A first wired kit
You want last night’s footage and you can run BNC leads. The eight-camera kit is about £275.49, rated 4.2 from 397 reviews, and the contents line names a 2 TB drive.
Zosi security cameras compared
The best zosi security cameras, compared.
Top pick: ZOSI 8-channel kit, 2 cameras, no drive Best value: ZOSI C289 2K pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera – A 2K pan-tilt camera at about £23.99, 4.0 from 1,075 reviews, with a 12 V adapter and no card. Updated 16 October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A Zosi security camera is budget home CCTV, sold as a wired add-on, a plug-in Wi-Fi camera, or a recorder kit. You are either covering a house or replacing a dead camera on a recorder you already own. The difference that matters is whether the box contains a recorder, storage, and a power lead. Wired kits record on an internal hard drive after you format it. A Wi-Fi camera still needs a mains adapter and a memory card if you want files without a cloud subscription. The [Zosi security camera buying guide](/hub/burglar-protection/zosi-security-camera/sub/zosi-security-camera-buying-guide) checks the recorder, the drive, the leads, and the plug.
A Zosi security camera is budget home CCTV, sold as a wired add-on, a plug-in Wi-Fi camera, or a recorder kit. You are either covering a house or replacing a dead camera on a recorder you already own.
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Our view
At £79.99 this kit gives you an 8-channel DVR, two 1080p cameras, two 12 V supplies, and two 80 ft BNC leads. The listing highlight says the hard drive is absent, and UK reviewers often discover that only when they try to save the first night. From 106 ratings at 4.4, the day picture is frequently called clear for the money, and phone viewing works after Zosi Smart connects. The menus draw complaints for awkward wording and instability, and a drive you fit yourself is sometimes not recognised until you change the settings or try another disk. Two buyers sent units back because a television showed no menu or no picture. Setup needs a monitor with HDMI or VGA, plus one socket for the cameras and another for the recorder. Night footage is described as weaker than the day image, with glare on reflective number plates.
Pros
- 8-channel DVR with two cameras, two 12 V supplies, and two 80 ft leads
- 4.4 from 106 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Day picture often described as clear for the price
- Named support helped with firmware, passwords, and warranty swaps
- Spare channels if you add further wired cameras later
Cons
- No hard drive in the box, so last night is not stored until you fit one
- App and menus described as awkward or unstable
- Some units showed no picture on a television, or did not see a fitted drive
Best for: Replacing an older Lorex or Zosi recorder when you already plan to buy a surveillance disk.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs stored footage on the first night without buying a drive.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI 8-channel kit, 2 cameras, no drive
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(106)
- System type
- Wired DVR kit
- Cameras
- 2
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Night vision
- 80 ft
- Weather
- IP66
- Storage
- No drive
- Pan and tilt
- No
- Recorder needed
- Included
- Power lead
- Yes
- Signal
- HD-TVI
Common questions
Does this kit include a hard drive?
No. The listing highlight says no hard drive. The included parts are the 8-channel DVR, two 1080p cameras, two 12 V supplies, and two 80 ft BNC leads.
Is night vision claimed?
Yes. The listing states 80 ft night vision with 24 infrared LEDs and an IR-cut filter.
Is it a Wi-Fi camera?
No. The cameras are wired. Remote viewing is through the Zosi Smart app once the recorder is on the network.
Our view
Four wired 1080p domes, four 20 m leads, a 2 A adapter, and a 1-to-4 splitter cost £72.99, and the box has no DVR. The listing shows 4.4 from 39 ratings, with eight written UK reviews in the saved listing. Those reviews describe a clear picture, including the claimed 80 ft night vision, and say the cameras worked on an older recorder. The repeated complaint in that small set is white cameras supplied with black cables. No hardware failure is repeated across the eight reviews, which still leaves the written sample thin. Recording happens on a recorder you already own, and IP66 is a claim on the listing rather than a checked result.
Pros
- Four 1080p domes with four 20 m cables, a 2 A adapter, and a splitter
- 4.4 from 39 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Clear day and night picture in the eight written reviews
- Worked on an older DVR for those buyers
- Warning stickers and a manual are listed in the box
Cons
- No recorder, so the pack does not record on its own
- Only eight written reviews against 39 ratings
- White cameras supplied with black cables, in one review
Best for: Expanding a working HD-TVI recorder with four dome cameras and long leads.
