If you’re having problems with that camera, buy a Wi-Fi extender. Plug it in inside the house close to where that camera is, and connect to the network instead. Works like a charm. You can also use that for devices in the house that are further away from your router.
I just got this camera a couple days ago... I had to fight with the scanning the mark. I gave up up swinging the phone downward and it scanned.. lol. I like it so far. I ordered a couple more.
Have you thought about buying their DVR unit? I saw that's an option although not as popular, but you wouldn't have to pay a subscription every year. Just doing my research for a system for my home. Thanks for the great video
The free version does allow you to scrub through the past 12 hours of recorded motion. You can save any of these recordings to your phone. The only thing I found is that it will only record motion that occurs five minutes apart. In other words, if it records a motion and then there is another motion detected three minutes later, it will not record that motion. And this system does allow you to view cameras on TV using Google Assistant.
Thank you for that bit of info. I have had these in my cart for a while now, I was just not sure if the free option was worth the purchase. I was afraid that they artificially crippled its features so badly that it would now be worth the purchase. That 5 min cooldown time though is a bit worrying. It seems most manufactures are goin this route. I would much rather have something that comes with a DVR and records locally with the option to go to the cloud if needed.
Awesome!! Because of your review I will be purchasing these cameras!! It’s our first time installing cameras at home & it’s overwhelming trying to find something easy & that works! So, thanks for this great review! 🙏🏼
Sounds like you said $124/year for all 4. Website shows $124/year/camera. Maybe updated since your review. That’s getting pricey as your essentially buying them again every year. Great review anyway.
Is there a desktop version of the app? Those security systems that are on the phone are small sometimes and there times that I would just like to view it on my desktop computer. I ordered 2 of these cameras they should be here later this afternoon. Your footage looks real good.
I see you got the EOS R6 congrats, I just started a year ago. Actually your videos were my fave for reviewing the t7i, very just honest opinion is how I felt they were. Congrats on the R6. Actually, question. For my t7i, I have the stock 18-55 and a zoom lens the bundle came with, bought the F1.8 50 which I love but what lens to buy next? I like capturing landscape but also have learned to love the closeups the 50 produces. I'm thinking you'll lean towards the sigam lens you really like, did hear you say something about having to calibrate it a bit.
Hi, thank you for the video, verry informative. Do you know why I don't have a blinking green? MY are solid green and can't find the network on the phone. Any ideas?
Have you already connected them to your network? If so try unplugging them for about 10 seconds. Mine will occasionally lose connection and that reconnects them.
@@FitsandFun They were connected to another network and I have moved them to different location. When trying to reconnect had only solid green and can't find a way to connect.
I have bought the 4 pack on eBay yet to be ship to me in Ghana west Africa but very curious to know how it function, I want to fix them in my poultry farm hope it will help me ?
I have 4 cameras, work fine. I have two used Zmodo cameras from my don in law. I cannot get them to connect at all. Tried the scan code, everyone others list, just get a blinking green light, then message say “timed out, check password” I did that over and over. Any suggestions? Help desk was no help. Tia
I’m trying to set up a camera in my barn (with electricity) which is about 150ft from my house. I also have satellite internet. How much data does this use if I just need it to watch at night to catch my mare foaling. I have 200Gig data with my plan. Will this work? Should I buy a repeater, if so, any recommendations? Any other options I should consider? Thank you in advance for any help!
I’m trying to figure out what to do in regards to the camera and power for it. You don’t wanna plug it in outside, someone can easily cut the cord if that’s the case. Not sure if I should look for a battery powered camera, or if there is an easier way the power of these without taking the chance of someone cutting it…
I'm not worried about it, they'd be saved to the cloud before they cut them. Plus with the house alarm, and then our guns, I think they'd be in trouble if they tried anything. These are just nice, inexpensive, hd cameras that were super easy to set up and monitor no matter where I am.
By the time they cut the power, you should have gotten a motion detection and have them recorded, which is stored on your account for at least 12 hours.
