Cop Cam Review: As Seen on TV Security Cam

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
  • Cop Cam is compact, wireless As Seen on TV security camera. Today I put it to the test to see if it works!
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  • @SASGRecruitRush
    @SASGRecruitRush Před 5 lety +258

    The Night vision, infa red makes you look like the zombie things in I am Legend

  • @Trisha0413
    @Trisha0413 Před 5 lety +630

    Nope would not buy this. Thank you for the review.

    • @Ahfuds
      @Ahfuds Před 5 lety +4

      The infared is nightmare fuel.... But lived the video, keep it up.

    • @conanobrien1
      @conanobrien1 Před 5 lety +6

      This is how you set correct time/date on cameras like this...
      TAG.txt or time.txt (test what works on your camera) file should be created on SD memory card you put in your camera
      Connect the camera to your computer via USB cable
      Create a TAG.txt file at the root directory of the Memory Disk, type the three line of text in this blank file just like below:
      [date] 2012/01/01 12.00.00
      Save the file and quit.
      Unplug camera from computer.
      Turn on the camera, then turn off the camera.
      When you do this the camera reads the time.txt file, sets the time/date on the camera according to what you typed in the file and then erases the time.txt file

    • @TimBurVlogs
      @TimBurVlogs Před 5 lety +1

      @@conanobrien1 I will give this a try! But to be clear... like, say I do that this minute, it would be... [date] 2019/15/02 1:19:00

    • @TimBurVlogs
      @TimBurVlogs Před 5 lety +4

      @Willie Gordon I went against my judgement and reviews, bought one and am very happy with it.

    • @TimBurVlogs
      @TimBurVlogs Před 5 lety +1

      @Breeze it raised my expectations lol was much better than expected.

  • @marijuanapuffs
    @marijuanapuffs Před 5 lety +57

    Call 911 and describe the thief wearing a purple shirt. No wonder the thief was never found!

  • @ussmillerco
    @ussmillerco Před 4 lety +54

    These cop cams are repackaged Chinese cheap cams from literally years ago. Ones like them were sold for under 10 dollars and were plagued with issues. Stopped recordings, bad jittery video, poor battery life, corruption of recording files etc. They came in many styles, such as pen, box and lapel mounted covert cameras. The cameras underlying design remained the same. As for changing the time, those old cameras required saving a specific text string formatted a certain way, including the date and time to the root of the mini sad card, and upon restart with card installed, the camera would write the date to the camera. Avoid these, unless it’s under $3.00 with mini sd card included.

  • @wearenotalone5783
    @wearenotalone5783 Před 5 lety +221

    SOUNDS TO ME LIKE IT'S WORTHLESS FOR WHAT THEY CLAIM IT WILL DO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONEST REVIEW. I WAS GOING TO BUY ONE, GLAD I SAW THIS FIRST.

    • @anthonymerchant2597
      @anthonymerchant2597 Před 5 lety +2

      Check out the review I did for a cheaper alternative if you really looking for one. Costs way less but has more it can do and is capable of taking video at 1080p. IR sensor is also much better.

    • @soozies.7048
      @soozies.7048 Před 5 lety +2

      I bought one and NOW saw this. I don’t even know how to get the video on my PC. Computer dummy that I am.

    • @mjwallace9334
      @mjwallace9334 Před 5 lety +3

      worse yet they don't even tell you audio in some states like mine is totally illegal

    • @davidlynn4896
      @davidlynn4896 Před 4 lety +1

      Don't buy one I did and there trash been better off just Burt my money

    • @AugustTheStag
      @AugustTheStag Před 4 lety +5

      STOP YELLING!!!

  • @FaheemRashid
    @FaheemRashid Před 5 lety +319

    Thanos makes an appearance at 13:18

  • @Millenniumforce
    @Millenniumforce Před 5 lety +136

    Bought it and it sucked. First it recorded in purple then it broke and won't work after 3 days. can't get a hold of anyone. my bank did a charge back. what thieves.

    • @ir10031981
      @ir10031981 Před 5 lety +6

      Officer Scott Savitt should be ashamed

    • @melapelas4092
      @melapelas4092 Před 5 lety +3

      Stop spying on people

    • @MrEasy1988
      @MrEasy1988 Před 5 lety +9

      All that seen on tv products are gimmicky

    • @desertflower5724
      @desertflower5724 Před 4 lety +1

      @@MrEasy1988 10% are pretty cool products tho...