Less suitable: A first kit, or a choice you want backed by a large set of written reviews.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI 4-pack 1080p wired domes
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£73
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(39)
- System type
- Wired add-on
- Cameras
- 4
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Night vision
- 80 ft
- Weather
- IP66
- Storage
- None
- Pan and tilt
- No
- Recorder needed
- Yes
- Power lead
- Yes
- Signal
- HD-TVI
Common questions
Does this 4-pack include a recorder?
No. It includes four dome cameras, four 20 m cables, a 2 A adapter, a splitter, a manual, and warning stickers.
What night vision is claimed?
80 ft, with 24 infrared LEDs on each camera.
How many written reviews were in the saved listing?
Eight, against 39 ratings on the listing. Treat the written sample as small.
Our view
This pack is two wired 1080p bullets at £43.99, with a 60 ft BNC cable and a power supply named in the bullets, and with no recorder. From 309 ratings at 4.3, UK buyers fit them to an existing Zosi or similar DVR, and the day and night picture is often better than they expected. The bullets say the cameras are not for 960H-only recorders. One buyer got no picture on a Swann DVR. Colour can look poorer than the other cameras on the same system, and number plates are hard to read across a car park. One of the two cameras has arrived dead, and infrared LEDs fail after time outdoors in some reports. The specification table says metal, while a bullet says ABS.
Pros
- Two 1080p cameras with a power supply and a 60 ft BNC lead named in the bullets
- 4.3 from 309 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Used as an add-on on Zosi and similar recorders
- Night vision claimed to 80 ft, and often praised
- Small enough, in reviews, to tuck under an eave
Cons
- No DVR, so the pack does not store footage by itself
- Not compatible with 960H-only recorders, and one Swann DVR rejected it
- Colour and number-plate detail disappoint some buyers
- One camera of the pair has arrived dead, and infrared LEDs fail over time outdoors
Best for: Adding two outdoor bullets to a recorder you already own that accepts HD-TVI, AHD, or CVI.
Less suitable: A first system, a 960H-only DVR, or a car park where you need to read number plates.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI 2-pack 1080p wired cameras
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£44
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(309)
- System type
- Wired add-on
- Cameras
- 2
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Night vision
- 80 ft
- Weather
- IP66
- Storage
- None
- Pan and tilt
- No
- Recorder needed
- Yes
- Power lead
- Yes
- Signal
- HD-TVI
Common questions
Does this pack include a recorder?
No. The bullets say the cameras, a 60 ft BNC cable, and a power supply are included, and that a DVR is required.
Will it work on a 960H recorder?
The bullets say it is not compatible with 960H DVRs. It names HD-TVI, AHD, CVI, and analogue recorders that support the higher modes.
Is night vision claimed?
Yes. 80 ft in darkness, with 24 infrared LEDs.
Our view
Two wired 1080p domes at £39.99 come with a power supply and a video lead named in the bullets, and without a DVR. From 120 ratings at 4.3, and from 26 written UK reviews, the day picture and the night picture are often strong, including on a dark street with no lamp, against an 80 ft night-vision claim. The cover plate is awkward to remove, and the back box may not hide the connectors on brick. One camera arrived with damp inside and was replaced. The specification table prints 8 channels and 1 TB, which do not match a two-camera pack with no recorder. The bullets say the cameras are not for 960H-only DVRs. One buyer had no picture from either camera and had already missed the return window.
Pros
- Two 1080p domes with a power supply and a video lead named in the bullets
- 4.3 from 120 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Night picture praised, including a street with no lamp
- £39.99 for the pair on 15 October 2026
- Support replaced a dome that had damp inside
Cons
- No DVR, despite 8-channel and 1 TB lines on the specification table
- Cover plate hard to remove, and the back box is tight on brick
- Not for 960H-only recorders
- Damp inside one dome, and a pair that gave no picture
Best for: Two dome cameras on a Zosi or other HD-TVI recorder you already have, where a dark outdoor view matters.
Less suitable: A first kit, a 960H recorder, or a solid wall where the connectors will not fit the back box.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI 2-pack 1080p wired domes
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(120)
- System type
- Wired add-on
- Cameras
- 2
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Night vision
- 80 ft
- Weather
- IP66
- Storage
- None
- Pan and tilt
- No
- Recorder needed
- Yes
- Power lead
- Yes
- Signal
- HD-TVI
Common questions
Does this 2-pack include a DVR?
No. The bullets say a power supply and a video cable are included, and a DVR is required.
