ZOSI Home Security Cameras Review

Whether you want a single wire-free camera to watch the nursery or a suite of high-tech PoE cameras to survey your whole property, ZOSI has a zoo of home security cameras.

While browsing the selection, we counted over 50 unique cameras and security kits with features like smart night vision, AI human detection, and automatic pan, tilt, and zoom (more on those later).

Cameras and kits range from around $40 to over $200, matching the price range of big names like the Ring Stick Up Cam, Nest Cam (Battery), and suite of Arlo cameras. While your ZOSI camera is a standalone device, it comes with traditional security system features like sirens and motion detection.

ZOSI has quite the collection of cameras, so it was hard to narrow down just a handful to compare. So we lined up the wire-free and Wi-Fi cameras to keep things simple.

Overall, we recommend the C289 Wi-Fi camera or the C306 wire-free. Both cost under $50 and work inside or outside. But the C289 is a PTZ camera, giving you a wider range of motion because it can swivel and move to follow action. The C306 is a battery-powered camera, allowing you to place it anywhere in or out of the house.

Each of these ZOSI cameras have a weatherproof rating ranging between IP65 and IP67 (with IP65 being the standard for most cameras). These numbers refer to how well the camera is built to resist dust and water. Generally, the higher the number, the tougher the camera. Conveniently enough, the cheapest camera on the list is also the toughest against the elements.

We’ve also featured the C301 security camera kit. The price may seem astronomical compared to these other star cameras, but that’s because the kit comes with four cameras and an NVR to record footage. The C301 isn’t the only camera kit from ZOSI, either. You can find dozens of other kits with four or more cameras to cover all your property.

ZOSI has a range of cameras to choose from. We found several selections within each of the categories of wire-free cameras, Wi-Fi cameras, PoE cameras, and DVR cameras. Each type of camera has its own set of pros and cons. But we like seeing such a buffet of options available.

Wi-Fi cameras work much like their battery-powered brothers but need a cable to stay charged. This generally keeps the price lower than other cameras and allows you to record continuously.

ZOSI has six Wi-Fi cameras available, three of which are compatible with an NVR set for continuous recording on multiple cameras to get each corner of your house.

ZOSI’s Power over ethernet (PoE) cameras require less wiring and come in kits with multiple cameras. These devices only need one cable that doubles as a power source and connection to the internet to get up and running.

While DVRs are pretty old school, ZOSI has a handful of security camera kits with new school features like 4K resolution. 

ZOSI DVR systems require a little more know-how to operate and use, making them better for businesses and commercial surveillance. But if you need four or more cameras running continuously, ZOSI provides an affordable option.

Wire-free means you can place this camera anywhere—inside or out. If you have limited outlets outside your house or worried about drilling holes in your rental, this could be a good option. ZOSI sells single cameras for under $60 or sets of multiple cameras for around $340.

ZOSI has two Wi-Fi cameras that connect to the internet like the wire-free cameras. Both the C289 and C190 have features in common with their cordless companions. All of these ZOSI cameras feature 1080p (except the C301) video streaming, two-way talk, AI human detection, motion detection zones, and weatherproofing.

The big difference between the following cameras and those above is a power cable. Setup through the CloudEdge app is the same for all of ZOSI’s cameras, but the Wi-Fi series requires a power cable to keep running. This limits where you can place your camera, but it will stay charged at all times (as long as it’s plugged in).

While the cameras above don’t come in multiples, you can purchase Wi-Fi camera kits from ZOSI. We found the C302, W4, and ZSWNVK-J in kits with four to eight cameras and a compatible NVR.

All four cameras have similar features like antennas that extend the Wi-Fi signal up to 250 feet indoors and up to 3,000 feet in open spaces. They also come equipped with AI human detection, lights and sirens, and H.265+ compression to improve streaming.

Both the Power over Ethernet (PoE) and digital video recorder (DVR) cameras come in kits with multiple cameras. These cameras work inside and outside, so whether you want to watch the nursery or the backyard, you can stream multiple points of view at once.

​ZOSI has four PoE camera kits available, each with four cameras and an NVR to store video footage. Cameras like these tend to be more expensive, but they use high-speed compression to cut down on buffering and lag times when you watch footage.

Between the four camera systems, there are two with stationary bullet cameras and two with PTZ cameras.

ZOSI has 12 unique DVR kits to choose from. DVRs are a more old-school method for CCTV surveillance, but the cameras included are pretty new school. Two of the ZOSI DVR kits come with 4K video and 200-foot infrared vision.

ZOSI DVR camera systems are a good fit for small businesses or commercial properties but not as practical for homeowners (unless it’s a large home). A DVR system uses a physical hard drive inside to store footage from multiple cameras. Each camera creates a channel, allowing you to switch between views and see different parts of your property at once.

DVR and NVR systems allow for easy playback on any of the cameras you set up. For example, if you see something suspicious, you can watch the recording from the backyard and compare it to the front yard to see the whole story with a timestamp.

ZOSI has a few on-site options for customers with questions. On the website, you can find downloadable manuals and docs, video tutorials for installation and troubleshooting, and an FAQ page and blog.

As far as contacting customer service directly, the company’s phone lines are open from 8:00 am to 18:00 UTC+8. This can be confusing for US customers, but this just means you can call the company between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. CST.

Luckily, setup for the wire-free and Wi-Fi cameras are straightforward. The app walks you through everything you need to know. But, if you’re opting for a security kit with an NVR, DVR, or PoE cameras, it’s good to know there’s help available for your questions.

If you’re on the hunt for multiple home security cameras, ZOSI has a variety to choose from with prices ranging from $50 to over $200. If you have structures on your property like sheds or barns, ZOSI’s kits are a great deal. Those with smaller homes or apartments may be better off with some of ZOSI’s single-camera deals.

We like that you can opt for an NVR or DVR kit if you want to store your video footage or switch between cameras. But features like these are best for larger homes, small businesses, or the tech-savvy folks out there.

ZOSI may have 30+ cameras to offer, but that didn’t scare us from comparing them all. We read through specs, details, and reviews of each camera and kit to report on the cream of the crop.

We also learned more about DVRs and NVRs to bring you details about some of the features that set ZOSI apart from more popular brands.

Learn more about our methodology and how we conduct reviews like this one if you want more details about our process.

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