Cobra Security Surveillance at Harbor Freight... See Shady Character detected

[@PappysCorner]

Not a solar unit, power cord needed, "Wireless" WiFi signal, allows the monitor to be anywhere in our home. Nothing professional going on here and normally the cable hole can go (unseen) behind the camera base. I run the power cable to front over hang making it easier to pull thru the attic floor. Inside the doorway my ceiling ramps up from 8' to 12'. This video is just a guy (buffoon) having fun sharing home grown video's for family and friends. We bought this affordable camera system so we can answer the front door without actually being there while in our underwear.... Enjoy my friends.!!

[@anthonythompson6845]

PappysCorner What is The qr code

[@PappysCorner]

@@anthonythompson6845 That's quick read... the square with all the little squares inside it. Similar to a bar code. The QR code is for a smart phone or other device to read links to websites and will it will take you there. Thanks for watching.!!

[@Dzee_1]

Hi, do you know what app I need to download for my phone??

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Yeah, I was wondering why you didn't put the camera cable right behind the camera. Thanks for the explanation! Oh, quick question: I'm thinking of getting this for my inlaws (they were robbed recently) because it's easy to use, easy to set up (for me!) and would meet their needs. Anyway, I see that the warranty is only 90 days which, let's be honest, is pretty lame (can't you do better than that, Harbor Freight/Cobra?). Do they offer an extended service plan for this system? Thanks again.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

@Emerald lx Good to know for the future. I ended up buying a very similar system on Amazon with an extended 3 year warranty.

[@brendasmith9775]

My little motion red guy in bottom right corner keeps turning off on its own, why?

[@PappysCorner]

He comes on when motion is detected and off after a short time and when no movement is detected. Thank you for the corner stop.!!

[@garyhoward2186]

Installed it myself without any issues. The wifi signal is great even kzbin.infoUgkxE_D_sddGAdiVUKp7PkkmyxO7bRtgqmk5 when the router is located far away. I really enjoy the night vision feature that allows me to see clearly any activity near our house (mostly cars and wild animals). The motion detection is helpful to me as well to monitor what happens on our front.

[@PappysCorner]

Right on.!! 👍... Thank you for the corner stop.!!

[@taneiap4962]

👍Thanks for the video, very helpful, purchasing this system soon.

[@PappysCorner]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the corner stop.!

[@tracylitsinger]

thank you so much......so the box saying wireless is not true, it has a power wire for each camera...that must be the shady character.. hahahahaha

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop. The cameras send wireless signals to the monitor. They plug in for power to operate unlike the more expensive solar powered systems that depend on sunlight.

[@jc-pj3nh]

Best monitor I have ever used. Highly recommended. Love the monitor, it is clearer than my Roku tv screen.

[@PappysCorner]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for the corner stop.!!

[@Wilson-or1vc]

There anyway to add a bigger monitor!? The 7” is way to small!

[@PappysCorner]

Nope its not designed that way, been asked that before. The SD card stores the files and I have exported them to movie files. You can watch them on big screen TV if you like too. This system is real popular with campers and boaters where you don't need wifi. Thank you for the corner stop.!!

[@troyfullerton889]

What does it mean when there's a little red man in the bottom right corner

[@PappysCorner]

I believe it's recording when the little red man shows up... Thank you for the corner stop and drop.!! 👍

[@tdj8686]

What is the approximate length of the power cord that plugs into the camera? The reason I ask is because I have quite some distance between my power outlet and the mounting location of the camera.

[@PappysCorner]

13 or 14 ft. with the camera cord and the power cord together. I used an extension cord in the attic for one of my cameras due to the long distance. Good luck.!!

[@vickimorris1569]

I would like to see how to hook it up to the internet and your phonr

[@PappysCorner]

It's in the owners manual link in the description. Thank you for the corner stop.!!

[@Pyridox]

Thanks for the video Pappy. I want to put a camera in the front & back of the house, and this looks like a cost effective solution. I was looking at this unit the last time I was at HF. I guess there is a phone app (I have an Android) that you download to view remotely?

[@PappysCorner]

Yes you can view remotely with android... the time and date will automatically keep updated when the monitor is plugged into your router. I have (4) cameras and working great (4) years.

[@mleecthulhu]

Please...i need to know A MONTH AGO I ASKED EVERYONE WHO HAS A VID ON THIS DOES THE MONITOR HAVE AN AV OUTPUT TI GO INTO A LARGER MONITOR...LIKE A TV?

[@PappysCorner]

Monitor will not connect to another unfortunately we are stuck with the small 7" screen. These units are very popular with people having campers and places with no internet. Plugging the monitor into a router gives you automatic time/date and you can use a smart phone to connect thru an app. I don't have it... my son is does.