What do the 8-channel and 1 TB lines mean?
They conflict with the camera-only bullets and with included components, which list two cameras. Do not treat this pack as an 8-channel recorder.
Is night vision claimed?
Yes. 80 ft, or 24 m, with 24 infrared LEDs.
Our view
Four wired 1080p bullets at £59.99 include a power supply and a video cable in the bullets, and they do not include a DVR. The listing has 4.3 from 50 ratings, with 16 written UK reviews in the saved listing. Fitting is described as easy, the day picture as acceptable, and several buyers report plug-and-play on a Zosi recorder. One detailed review says this 4-pack has no inline mode switch and is TVI, unlike the single and twin packs that buyer compared. Night image is a repeated weak point unless there is extra light. One buyer found the casing more like plastic than the metal line on the specification table. The printed size of 5 x 3 x 2 cm sits oddly against a stated weight of 2.45 kg, and one camera of four was faulty and replaced by the seller.
Pros
- Four 1080p bullets with a power supply and a video cable named in the bullets
- 4.3 from 50 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Plug and play on a Zosi DVR in several reviews
- Seller replaced a faulty camera
- Night vision claimed to 80 ft
Cons
- No DVR in the box
- One review says TVI only, with no inline mode switch
- Night image weak unless there is extra light
- Printed size of 5 x 3 x 2 cm conflicts with the stated weight of 2.45 kg
Best for: Filling four channels on a Zosi HD-TVI recorder you already run.
Less suitable: A hybrid recorder where you must switch each camera to AHD or CVI, or an unlit drive with no extra light.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI 4-pack 1080p wired bullets
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(50)
- System type
- Wired add-on
- Cameras
- 4
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Night vision
- 80 ft
- Weather
- IP66
- Storage
- None
- Pan and tilt
- No
- Recorder needed
- Yes
- Power lead
- Yes
- Signal
- HD-TVI
Common questions
Does this pack include a DVR?
No. The bullets say a power supply and a video cable are included, and a DVR is not.
Will it match every Zosi add-on camera?
One review says this 4-pack has no inline mode switch and is TVI rather than 4-in-1. Confirm the recorder before you rely on that review.
What is the night-vision claim?
80 ft, with 24 infrared LEDs on each camera.
Our view
This is one 1080p 4-in-1 bullet at £19.99, with a default mode of TVI and 4.2 from 683 amazon.co.uk ratings. The bullets say the box contains the camera alone: no DVR, no power supply, and no video lead. UK buyers still add it to Lorex, Swann, and Zosi recorders, and night vision is praised, including one report of a useful view at about 30 ft against a claimed 120 ft. Bare wires, and a mode control sitting close to the camera, annoy people who expected plugs. The model number ends -EU and the part number ends -UK, and because the adapter is absent you cannot check a BS 1363 plug from the contents. Some units stopped after about nine weeks, and another after about eight months. The bracket has a single elbow, so the aim is limited.
Pros
- 1080p 4-in-1 bullet that many buyers add to Lorex, Swann, or Zosi recorders
- 4.2 from 683 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Night vision claimed to 120 ft with 36 infrared LEDs
- Metal body on the specification table
- Default TVI, with CVI, AHD, and CVBS switchable on the bullets
Cons
- No power supply and no video lead in the box
- Model number ends -EU, so the plug is not shown by this listing
- Bare wires, and a bracket with limited aim
- Some cameras failed after about nine weeks or about eight months
Best for: Replacing one camera on a recorder you already own, once you have a 12 V supply and a video lead.
Less suitable: A buyer who expects a complete camera with a UK plug and a lead in the same parcel.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI single 1080p 4-in-1 bullet
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(683)
- System type
- Wired add-on
- Cameras
- 1
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Night vision
- 120 ft
- Weather
- IP66
- Storage
- None
- Pan and tilt
- No
- Recorder needed
- Yes
- Power lead
- No
- Signal
- TVI, CVI, AHD
Common questions
Are the power supply and video lead included?
No. The bullets say the camera does not come with a DVR, a power supply, or a video lead.
Which signal does it use?
It is a 4-in-1 camera. The bullets say the default mode is TVI, and that CVI, AHD, and CVBS are switchable.
Is the plug marked for the UK?
The model number ends -EU and the part number ends -UK. Check the adapter if one is supplied separately, because this box does not include the power supply.
