500gb Western Digital hd that I pulled from a pc that was no longer being used. ... ZOSI 8-Channel HD-TVI 1080N/720P DVR with 1280TVL cameras. ... "
" ... Company did make it right by sending new dvr ... "
" ... 4x 720p TVI cameras - $10 each ... 8 channel HD-TVI Video Recorder - $20 ... (Note the 1080p LITE notation for the NVR.) ... with true 1080p x8 channel HD TVI cameras + true 1080p NVR. ... "
USB
12set, record, need, drive, simple
+67%
-33%
" ... It's great i just use it to monitor and not record so I didn't need a hard drive. ... "
" ... Great product for the price very simple to install and set up dont forget a hard drive ... "
" ... This is a great system, it is very simple to install comes with everything you need EXCEPT THE HARD DRIVE. ... "
" ... Only had to buy a hard drive, other than that recommend this set ... "
" ... I bought a refurbished 2tb hdd from micro center, and have not had any issues yet. ... "
" ... I will be ordering a hard drive soon so I can record. ... "
" ... I set the recording quality to medium and calculated that I have about 30 hours of recording time with my 40GB hard drive. ... "
Capacity
11one, house, bought, installed, garage
+91%
-9%
" ... I love the fact I can watch my house when I am not home. ... "
" ... I also have a Bunker Hill system which was double the price for the garage. ... "
" ... I used in my classroom. ... "
" ... Bought several of this bundle for my home. ... But for secondary coverage of peripheral areas like outdoor garden, detached garage, ... "
" ... This is way cheaper than getting a service, and offers me easy monitoring of my property from my room. ... "
" ... I have this entire system installed in my house. ... "
" ... Bought this for my son and going to buy one for home soon. ... "
" ... Bought and installed this in my son's house when he was called up in the Air Force reserves for seven months. ... "
Cables
9cables, wire, cable, included, everything
+78%
-22%
" ... I checked my laptop and I am able to connect to that cable just fine. ... "
" ... I was pleased with the product great price fast shipping had one video cable not working emailed the seller and a fast response was answered and they are mailing me a new video cable just like that I would recommend this for all works great ... "
" ... Plenty of wire included for most installations. ... "
" ... I hooked everything up before running the wires. ... "
" ... It comes with power supplies, cables and everything you need for an easy setup. ... "
" ... 4x 60 feet cables - $3 each ... "
Video Playback
8quality, recorder, recorded, anything, clear
+88%
-13%
" ... Fantastic video quality. ... "
" ... Video quality is 4 stars but for a home use quality is just fine. ... "
" ... Video clarity is excellent. ... "
" ... You can watch ZOSI videos on YouTube for help if you need it. ... "
" ... 8 channel HD-TVI Video Recorder - $20 ... "
" ... The video playback was also much improved, making it a bit easier to locate video for specific dates and times (if you have ever had to pull video for law enforcement, you will appreciate this). ... "
Delivery
8arrived, received
+63%
-38%
" ... Arrived on time, easy to hookup. ... "
" ... The cameras arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... and good package . ... "
" ... Fast shipping, arrived on time. ... Packaged very well. ... "
Remote
7access, view, via, use, set
+86%
-14%
" ... Did not need support to set up remote view it was super easy. ... "
" ... This system works very well, but please realize that you will have to exhibit great tenacity to get the remote viewing operational. ... "
" ... My requirement was for remote access via mobile devices and laptop. ... "
" ... I really do like the remote functionality, even allowing PTZ controls, but could use more security control for remote user access to specific cameras. ... "
Returns
7refund, zosi, sent, sending, back
+43%
-57%
" ... And am sending it back. ... So sending it back. ... "
" ... Literally purchased and since I already wired them could not return they went straight into the trash can. ... "
" ... I will be throwing this DVR away and buying another vendor's device to replace it. ... "
" ... How do I return? ... "
Product As Described
5good, described
+60%
-40%
" ... it has a good picture when it works. ... "
" ... The picture was excellent and I tool several pics to forward to him. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
Video Recording
5quality, recording, recorder, hd, clear
+100%