I had all four cameras hooked up on mine and then I got a different Wi-Fi and for some reason it only hooked back up to two of them I don't understand but now it only one of them came unplugged and I hooked it back up and now I only have one camera so when you go back into rehook them back up I don't remember if it's zinc or whatever the heck it is and it says how many devices do you have? I have four total but one of them is working so do I put three then or just still put four? Any help would be appreciated
Wow, I have no idea. I hooked mine up a few years ago and haven't changed anything since. Other than the occasional unplug and plug back in to automatically reconnect to the router. Other than that, I haven't done anything past the original hookup and sync. Sorry.
I never noticed you don't have them going through the wall so that they cannot be unplugged. I drilled holes where ever I mounted mine so that the cords go through the walls so no one can unplug them. Anyone can just walk up and unplug them the way you have yours set up.
Yes they can. But I'd see them and it would save to the cloud for me to view. I'm selling the house very soon, this was a temporary way to keep an eye on things.
I'm sorry, but I made this video a long time ago and don't remember exactly how I set them up. I only remember it worked exactly as the directions said. And I've been using them every since with few issues.
If you have a good wifi it works very good and you can watch it on alexa show. I had at and t and it show up clear even at night. I switch from at and t now I having problems seeing clear at nigjt.
How did you get your camera to move angles , mine just focuses far and near also do you know why there is a speaker symbol on camera view but not accessible, thank for your video very informative
It didn't move angles, I zoomed in digitally and was able to move around inside the image. As far as the sound, I guess other cameras Zmodo sells have two way speakers, or sound? I'm not sure about that.
Seems so easy until you have to set up yourself. The thing is that Zmodo found my cameras when it came to payment for the cloud service but when I try to link the Zmodo account to Google Assistant it says I have no devices registered on the app. I monitor both my cameras through the app so they must be there! Also Alexa does not even recognise that I have a Zmodo camera (two for that matter) attached to the system. Come on Zmodo get your act together!
I have a random question. You have your cameras plugged in outside correct? are the cords including the extended portion of cables weather resistant? and does each camera need a extended cable? Trying to figure out how many cords are needed. Thanks in advance.
I did buy extensions, each camera needs to be plugged in and comes with about a 10ft cord. Sorry I don't know the exact lengrh. I linked the extensions below the video, they held up all winter exposed to the elements. I did wrap the point of connection with tape just to keep the ice out. But so far so good after a cold, snowing winter.
I don't like mine. Ive had them for 3 years with 8 cameras and I'm about to buy Reolink duo 3 or the Deckos. Why? IR sucks and they haven't updated their tech at all but to upgrade from 720p to 1080. Tech for security cameras have FAR surpassed these. Customer service is AWFUL as well. They are always dropping offline etc. So I supplemented with Wyze.. good I did because I can see in color at night. Been ok but NOT what the standards are as of today. Fast to connect when they do..daytime viewing is excellent though. Better offerings and selling mine to my neighbor. Happy about this because my new cameras are 4k and so much more. Basic..VERY basic are Zmodo - I wished I didn't have to go away from them but I must.
@@FitsandFun actually having the cables and cameras in view might act as a deterrent. I would rather have a criminal see the cameras and cables and decide to leave my home alone, than try to identify them after the fact!
Does anyone know how to make these work good while watching on my pc? I've had these for a few years now and I think they suck big time!!! I work from home and have the camera live view up on my pc all the time and it is horrific!!! Stops working constantly, major choppy, delayed......just horrible! Their tech support never has any answers either except that maybe my internet is slow which it is not. I hate these cameras and cannot wait to get a good pair.
Yes you do have to keep it plugged in. Wireless is an understood term for wireless internet connectivity. It's not wire free, or battery operated. Would be hard to swap batteries daily.
It uses a wireless WiFi connection to connect to your account on your Iphone or IPad. You do not have to run a data cable from the camera to the inside of your home. He wire connection is only to power the camera.
They have other models with sound, I'm not sure which ones. I still only use these. They're still going strong. Sound would be nice though, maybe in a few years I'll upgrade.
The service is crap unless you pay the $5 per. month per camera. They go down all the time, and it's a pain in the ass to get them back up. I was using 4 of them, now I am down to two, as they don't handle cold weather well. And their customer service keeps bankers hours. When you call the call screening computer states they have 24/7 live chat, but they stopped that year's ago, but they refused to take it off their system. But at your own risk.