Our view
Eight 1080p dome cameras and an 8-channel recorder come in one box at £275.49, and the included-components line names a 2 TB drive. On amazon.co.uk the listing sits at 4.2 from 397 ratings, and the reviews mix more than one kit sold under this same ASIN over several years. Repeat buyers often prefer the wired picture to an older 720p Zosi, and to Wi-Fi, when the house is large. The phone app is useful once you are logged in, while buffering, authorisation errors, and dropouts come up often. Some buyers say their box had no drive, and others could not format the disk, so nothing was recorded. Dome rubbers fall off in the reviews, and cameras have arrived flickering, stuck in black and white, or dead within about a month. Night vision is printed as 80 ft in the bullets and as 20 metres on the specification line, and the remaining accessories are not itemised.
Pros
- Eight 1080p dome cameras and an 8-channel DVR in one box
- Included-components line names a 2 TB hard drive
- Wired recording, so the timeline does not depend on Wi-Fi
- Privacy blocking of selected areas is named on the listing
- Named support replaced faulty cameras for some UK buyers
Cons
- £275.49 on 15 October 2026, and reviews mix older kit variants on this ASIN
- App buffering, sign-in errors, and connection dropouts
- Some boxes described without a drive, or with a drive that would not format
- Cameras reported dead, flickering, or stuck in black and white within weeks
Best for: A house where you can run BNC leads and you want eight cameras with a stated drive already in the box.
Less suitable: A flat where you cannot drill, or a household that needs the phone app to be steady on the first evening.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI 8-channel kit, 8 cameras, 2 TB stated
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£275
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(397)
- System type
- Wired DVR kit
- Cameras
- 8
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Night vision
- 80 ft
- Weather
- Weatherproof
- Storage
- 2 TB
- Pan and tilt
- No
- Recorder needed
- Included
- Signal
- HD-TVI
Common questions
Does this kit include a hard drive?
The included-components line says DVR plus a 2 TB hard drive. Some reviews describe older kits on this same ASIN that arrived without a drive.
How many cameras are in the box?
Eight 1080p dome cameras, plus the 8-channel DVR.
Can it be viewed on a phone?
The listing says remote viewing on iOS and Android. Reviews also report app dropouts and sign-in errors.
Our view
This hybrid bullet costs £17.99 and leaves the factory in analogue 960H until you hold the OSD button for about five seconds. It shows 1080p only after that change, and only on a recorder that supports 1080p. From 189 ratings at 4.2, UK buyers use it as a cheap replacement on an older Swann or analogue recorder, and some like the metal body and the day picture. The power supply and the coaxial video cable are not in the box. The bullets say IP67 and the highlight says IP66, and the viewing angle is 105 degrees in one field and about 90 degrees in the bullets. UK reviews mention flicker and a picture that does not look like 1080p. A Wi-Fi line on the specification table conflicts with the wired description in the bullets.
Pros
- £17.99 for a metal 4-in-1 bullet
- 4.2 from 189 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Used as a replacement on older Swann and analogue recorders once the mode matches
- Night vision claimed to 120 ft with 36 infrared LEDs
- A UK reviewer confirmed the OSD toggle away from 960H
Cons
- Ships in 960H, so the first picture is analogue rather than 1080p
- No power supply and no coaxial video lead
- IP66 and IP67 are both printed, and the angle figures disagree
- Flicker, a soft picture, and some dead-on-arrival units
Best for: One extra camera on a recorder you already own, if you have a lead and you will change the signal mode.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants 1080p on first connection, or a box that includes the power supply and the video lead.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI single hybrid bullet, default 960H
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(189)
- System type
- Wired add-on
- Cameras
- 1
- Resolution
- 1080p switched
- Night vision
- 120 ft
- Weather
- IP66 / IP67
- Storage
- None
- Pan and tilt
- No
- Recorder needed
- Yes
- Power lead
- No
- Signal
- Ships in 960H
Common questions
Why might the picture not be 1080p?
The bullets say the default mode is analogue 960H. You hold the OSD button for about five seconds, and the recorder must support 1080p.
Are cables included?
No. The bullets say the power supply and the coaxial video cable are not included.
Which weather rating is printed?
The bullets say IP67 and the item highlight says IP66. Both appear on the same listing.
