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Defender - PhoenixM2 Non-WiFi. Plug-In Power Security System with 2 Metal Cameras - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,297 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,297 reviews
5 Stars
992
4 Stars
239
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
16
1 Star
20
96%of customers recommend this product.
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1,186)
Customer Reviews for Defender - PhoenixM2 Non-WiFi. Plug-In Power Security System with 2 Metal Cameras - Black
Customer Rating
5
Mission Accomplished
on September 25, 2016
Posted by: Vodknockers
from Pismo Beach, CA, United States
Length of ownership:1 week
Bought another system on Ebay for $115 that lasted 12 hours before the monitor quit syncing...junk.
So I researched for awhile to buy another system because my cars were vandalized in my condo's garage, making it a mandatory purchase. I didn't want to spend a lot of money as I only need to surveil a small area, and there are very many systems out there (as you know). I settled on this package because 1. reputable company 2. features I needed 3. Good quality 4. detailed on-line user manual.
Set-up is simply plug in the cameras, and plug in the monitor (do this right out of the package to make sure everything works). You can dial-in each camera for brightness and quality of recording, as well as individual motion detection once you have positioned them where you want. I brought the monitor out to where I was, to get each camera exactly right. Power cords are long, but I had to add extension cords. Once up and running, this is a very good surveillance system. The features are: recording sounds at the camera (with microphone in the monitor to talk thru the cameras if you like), an alarm sounds at the monitor if motion is detected, variable camera views of back and forth or both at once, and an effective WiFi range. At night, I push the 'motion' button on the top of the monitor to turn on automatic recording when motion is detected by each camera. I set them both on the least amount of sensitivity, and they are very sensitive (almost too sensitive) then go to bed. In the morning, if there was any recordings done overnight, each camera on the monitor will have an icon indicator showing... you can view on the monitor, or take out the SD Card, slip it into a PC and view what was recorded. Each camera has its own record. For an inexpensive unit, the quality of the recordings are good enough to identify any perps, thus, mission accomplished. For my need, this unit is great, and I would recommend buying it.
So I researched for awhile to buy another system because my cars were vandalized in my condo's garage, making it a mandatory purchase. I didn't want to spend a lot of money as I only need to surveil a small area, and there are very many systems out there (as you know). I settled on this package because 1. reputable company 2. features I needed 3. Good quality 4. detailed on-line user manual.
Set-up is simply plug in the cameras, and plug in the monitor (do this right out of the package to make sure everything works). You can dial-in each camera for brightness and quality of recording, as well as individual motion detection once you have positioned them where you want. I brought the monitor out to where I was, to get each camera exactly right. Power cords are long, but I had to add extension cords. Once up and running, this is a very good surveillance system. The features are: recording sounds at the camera (with microphone in the monitor to talk thru the cameras if you like), an alarm sounds at the monitor if motion is detected, variable camera views of back and forth or both at once, and an effective WiFi range. At night, I push the 'motion' button on the top of the monitor to turn on automatic recording when motion is detected by each camera. I set them both on the least amount of sensitivity, and they are very sensitive (almost too sensitive) then go to bed. In the morning, if there was any recordings done overnight, each camera on the monitor will have an icon indicator showing... you can view on the monitor, or take out the SD Card, slip it into a PC and view what was recorded. Each camera has its own record. For an inexpensive unit, the quality of the recordings are good enough to identify any perps, thus, mission accomplished. For my need, this unit is great, and I would recommend buying it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting defender-usa.com
Customer Rating
3
Camera motion detection malfunction
on September 24, 2016
Posted by: Dis Appointed
from Georgia, United States
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 week
I just got this today, set it up very quickly with no problems. The only thing is that one of the cameras just constantly detects motion that isn't there. So it beeps and records constantly. It renders this basically useless for me, since I have to turn off the beeping so it doesn't drive me nuts, and unless I want to delete the recordings every couple hours, the memory will just always be full. Other than that it's ok I guess, some paper work I got with it said I get an extended warranty if I wrote a review..... I guess we'll see about that too.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from defender-usa.comBy Defender, Customer Experience Team, September 27, 2016
Thank you for posting your review! We appreciate your feedback. Rest assured we will be happy to resolve any issue you have experienced with your PhoenixM2 and you will absolutely receive your free extended warranty.
Written by a customer while visiting defender-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
great great picture vidieo
on September 20, 2016
Posted by: Haroldmb
from Shawnee Oklahoma
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 week
L bought this on 9-9-2016 been installed for 1 week great unit picture
and easy to set up will add another unit
and easy to set up will add another unit
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting defender-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Simple and easy to hook up and use
on September 19, 2016
Posted by: Gwen
from Byhalia, MS, United States
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 week
This is my first security camera and I love the ease of hooking it up and use. The cost was a bonus. I love that is comes with a SD card and doesn't have to be hooked up to a TV or DVD. All the little extras are a plus. The picture is great and love the zoom option. I recommend this system to all.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting defender-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Great product
on September 14, 2016
Posted by: Mr C
from Baltimore, MD, United States
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 week
I helped my father to order this camera, he says the picture on it is really nice. The best part he likes is the play back feature.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting defender-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Great System
on September 12, 2016
Posted by: MsCris
from Baltimore, MD, United States
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 week
My dad ordered this camera last week. After checking with him he said this was a good camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting defender-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
the greatest camera
on September 6, 2016
Posted by: edbow
from Milledgeville, GA, United States
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 week
i got defender camera i ever had and i had a lot will buy again
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting defender-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Great clarity
on September 4, 2016
Posted by: Trisha59
from Chicago, IL, United States
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
It's so easy to set up and the night vision is so clear
I would recommend this to a friend!
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