Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- GZ501W
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- SKU:
- 2174017
Customer reviews
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 492 reviews
(492 customer reviews)to a friend
Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the ease of use, camera quality, and motion detection features of the Wireless All-in-One Video Security System. Many also appreciate the system's night vision capabilities and relatively easy setup process. However, some users experienced challenges with the Wi-Fi connection and app performance. The siren feature was also positively noted by some users.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent prduct
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got 2 unit of it. So far I have no issues working great since 3 months
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I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor camera DO NOT BUY
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Setting up was not easy since there were very little instruction that came with it. I kept getting lost connection even when I had my router right next to the device. My phone couldn't find my device after it was installed. It kept saying searching for device and then it would timeout cause it wouldn't find anything.
This review is from Guardzilla - Wireless All-in-One Video Security System - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Guardzilla Support
Posted .Hello,
I am sorry to hear that you were having issues setting up your camera. We have recently updated our app version that includes many improvements in setting up the camera. Don't hesitate to call us at 855-268-7733 for any issues that you experience and we will help you to resolve those. We can be reached M-F 9-9 US CST and S/S 10-9 US CST. We have also updated our support site, http://guardzilla.com/support/, with tutorials, tips and videos on setting up and using the camera and its many features.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
It doesn't deliver the promises
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First of all, the claim to a "5 minute" set up is false. It took me 3 hours just to get the image to appear on my iPhone I had to update the IOS to 8.1.3 and it still didn't work properly. Set-up strayed away from actual instructions, which I won't go into detail here. Never got the option to monitor the sound or talk through the camera remotely. I set the system to send me push messages, text alerts, and email when motion is detected, but it never worked. And I wasn't able to monitor the camera from "Anywhere" as the company claimed - Only from inside my home. The Wi-Fi pairing was a little strange. I had to manually set my iPhone/iPad to detect the camera's Wi-Fi each and every time I wanted to view the system, then change it back to the home's Wi-Fi to get internet again. Once I would leave the house, I never got a camera view- I GOT NOTHING! When I did get a picture, which was only inside my home, the date showed "2015-7-7" and the time was off by 30 minutes. There is no way to set the date and time. A call into tech support yielded little results. I was on hold for 15 minutes and after explaining all the problems, the tech couldn't give me an answer about anything. He said it worked flawlessly on his "Wife's iPhone 6" and I needed at least the IOS 6.x.x, which I had 8.1.3. Soooo...he finally recommended that I take it back to Best Buy because the only thing he could think of was a hardware problem, and claim it as a defective product. Then he told me to call them for assistance in setting it up. I ended up taking it back. I then purchased a Samsung Smartcam. What a difference in product. This device essentially took 5 minutes to set up. It does so much more and it's FULL HD Quality, something that Guardzilla can't offer with their device. Take my advice. Spend the extra money and buy something that works!
This review is from Guardzilla - Wireless All-in-One Video Security System - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for the price
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Setup was not bad and it works well. You need wifi though.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Motion detection, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WOW - Truly Excellent - Easy to Install and Setup
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had various Wireless cams and this is the best one yet. Very, very easy to setup. Plug and Play, all you need is your Wifi password and your are good to go. It can be also used as Motion Detection Alarm System, with a sounding alarm. YES - Definitely Recommend.
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I would recommend this to a friend Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Item is average at best
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The camera's frame rate is too slow. When its armed I can walk into the house walk by the camera and it doesn't even detect. When it does detect motion and triggers the camera, it snaps a pic and then snaps a second pic, by the time it gets to the third frame - I'm out of frame. So unless someone walks by the camera several times, you're probably not going to get many frames capturing much. It has push notifications when motion is detected and the alarm has been tripped. When I get a notification on my phone and check the activity log, there will be nothing there so you can't review to see why it has tripped. It makes a fine budget webcam, but there are more cons then pros.
This review is from Guardzilla - Wireless All-in-One Video Security System - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great security
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's very easy to set up and works for of my need.
This review is from Guardzilla - Wireless All-in-One Video Security System - Black
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect security cam
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've tried multiple cams, this by far is the best and most secure for home use!!!
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I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great system
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.purchased the guardzilla cameras (5 total) for our used appliance store after a break in. we chose guardzilla for the low cost and ease of setting up the system. e looked into other systems and it would have cost almost qadruple what we paid. looking forward to the launch of the outdoor camera this summer
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I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Functional and well designed
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Guardzilla's discrete design makes it easy to hide and blend in. The app controls all functions and works well in that regard. Some settings can go back to default, so I do need to check sometimes to make sure they are still OK. Picture quality is good, though it depends partly on the strength of your wi-fi. Installation is super easy. You can buy cloud storage of your recording, or you can use a micro-SD card to record on your own. There's also a free two-day recording option, but the drawback is that it records motion events in only 5-second clips. It has one feature I haven't seen in other video cameras: an alarm you can activate remotely. Customer service/support was superb. My emails were answered promptly and they even checked back with me when I let a couple of days go without continuing the troubleshooting case.
This review is from Guardzilla - Wireless All-in-One Video Security System - Black
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Great camera for surveillance
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have the camera for a family member to keep check on them while I'm not there and I love it. The only thing missing for me no recording feature for a long period of time.
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I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great clearer picture and you can zoom in Has audio also
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I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
feel safer
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The piece of mind to have a way to monitor the house or check on my Mother is so worth it...
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I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointing Product
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Reviews were good, looked good, but did not live up to expectations. Downloaded the app quite easily. Tried setting up with Android as well as IPhone and both times, the app did not recognize the camera. Tech support on phone was helpful and courteous, but admitted they didn't know what to do and would get someone to call me back. Think I'll go and return the product tomorrow.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great security
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Has many good features. Going to buy another one soon
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Motion detection
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
very poor quality images
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I liked the idea of saving video to a sd card however you can not play back the video without removing the card first. And then you will find out the VGA video quality is so poor you can not make out anything on the movie. Spend a little more and get a Dropcam and you will not believe how clear a simple camera can be. Wider view, zoom in ability and excellent motion detection on the Drop cam but none of which is on this camera. I took it back the next day.
This review is from Guardzilla - Wireless All-in-One Video Security System - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great protection
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use, great protection and a great product.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Device For Watching Your Home!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Guardzilla was easy to set up and I can check my app whenever I want, from wherever I am. I can make sure my son is doing homework when I am not home, and I can see when my in-laws "stop by" when I am out of town! I love this camera!
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I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Very Basic
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install and view BUT the quality is so poor that you can not tell who a person is unless you know them well. Night video is even worse! If you get withing a couple of feet of the camera, the video improves slightly. So if you are only needing something to monitor someone you know, might be what you want. If you looking for proof to identify a thief, spend more money and buy a higher quality camera
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Ok but not amazing
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was ok. I bought it for use in a baby room. The app seemed clunky and the video quality was not as expected from such a quality name. Maybe I got a defective unit
This review is from Guardzilla - Wireless All-in-One Video Security System - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