Our view
This indoor 2K pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera is £25.99, with 4.1 from 12 amazon.co.uk ratings. The title is singular, the included components say two cameras and two adapters, and the highlight says two pieces, so the pack size conflicts. A card up to 256 GB is claimed and is not in the box. The saved listing has four written reviews, two of them clearly marked United Kingdom. One UK reviewer says 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz both worked, and that human detection separated people from pets. A microSD card was not recognised in another account, and cloud storage was priced in dollars. Night vision is claimed to 33 ft, and the indoor/outdoor field says indoor.
Pros
- Indoor 2K pan and tilt, with two-way audio and a call button named
- Privacy zones named on the listing
- One UK review reports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz working
- Adapters are listed, though the count conflicts with the title
Cons
- Only 12 ratings and four written reviews
- Pack size conflicts: the title says one camera and the contents say two
- Card not included, and a card was not recognised
- Indoor only, with night vision claimed to 33 ft
Best for: An indoor pan-tilt trial, after you confirm the pack size on the live listing before you pay.
Less suitable: Outdoor use, or a purchase where one camera versus two must be certain from the listing.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI indoor 2K pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£26
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(12)
- System type
- Plug-in Wi-Fi
- Cameras
- 1 or 2
- Resolution
- 2K
- Night vision
- 33 ft
- Weather
- Indoor
- Storage
- No card
- Pan and tilt
- Yes
- Two-way audio
- Yes
- Recorder needed
- No
- Power lead
- Yes
- Signal
- Wi-Fi, 5 GHz listed
Common questions
Is this camera for outdoor use?
No. The indoor/outdoor field says indoor.
How many are in the box?
The title is singular. Included components say two cameras and two adapters, and the highlight says two pieces. The pack size conflicts.
Is a memory card included?
No. The bullets say a card up to 256 GB is not included.
Our view
The C289 is a single 2K pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera at £23.99, with a 12 V adapter in the box and no recorder to install. Across 1,075 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.0, buyers often say the picture, the zoom, and the person tracking beat the price. A microSD card is absent, and reviews say card recording is hard to start or fails with some cards, while cloud is presented as the easier path. The listing names Alexa, and reviews say the skill does not find the camera. Wi-Fi on the bullets is 2.4 GHz only, and dropouts are reported. The head drifts off the view you set, and some units lock up until you cut the power. IP66 is a listing claim for outdoor use, and one review calls heat from the camera a fire hazard, which is a single report rather than a confirmed fault.
Pros
- Pan, tilt, and person tracking without a separate recorder
- 12 V adapter, screws, and a quick-start guide in the box
- 1,075 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.0
- Live view on Zosi Smart, with no subscription required on Zosi's UK C289 page
- IP66 claimed, and the listing sells it for outdoor use
Cons
- Memory card not included, and card recording fails for some buyers
- Alexa is named on the listing, and reviews say the skill does not find the camera
- 2.4 GHz only, with Wi-Fi dropouts reported
- Pan-tilt can drift, and some units lock up until you power-cycle them
Best for: A renter or a first camera where you can spare a mains socket and a 2.4 GHz signal, and you will buy a card.
Less suitable: Several cameras that must keep recording through a broadband outage, or anyone expecting Alexa control.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI C289 2K pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£24
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(1,075)
- System type
- Plug-in Wi-Fi
- Cameras
- 1
- Resolution
- 2K / 3 MP
- Night vision
- 100 ft
- Weather
- IP66
- Storage
- No card
- Pan and tilt
- Yes
- Two-way audio
- Yes
- Recorder needed
- No
- Power lead
- Yes
- Signal
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Common questions
Does this camera need a recorder?
No. It is a single Wi-Fi camera. Local recording needs a microSD card, which is not in the box, or the optional cloud plan.
Does it work on 5 GHz Wi-Fi?
The bullets say 2.4 GHz. Zosi’s UK C289 page also says it does not support 5 GHz.
Is it weatherproof?
The listing claims IP66. It is mains powered, not a battery camera.
Our view
The C688 is an indoor 1080p Wi-Fi camera at £19.99, with 3.9 from 3,714 amazon.co.uk ratings. UK reviewers often place it in a window to watch a drive or a car, and many describe an easy app setup and a clear day picture. The title reads as one camera, the included-components line says camera, and the highlight says two packs, so the number in the box is not settled. A memory card is not listed, and reviews say you need one before local clips are stored. Night vision is claimed to 33 ft in the bullets, and it is praised by some buyers and missed by others. Person alerts fail to fire for some people, and motion clips can turn jumpy or pixelated. One review says the plug failed and affected the house electrics, which is a single report: a scorched or tripping plug is a reason to stop and call an electrician.