[@mleecthulhu]

@@PappysCorner awe, nuts! Alright. Thank you for replying ☺️

[@donnawhalen6495]

I have the exact same one! Last tenants set it up. So I have a question! Why does the monitor not beep at night? (when we need it most) was it set up like that or does it just not “catch motion” at night?

[@PappysCorner]

Don't know... Mine kept beeping every car that went by so I shut off the alarm.

[@donnawhalen6495]

PappysCorner yeah same! but I turned it on because some dude wanted to come at 3am & then that day the camera that would’ve got him messed up. so i’d rather it beep at night than throughout the day.

[@fortyfourrobo544]

Thank you for taking the time to make a great video. The people bagging on you are clowns and I am sure they don't have directions of their own. Great idea on the grommets.

[@PappysCorner]

Well said, thank you for the kind words and the corner stop and drop.!!

[@G56AG]

The question is...when more than one camera is in use, does the screen rotate between the different cameras or is it a split screen, with multiple cameras showing all at the same time, or is it selectable?

[@PappysCorner]

Hay thank you for the corner stop and dropping a comment... This monitor you can set up to 4 cameras on a split screen or toggle to just one camera you choose. You can also zoom and auto sequence mode. Each camera can be set individually the way you like. Thank you for the corner visit and comment.!!

[@whatnextsunshine3046]

Dear PappysCorner, this looks VERY solid!! And your installing every little bit yourself :-)) Very good! Cheers, Sunshine

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for visiting the corner, you are kind and I'm coming to hear some more of your sweet voice! Good day!

[@bobflercher1580]

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[@DanKirchner5150]

my god - ive got an 06 model year 2 cam wireless set up that cost around $100- then thats color -night vision etc may not be hd yet the cams are 1/4 that big and it still works !

[@PappysCorner]

Sounds like something my neighbor has also. Yea there is some pretty small camera's out there.... Thank you for the corner visit and commentary.!!

[@MissouriOldTimer]

these days it's good to see who's comin up to the door, I have just one camera at the front door, it too is IR so I can see at least 75 feet after dark.

[@PappysCorner]

Yes same here, when the weather warms up I'll put one or two out back. Thanks for watching!

[@dondavenport2726]

Send to me

[@frankc1430]

Does the monitor have a battery in it so you can walk around wire free with it? Or do you have to have it plugged in?

[@PappysCorner]

If you watch the video you will know 4:13. This video is all about capturing that shady character 5:21... enjoy.!!.... Thank you for the corner stop and drop you Rock.!!

[@frankc1430]

@@PappysCorner I understand it has a cord. I was asking if it had an auxiliary battery compartment to go wireless. It would be nice to go wireless while positioning the cameras.

[@j.angelmoreno9784]

Sir what is the range of distance that one of these camera could be setup away from monitor..

[@PappysCorner]

One person reported 160 feet and more. Depends on the clutter in the way that may reduce the distance. Thank you for the corner stop.!!

[@j.angelmoreno9784]

@@PappysCorner sir will i need the wifi to record and save footage or can i do all that without the wifi.. just will not be able to go remote with it.??

[@PappysCorner]

@@j.angelmoreno9784 This unit can stand alone, no Wi-Fi, saves recordings on the SD card. People camping like the Cobra System. If you connect to a wireless router, the app can be downloaded to your cell phone to access your system. I can't help with that although I hear it is simple to do... good luck to you.!!

[@j.angelmoreno9784]

@@PappysCorner Awesome sir thatnk you very much...!!!!

[@michaelthomas7178]

Can this powered by solar.? Can directional yagi antenna be used with camera At 1/4 mile line of site?

[@PappysCorner]

Not solar and for use in home or camper 150 to 200 ft. thank you for the corner stop.!!

[@re8355]

Hi, do you know how far the wifi range is between the cameras and monitor? And is it an easy setup and configure for viewing on smart phone?

[@PappysCorner]

You need to measure or approximate the distance. I do not have a smart phone, you'll need to download the app, my son say's its easy and here is a link for the manual... data2.manualslib.com/pdf6/133/13285/1328455-harbor_freight_tools/cobra_63842.pdf?3e744d3c754a6c033022333f5aa29447

[@re8355]

@@PappysCorner ok, The farthest distance for wireless from camera to monitor would be around around 150ft. thank you

[@FSHNKNG]

Scuttled Butt Whatever Fundraising, lol. Great acting.

[@PappysCorner]

Hay FSHN' Kng.!!!.... Thank you for the corner stop and drop.!!... I love to dress up for a corner twist and be a buffoon.!!...

[@SuperAjej]

Does it need to be hooked up to the houses WiFi ? Or can the camera communicate with the display with out home WiFi ?

[@PappysCorner]

No, it's optional, this sends the video data directly to the monitor within a certain distance. Campers like this. If you plug in thru your router then you can use app with a smart phone and check your system from anywhere there's wifi signal.

