Customer reviews
★★★★★
Meeshmo
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
Plug in replacement
I bought this to replace a lightning fried Cobra security DVR that I purchased 3 years ago from Harbor Freight. I was able to save my old hard drive and installed it easily, then connected my existing wired cameras and monitor. Up and running after a quick set up and hard drive format. I downloaded their app to view the cameras while out of the home and it worked perfectly. Although picture quality isn't the best while viewing it this way, it was incredibly easy to access. My old Cobra system was a nightmare to view remotely, having to use ddns, port forwarding and a smart plug with remote access (it needed to be constantly restarted to connect).I then tried to view on my Windows laptop and here is when the hiccup came. I downloaded the AVSS software and followed the instructions, logging
★★★★★
GDMG
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2025
Impressive Performance and Smart Features – Excellent Value for a DIY Security System
After doing extensive research and comparing various DVR options, I decided to go with the ZOSI 3K Lite 8CH CCTV DVR Recorder, and I'm genuinely impressed with what it offers—especially at this price point. I’ve been using it for about a month now, and here’s my honest experience so far:✅ Setup and CompatibilityEven though I’m not a tech expert, setup was straightforward. The unit came well-packaged with clear instructions. I already had a few older analog cameras (TVI and AHD formats), and I was relieved to see how easily they worked with this DVR. It’s truly plug-and-play for supported camera formats. Just remember: this model doesn’t come with a hard drive, so you’ll need to install your own (I added a 1TB WD Purple drive without any issues).🔍 Video Quality & AI DetectionThe video outp
★★★★
Tasha
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2026
It does the job very well
This is actually my third time buying this ZOSI DVR, so that says a lot. It’s been reliable for me, the video quality is clear, and setup is pretty straightforward. I like that it has good compatibility with my cameras, the connectivity is stable, and the storage capacity is great for keeping recordings without constantly worrying about space. The AI features also make it feel more updated and useful. The only downside is that after a few years of use, I’ve noticed the DVR can start acting up or stop working if you don’t keep up with updates. Still, overall it’s been a solid system and I keep coming back to it because it does the job well.
★★★★★
Dennis
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2026
Surveillance dvr
Very good close circuit TV system. The mobile app sucks though.
★
lisa
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2026
Stopped working
After 6 months it stopped recording and this whatee shows up this is the second time i have had to purchase cause it stopped working. Anyone having issues like that
★★★★★
Elias M.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
Great Security DVR For Under $60!
Along with Zosi quality and affordable cameras, this DVR is the way to go! It does not come with a Hard Drive, but if you’ve ever changed a computer hard drive, you can easily install your own instead of paying more to buy one already installed. Its just 4 screws to open the box, then use the screws that come with the hard drive to connect and place firmly inside the DVR. I installed a Seagate 1 TB Hard Drive and it works perfectly. Once installed and plugged in, the DVR automatically formats your hard drive and installs the software. You don’t need more than 1 TB as this DVR stores around a month’s worth of footage before automatically rewriting over the beginning of older footage. Also, don’t forget your passwords once you set them in the DVR. If you do forget your passwords, you won’t b
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ANTONIO
Reviewed in Mexico on March 18, 2023
No trae disco duro
No me gustoNo traía disco duroEsto es un robo. No debería engañar a uno.No es gustoMe van a regresar algo del importe que hicieron o presento una demanda ?
★★★★★
CS
Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2025
Great product and service.
We bought this DVR for the purpose of replacing our old samsung DVR. It was easy to set up and seems to work well. Unfortunately it was not compatible with the samsung cameras that we had, so we returned it. They sent us the label and the refund came through after they verified the return.Now we are considering buying a set of Zosi DVR plus cameras, which costs less than buying a new Samsung DVR.
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