Pros
- Large review base: 3,714 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Easy app setup for a window view of a car or drive, in many UK reviews
- Two-way audio named on the listing
- Local clips once a microSD card is fitted
- £19.99 on 15 October 2026
Cons
- Indoor only, and a mains lead is required
- Pack size conflicts between the title, the contents line, and the highlight
- Alerts and night vision fail for a share of reviewers
- One report of a plug that affected the house electrics
Best for: An indoor or window view where you will add a memory card and you do not need an outdoor housing.
Less suitable: Outdoor coverage, a battery camera, or an order where you must know whether one camera or two will arrive.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI C688 indoor 1080p Wi-Fi camera
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(3,714)
- System type
- Plug-in Wi-Fi
- Cameras
- 1 or 2
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Night vision
- 33 ft
- Weather
- Indoor
- Storage
- No card
- Two-way audio
- Yes
- Recorder needed
- No
- Signal
- Wi-Fi
Common questions
Is this an outdoor camera?
No. The indoor/outdoor field says indoor.
How many cameras are in the box?
The title and included components read as one camera. The item highlight says two packs. The listing conflicts, so the pack size is not settled here.
Does the title’s no-monthly-fee line include cloud storage?
The listing does not say a cloud plan is included. Reviews say a memory card is needed for local clips.
Our view
The C298 is a dual-lens pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera, listed as 2 MP plus 2 MP, at £32.99. The amazon.co.uk page shows 3.8 from 8 ratings, and the saved listing contains four written UK reviews, which is too small a sample to call any fault common. Two of those four call the image good, and setup is described as easy enough. A reviewer who expected a microSD card because of the Zosi website did not find one in the Amazon box, and the mounting bracket is described as flimsy plastic. The included-components line lists the camera only, so a power supply is not confirmed there. Colour night vision to 100 ft, IP66, and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi are claims in the bullets.
Pros
- Dual lens with pan and tilt, claimed at 355 degrees by 90 degrees
- Two-way audio and human and vehicle detection named on the listing
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, so a single view does not need a DVR
- The four written reviews do not repeat a hardware failure
Cons
- Only 8 ratings and 4 written reviews
- No microSD card reported in the Amazon box
- Bracket described as flimsy plastic
- Power supply and any monthly fee are not settled on the contents line
Best for: A buyer who specifically wants a dual view and will wait for a larger set of UK reviews before relying on it.
Less suitable: Anyone choosing on review volume, or replacing a camera tonight with a known lead and a card already in the parcel.
Specifications
- Model
- ZOSI C298 dual-lens pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera
- Brand
- ZOSI
- Price
- ∼£33
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(8)
- System type
- Plug-in Wi-Fi
- Cameras
- 1
- Resolution
- 2 MP + 2 MP
- Night vision
- 100 ft
- Weather
- IP66
- Pan and tilt
- Yes
- Two-way audio
- Yes
- Recorder needed
- No
- Signal
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Common questions
Does the box include a memory card?
The included-components line lists the camera only. A review says no microSD card was in the Amazon box.
How many reviews are there?
The listing shows 3.8 from 8 ratings. The saved listing contains four written reviews, so the sample is thin.
Is a monthly fee stated?
The specification table does not answer the subscription question. Do not treat a fee as included or excluded from this listing alone.
How we compared
Scores are 0–100 from the amazon.co.uk listing, not from stars alone, and there is no lab test. Each score uses the same four parts: stars out of 45, review volume out of 15, what is in the box on day one out of 25, and UK review comments out of 15. A 3.8 from 8 reviews cannot outrank a 4.0 from 1,075. The value badge is separate from the highest score. Listings were read on 15 October 2026.
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Amazon rating
45%Stars on the amazon.co.uk listing, scored out of 45. The average only counts with the review count beside it.
2
Review volume
15%How many ratings sit behind the stars, scored out of 15. A thin sample cannot outrank a larger one at a similar average.
3
Day-one contents
25%Whether the box names a recorder, a drive or card, a power lead, and a video lead, scored out of 25.
4
UK review comments
15%Picture, app, and failure comments in the stored amazon.co.uk reviews, scored out of 15. This is not a laboratory test.