[@kelleyjerred8032]

Ok how do I turn up the speaker on the camera? Do people can hear me better

[@PappysCorner]

On top of the monitor as shown in the video. Thank you for the corner stop.!!

[@Candoguy]

Pappy: found out that on camera #2 a folder pops up to let you know that some motion was detected. After you view the folder goes away. Then reappears after motion again. It's a shame the owners manual doesn't explain this.

[@PappysCorner]

I hear ya.! A nice feature and we found out same as you.!!

[@markketello5757]

Does anyone have problems with the unit resetting itself back to the default time and date?

[@PappysCorner]

unfortunately, when the monitor has a power loss it needs to be re-set.

[@TheRotorhound]

Alerts on your phone require that a server in China works, and it goes down at times so you won’t get alerts. Weekend of 4/30/22 it was down. Just realize that you may not get alerts all the time.

[@PappysCorner]

Hay.!!... Thanks for the great observation.!!

[@davescan5196]

This was far better than I expected, set-up was a piece of cake and the unit has clear video with great night vision. The Android MyCamView app (Moto G5Plus with Android 8) works. There is a lag, so the audio from your phone to the camera speaker isn't instant but likely enough to scare away a shady character (lol) IMO the only downside so far is the "joystick". It's more like a button that is far too sensitive. Questions #1 Although the instructions say you can, has anyone figured out how to adjust the frame rate? #2 Does the mini-USB port on the side have any user functions? I tried plugging a PC in, nothing happened and the PC didn't recognize anything.

[@PappysCorner]

Excellent commentary, some good info we should know there.I hope you get some answers. Should be able to use a laptop or desktop with the app. My son uses his smart phone to check the camera status while away from home. So we have it plugged into the router.

[@nancifelix8378]

How to connect on smart phone,to check when away from home,misplaced manual

[@anthonythompson6845]

14 FLHTCU how do you link to phone I don't have for and I need qr to scan I think

[@luislucio639]

Can you tell me how to set up the cameras with the app pls?

[@axemurderer010]

My dad bought this & we've tried to connect the receiver/monitor to a laptop and or tv & we've had no success in doing so do you know what we might be doing wrong or if its not an option to watch the receiver/monitor through another device besides a smart phone. pls get back to me asap thank you so much

[@PappysCorner]

I don't have a smart phone. I understand you need the app loaded and it's used with the smart phone and what makes it work. No other options were given. If you find out how to get it to work then let us know.... Thank you.!!

[@axemurderer010]

@@PappysCorner i looked a little deeper & found out that other people had tried the pc/tv route we were trying & they just don't work. The company itself seems to have said only tablets or smart phones work for a video screen besides the receiver/monitor itself. so I think were out of luck, ive tried every trick I know too.thnx for your quick reply

[@Candoguy]

Hi pappy, I wanted to let you and your followers know I have a camera set up inside my barn that is arround 90 feet from my house and it goes through a concrete wall and a metal wall. There is times it looses a signal then come back within a couple of seconds. Also I have one at 160 to 175 feet outside mounting with no signal loss going through one wall. I am very impressed with cobra.

[@PappysCorner]

Hay Ray Peet thank you for the corner comment.! Always appreciate a good bit of feed back with the reviews. Thanks a million brother.!! I hope the Cobra system continues to perform for years to come.!!

[@eddiesampson2177]

Add a wifi extender to boost your outdoor range, they are wonderful.

[@davidperez5332]

Can’t get mine to record. The sd card I got seems like it fits bit the sd card icon doesn’t stay white. Also mine is telling me that I have to have an Ethernet cable connection. Can you help please

[@PappysCorner]

I would try to format the SD card again or buy a new one. This system is popular with campers and boaters where the signal works between the cameras and monitor. No Ethernet is required unless you wish to use smart phone. There is an app for that. Plugging the Ethernet cable into your wireless router will also automatically update the time and date. Other wise you will need to manually enter the time and date every time the power is disconnected. Thank you for the corner stop and drop,!!

[@el_jeepo]

It won’t save recordings I wonder if the sd card or camera system is faulty

[@PappysCorner]

The SD card is probably bad, try to reformat it, or another SD card. I use a 32 Gig and with the recordings I have here it holds about a weeks worth all recordings from (4) cameras. Good luck and thank you for the corner stop and drop.!!

[@el_jeepo]

@@PappysCorner I’ll try a different one I’ll update if I find a solution just for others watching your video thanks!

[@el_jeepo]

Update I returned then SD card and got a mew one Kingston brand popped it in and works like a charm! So it was faulty SD card not camera unit

[@PappysCorner]

@@el_jeepo Awesome sauce.!!!... Thank you for sharing.!!