" ... Fantastic video quality. ... "
" ... The video recording from two separate angles said otherwise. ... "
" ... Video clarity is excellent. ... "
User Manual
4follow, manual, easy, install, easy to set
+75%
-25%
" ... As for the DVR, it is easy to set up and pretty easy to follow directions. ... "
" ... Comes with everything you need to install and the instructions are very easy to follow. ... "
" ... Just follow the instructions. ... "
Sound Quality
4dvr, one, good
+25%
-75%
" ... Con: Unit make noise because it's fan is on all the time. ... "
" ... then after 4 days locked up making a loud beeping noise and wouldn't restart also I try to install upgrade but didn't ... "
Firmware
4dvr, cloud, viewing, upgrade, remember
+50%
-50%
" ... DVR firmware says it formatted the new 1 TB Western Digital drive but it won't record to it. ... Even though the DVR is connected to the internet (based on the network diagnostic in the firmware), the mobile application does not authenticate to the cloud site and then to the DVR from an Android 4.4 phone. ... The firmware cannot be upgraded directly over the internet even though the unit is supposed to support cloud viewing of recorded video and the system says it is connected to the internet. ... I reasoned that perhaps the firmware was out of date and causing problems with the cloud viewing. ... To my appall, the user must navigate the archaic menus, find the firmware version number, remember the model number, go to a PC, navigate the poor vendor website, search for a firmware upgrade, download a firmware upgrade to the PC, transfer to a thumb drive, and place thumb drive into the DVR USB port, and reboot the DVR. ... "
Color
4good, clear, quality, night, day
+100%
" ... Color saturation, hue, contrast, clarity are all perfect in overcast lighting as well as bright sunlight. ... "
" ... the image is clear during the day, the night image is good not great. ... "
Mouse
4would, refund, worked, usb, port
+50%
-50%
" ... ), so while the Security system is good, The software leaves a lot to be desired, I Contacted Zosi For The Replacement Of The Defective Mouse, They Said that they would refund me $5.00 if I took A screen shot of a email and give them a 5 star rating, I never did and never refunded me for the defective mouse, Their warranty is useless ... "
" ... The files all appeared there but when I plugged in a thumb drive to back them up the mouse pointer disappeared. ... "
Ports
4port, drive, worked, usb, open
+25%
-75%
" ... later in the instruction book it demonstrates how to pull the 4 screws out and plug in the hard drive. ... "
" ... I think I have to open up ports on the modem for this. ... The Ethernet port is not working anymore. ... "
" ... Gave up on the rudimentary tech support and ordered an external adapter for the drive. ... "
For Kids
3home, classroom, bought
+100%
" ... He LOVES them. ... "
" ... I am a high school teacher and having cameras in the classroom really helps with classroom management. ... "
" ... Bought this for my son and going to buy one for home soon. ... "
Memory
3system, hard drive, hard, usb, record
+33%
-67%
" ... Bad hard drive perhaps? ... "
" ... Hard drive wouldnt format so system was useless with out being to record, playback etc . ... "
Other
3detection, turned
+67%
-33%
" ... The hardest part is the motion detection settings. ... "
" ... The motion alerts are very sensitive but I'll take it. ... "
Packing
3+100%
" ... and good package . ... "
" ... Packaged very well. ... "
Display Clarity
3beep
+33%
-67%
" ... I have had it for 34 days and now all it will to is beep no display just the loud beep. ... "
" ... When I plug it shows de zosi logo and then nothing, black screen ... "
Comfort
3+100%
" ... Make his wife much more comfortable while he was away. ... "
" ... You will have to tinker a little to get the feel and I haven't quite figured it out everything but I am on my way. ... "
" ... I recommend that you buy one and get secure. ... "
Build Quality
3get, exposed
+100%
" ... everything works perfectly and the product is made of the best material. ... "
" ... The cameras' housing are metal and quite sturdy with adjustable hoods and cables about 2 feet long, the DVR is very elegant looking and robust too. ... "
" ... I recommend that you buy one and get secure. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 780 meters
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
3G: Yes
USB: No
Memory
Memory: 512000 GB
Display
Resolution: HDTV 720p