Independent review
Last updated: 16 October 2026
8 sources checked
Choosing a Zosi security camera
Match the box to the recorder, the storage, and the leads before you compare star ratings. A wired kit, a camera-only add-on, and a plug-in Wi-Fi camera are three different purchases. Prices below are the 12 amazon.co.uk shelf prices held on 15 October 2026, not a market index. We did not run a lab test, and we do not claim that a camera reduces burglary.
What is a Zosi security camera?
A Zosi security camera on amazon.co.uk is budget home CCTV from Ansjer Electronics. In this set of 12 listings, checked on 15 October 2026, the box is a wired add-on camera, a plug-in Wi-Fi camera, or a DVR kit. You are either covering a house or replacing a dead camera on a recorder you already own. The difference that matters is whether the parcel contains a recorder, storage, and a power lead. Wired kits use BNC plus power into an 8-channel DVR. Two kits are in this comparison.
Best for
- A wired house kit when the contents line names a drive, or you will fit a surveillance disk
- A plug-in Wi-Fi camera where you cannot run coax and you have 2.4 GHz and a mains socket
Not ideal for
- An add-on bought as if it were a complete recording system
- A view of a neighbour, a pavement, or a communal landing without a sign and a reason
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying an add-on as a system
Camera-only packs, from about £17.99 to about £72.99, do not include a recorder. They do not store last night until a DVR you already own is recording. Read the contents line before the star rating.
- 2
Missing the words no hard drive
The two-camera kit includes an 8-channel DVR and omits the disk. Zosi’s help centre wants an internal surveillance SATA drive, not USB. A Wi-Fi camera in this set does not include a microSD card either.
- 3
Leaving 960H on, or using 5 GHz
The £17.99 bullet ships in 960H until you change the mode. The C289 UK page is 2.4 GHz only. A title that says no monthly fee is not included cloud storage.
What to weigh up
Recorder, storage and the box
HighThe first split is architecture. Wired HD-TVI needs a DVR. Wi-Fi does not, and it is still mains-powered. In this set the two-camera kit is about £79.99 and names no drive. The eight-camera kit is about £275.49 and names a 2 TB drive. Only that listing states a disk. Zosi’s help centre wants an internal surveillance SATA disk, cites SkyHawk, WD Purple, and Toshiba S300, states a 6 TB cap, and suggests 1 TB or 2 TB. No Wi-Fi camera here includes a microSD card. Cloud is optional.
Leads, signal and the view
HighTwo single bullets omit the power supply and the video lead. Other wired packs usually include them. Cameras are 12 V DC from a 100–240 V adapter. The plug must be BS 1363, and you only know that once you see the adapter. One model number ends “-EU”. Hybrids can do TVI, AHD, CVI, or 960H. The cheapest bullet ships in 960H, and one reviewer says a four-pack is TVI-only. Outdoor claims are IP66, with IP67 also printed on that cheap bullet. Neither rating was verified here.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Replacing a dead camera
You already own a recorder and you need an add-on with a lead. The two-pack is about £43.99, rated 4.3 from 309 reviews, and the bullets name a 60 ft BNC lead and a power supply.
A renter on Wi-Fi
You cannot run coax. The C289 is about £23.99, rated 4.0 from 1,075 reviews, on 2.4 GHz with a 12 V adapter in the box. You still need a microSD card.
Common questions about zosi security cameras
Which Zosi security camera is the top pick in this comparison?
The top pick is the Zosi 8-channel kit with eight 1080p domes, about £275.49, rated 4.2 from 397 amazon.co.uk reviews. The contents line names a 2 TB drive, the only disk stated in this set. Some reviews describe an older box on this ASIN without a drive, so check it on arrival. It suits a house where you can run BNC leads. Skip it if you cannot drill, or if the phone app must be steady on the first evening.
Which Zosi security camera is the best value?
The best value is the Zosi C289, a single 2K pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera at about £23.99, rated 4.0 from 1,075 reviews. A 12 V adapter is in the box. A microSD card is not, and there is no recorder. Zosi’s UK C289 page says live view on Zosi Smart needs no subscription, and the camera is 2.4 GHz only. It suits a renter who can spare a mains socket. It does not keep a timeline through a broadband outage the way a DVR with a disk does.
How much does a Zosi security camera cost on amazon.co.uk?
Shelf prices on these 12 listings, checked on 15 October 2026, run from about £17.99 to about £275.49. Entry is about £18 to £35 for one camera, wired or Wi-Fi, and it often lacks a recorder, a card, or a power lead. Mid-range is about £40 to £80 for two or four wired cameras, or the two-camera DVR kit with no drive. The upper price here is £275.49 for eight cameras, a DVR, and a stated 2 TB drive. These bands are these listings, not a market survey.