[@johnmclark6272]

I removed the shade cover on one of the camer,and thair silver square box siliconed on the outside that doesn't look like it Would be a fiactory component .could check Your s to see if its on yous It just seems like a hacked In component,

[@PappysCorner]

Thanks for the heads up.! and the corner stop.!! 👍

[@rmsg7504]

You could have run the wire under the camera mounting base to hide it. Or put the wire under your siding instead of leaving it accessable to a pair of scissors. The down side of these cameras is that anyone can reach up and point the camera away. They are better than nothing. Good review of the features tho! Also, regular silicon can be shot in the hole its what satellite and cable installer use so it works.

[@PappysCorner]

Thanks for all the awesome advise... you rock.!!

[@E.G.-SideTripp]

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[@boduke2522]

can you of put the camera over the hole or drilled a hole where you installed to hide this wire

[@PappysCorner]

Yes, that is the preferred way. I ran the wire out to the front of my overhang onto the attic.

[@empressdavennia2519]

How do you turn off notifications on cell phone.

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop and drop.!! Sorry I do not have the app on my cell phone. I will ask my son he has the app on his phone.

[@kurt9994]

I misplaced my comment so I'll try it again. I appreciate your testing and I know this is an older video. Harbor freight still sells this item as you probably know. The video of you coming up the porch appeared very clear for 720. Since there is no AV out on the monitor the picture you showed us is I'm guessing after you put the SD card in a reader to get a larger better picture? Also, do you know what millimeter the lenses are used in the cameras such as 3.6 mm? Thanks again for your testing and any response.

[@PappysCorner]

Translated to MP4 for KZbin... lenses unknown... thanks for the corner stop.!! 👍

[@kurt9994]

@@PappysCorner Thank you for the information.

[@eddiesampson2177]

Can all 4 cameras be seen at once on a split screen?

[@PappysCorner]

You can view all four or just one... thanks for the corner stop and drop.!!

[@realSamAndrew]

You say it takes up to a 256gb sd card, but you had a 512. I froze the screen on file list and your card says 500 MB. MB not Gb. So do you know if it can take more than 256gb or is that really the limit? Also, if you set to sync time with server after power loss, don't you need internet for the time server or that feature won't work?

[@PappysCorner]

I started with one camera and 512 mg SD. That held about a weeks worth of recordings. Now with 4 cameras I use a 32GB SD card and it holds about 2-weeks recordings. Yes 256GB is the max according to the manual. When Ethernet is plugged in my wireless router the date and time is set automatically. Without that you need to manually set the time and date every time the power is lost. Thank you for the corner stop.!!

[@realSamAndrew]

@@PappysCorner thank you for the help! I want to use 4 cameras and want to maximize storage. I almost bought a 512gb card based on my first view. I'm really curious what it would do if I tried it. Any hunch? Do you know what that scan mode button does? It only labels it in the manual but never describes it being used.

[@PappysCorner]

@@realSamAndrew The monitor can show all 4 cameras or one camera or scan between cameras... I think??%#?&*??

[@realSamAndrew]

@@PappysCorner that's what I thought, but this is the button with 2 arrows in a circle. Nothing in the manual talks about it. The other buttons have functions that you can see by playing with them. You think a 512gb card would get rejected or cause error?

[@Stargazer69]

I've just bought this system but have failed to figure out why there is no audio recorded when playing back any of the videos that were recorded. When I click on the MYCAM View app and choose to playback what the camera had recorded, the video is crystal clear but there's NO SOUND. Why?

[@PappysCorner]

Make sure the receiver volume is is turned on and press the + button along the top of the receiver to increase the volume.

[@Stargazer69]

@@PappysCorner I can hear the recorded videos from the tablet, but not when playing them back on the MYCAM VIEW app.

[@empressdavennia2519]

Stargazer, how did you add it to the tablet? Thank you!

[@Stargazer69]

@@empressdavennia2519 I'm talking about how the security system comes with a little tablet where you can view the videos.

[@johnclapham1371]

I enjoyed your video, thanks for posting it. I installed this same camera for a family member. I setup one to view the front door and the other to cover the driveway. Great picture and sound. I also like that you can have a conversation with the person at the door, without actually opening the door. The only feature that I could not get to work, is the screensaver feature. Per the included instructions, the display can be setup to display pictures (family, pets, etc) until motion is detected, which then causes the camera to show the scanned areas instead.

[@PappysCorner]

Awesome John, Thanks for the corner stop and drop.!!... I have not tried that cool feature... I'll ask my son cause he may know about the screen saver setting.

[@tubedude54]

I'd feel better if you mounted the camera to the outer part of the eave so it was catching the area at the front door AND the garage door if possible. As it is you have a blind spot at the garage door that someone can come up to going from the fire hydrant, left, then to your garage. Also... what does the camera cable hook to?

[@PappysCorner]

Hay thank you for the corner stop and commentary.!! ... No worries, I have another camera set up for the garage. The camera cable go's up to a walk in attic plug in. Unfortunately the cameras need a power source. The signal to the monitor is wireless (WiFi) You can move it around from room to room the signal will reach 150ft. indoors.

