EZViz Cameras Reviewed

The EZViz camera line-up includes indoor and outdoor security cameras, floodlight cameras, and a video doorbell. We like pan-and-tilt C6CN and C8C best. Other camera brands are more affordable in terms of up-front costs, but EZViz cams offer some unique features:

• microSD card slots on all cameras
• Ethernet ports on some models
• Free mobile app

The only hidden fee is the cloud subscription cost, which is totally optional.

EZViz cameras shine in these circumstances:

• You want local video storage vs. cloud storage. 
• You have an unreliable Wi-Fi connection and prefer to use an Ethernet cable.
• You don’t want to pay a monthly fee just to use the camera’s app.

EZViz cameras also have good picture quality in all light conditions thanks to infrared night vision and digital noise reduction (DNR). Most retail for under $100 and can be used without a monthly subscription plan. 

You’ll need to subscribe to the CloudPlay standard plan ($3.99 a month) or premium plan ($5.99 a month) to get cloud storage, but that’s totally optional thanks to microSD card slot on each camera. You can also store data on an NVR or DVR.

All EZViz cameras work with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. A 2 Mbps uploading speed is recommended. You can choose to use an Ethernet cable with some models, like the C6CN or C8C, if your Wi-Fi signal is weak or spotty. 

Other than that, you’ll need a wall outlet to plug in the power adapter, which is included with each camera. You may also need a screwdriver to mount the cameras to a wall. The mounting hardware is included in the box. 

You’ll also need an Android or iOS device so you can download the EZViz app to your mobile device for remote control or to check the live view. We were happy to see that the app was highly rated in both the Apple App Store and Google Play store. 

We read multiple reviews mentioning difficulty in setting up the C1C’s Wi-Fi connection. Restarting the camera and/or router may help. 

Unfortunately, if you can’t get this camera to connect to Wi-Fi, there’s no Ethernet port to use as a Plan B. You might have to call customer service and cross your fingers for an easy fix.

The C8C also offers these features:

• Optional color night vision
• Person detection
• Noise-canceling microphone
• Ethernet port
• microSD card slot (up to 256 GB)

The DB1 has a 180° vertical field of view that allows you to see people from head to toe, even if they stand close to the door. But this wide angle distorts the image slightly. Its horizontal field of view is 105°.

Like other EZViz cameras, the DB1 video doorbell has a very sensitive motion sensor. Reviewers have noted that insects may trigger false alarms.  

Other features include two-way talk and night vision that illuminates activity up to 16 feet away.

We like that the DB1 comes with white, black, and brown faceplates to help it blend in with your door trim, plus flat and angled mounting brackets so you can get the best view possible. You’ll also unpack wiring components, mounting screws, and a quick start guide to help with installation. 

• C3X: It’s a powerful outdoor surveillance camera (but only if you can get the Wi-Fi to work). 
• CTQ2C: We don’t see many differences between this model and the C1C apart from design. The C1C is the newer model.
• LC1C: This is the bulkier version of the C8C. It doesn’t pan or tilt, but it does include two-way talk and a siren. 
• DB1C: It’s more affordable than the DB1, but it records at only 15 fps and has a smaller viewing angle. 

EZViz cameras balance quality and affordability, but many users reported issues connecting to Wi-Fi. We strongly recommend choosing the Ethernet-compatible models if you know you have a spotty Wi-Fi connection.

We think the following models are the best that EZViz has to offer:

• C6CN: a pan-and-tilt indoor camera with an Ethernet port
• C1C: an indoor Wi-Fi camera that retails for under $40
• C8C: affordable outdoor security camera with pan-and-tilt movement and motion detection, and two floodlights
• DB1: a relatively affordable Wi-Fi doorbell camera that supports a microSD card

To review EZViz cameras, we read hundreds of customer reviews, watched user-generated footage recorded with these cameras, and compared each camera’s specs to the competition. You can read more about our process on our in-depth methodology page.

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