I don't, anyone can walk up and unplug it. However, they'd have to be on camera to do so, which would be saved to the cloud. So I'd see them either way. I installed them the lazy way.
We just got a four pack. I'm thinking about getting a few 20 foot sections of extension cables, a trickle charger, 12 volt battery, and using a cell phone as a hotspot to run the cameras. It may be a fun project.
anyone on line tonight? 10/4/22 my Zmodo isnt allowing me to sign in, is it offline? i put in my password, which i had it face password, then it times out..
230 dollars? With cameras, USB cables and Cloud service...and cloud service is annual. Think Swannview cameras are a better deal. Sure swannview is wired but so are zmodo with their usb. Swannview has cloud service but it's free. Let's u scrub ur hard drive at home to see what happened. So it's a set it and forget it since there's no annual fee. Think I would only get zmodo cuz it's cheaper if u don't pay for cloud service.
Yeah, I pay about $130 a year for all 4 cameras to have 7day cloud storage. I didn't explore other options, just saw these were cheap and bought them. They have withstood the elements and are still going strong. Especially since I got a much better router. No complaints. But I'd bet there are better and cheaper options now. I got these a few years ago.
@@FitsandFun Yeah cuz I'm on the fence of getting zmodo 4 cameras for like 80 bucks and keep it free. With 12 hours of history look back. Or Swannview 4 cameras and 1terabyte hard drive for like 200 bucks. I'm leaning more towards the swannview cuz my parents use swannview. And we would check the cameras at home when on vacation.
It's in the name the company uses. The box they come in says wireless on it. So we call it that so you know exactly what Zmodo product we're showing in our video.
I have Zmodo NVR system. The cameras are cheap Chinese crap. I installed the cameras 18 months ago. I had an issue and I had to check the power source on my garage. I was on the ladder and I attempted to adjust the camera angle and the antenna disintegrated! These cameras are JUNK!
I love my zomodos every time the wife walks by the camera it says animal detected
🤣🤣🤣
If you’re having problems with that camera, buy a Wi-Fi extender. Plug it in inside the house close to where that camera is, and connect to the network instead. Works like a charm. You can also use that for devices in the house that are further away from your router.
Donde consigo el Wi-fi extender?
I just bought 3 loving them so far.
I'd like to see how your plugged them in physically. If you put them on the outside of your house, how did you plug them in physically?
The cameras are pretty good I've had mine since 2016 I think and haven't had any issues of connecting to the internet for the price they're good
I just got this camera a couple days ago... I had to fight with the scanning the mark. I gave up up swinging the phone downward and it scanned.. lol. I like it so far. I ordered a couple more.
Thanks. FYI if you haven't already. Get an Wi-Fi extension . If like them
Thank you!!!! What is the "range" of the outdoor camera? I mean how far is the furthest one from the router. THX!!!
Have you thought about buying their DVR unit? I saw that's an option although not as popular, but you wouldn't have to pay a subscription every year. Just doing my research for a system for my home. Thanks for the great video
Thanks for the info! I'll definitely check that out before I renew for $125.
Excellent review! You answered my question about playback mode.
The free version does allow you to scrub through the past 12 hours of recorded motion. You can save any of these recordings to your phone. The only thing I found is that it will only record motion that occurs five minutes apart. In other words, if it records a motion and then there is another motion detected three minutes later, it will not record that motion.
And this system does allow you to view cameras on TV using Google Assistant.
Thank you for that bit of info. I have had these in my cart for a while now, I was just not sure if the free option was worth the purchase. I was afraid that they artificially crippled its features so badly that it would now be worth the purchase. That 5 min cooldown time though is a bit worrying. It seems most manufactures are goin this route. I would much rather have something that comes with a DVR and records locally with the option to go to the cloud if needed.
Awesome!! Because of your review I will be purchasing these cameras!! It’s our first time installing cameras at home & it’s overwhelming trying to find something easy & that works! So, thanks for this great review! 🙏🏼
Sounds like you said $124/year for all 4. Website shows $124/year/camera. Maybe updated since your review. That’s getting pricey as your essentially buying them again every year. Great review anyway.
