In today’s world, surveillance cameras are a great means of protecting homes and businesses in a better way with no need to deal with messy wires. And so, wireless outdoor security cameras have become more and more in demand these days. One of the many choices that you can find in the market today is the ZOSI 720p security camera system. Can ZOSI 720p security camera system work without internet?
How to install ZOSI 720p security camera system?
Connection
- Step 1: Connect the DVR with the power adapter,monitor and internet cable;
- Step 2: Connect the cameras with DVR via the extension cables;
- Step 3: Connect the cameras with another power adapter with 1 to 4 power splitter;
- Step 4: Download ZOSI app (ZOSI View or ZOSI Smart) to remote control the system.
Please note:
- This wired camera security system can work without Internet Connection, but if you need to view the cameras remotely, then you need to connect the DVR to internet.
- 1TB Security Grade Hard Drive was pre-installed side the DVR
Customize Each Camera with Different Record Modes
- 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Seagate SkyHawk Lite hard drive was pre-installed inside the DVR.
- ZOSI DVR offers 4 kinds recording modes to meet your needs: Record footage continuously; Record during scheduled times; Only record when detect motion; Recycle record.
- You can customize each camera with different recording modes, which allows you to save space on the hard drive, and you can download the recording files for the USB backup.
Camera Main Features
- Model:161W
- Image Sensor: 1/3″ Color CMOS with IR-Cut
- Resolution: 720P(1280*720)
- Lens: 3.6mm
- IR LEDs Amount: 36 LEDs
- IR Distance: up to 100ft (30m)
- Waterproof Level: IP67 Metal housing,Weatherproof
What are the 720p DVR Specifications?
- Video Input: 8 Channel
- Video Output: 1CH HDMI+1CH VGA+1CH CVBS
- Display Split: 1/4/8/9
- Trigger Event: Recording,PTZ,Tour,Alarm,Video Push,Email, Spot,Buzzer & Screen Tips
- Internal Hard drive: 1 SATA Port,Up to 6TB
- Ethernet: RJ-45 Port
- Maximum User Access: 10 Users
- USB Interface: 3 x USB2.0
ZOSI 720p security camera system comparison
| ZOSI H.265+ Home Security Camera System 1080p | ZOSI H.265+ 1080p Home Security Camera System Outdoor Indoor | ZOSI 1080p CCTV Camera Security System | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVR | 8CH | 8CH | 8CH |
| Camera | 4 Cameras | 4 Cameras | 4 Cameras |
| Item Resolution | 1080P | 1080P | 1080P |
| Night Vision | 80ft | 80ft | 120ft |
| Weatherproof | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Signal Transmission Type | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| Hard Drive | 1TB Seagate Skyhawk Security Grade Hard Drive | 1TB Seagate Skyhawk Security Grade Hard Drive | 1TB Seagate Skyhawk Security Grade Hard Drive |
What is good in ZOSI 720p security camera system?
Design
ZOSI 720p security camera system is bullet shape camera system. Its dimension is 17.5 x 17.5 x 12 inches. Weighs around 28.7 pounds.
Image Quality
When compared to other 720p cameras I’ve tested, Zosi offers one of the best image qualities. The colors are crisp and clear, the videos are smooth, and Zosi can clearly capture both dark and light areas simultaneously.
Zosi also offers a decent viewing angle. Their website claims that the camera’s viewing angle is 120°, but the packaging says the angle is 130°. Regardless of which fact is true, it’s clear that Zosi offers a wide-angle field of view. Zosi’s night vision abilities are also impressive. It uses three IR LEDs to illuminate a distance of up to 32 feet.
Motion Detection
Zosi uses a PIR motion sensor to detect movement. A PIR motion sensor is ideal for outdoor cameras as it’s able to ignore most false alarms caused by moving shadows, falling leaves, and even small pets. It only detects movement caused by moving heat signatures, usually emitted by humans. You can set the PIR motion sensor’s sensitivity to Low, Medium, or High to false alarms.
Stream Videos Anytime, Anywhere
Adding a camera to your home allows you to monitor it anytime and anywhere using the live stream feature. Zosi offers this ability, but I recommend you limit using the live stream feature as much as possible. Using it strains the camera’s battery life.
While live streaming from the camera, you have the option to take a screenshot or record a short video, both of which will be saved to your phone’s memory. You can also use the “two-way talk” feature, which is executed as push-to-talk, meaning you press to talk to the person on the camera’s end and release the button to listen. Speaking of the audio, Zosi’s audio quality is quite good. It’s loud and clear even if you’re standing several feet away.
Motion Activated Recording
Besides notifying you when movement is detected, Zosi records motion event videos. However, to activate motion-triggered recordings, you must add a microSD card to the camera. It supports microSD cards up to 128GB.
A common issue with battery-powered cameras in relation to motion-activated recording is the slow wakeup time. Battery-powered cameras flip to standby mode when there’s no motion in order to save battery power and wake up after they’ve detected motion. The problem with this is some battery-powered cameras are slow to wake up, causing them to miss important events. I tested it’s “wake up speed” several times. The fastest time I recorded was three seconds for Zosi Camera.
And the length of motion event videos is great. The camera records for around 30 seconds and then stops if it can no longer detect motion. However, if motion is in motion, Zosi will continue recording. During testing, the longest motion event it recorded was over two minutes.
Remote Viewing
One thing that should be touched upon is the ability to view the outside of your home with an app. Having a DVR is a great way to capture video for times you need to have video for the police. It’s not the only way to view the action.
As far as a Zosi app review, most people understand that they can view their system from their smartphones. What you might not know is that the system will also email you when it detects motion. It’ll snap a picture and send that picture to your email. You’ll then decide whether you want to power up the app and view the situation in real time.
Is ZOSI 720p security camera camera waterproof?
To some extent, yes. Its IP65 rating indicates that it’s protected against water jets from any direction. However, you must always remember to cover the SD card slot, power button, and reset button using the included rubber gasket.
How long is the ZOSI 720p security camera battery life?
I haven’t tested the camera long enough to drain its battery, but Zosi’s website claims it can last for up to four months under normal use, which they define as ten motion events per day. However, external factors such as the temperature could affect the actual battery life.
How do I know when to recharge the camera?
\The app shows the camera’s remaining battery power.
How do I recharge the camera?
Zosi’s battery isn’t retractable, so you’ll have to remove the camera from the mount and recharge it indoors. A microUSB power cable is provided, but a power adapter is not included. You can use any 1A or 2A USB power adapter.