    • @alanmalcheski8882
      @alanmalcheski8882 Před 4 lety +2

      i don't have a laptop or a cpu... are there any cheap cams that i can use and watch on my phone?

  • @roberthamilton8024
    @roberthamilton8024 Před 5 lety +8

    Excellent review. It's nice to see someone do an actual review rather than a 30 minute long video of someone who thinks they are funny or entertaining when they are just nauseating to watch. This review is all about the product and I thank you for that. Great job.... Keep them coming.

  • @Alex632
    @Alex632 Před 5 lety +143

    13:19 who the heck is this? That's just creepy.

  • @CrushDani
    @CrushDani Před 5 lety +64

    You legit scared the hell out of me when it went to night vision. It makes you look INSANE LMAO

    • @Freakinreviews
      @Freakinreviews  Před 5 lety +21

      It kinda freaked me out hearing my normal voice come out of that old man's face!

    • @CrushDani
      @CrushDani Před 5 lety +7

      @@Freakinreviews old man!? It looked like a vampire!

    • @__aceofspades
      @__aceofspades Před 5 lety +1

      I was here first Dani.

    • @larrywise1865
      @larrywise1865 Před 5 lety +2

      iamlegend zombie

    • @2jukojohn
      @2jukojohn Před 5 lety

      Man you looked like a one of those murderous monsters in Night mode. 😂😂😂Not buying this crap though

  • @desertflower5724
    @desertflower5724 Před 4 lety +3

    I just love your reviews! Something about your tone & personality... You're soft-spoken & have no foul language! What a relief... You're reviews are honest & just detailed enough to be informative & not overwhelming or boring.
    Plus... You're a dog lover which makes you a good human being in my book!
    Thx for your time & effort so the rest of us can purchase things the educated way, being "informed"....
    🗯👌😯🐶🌹🌵🌴🙂

  • @rougeflowers6602
    @rougeflowers6602 Před 5 lety +36

    13:36
    Here we have a rare glimpse of Voldemort with his nose

  • @mikehoward8201
    @mikehoward8201 Před 5 lety +44

    I just saw this camera ad on tv today and now that I have seen your review, I just saved some bucks! Thanks!

    • @GrannyLaLa1960
      @GrannyLaLa1960 Před 5 lety

      Same here. Just saw the commercial and decided to check reviews.

    • @Easycooking422
      @Easycooking422 Před 5 lety

      Hell yeah that's the same thing I'm saying

    • @jimbritttn
      @jimbritttn Před 5 lety +1

      TOTAL SCAM! If something has "Atomic", or "Magic", or "Tactical" in the name RUN!!! You can buy this exact camera directly from China for $5 (I have two!) and the only difference is the name stamped on it. It is JUNK.

    • @davidsegerstrom9313
      @davidsegerstrom9313 Před 5 lety

      @@jimbritttn yeah I got one off the wish app for like 4-5$ and it is total garbage!

    • @jimbritttn
      @jimbritttn Před 5 lety

      @@davidsegerstrom9313 all that infomercial stuff is JUNK. This thing is made in the SAME factory! If it has "cop", "atomic", or "tatical" in it's name it is a SCAM

  • @hikkeen
    @hikkeen Před 5 lety +240

    It's odd how old the night cam mode made you look. It's almost like looking at a completely different person.

    • @Freakinreviews
      @Freakinreviews  Před 5 lety +72

      Yeah I thought so too! That's a glimpse of how Freakin' Reviews might look in 2058!

    • @immauniwolf8040
      @immauniwolf8040 Před 5 lety +40

      Freakin' reviews, walking dead edition

    • @trueCDNhoser
      @trueCDNhoser Před 5 lety +4

      Exactly what I thought!

    • @lordvlygar2963
      @lordvlygar2963 Před 5 lety +14

      Yeah. Looks just like Nosferatu.

    • @crapfestgames
      @crapfestgames Před 5 lety +9

      Thanos was here. Lucky he didn’t snap his fingers.

  • @christykennedy792
    @christykennedy792 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you! Came close to purchasing this yesterday and decided to find a review! You've saved me so much frustration! Subscribed!