Does a Zosi kit include a hard drive?
Only the eight-camera kit in this set states a drive on the contents line. Zosi’s help centre asks for an internal surveillance SATA disk, not a USB stick, and names SkyHawk, WD Purple, and Toshiba S300. It states a 6 TB cap and suggests 1 TB or 2 TB. No Wi-Fi camera here includes a microSD card. A line that says no monthly fee is not included cloud storage. A DVR can record without broadband. The app cannot.
Should you buy a wired Zosi kit or a plug-in Wi-Fi camera?
Wired HD-TVI needs a DVR, with BNC and 12 V power. Plug-in Wi-Fi, on the C289 UK page, is 2.4 GHz only and still needs a mains adapter. PoE on the Zosi UK site is a different range. A renter who cannot run coax wants the Wi-Fi camera, a card, and a view that misses the neighbour’s window. A first kit that must keep last night wants a drive in the box, or a disk you format. A siren is separate: see wireless alarm systems.
What are the UK rules for a home CCTV camera?
You may fit CCTV at home. UK GDPR does not apply inside your own home and garden. It does apply if you record a neighbour, a pavement, or a communal landing. Have a reason, minimise the view, put up a sign, store and delete footage, and answer people in it. Audio of passers-by is normally unjustified. The Surveillance Camera Code is for public authorities in England and Wales, not a home permit. A camera aimed at the street is a different case: doorbell cameras and the pavement.
Will a Zosi camera work with Alexa, and is the plug a UK plug?
Do not assume Alexa works. The C289 listing names it, and reviews say the skill does not find the camera. Cameras in this set are 12 V DC from a 100–240 V adapter, and UK mains are 230 V. The plug must be BS 1363, but do not treat it as one until you see the adapter. Several part numbers end “-UK”. The single 1080p bullet’s model number ends “-EU”, and that box omits the power supply. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives 30 days to reject faulty amazon.co.uk goods.
When should you call a professional?
Call a professional for a new outdoor socket, a scorched or tripping plug, filming staff or a business, or a neighbour dispute that needs advice. Do not open a consumer unit. One review describes a plug that affected the house electrics: a single report, and a reason to stop. BS EN IEC 62676-4:2025 is an installation guideline these listings do not claim. A stated night-vision distance is not a distance at which you can identify a face or a number plate.
Our verdict
For a house where you can run BNC leads and you want eight cameras with a stated drive, the top pick is the Zosi 8-channel kit at about £275.49, rated 4.2 from 397 reviews. The contents line names a 2 TB drive. Some reviews on this ASIN describe an older box without one. For a single plug-in camera, the best value is the C289 at about £23.99, rated 4.0 from 1,075 reviews, with a 12 V adapter and no card. The two-camera DVR kit scores close behind and omits the drive. A 3.8 from 8 reviews on the C298 does not outrank a larger sample.
Best value
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ZOSI C289 2K pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera
A 2K pan-tilt camera at about £23.99, 4.0 from 1,075 reviews, with a 12 V adapter and no card.
Editorial
Editor
Home CCTVamazon.co.uk listingsBurglar protection
Products Compared publishes British-English buying guides based on amazon.co.uk listings and public UK sources. We do not run a lab and we do not invent test scores.
Updated: 16 October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to zosi security cameras
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Best Zosi security camerasFull kit, cheap add-on, or plug-in Wi-Fi, and who should skip each.Zosi security camera buying guideRecorder, storage, leads, signal, plug, and weather before you pay.Home CCTV rulesWhen UK GDPR applies, plus signs, masks, and audio.How to set up a Zosi cameraFirst picture, drive format, app, and the 960H switch.Zosi wired kit or Wi-FiBNC kit or plug-in Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi here still needs mains.
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Sources
Public UK sources, Zosi’s UK and help pages, and the amazon.co.uk listings in this comparison. Last checked 15 October 2026.
- ICO: home CCTV systems (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- GOV.UK: domestic CCTV on your property (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Surveillance Camera Commissioner: about (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Zosi: hard drives for DVRs and NVRs (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Zosi UK: C289 3MP pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Zosi: cloud storage FAQ (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Zosi UK: DVR or NVR without internet (retrieved 15 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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