I appreciate that review
Very helpful 👌
Thank you 😊
Thanks for the review, really appreciated...
Is there a desktop version of the app? Those security systems that are on the phone are small sometimes and there times that I would just like to view it on my desktop computer. I ordered 2 of these cameras they should be here later this afternoon. Your footage looks real good.
You can switch to full screen on any camera. Or stay with the multi screen.
excellent review. Thank you
Helpful Video, Thanks!
How do i ise these cams in a pre-wired home? I dont want to run a power plug in an outdoor socket.
I see you got the EOS R6 congrats, I just started a year ago. Actually your videos were my fave for reviewing the t7i, very just honest opinion is how I felt they were. Congrats on the R6. Actually, question. For my t7i, I have the stock 18-55 and a zoom lens the bundle came with, bought the F1.8 50 which I love but what lens to buy next? I like capturing landscape but also have learned to love the closeups the 50 produces. I'm thinking you'll lean towards the sigam lens you really like, did hear you say something about having to calibrate it a bit.
Hi, thank you for the video, verry informative. Do you know why I don't have a blinking green? MY are solid green and can't find the network on the phone. Any ideas?
Have you already connected them to your network? If so try unplugging them for about 10 seconds. Mine will occasionally lose connection and that reconnects them.
@@FitsandFun They were connected to another network and I have moved them to different location. When trying to reconnect had only solid green and can't find a way to connect.
Thank you, how do I set up the microphone it’s not active
This model does not have sound.
I have bought the 4 pack on eBay yet to be ship to me in Ghana west Africa but very curious to know how it function, I want to fix them in my poultry farm hope it will help me ?
Thank you,I enjoyed it .So, I guess there's not a place for you to put a memory card.
Nope, it's all cloud storage. You do get the option to save clips to your phone if you need to, but I think thats with the paid subscription.
Great video! Do you know by chance how long the cords are? Or if they offer longer cords?
Can We Connect This To A Television ?
I have 4 cameras, work fine. I have two used Zmodo cameras from my don in law. I cannot get them to connect at all. Tried the scan code, everyone others list, just get a blinking green light, then message say “timed out, check password” I did that over and over. Any suggestions? Help desk was no help. Tia
Any problems with skipping when viewing?
I’m trying to set up a camera in my barn (with electricity) which is about 150ft from my house. I also have satellite internet. How much data does this use if I just need it to watch at night to catch my mare foaling. I have 200Gig data with my plan. Will this work? Should I buy a repeater, if so, any recommendations? Any other options I should consider? Thank you in advance for any help!
Does yours give 3 dates on your screen, because mine do and it annoying. Do you know how to show just one small date. Thank you
Mine shows the date and time in the top right corner of the screen. But I barely notice it on mine.
I’m trying to figure out what to do in regards to the camera and power for it. You don’t wanna plug it in outside, someone can easily cut the cord if that’s the case. Not sure if I should look for a battery powered camera, or if there is an easier way the power of these without taking the chance of someone cutting it…
I'm not worried about it, they'd be saved to the cloud before they cut them. Plus with the house alarm, and then our guns, I think they'd be in trouble if they tried anything. These are just nice, inexpensive, hd cameras that were super easy to set up and monitor no matter where I am.
By the time they cut the power, you should have gotten a motion detection and have them recorded, which is stored on your account for at least 12 hours.
How do I reset the camera without a reset button? please help. Thanks
I had all four cameras hooked up on mine and then I got a different Wi-Fi and for some reason it only hooked back up to two of them I don't understand but now it only one of them came unplugged and I hooked it back up and now I only have one camera so when you go back into rehook them back up I don't remember if it's zinc or whatever the heck it is and it says how many devices do you have? I have four total but one of them is working so do I put three then or just still put four? Any help would be appreciated
Wow, I have no idea. I hooked mine up a few years ago and haven't changed anything since. Other than the occasional unplug and plug back in to automatically reconnect to the router. Other than that, I haven't done anything past the original hookup and sync. Sorry.
Pls does it have a decoder and a hard driver for recording purposes? Or only the cloud storage?
Only cloud storage. I still use the original ones I bought. And I pay $130 a year for the extra week of recording for all 4 combined.