  • @dixiegordon9162
    @dixiegordon9162 Před rokem +5

    You are the only review person I trust.
    Bought my dashcam and other things that I wanted to buy, and so far I am very , very happy with my choices, thanks to you... especially my dashcam.

  • @acereport8939
    @acereport8939 Před 5 lety +7

    I used to use cameras like this for my RC videos. To disable/change the time stamp, it’s normally required to place a text file inside the default directory. Additionally, the “motion activation” features really only work when connected to continuous power. These little cameras use up a lot of battery quickly and judging from the size, there’s probably not a lot to go around.

    • @jefferyrailey405
      @jefferyrailey405 Před 2 lety

      Glad I waited until they went on sale for 3.99$ before I purchased. Mine worked okay when hookup to continuously power supply.

  • @hughaskew6550
    @hughaskew6550 Před 5 lety +72

    You can find this camera in a million brand variations and they all suck just like this one. Same junk different packaging.

    • @MrDavidBFoster
      @MrDavidBFoster Před 5 lety +2

      Yeah, except that "As Seen On TV" sticker bumped the price up about $30.

    • @hughaskew6550
      @hughaskew6550 Před 5 lety +3

      I wish I could answer that in the affirmative. I've spent way too much on small covert cams and junk is practically a trademark. Too many hit-and-miss recordings and unpredictable motion capture. If they were smaller, more portable, and weatherproof, I'd almost rather use a dashcam. At least the technology is more honest and constantly improving.

    • @illegallyIncarcerat1
      @illegallyIncarcerat1 Před 5 lety

      Robin Campbell you are right!

  • @v.e.7236
    @v.e.7236 Před 5 lety +27

    First impression: a lot of packaging for such a small unit. Next impression: Not impressed. More E-junk.

  • @hearnjack
    @hearnjack Před 4 lety +3

    When it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Nice review. My Wife picked me up one for a stocking stuffer when she was in line at Menards. I didn't open it yet. I decided to check reviews before. You saved me such a headache. BLESS you and thanks 4 posting.

    • @lilyvalley5389
      @lilyvalley5389 Před 3 lety

      But did you get to return it for store credit if no reciept or past date ? I would.

  • @girlsdrinkfeck
    @girlsdrinkfeck Před 5 lety +45

    better off using an old android phone with detection mode turned on, much better quality more storage more battery and costs nothing since its a old device

    • @delvonmilner8716
      @delvonmilner8716 Před 5 lety

      So because it old it cost nothing?? Tell me where I can get a bunch of FREE phones

    • @ttkkcvngtn562
      @ttkkcvngtn562 Před 5 lety +3

      Generally, people usually have a few old phones they've upgraded from still lying around the house, in a draw somewhere.

    • @Yes...but...
      @Yes...but... Před 5 lety

      @@delvonmilner8716 Maybe try asking in your local freecycle?

    • @angiicashion
      @angiicashion Před 5 lety

      Too bad you can't use the phone as a body camera.so people don't see you recording them.that what i wanr..

  • @margeryk000
    @margeryk000 Před 5 lety +117

    Sounds more like cop scam.... Thanks for another great review. Keep up the great work. ATB : )

    • @L3nnyMillsIII
      @L3nnyMillsIII Před 5 lety +1

      Margery - Love your comment‼️‼️‼️

  • @biteme19671
    @biteme19671 Před 5 lety

    Glad someone put a video out on this product, I keep getting emails about it about every other day and of course in their videos everything works perfectly, even the color and motion. Knew it was too good to be true, thanks for the video.

  • @Milvert08
    @Milvert08 Před 5 lety

    Just wondering if you have videos on Spy Camera Sunglasses or Camera Sunglasses? I would love to know if they're worth buying? What would you recommend beside buying a GoPro? Thanks.

  • @gratefuldead4605
    @gratefuldead4605 Před 5 lety +119

    This product looks like it is right up there with the Perfect Polly for the shittiest products I've seen you review. Thanks for showing us the stuff that sucks along with the stuff that works. I love your channel dude keep up the great work.

    • @Freakinreviews
      @Freakinreviews  Před 5 lety +10

      Thanks! I do think this will be a strong candidate for my Worst of 2018 list.

    • @blueraspberrylemonade32
      @blueraspberrylemonade32 Před 5 lety +5

      @@Freakinreviews can you find a camera similar thats the best?

    • @mon573r6
      @mon573r6 Před 5 lety

      pigglet and pooh bear agreed. Please review a tiny camera that was good.