[@lakesidejim73]

Are you able to use your cell phone with it, at home and away from home?

[@PappysCorner]

Yes with a smart phone from anywhere. Your Cobra monitor has to be plugged into a router with the Ethernet cable. I do not have a smart phone. There's an app you can use and I cannot help with that. You may be limited to monitoring and viewing... good luck.!!

[@lidiadamas7372]

I have a question, I want to add 2 more cameras I already have 2 installed but I don't know how to add them to see them on the monitor and in the application

[@PappysCorner]

They need to be paired up. There are buttons for this to hold for the signal to find the monitor. It's in the owners manual. Thanks for watching.!!

[@hellsider2]

I got 256 GB SD card, but it won't record. Showing nothing on the recording file list. Manual says there will be a red chip display to indicate the SD card is working properly. Not sure where red chip is? Thanks in advance.

[@PappysCorner]

May need to format the SD card or try a different one... Good luck.!!

[@Andy-df5fj]

Do you know if there is s way to trigger recording with just the infrared motion detection versus the camera based motion detection? Right now it's triggered by every car that goes by because I can't exclude that part of the video image, or can I? I didn't notice any options to pick detection zones.

[@PappysCorner]

That's kinda what these security systems are about is recording any activity in its range. You can set the sensitivity level. I know something in the way of the sensor will reduce its ability to sense movement. One person has one inside looking out the window and the detector did not work as well. Thank you for watching and the corner stop and drop.!!

[@lawrencestewart3102]

How do you set up recording

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop.!!... Here's a link to the manual: www.manualslib.com/download/1328455/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Cobra-63842.html

[@dakotabright3679]

Can you set it up without the monitor? Like to my phone

[@PappysCorner]

Yes, there is an App you can use and the monitor plugged into a wireless router. It's in the owners manual, my son uses it and works good.

[@AnonYmous-ip5xp]

Excellent thanya kindly

[@PappysCorner]

Awesome.. I appreciate the kind words.!!

[@ericwambach6827]

Any way to boost the signal. Keep losing it.

[@PappysCorner]

That's one drawback interference is a problem. Try moving the monitor closer in more direct line if possible... good luck.!!

[@ericwambach6827]

@@PappysCorner Thanks I have Bunker Hill too. Too much crime. Got cameras.

[@tinamcintosh6888]

How can I hook this to a TV or bigger monitor?

[@PappysCorner]

I wish it were possible far as I know this monitor is made to work with the cameras wireless signal where other monitors/TV's do not have the ability to receive the wireless signal. Thank you for stopp'n by the corner.!!

[@patriciadavenport230]

Thanks for sharing and a lot of DIY crafters use the E-6000 glue and there’s also a fast drying E-6000 glue available. 👍🏻👍🏻💜👵🏼

[@PappysCorner]

Hay,!! Thanks for the tip. I'll look for the fast drying stuff next time.!! A famous name, I live next to Davenport, Iowa...fyi... :)

[@missk3429]

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[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Thanks for posting this informative video. Next time I go to Harbor Freight, Ill look into that Cobra security system.

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for visiting the corner.

[@wardell1518]

Did I missed it where was the comparison of the daylight shot on the 7 inch monitor?

[@PappysCorner]

By the time I did the comparison was in night vision (black and white) but you get good daylight footage from the Cobra Camera with the shady character I scared off... The audio has some delay but not to bad.

[@cdwwillow9671]

Thanks from Australia , I will see if I can get one here !

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop and comment.!

[@keyoflife24]

Why not drill the hole right behind the camera so the wire isn't visible.

[@PappysCorner]

Needed to reach the outside wall in the upstairs walk in attic... thanks for the corner stop.!!

[@5argetech56]

I have a 4TB surveillance Drive in mine! Scuttle-Butt Foundation... LMAO :)

[@PappysCorner]

Sweet with the 4TB system that'll hold some footage... Yep he didn't fool the ol Papster with that what's up.!!.. foundation trick.. Lol... Thank you for the corner stop and comment.!!

[@RobCarstuff9112]

Is there a smartphone app for this?

[@PappysCorner]

Yes, I do not have the app, with any questions the link for the owners manual is in the description of this video.

[@moegreenbl]

Why didn't you just put a hole right next to where you wanted the camera so the wire wasn't visible.

[@PappysCorner]

I should have explained this in the video... Because the attic floor is above the recessed door entry. I did not want to drill thru the floor. Easier to run the power cable up at the front wall.

[@raypeet4061]

Pappy, you have had the cobra system with monitor for a while. Question how are they holding up and do you still like them? I'm thinking of purchasing one.

[@PappysCorner]

I would purchase another one, never had a security set up before so nothing to compare it to. I'll see how it handles the cold winter in Iowa. Thank you for watching and the comment.!!