@@FitsandFun thanks boss
I never noticed you don't have them going through the wall so that they cannot be unplugged. I drilled holes where ever I mounted mine so that the cords go through the walls so no one can unplug them. Anyone can just walk up and unplug them the way you have yours set up.
Yes they can. But I'd see them and it would save to the cloud for me to view. I'm selling the house very soon, this was a temporary way to keep an eye on things.
Just plug into a wall outlet. Plug/play?
Nice video I do have a problem with bar codes when I present the phone on setup it said the time expires docent get the barcode. What I can do? Thanks
I'm sorry, but I made this video a long time ago and don't remember exactly how I set them up. I only remember it worked exactly as the directions said. And I've been using them every since with few issues.
thanks
I just got this cameras and I’m trying to set up the microphone and sound
Doesn’t have that option ?
No, no sound on this particular model.
If you have a good wifi it works very good and you can watch it on alexa show. I had at and t and it show up clear even at night. I switch from at and t now I having problems seeing clear at nigjt.
Hi Sir what is better canon 80d or 850d? Thanks🍻✌️
How did you get your camera to move angles , mine just focuses far and near also do you know why there is a speaker symbol on camera view but not accessible, thank for your video very informative
It didn't move angles, I zoomed in digitally and was able to move around inside the image. As far as the sound, I guess other cameras Zmodo sells have two way speakers, or sound? I'm not sure about that.
is there a windows PC app for these cameras???
Does the camera conects to your phone wifi or your house internet service
Yes. I can pull them up live from anywhere I have cellular or wifi connection.
Seems so easy until you have to set up yourself. The thing is that Zmodo found my cameras when it came to payment for the cloud service but when I try to link the Zmodo account to Google Assistant it says I have no devices registered on the app. I monitor both my cameras through the app so they must be there! Also Alexa does not even recognise that I have a Zmodo camera (two for that matter) attached to the system. Come on Zmodo get your act together!
Does it record audio
Not these. I believe they sell some that do, but these exact ones definitely do not.
I have a random question. You have your cameras plugged in outside correct? are the cords including the extended portion of cables weather resistant? and does each camera need a extended cable? Trying to figure out how many cords are needed. Thanks in advance.
I did buy extensions, each camera needs to be plugged in and comes with about a 10ft cord. Sorry I don't know the exact lengrh. I linked the extensions below the video, they held up all winter exposed to the elements. I did wrap the point of connection with tape just to keep the ice out. But so far so good after a cold, snowing winter.
@@FitsandFun Great Thank you
Does it alert you via cellphone even if you don’t pay the service?
Yes.
I don't like mine. Ive had them for 3 years with 8 cameras and I'm about to buy Reolink duo 3 or the Deckos. Why? IR sucks and they haven't updated their tech at all but to upgrade from 720p to 1080. Tech for security cameras have FAR surpassed these. Customer service is AWFUL as well. They are always dropping offline etc. So I supplemented with Wyze.. good I did because I can see in color at night. Been ok but NOT what the standards are as of today.
Fast to connect when they do..daytime viewing is excellent though.
Better offerings and selling mine to my neighbor. Happy about this because my new cameras are 4k and so much more.
Basic..VERY basic are Zmodo - I wished I didn't have to go away from them but I must.
can you look at the camera on the app at work? or do you have to be connected to the wifi in order to view them?
You can look at them from anywhere, anytime.
Not only can you watch them,anywhere, but you can allow other people access to the videos also.
How do you plug them in if you want them up high on your house?
I linked extender cables in the description. Hooking them up is easy, hiding the cables is the hard part.
@@FitsandFun actually having the cables and cameras in view might act as a deterrent. I would rather have a criminal see the cameras and cables and decide to leave my home alone, than try to identify them after the fact!
Does anyone know how to make these work good while watching on my pc? I've had these for a few years now and I think they suck big time!!! I work from home and have the camera live view up on my pc all the time and it is horrific!!! Stops working constantly, major choppy, delayed......just horrible! Their tech support never has any answers either except that maybe my internet is slow which it is not. I hate these cameras and cannot wait to get a good pair.