    • @blueraspberrylemonade32
      @blueraspberrylemonade32 Před 5 lety

      @@mon573r6 why was, i want to buuy nuuuw one that is, not was

  • @HamMax444
    @HamMax444 Před 5 lety +60

    The night portion of this video was extremely creepy! Appropriate for October but far too creepy for everyday use!

    • @kjk7611
      @kjk7611 Před 5 lety

      Dixotube Grow a d#ck.😡

  • @KanoKapre
    @KanoKapre Před 5 lety +17

    The night version makes you look like one of the dudes on “I AM LEGEND” 😂

  • @sherrykatz1689
    @sherrykatz1689 Před 5 lety

    Can it be recharged by the USV cable plutgged into the camera and then plugging the other end of the cable into a cigarette lighter adapter?

  • @troystutsman1400
    @troystutsman1400 Před 5 lety +19

    Thanks for sharing this with us...!
    You saved me from getting ripped off...!
    Have a great day and be blessed.

  • @Deepspace1insight
    @Deepspace1insight Před 5 lety +102

    The reason you were having issues playing and importing the files is while they are in AVI containers, the video is stored in m-jpeg codec format (yup, like the picture format).
    The reason they do that is encoding chips for good compression formats like h.264 (what most cameras record in nowadays) are expensive (relatively speaking) and have higher battery demands, so they use chips that are extremely simple, cheap, and power sipping that use this dated crummy format.
    Another plus (for them) is they can usually cheap out even more with the battery because it really takes almost nothing at all to power these chips. That's probably the issue you had, a terrible battery and a almost non-existant battery management/charging circuit.
    You'll see this a lot with any Chinese cameras sold on Ebay for under 50 dollars (dash cams and 'spy' cams are famous for this format)
    These exact cameras are sold all over Ebay as "Cube Camera"s. They've been around since the Polaroid Cube first came out years ago. This just seems like an investor was browsing Ebay and got the terrible idea to import these things and market them without realizing the poop build/design quality.
    And yes, as people pointed out they have no InfraRed filter, since the moving shutter required to move it out of the way for night shots costs money and somewhat increases size. So that's why the colors are off.
    In fact: if the sensor was more sensitive to IR, the color would really be bad but it doesn't look like they used a sensor that's very IR sensitive (again, they gotta save money) so they probably used a bargain basement sensor not really intended for night shots (because all sensors are at least a little IR sensitive). That would explain the crummy night time preformance.
    Anyway, keep in mind I'm no expert, and just doing some speculating on the sensor.
    Hope that helps.

    • @haileygrey5047
      @haileygrey5047 Před 5 lety +13

      Deepspace1insight wow.No expert? Sure could've fooled me lol.thanks for the insight

    • @mark9152
      @mark9152 Před 5 lety +5

      You sure does sound more credible than this video. I always say, "If you can't properly use a device, you are just too lazy to properly understand the instructions manual." Not that I am defending cheap the product, I just wanted to hear less "I can't," this is a review for goodness sakes. At the very least, do some research or ask people who may know. Regardless the actual question here is... why is this in my recommended?

    • @x2malandy
      @x2malandy Před 5 lety +1

      Deepspace1insight
      m Ok, that was a fun informative comment to read. Thanks.

    • @cuteamy946
      @cuteamy946 Před 5 lety +2

      It doesn't matter what is video storage , the cop cam should be user friendly ,not more works for user to come up with. So he is very smart and knows what he is talking about. You are lacking critical thinking due

    • @teambennett3060
      @teambennett3060 Před 5 lety

      What would be a great mini camera ?

  • @outdoorsmantexas
    @outdoorsmantexas Před 5 lety

    Thank you for the most in-depth review on this camera.
    I agree it looks like a nice first attempt but needs more bugs worked out to make it a better all around camera.

  • @om-vl7se
    @om-vl7se Před 5 lety +2

    Great review, thank you. To take a picture, power on as per instructions, then hold power button for 2 additional seconds, then each time you want to take a picture you have to push the button. Robert

  • @NWCI
    @NWCI Před 5 lety +5

    Saw their ad earlier today, and I was like there's no way it's going to be that good for that price.