[@jc-pj3nh]

This is the best security camera I have ever owned. As good as a ring and reasonably priced.

[@PappysCorner]

Never had a problem with (4). Here in Iowa where it gets over 100 and below 0 degree's. Going like new for several years now.!! Thank you for the corner stop and drop.!!

[@lawrencestewart3102]

If you wanted to record 24/7 We’re do I start oooo..?

[@PappysCorner]

Under the record menu select schedule record and manually set start end time up to 24 hrs.. Repeat steps for more days. For technical assistance please call: 1-888-866-5797. Thanks for the corner stop.!!

[@SteveAZ711]

Harbor Freight Cobra is a nice looking, functioning system. I would not have any trouble installing this system after watching this video. I was wondering where that "shady character" moved to. lol

[@PappysCorner]

O yeah this is a simple set up and it's been around for awhile and works good.!!... Thank you for the corner stop's buddy.!!

[@mtrunk8570]

Hey Pappy Thank for stopping by just turned your bell on Full Watch and Thumbs up #IAmACreator #IAmASupporter This may go in you bad box. Yeah the second one looked a bit better.

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you kind Sir. Pappy's happy you visited the corner!!

[@JustMe619toby]

Can you help me out? How much movement does each camera have when. Setting up ? When you have more than one camera set up does it switch to each camera every few seconds? Couldn't tell 100% but are these motion activated cameras? Can these be hooked up to home network? Is there a USB port? Are these wireless to the base unit? If so what's the distance?

[@PappysCorner]

You can either view all cameras at once or toggle to view one camera. All cameras have motion detection. Wireless signal to monitor 150ft. indoors or 450ft. outside. USB can be plugged from monitor to wireless router and use with smart phone from anywhere there's WiFi.... Thank you for the commentary and corner stop.!!

[@booksat50off]

I went ahead and purchased a set of these camera, and I have a question when I mounted the camera on the left side of my home the antenna gets in the way with the base, this is a not too good, the antenna should be put on top of the camera or away from turning the camera, what can I do in this matter?

[@PappysCorner]

Hay.! Thank you for the corner stop... I'm not sure what to tell ya cause if you loosten the camera's lock washer you can move it about pretty good as I remember... With a bit of finagling maybe you can get the antenna to tip out as you prefer... It may not be an issue for the signal.?..!!??.......... Thank you for the corner comment.!!

[@Gsmith-tz5er]

Installing cameras and running power to them was the easy part. Understanding the instructions is the hard part. Can't get cameras to record motion at the times I've set them to record. I've been dinking around with it for two weeks and no matter what time I set it to record, it comes on at the wrong times. Anyone else having this problem?

[@PappysCorner]

Bummer, every time the unit is powered off or unplugged you have to reset to current time and date.

[@josier8317]

My first camera doesn’t record motion , do you think it’s in the settings?

[@PappysCorner]

You can set the record sensitivity for each camera. Thank you for the corner stop.!!

[@josier8317]

@@PappysCorner Thank you

[@georgem.kokindajr.941]

Why did the play back show different colors if it’s black and white?

[@PappysCorner]

The cameras are full color when the night vision kicks in it's black and white. Thank you for the corner visit and comment.!!

[@donglover7999]

I just picked one of these up this evening, so your video was a welcome, nice well-presented pleasant amount of help. Not filled with constant negativity. Thank you much, very refreshing.

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop and great commentary. I appreciate your feedback ... Good luck with your Cobra.!!

[@thekid4698]

I have the same thing screens rotate or All four on at once or stay on one camera . it works good has good audio and video . the only wire is for power . the video is wireless picks up signal up to 80 feet away

[@PappysCorner]

Right on man! This unit works just as you say. I'm satisfied and it meets my expectations and more.!! Thank you for the corner stop and commentary.!!

[@jodiodonnell8455]

How do you add 3 more cameras into it it came with it ,cant seem to get 3 cameras working without internet

[@PappysCorner]

You just have to pair up the additional camera(s). 4- cameras max for this system and no internet required.

[@jodiodonnell8455]

@@PappysCorner how do you pair up

[@jodiodonnell8455]

@@PappysCorner what I mean is i have one video working but the other 3 is not working, the 3 videos are all blank

[@PappysCorner]

@@jodiodonnell8455 Touch the menu button select camera, Paring, select channel, when prompted press the pair button on back of camera.

[@PappysCorner]

Here is a link to the manual: www.manualslib.com/download/1328455/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Cobra-63842.html

[@johnwerner6794]

I can't get my screen to come on please someone help does anybody have any ideas if the buttons light up at the bottom but the screen will not come on the cameras work fine it's just the monitor I don't know why it's doing this I don't understand

[@PappysCorner]

Sorry to hear that, mine has served many years and counting. Try a different sd card... good luck.!!