Question, you have to keep the camera plugged in at all times? If so then it's not wireless.
Yes you do have to keep it plugged in. Wireless is an understood term for wireless internet connectivity. It's not wire free, or battery operated. Would be hard to swap batteries daily.
It uses a wireless WiFi connection to connect to your account on your Iphone or IPad. You do not have to run a data cable from the camera to the inside of your home. He wire connection is only to power the camera.
Do you need to have monitor for it?
No, just a phone or tablet to download the app. It's all viewed on their app.
Did I hear that you stated that there is no sound on theses?
Correct. No sound
@@FitsandFun that’s a bummer...
They have other models with sound, I'm not sure which ones. I still only use these. They're still going strong. Sound would be nice though, maybe in a few years I'll upgrade.
Can u speak to people through the camera?
Not this camera.
The service is crap unless you pay the $5 per. month per camera. They go down all the time, and it's a pain in the ass to get them back up. I was using 4 of them, now I am down to two, as they don't handle cold weather well.
And their customer service keeps bankers hours. When you call the call screening computer states they have 24/7 live chat, but they stopped that year's ago, but they refused to take it off their system.
But at your own risk.
How did you supply power to the cameras that someone can't tamper with?
I don't, anyone can walk up and unplug it. However, they'd have to be on camera to do so, which would be saved to the cloud. So I'd see them either way. I installed them the lazy way.
Also, me and my wife are checking these cameras more than we ever thought we would. Don't think I could live without them now.
We just got a four pack. I'm thinking about getting a few 20 foot sections of extension cables, a trickle charger, 12 volt battery, and using a cell phone as a hotspot to run the cameras. It may be a fun project.
Bro, your hairline is so Wolverine!
🤣🤣🤣. And it's falling out fast.
@@FitsandFun LOL
what about the night vision? how well does it show?
Excellent night vision.
If it gets unplugged will it notify through the app?
No, it just shows it offline.
What do you do about the sound???
These do not have sound.
Does it have sound?
No
Does it work with a pc
I haven't tried it, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.
anyone on line tonight? 10/4/22 my Zmodo isnt allowing me to sign in, is it offline? i put in my password, which i had it face password, then it times out..
230 dollars? With cameras, USB cables and Cloud service...and cloud service is annual. Think Swannview cameras are a better deal. Sure swannview is wired but so are zmodo with their usb. Swannview has cloud service but it's free. Let's u scrub ur hard drive at home to see what happened. So it's a set it and forget it since there's no annual fee. Think I would only get zmodo cuz it's cheaper if u don't pay for cloud service.
Yeah, I pay about $130 a year for all 4 cameras to have 7day cloud storage. I didn't explore other options, just saw these were cheap and bought them. They have withstood the elements and are still going strong. Especially since I got a much better router. No complaints. But I'd bet there are better and cheaper options now. I got these a few years ago.
@@FitsandFun Yeah cuz I'm on the fence of getting zmodo 4 cameras for like 80 bucks and keep it free. With 12 hours of history look back. Or Swannview 4 cameras and 1terabyte hard drive for like 200 bucks. I'm leaning more towards the swannview cuz my parents use swannview. And we would check the cameras at home when on vacation.
I hate that people have videos that say WIRELESS when is powercord is wifi not WIRELESS
It's in the name the company uses. The box they come in says wireless on it. So we call it that so you know exactly what Zmodo product we're showing in our video.
does it have audio
Not this model. I'm not sure if other models do, I'd imagine there is a model with audio because the app has a voice icon.
@@FitsandFun thanks
You can add a device to it for audio such as an echo.
My cameras.dont connect to my wifi
How do I reset my zmodo camera
I don't know, haven't had to do that yet. Sorry.
I have Zmodo NVR system. The cameras are cheap Chinese crap. I installed the cameras 18 months ago. I had an issue and I had to check the power source on my garage. I was on the ladder and I attempted to adjust the camera angle and the antenna disintegrated! These cameras are JUNK!
Zmodo is the lowest level of system and the camera stay away not connected to your system
I'll cut to the chase...Zmodo cameras suck!
Can you commect a lan on the cameras?
No. It's wifi to the cloud only.
Great review...Thanks.