  • @davidp7654
    @davidp7654 Před 5 lety +3

    I bought a similar item . From what I was able to figure out about the time stamp was that you have to go into a txt file and manually set the date and time and save the file . I remember it working that time but the quality was bad so I never really used it again .

  • @clydesdalehorse1870
    @clydesdalehorse1870 Před 4 lety +2

    2:42 lmao I'm hearing the f word young man 😂😂😂

  • @SHADOWSFLA
    @SHADOWSFLA Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for the review bro. I was so close to buying one. Awesome video.

  • @RossFlack
    @RossFlack Před 5 lety +15

    Can you look into the SQ11 mini camera. The cop cam is a variant of the SQ11. The SQ11 can be found on Amazon for $15. It also can be used as a webcam/dash cam?
    For the date try this:
    Connect the mini video camera to the computer. Setting the time is done by creating a text file named «TIMERSET.txt» in the root directory of the device's memory card, with the following content:
    «YYYYMMDDHHMMSS» «Y» (or «N», if you do not want the date and time stamp displayed on video files)
    For example, «20170625140003 Y»
    After saving the file, disconnect the video camera from the computer and turn it on.

    • @naolmstead
      @naolmstead Před 5 lety +3

      I have one of these mini cameras, not this specific cop cam brand, and the thing I never understood about that text file is what good is it if you only use the camera occasionally instead of leaving it on constantly.
      I haven't even tried to use mine in months so I'm guessing next time I go to use it it will say it's some random date and time from months ago.

    • @anlien83
      @anlien83 Před 5 lety

      I have that exact camera and it works okay. Daytime image quality up close is surprisingly good. Up close about 10 feet.

  • @twocvbloke
    @twocvbloke Před 5 lety +10

    Just an SQ11 cube camera from china, I have one myself (the SQ11, not this cop cam version) and tried it out recently, it's not too bad so long as you're expecting it to be pretty rubbish. I've stuck an IR cut filter over the lens of mine though as the stock lens has no IR cut hence why things look purpley-red...

    • @garywheeler7039
      @garywheeler7039 Před 5 lety

      I bought a couple SQ11, months ago, 10 usd each on Bangood. Poor to lousy battery life, confusing interface, date stamp has to be edited each time its used (it doesn't remember time otherwise). Royal pita to use. Can't figure out how to use it as a regular wired-in security cam. If it worked as a wired-in security can it might be worth it though. Not recommended.

    • @anlien83
      @anlien83 Před 5 lety

      @@garywheeler7039 I bought some about 2 or 3 years ago. 32gb max for sd card. Records good in day time. Terrible at night. Constant power will allow it to record longer and it does loop recording. Won't recommend using as security camera as it does not do good beyond 10-15 feet.

  • @minervagalvez4748
    @minervagalvez4748 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for your review! You saved me money! Please keep the reviews coming!

  • @dannigro8794
    @dannigro8794 Před 5 lety +14

    Almost bought this. Thanks for the review.

  • @Alexlfm
    @Alexlfm Před 5 lety +48

    So, let me get this straight. It’s marketed as a security camera but has a very, very narrow field of view, poor picture quality, no real night vision or IR no battery life and to top it all off, it also has horrible CMOS tearing. What a complete scam. That thing probably has a total cost of not even $5 from China. Somebody’s making bank on these...
    This demonstrates why real cameras like the Arlo or even Blink cost so much more.

    • @phlopalopagus
      @phlopalopagus Před 5 lety +1

      Good god $5 dollars....no way! Maybe maybe a $1 dollar and that is pushing it. I am aware of the sd card but its a china card and it by itself is produced for Penneys.

    • @Alexlfm
      @Alexlfm Před 5 lety +1

      Phlop Alopagus You have to figure the box, cable and plastic casing (though that likely is just a variation of a standard mold) into the cost. In parts just for the camera it would be around the 2-3 range with the battery and microSD the most expensive components at around a dollar each. They have to have some sort of “custom” casing for the camera as well as packaging however, for this type of “as seen on tv” product which adds to the cost. The sensor itself is likely peanuts as it looks to be a 640x480 sensor upscaled with a basic camera chip that just only saves when large changes are detected. Landed, in bulk, I would expect a cost in the 5-10 range. If they’re any more then that landed, even with the SD card, somethings wrong.