[@mleecthulhu]

I like that ear plug trick that's smart

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop and drop you Rock.!!

[@butchbridges1]

A couple days ago, when I went to the Playback section, on the green bars from left to right at the bottom, it would show in a different color (yellowish?) parts where there was motion detected. All I had to do was click on the yellow parts to see what motion was recorded. Now the recordings are there, like normal, all green, but there are no yellow sections showing me that motion was detected at that time, so I can click on it and view the motion recorded at that time.

[@PappysCorner]

I did not notice that feature, thanks...you have told me something I never noticed. Is that while using the monitor or using your smart phone?

[@butchbridges1]

When using my PC. I loved the feature. Like if it shows a yellowish 2 minute section on the green bar, all I had to do was click on it, and see who was walking through.

[@butchbridges1]

I found my problem. I looked in CAPTURE and CAPTURE SETTINGS and made sure the bottom row of yellow rectangles from left to right were turned ON for every day of the week, monday-sunday. Now regardless of what day/night there is activity, the bar graph shows yellow rectangles at that time, and I just click on it to see who it was.

[@immrnoidall]

i bought an HD multi camera surveillance system but,it is only HD using one of the 8 cameras. use 2 and it is half. use 4 and its a 1/4. use all 8 inputs,and you have no idea who is in the picture.

[@PappysCorner]

Yea the 7" monitor sucks with 4-cameras showing. Butt it's easy to toggle to the one camera that you want to see. Someone said they have this up on their computer monitor which is cool but no one else has confirmed if that works or not.??

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop and comment.!!

[@PickleRickSanchez]

"Support Farting" in the background in the beginning! Lol. I do!!

[@PappysCorner]

I support anything cheap and fun.!! ...Lol... Thank you for the corner stop and comment.!!

[@wendalhart1872]

How do I contact somebody for electrical problems

[@PappysCorner]

I would call an electrician.

[@stanleygill2639]

Hi I buy this camera set online but i was unable to put it on my smart phone could u tel me wat i have to do in order for me to to see it on my smart phone

[@PappysCorner]

Sorry I do not use a smart phone. The owners manual will help you. Download the app to your phone, my son say's it's easy. Once the monitor is plugged into your wireless router then he can check the camera status on his phone from anywhere. Thank you for watching and the commentary.!!

[@s7v7nfiv5]

Can I use my own monitor instead, thanks in advance

[@PappysCorner]

I don't know, I ask people to let me know if they get it to work some how.... I do not have a smart phone but you can use your smart phone with some app you can load. I used the files on the sd card to make this video of the shady character caught on film...Lol

[@terriecotham1567]

do the cameras have Motion sensor build into it as I notice it has record times listed all so what is the voltsge to each camera from its power supply what is the voltage to the display unit as well from its power supply are they 12 volts andis it AC or DC to the units The reason I ask if 12 volts DC then you could power them from a Deep cycle battery if the main power ever is lost and one of the questions was could you use them in a RV if its 12 volts dc it would be no trouble to midfield the power connector to the units and run them off of you RV battery as some computers routers are used 12 volts dc from the power converter in homes and could be power from a deep cycle battery i took a look at one HP computer connector and found it seems to have 2 or 3 power inputs at 18 volts DC if remember right and look at using a 12 volt and one 6 volt battery system to run a laptop computer without wasting all that power in stepping up 12 volts dc to 115 ac and then back down to 18 volts DC Thanks love the video

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop and commentary. What you are pondering sounds feasible to me. Both plug to AC house outlets although the monitors power rating is 5VDC/2A and the cameras are 9VDC/600mA. So yea it converts to DC.

[@roberthoward4170]

Does d monitor recharge

[@lynns3655]

wires from camera needs kept behind mounting bracket so it cannot be cut rendering camera/system useless; otherwise THX for video provided info. on product when considering purchase or not.

[@PappysCorner]

Yes you are correct, and someone could just yank the camera out of the ceiling if they had a ladder. But I would just scare them off like I did that shady character in the vid that came to the door.!!... Lol....Thank you for the corner stop and drop.!!

[@HardtoHandleThisFella]

You get those ScuddleButt What's Up foundation jerks outta there! Nicely done Sir!

[@PappysCorner]

Thanks man, "whats up" got any scuttle butt.??...could not have done it without the Cobra unit.!! Lol.... Thank you for the corner stop and commentary.!!

[@BB-ey4nf]

Pappy looks likes Stephen Kings doppelganger.

[@PappysCorner]

Ok... That's a first for the corner guy.!!

[@BB-ey4nf]

I mean it in a good way.

[@Outdoorfamily.]

I need that monitor. Where can I buy it?

[@PappysCorner]

Harbor Freight has them... thanks for the corner stop.!!

