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

Watch how I scare off that Scuttle-Butt Foundation shady character at my front door...Play acting for this video is funny... My unique Pappy's Twist... Bonus 3 in-one Video...Unbox, Install, and Review. For this Wireless 4 channel Surveillance video system with HD 720P Color. Mobile monitoring capability, secure WiFi, and 2-Way Audio. At Harbor Freight $259.99 comes with (2) cameras and additional cameras are $89.99 ea. The price has come down a bit since I posted this. Here is a link to the manual: www.manualslib...
#cobra #security #surveillance #harborfreight

[@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.

[@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.!!

[@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.!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.!!

[@taneiap4962]

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

[@PappysCorner]

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

[@mleecthulhu]

I like that ear plug trick that's smart

[@PappysCorner]

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

[@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.!!

[@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?

[@cdwwillow9671]

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

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop and comment.!

[@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.!!

[@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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[@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.

[@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.!!

[@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.!!...

[@AnonYmous-ip5xp]

Excellent thanya kindly

[@PappysCorner]

Awesome.. I appreciate the kind words.!!

[@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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[@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.!!

[@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.!!

[@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.!! 👍

[@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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[@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.

[@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.!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.!!

[@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

[@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.!!

[@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.!!

[@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.!!

[@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.

[@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.!!

[@Godistheway4519]

Great job

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for taking your time and making a stop at the Corner.!!

[@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.!!

[@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.!! 👍

[@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.!!

[@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.!!

[@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

[@chrisiman3451]

That's a real Shady character alright!! Looks like a relative of Mr. Magoo.

[@PappysCorner]

Lol... Possibly.!! ...I think he was a flasher. I would need a zoom lens if that was the case... Thank you for the corner stop and commentary.!!

[@chrisiman3451]

@@PappysCorner .. I was of course poking fun...

[@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.!!

[@roberthokerk4079]

This is the exact same system that i bought from lorex home security company about 4 years ago. It has been a really good system, but it time for an upgrade! good video!

[@PappysCorner]

Thanks man, the Cobra system has been around for awhile and become more affordable for my budget.

[@rmsg7504]

There are a lot better systems out there. I like Eye ball type cameras as they are more armored. You can mount them on wall or ceiling, and hide the wire under the mounting base so someone with a razor or pair of scissors can't just walk up and cut you r cord or unplug it.

[@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.!!

[@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.

[@BassRangerOutdoors]

Nice addition for security!! Thank you for the installation and use of the HF security camera!!

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for visiting the corner. The wife feels a bit safer knowing whos at the door.

[@daddydollar1000]

how mine phone u use with this

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for watching, I do not use phone. You need the monitor plugged to a router and the App down load to your phone is all I know.

[@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.

[@Social_Infidel]

Oh wow, I thought it was Dr. Demento!

[@PappysCorner]

LMBO... Been awhile since I heard that name.!! Thank you for the corner stop and commentary.!!

[@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!!

[@vickimorris1569]

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

[@PAPATexas]

Nice plug hole idea. Nice camera's. I got mine up! Nice monitor! lol on Shady Character! Nice system! Glue fix up works!

[@PappysCorner]

Your to kind Papa!...Thanks Bro...It means a lot...

[@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.

[@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 ☺️

[@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.

[@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.!!

[@DriveShaftDrew]

not a bad system for the price better than no system forsure glad you changed out the grommet good job thumbs up and shared

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you Drew, I think this systems been around awhile, cost half what it was a few years ago. Budget and price allowed me to give it a try. And yes, ear plug grommet was way to hookie... Lol

[@charleschapman2428]

Thanks for the video, The only problem you will have with the 512 video card is that it will hold more pictures than what the monitor is programmed for. If the monitor says it can hold X number of pictures, than that's it, even if the 512 card can hold double XX number of pictures. The program inside the chip only goes up to a maximum number, it can't count any higher, lets say it can hold 200 pictures, if you go to the 200th picture and click next, it's going to go to the 1st picture on the list, there isn't a 201 picture. Your limitations are from the program not the card capacity.

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop and commentary. I believe you are correct, only my bad... the owners manual specify's 256GB max. and I only use 8GB it holds just over a week of (3) cameras before it overwrites.... Thanks again.!!

[@EG-mm8yl]

Hey man I think that shady character made it inside your house 🤔

[@PappysCorner]

Yes he did... turns out he was a flasher.!!!....

[@EG-mm8yl]

@@PappysCorner LOL I ended up buying these Surveillance camera yesterday now to set them up!

[@jayjkayhouseofharleys3151]

COOL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM !!

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for visiting the corner. This system suits my needs perfectly without the big $$. Have a great day!!!

[@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.

[@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,!!

[@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

[@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.!!

[@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.!!

[@tycole6966]

Hello PappysCorner.. Nice info and vid... Thank you..

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for visiting the corner and being my friend!

[@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.!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@DeEagle]

That was a very interesting video my friend. I bought a surveillance set from harbor freight a few years ago and they had Bunker hill back then . It works fine but no siren on it, but it does have the talk button, and it records ok. You did give me something to think about. Thumbs up my friend and I have subbed back and even hit the bell my friend.

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for watching and being my friend. The Cobra unit is working pretty good except it blinks and looses signal occasionally. I may need to move the monitor.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.!!

[@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...!!!!

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

Great video thanks. I was wondering if those were any good. I have been looking at them and the wireless ones. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for taking your time to visit the corner. This was more in my budget.. Lol ... I've seen some others out there really nice but much more $$$...

[@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.

[@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.!!

[@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.

[@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.!!

[@delltrainer]

great job! thanks

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop and comment.!!!

[@RobertCiampa9112]

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.

[@TheJourneyest2016]

Just found you on another outdoor channel! Excited to see more videos

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for visiting the corner.

[@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.!!

[@AlejandraRamirez-vt1pb]

How much memory capacity can you use? 128 GB?

[@PappysCorner]

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

[@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.!!

[@JohnCRV]

It's a neat system for the front door. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@PappysCorner]

Yes it satisfies our needs just fine.!!

[@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?

[@kentuckycowboy2]

Thanks for the video I've been considering one of these for a while now and have been on the wall, they don't look so bad now. Come over and subbed from the Shade Tree Fix It Mans video today.

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for the corner stop. I'm pleased with the Cobra security system. Cobra has been around a while. The real test will be this winter here in Iowa. The book says may not work below zero... We will see...

[@kentuckycowboy2]

@@PappysCorner You're welcome.

[@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.!!

[@mplscarsales6652]

I have a question so you actually don’t need to have WiFi for this to work ? I’m trying to use this for a site that has no WiFi as long as it has the SD card to record that’s will work perfect . WiFi feature is nice but not needed .

[@PappysCorner]

You are correct, People like to take these in their campers to camp sites. You just pair up the camera to the monitor and the reach is 150 ft. indoors and 450 ft. outdoors.

[@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.!!

[@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.!!

[@rottnlove]

Owners manual, you'll want to keep that.... OR MAYBE ATTEMPT READING IT???!!!

[@PappysCorner]

Awesome advise.!!

[@buzzsah]

Good idea making the plug.

[@PappysCorner]

Thank you for taking your time to visit the corner. Yes, the 6000 glue was way better. The ear plug was hookie... Lol

[@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.!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.!!