    • @InDatParish
      @InDatParish Před 5 lety

      Alexlfm you get what you pay for 😑

  • @johnknightiii1351
    @johnknightiii1351 Před 5 lety +3

    See like it is just on the verge of being awesome for the price. Unfortunately the recording stopping whenever is the deal breaker.
    Maybe it is a faulty SD card it came with can you try another card that is known to be good?
    Maybe try hooking it up to an external battery pack too

  • @johnny1963ify
    @johnny1963ify Před 3 lety

    Do you take the SD card out and put it in the computer or hook the cop cam to computer?

  • @chefmariocooks
    @chefmariocooks Před 5 lety

    I was thinking of getting one of these... thanks for the video!!!... glad i found your channel.... definitely subscribing!!!... thanks again!

  • @ZainaDancer
    @ZainaDancer Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you for the honest, extensive review. I almost bought this as an extra "security" cam, but will not now. That TV hype can get you when you least expect it! Sadly, most ASOTV stuff turns out to be crap.

  • @dganet
    @dganet Před 5 lety +9

    Always love ur reviews but this was fantastic.....if it's ever sold in Ireland, won't buy it!!!! Great video & was super seeing so much of Bailey ❤️

  • @joat1513
    @joat1513 Před 4 lety

    I appreciate the effort put forth to really review these products. You don't seem to gloss over or avoid performing certain tests.
    I will mention here, as it was mentioned in a comment on the article you wrote, about changing timestamp w/cop cam. Now I haven't bought this product nor do I know for certain the efficacy of this info but I've seen it mentioned via several comments.
    To CHANGE the timestamp, to change date and/or time, you must alter the "time.set.txt" file changing the values in said file to the current/correct date and time. I've also seen it posted that the values go "date" first then "time" and that the time should be set using military time format. So I hope this helps anyone still trying to set this.

    • @Freakinreviews
      @Freakinreviews  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks Phil, that does work. Hopefully they have since updated their instructions to include this info because my instructions don't even mention it!

    • @joat1513
      @joat1513 Před 4 lety

      @@Freakinreviews not only am I not surprised that it's not included in your directions but wouldn't be surprised if it never makes it into the directions. I've seen cheap quality products where the instructions were even cheaper and missing key bits of information.

  • @jerry3579
    @jerry3579 Před 5 lety

    Today was my first day using it. I found it very jumpy when walking. It worked a lot better outside than inside. I was able to take photos after seeing the green light come on. I took them one by one, and they did show up in a photos folder on my laptop. As for the video player, I use VLC which read the .avi files flawlessly plus many other file types. Thanks for the review. I'm gonna look at others as well and try to learn as much as I can about this. Thanks, also, for clearing up my confusion about the inaccurate time stamp and date. That is definitely a big negative.

  • @danish-nl6ew
    @danish-nl6ew Před 5 lety +9

    Thanks James, The Black turned purple during the day, and you seemed to become clean shaven during night filming. Very weird. I am looking for a decent priced cam. But it wont be that one. Be safe

  • @eliza3510
    @eliza3510 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for this review. You saved me some money!!! Keep doing what you do!!!

  • @EpicATrain
    @EpicATrain Před 5 lety +15

    Honestly, I think you're being way too generous on this product, especially with the video quality. In addition, what's up with the excessive amount of packaging for such a tiny product? lol

  • @angelinafranco1469
    @angelinafranco1469 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for sharing this video, it really helps to know that this camera doesn't work well at all. My husband got one for Christmas and we will be taking it back .

  • @MrBomasBalloons
    @MrBomasBalloons Před 5 lety +84

    I hate to see such wasteful packaging

    • @Hawk1966
      @Hawk1966 Před 5 lety +2

      Agreed, it wanted to look important but could fit all the stuff in a cigarette pack.

    • @Hawk1966
      @Hawk1966 Před 5 lety +12

      It's waste, unnecessary garbage. No one's crying except the planet we're burying in trash.

    • @MrBomasBalloons
      @MrBomasBalloons Před 5 lety +10

      Yes, packaging is just a little plastic and cardboard… but when you multiply that by the billions of products being sold around the world, it adds up. Every manufacturer should make an effort to reduce the amount of packaging used for their products. Remember, we don't inherit this planet from our parents, we borrow it from our children.

    • @robertvirginiabeach
      @robertvirginiabeach Před 5 lety +4

      That package is mostly air and if it was much smaller the retailers would have shoplifters slipping it into their pockets.