[@spiderweb365]

I would have called the police on that shady guy. 😂

[@PappysCorner]

Hay spiderweb365 thanks for watching...I have 911 on my speed dial...Lol

[@TSTatum]

Anyone know what is the big red M

[@PappysCorner]

Good question.!!

[@joemarotta6126]

Do you know if the system automatically turns back on and reboots itself after a power outage ? Or do you have to manually turn it back on with the button ? I would hate for the system to stay off for hours or days after a slight power surge until it has to be manually turned back on.

[@PappysCorner]

Yes it will turn back on automatically when the power is restored.!! Thank you for the corner stop and comment.!!

[@joemarotta6126]

@@PappysCorner Thanks ! ... one more question. I plan to use 1 camera inside the house (to spy on my dog) ... can the camera stand upright instead of hang ? Will the view be inverted if the camera stands upright ?

[@adrianmurilloruiz8441]

Can some one explain the differences from the sd cards and what would be the best one for this system Thanks...

[@PappysCorner]

I use a Walgreens brand with 4 Gig memory.!

[@Candoguy]

Hi again pappy, I have a question what is the symbol M on the screen mean? And mine is the color red my book didn't explain it.

[@PappysCorner]

I think that is the symbol for the internet connection it turns green when connected to a router and you can use the phone app. Thanks for the questions and supporting the channel.!!

[@ronfamous1]

Resolved the password issue and the system has been working great... Until yesterday.. The motion detection stopped working. Im not getting any alerts. Ive tried force stopping it etc. Any ideas for this issue?

[@PappysCorner]

Sorry my friend... I have not had that problem...Good luck you'll get it I'm sure.!!

[@HauntedInPA]

Hey Papy I have one more question, I have the motion detector on high but sometimes it doesn't pick up when someone walks by how do I fix that?

[@PappysCorner]

If the camera is laying on something it may not be able to scan correctly.

[@HauntedInPA]

It's mounted on my back door, I have to manually hit record for it to record at night.

[@PappysCorner]

@@HauntedInPA Wow I don't even know how to hit record.... You should have a little red icon of a person walking at the bottom of your screen when the motion sensor is working. Day or night should not effect the motion sensor.

[@HauntedInPA]

Yes I have the walking red guy Icon that you're talking about but I still have to manually record at night I'm not sure what's going on.

[@eduardomacias703]

What do you do if it wont connect to your phone

[@PappysCorner]

I don't have a phone, my son loaded the app and say's it works great on his smart phone.... good luck... thank you for the corner stop and drop.!!

[@gatorsworld]

that was a very good review Pappy and looks like a good product even if it`s Harbor freight....I guess they have some good stuff.....CHEERS

[@PappysCorner]

Thanks, it's in my budget, there's some really nice ones at Home Depot but these Cobra units are tried and true. Thank you for visiting the corner. Have a great weekend!! ... Pappy

[@Candoguy]

Pappy: I also found out if the power goes off you have to reset the time and dates. Get aggravating. Must monitor it or all the days and time won't be accurate!

[@PappysCorner]

That just blows man.!! One of my few complaints with this system for sure.!!..... Hay,.. Thanks for the feed back.!!

[@rmsg7504]

Just buy a UPS from an office supply store. The bigger the better.

[@HauntedInPA]

Do these cameras have to be mounted? Can I just have them sitting in my window shooting out?

[@PappysCorner]

No problem.!!

[@AlejandraRamirez-vt1pb]

How much memory capacity can you use? 128 GB?

[@PappysCorner]

256 GB ... Thank you for the corner stop and drop.!!

[@KUBBI7488]

do u still have this security system? did it survive in a cold winter? im looking to buy one like this!

[@PappysCorner]

This will be the first winter it's only been in the teen's overnight so far this winter. I'm curious myself and my camera's tucked under the overhangs to help protect them. Thank you for the corner stop and comment.!!

[@rmsg7504]

Most cameras only last outdoors for a few years. You can buy a heated/cooled shell for them too online. You have to wire it up to DC or AC power but they are basically a metal box.

[@AtticusDraco]

thanx for showing us this item it's better than i thot it would be where are you that have crickets in the month of March?

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for watching, yea it's good good for what I needed. I'm in Iowa, must have crickets in the garage, I keep it heated. You have a great week end my friend!!

[@AtticusDraco]

lol.. omg,, i called it i live in davenport,, and i thot,, "that looks like a cul-de-sac around here,, that and those stairs' not saying its exclusive to davenport,, its just a lot of hawkeyes have that view lot a ppl i know with them stairs

[@PappysCorner]

Cool, I'm in Bettendorf off Tanglefoot by the High School. Glad you're here my friend!

[@AtticusDraco]

well then,, your creeper guy kinda reminded me of Dr Gyros(commercial actor),, ha! it did

[@PappysCorner]

Lol, I've thought maybe I could do that guy. It's a good commercial... Have a good one!