EZVIZ 4K UltraHD 8MP Outdoor Surveillance System Review

There are plenty of outdoor cameras marketed as capable of capturing high definition footages. But only a handful cameras can provide 4k as well as intelligent video analytics.

The EZVIZ Outdoor Surveillance System is one of those few ultra-high definition security cameras ahead of the competition.

Topnotch Cameras

This surveillance system features four 4K cameras that are more powerful than HD cameras. A 4K camera is roughly the same as four 1080p cameras so users can thus cover more ground with this surveillance system than one with the same number of HD cameras.

The EZVIZ 4K UltraHD surveillance system not only provides more coverage; it can also capture every detail of a footage thanks to the cameras delivering up to 8.3 million pixels. Users will be able to clearly zoom in into a frame which is essential in identifying smallest details like vehicle plate numbers and names on IDs.

Advanced Detection Technology

The cameras are not only reliable during the day but also at night. It features an advanced night vision technology that results to clearer footages even after dusk. The cameras are also housed in dustproof and waterproof casing that protect them from extreme weather like heat, strong winds, rains and snows.

Aside from the powerful cameras, this surveillance system also comes with intelligent detection technology. The system has advanced motion detection settings like line crossing and intrusion detection which are not found in other cheaper surveillance systems.

More importantly, these settings can minimize false alarms like those triggered by swaying tree branches or cats loitering around. Users can select areas in their homes or offices where they want the cameras to detect motion such as driveways or doors.

Huge Storage

The recorded footages are stored on the surveillance system’s 2 terabyte hard disk drive. It would take around 12 days before the hard drive gets full and the system overwrites the oldest clip or footage. Of course, users also have the option to save the footages in another hard drive. And they can also set the system to only record footages with detected motion or movement, in which case the hard drive can take up to 15 days before it gets full.

There is also a pre-installed software that users can turn to if they want to quickly search for videos and find a particular sequence wherein motion was detected by the cameras.

However, this surveillance system does not offer a cloud service which is quite uncommon in such a high-end product.

Quick and Easy Installation

This surveillance system comes with an Ethernet cable for connecting and powering the IP cameras. Also included in the package are mounting templates, plugs and screws. Set-up is pretty much straight forward. There’s also a quick start guide that users can refer to. However, one may have to drill some holes in order to install the cameras outdoors.

Phone App

This surveillance system also has a phone app which allows users to see what’s happening in their respective places wherever they may be. The app not only offers remote live viewing, but also playback and push notification messages. The app works on both Android and Apple devices.

Wrap up

The EZVIZ 4k surveillance system is far from being perfect with the absence of cloud storage arguably its greatest Achilles heel. But it does have plenty of strong points, particularly its ultra high definition cameras. For many satisfied users, those cameras alone justify their purchase of this high end surveillance system.

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