    • @soccercat2075
      @soccercat2075 Před 5 lety +5

      @Josh Check out how much plastic is in our oceans before thinking that next time.

  • @dkidl2000
    @dkidl2000 Před 5 lety +3

    You know I saw the infomercial on this, and I wondered if it would be worth the money or not just to have it around in case I got picked up or something. Thanks for the review because it's definitely not worth the money!! And I will definitely not be buying it! Keep up your reviews they've been saving me a lot of money!!

  • @chasingamurderer
    @chasingamurderer Před 5 lety

    How long does it hold a charge

  • @cnngiulio
    @cnngiulio Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for the review. Did you test any mini and worth Dash cam ? Thank you again.

  • @mrmerhtin3625
    @mrmerhtin3625 Před 5 lety +3

    reminds me of the Keychain Spy Cameras (808 Car Keys Micro Camera #16?) and the time stamp you have to make a text file for it to change at the next boot if I remember correctly.

  • @R3Cat
    @R3Cat Před 5 lety +6

    This is literally an off the shelf rebadge of the SQ11 Chinese Cubecam, you can get it for 5 dollars on aliexpress and it's the original, just as good product ( i have one)

  • @terrypekarek3439
    @terrypekarek3439 Před 3 lety

    I know someone who has one .she has no complaints .mine came with SD card. I turn it on it blinks blue few times then stops.i don't know if it's working or not

  • @scotthayes5933
    @scotthayes5933 Před 5 lety

    How big is it? I'm thinking about getting one and mounting it on a flatcar for my N-Scale train set.

  • @jackwood8307
    @jackwood8307 Před 5 lety +10

    James your the best! Keep these coming!

  • @SuperShiki666
    @SuperShiki666 Před 5 lety +5

    Early todayy, You look like a vampire with nightvision on

  • @kylikjspop
    @kylikjspop Před 5 lety

    Wow. Wish I'd seen this a couple of weeks ago. Good video, substandard product. Just subscribed. Thanks.

  • @ronaldmallette
    @ronaldmallette Před 5 lety

    You are a much needed service. Thanks for all the reviews! Grateful.

  • @Millenniumforce
    @Millenniumforce Před 5 lety +70

    Also going to new jersey and while I am there I might pay a visit to see if this company really exists and if they do I will take my cop cam and stick it up there a..

    • @finnblu3002
      @finnblu3002 Před 5 lety

      Millenniumforce 🔥

    • @spectrumlocalb191
      @spectrumlocalb191 Před 5 lety

      Millenniumforce omg

    • @calebweems9392
      @calebweems9392 Před 5 lety

      Millenniumforce what's going on! I'm a big fan.

    • @annthompson2872
      @annthompson2872 Před 5 lety

      Millenniumforce z.

    • @johnpollaro8059
      @johnpollaro8059 Před 5 lety +2

      If you notice, a lot of infomercial products are all coming from 2 Bridge road In Fairfield NJ. Funny thing is I grew up and lived down the street from here,lol. I always make it a point to look at the he address on the commercial I’m boringly watching at the time,lol

  • @lorighiraldi6808
    @lorighiraldi6808 Před 5 lety +3

    I just bought one but after seeing this, I am bringing it back. Thank you for your help.

    • @alfredsmalley25
      @alfredsmalley25 Před 4 lety

      You know that's really not fair oh, I was going to say the same thing. Excuse me, I have to go back to Walmart to get my money back!

  • @ryanlisterman853
    @ryanlisterman853 Před 5 lety

    My mother bought this for me. How do you set the time and date on it? Mine says that it 6 months ago. It is also off by 18 hours.
    .

    • @andrewyoung-n8ary
      @andrewyoung-n8ary Před 5 lety

      Ryan Listerman Look at the root of the sd card. Edit that file.

  • @jorgevega-aguilar2178
    @jorgevega-aguilar2178 Před 4 lety

    If u hold the button in longer the light Turns green have u u tryied it like that got one have not tryed itout yet.. but I see red light and I hold it longer it's green

  • @sherlockholmes6632
    @sherlockholmes6632 Před 5 lety +8

    13:19 to 14:13 Damn you look like Thanos out of Avengers.

