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Review on ZOSI 1080P H.265+ Home Security Camera System: 8 Channel DVR πŸ“Ή with 4 Dome Cameras, Night Vision & Remote Access (No Hard Drive) by Douglas Davis

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The system offers good cameras with real 720p resolution

The system offers good cameras with real 720p resolution. One thing to add is that this system is very inexpensive so the parts used are not the best parts/components. I already had one camera that let me down and there is another camera that just randomly turns off for a day or two and then comes back to life on its own. I've only had this system for a few months (luckily I bought a few extra cameras just in case). The software built into the dash cam isn't very good, I've tried everything to get the motion sensor working properly but to no avail. He took countless photos, over 1,000 in one day, and nothing was ahead of him. I tried adjusting the sensitivity and everything I could think of and still nothing. I've tried switching to a better software like NCS (Netcam Studio) that has reliable motion detection, but I can't find the URL for this dashcam to add to the source list. The NCS program cannot find a connection to the DVR. I requested information online and was told that it doesn't use a URL but another third-party method which is difficult for most monitoring programs to understand (this could also be a vulnerability allowing other unknown programs to enter your computer or accessing your cameras, I don't know for sure, but these cheaper systems can sometimes leave loopholes). I gave them three stars because they have very good customer service, responded quickly and were willing to help and replace the device. But in the end I could not cope with the difficulties mentioned. I recommend you save your money and buy something better and save yourself some headaches. If you need a system for viewing/recording only then this is the system for you, but if you need a system where you need to rely on notifications being sent when motion is detected. Then this is not for you, save money and get something else. I ditched the Zosi DVR, ditched the cameras and ordered the Amcrest 1080p HDDVR which has better performance, more reliable software and the parts used seem to be of a higher quality. Hopefully this review will help someone decide what is best for them.

Cons
  • Everything is fine