  • @jimmywalls2049
    @jimmywalls2049 Před 5 lety +23

    You should do the commercial then do the review :P I never heard of this thing

    • @Kitty-Marks
      @Kitty-Marks Před 5 lety +2

      That's a great idea, I wish he would show the commercials for the items first but he may not be able to due to copyright laws, I'm not sure.

    • @Lazy_eye_blobFish
      @Lazy_eye_blobFish Před 5 lety +1

      @@Kitty-Marks Mike jevens does.

    • @bjpalm1994
      @bjpalm1994 Před 5 lety +2

      That would be cool. Or maybe even just a clip of the commercial?

    • @RodricKing
      @RodricKing Před 5 lety

      I saw this thing in Walmart today for $39.99...

    • @jimmywalls2049
      @jimmywalls2049 Před 5 lety +3

      @@RodricKing Jesus

  • @Ncs14770
    @Ncs14770 Před 5 lety

    Just got one of these and I am glad I watched this video thank you!

  • @jamiehgriffith
    @jamiehgriffith Před 5 lety

    Thanks, great review. Unfortunately I got mine from Christmas and am stuck with it. I think you have to edit the time stamp in the folder file, but haven't figured out the format.

  • @DodoBenny
    @DodoBenny Před 4 lety +11

    This is really funny dude, I'm at the shop at the moment and I wanted to buy this camera, exactly the same camera, but I did a search and found your review, so I took the time and watched your review. Actually I decided not to buy it. Well I bought a $68 one, which is - I really hope - a bit better.
    Thanks for that correct review! 👋

    • @codymcmasters4247
      @codymcmasters4247 Před 4 lety +3

      DodoBenny I’m standing in line to be checked out , seen this plus your comment and put it back lol

    • @texastim5687
      @texastim5687 Před 2 lety

      Which one did you buy. Does it work better that cop cam

  • @MTHEORYTECHNO
    @MTHEORYTECHNO Před 5 lety +13

    This review is crazy good. Got this as a Xmas present and you basically did everything I wanted to do to 'vet' this little cam. THANK YOU! Subscribed!

  • @eXtremeFX2010
    @eXtremeFX2010 Před 5 lety

    Oh oh... I just ordered this product. Will they let me return it? Or can i cancel the order before they send it?

  • @GTVAlfaMan
    @GTVAlfaMan Před 5 lety

    Will it run while the USB cable is plugged in? How long will the battery last overnight in motion detector mode. What type of battery does it take and is it replaceable?

  • @joeg.1119
    @joeg.1119 Před 5 lety +11

    No way jose.... I ain't paying for this wack cop cam is not even worth the name..

  • @goobydntfear
    @goobydntfear Před 5 lety +15

    this is basically a total failure across the board, whats this thing even MEANT to be used for?

    • @stevec5000
      @stevec5000 Před 5 lety +2

      You can't expect much from an $8.99 camera!

    • @Zark-Muckerberg
      @Zark-Muckerberg Před 5 lety +1

      @steve c I don't understand why they are selling it for 40 dollars.

    • @stevec5000
      @stevec5000 Před 5 lety +1

      PROFIT!

    • @InDatParish
      @InDatParish Před 5 lety

      ascendence it’s the perfect camera for fools who believe the commercial and want to waste $40

    • @AwkwardBlackGal613
      @AwkwardBlackGal613 Před 5 lety

      In the commercial it was used as a nanny cam and something to go jogging with

  • @knightwalker9219
    @knightwalker9219 Před 5 lety +2

    Very helpful I was about to buy two of them off a friend of mine now I know why he's selling them so cheap thanks for the review very helpful

  • @LorenaScofield
    @LorenaScofield Před 4 lety

    I got my Copcam.. Had same problem the red indicator turned off in a minute or so..Not good to catch a bad people on night time.

  • @canjck22
    @canjck22 Před 5 lety +3

    I've said it once and I'll keep saying it. Everytime I get ready to purchase something I look to your channel
    to see if it's been reviewed and again I get slapped back into reality of " don't buy it" or " buy it" ..thank you for always fully testing the products.

  • @geraldcampbell6834
    @geraldcampbell6834 Před 5 lety +4

    The time stamp may be changed in a file on the SDCard, look in the rout directory with a usb cable attached to the camera to the computer, see if there are any files look at all files with a text editor and see if any have a time and date that you change to the correct time and date. Also there may be other setting you can change like the amount of time you can record each video segment. My friend bought a cheap Chinese dash cam that work this way you had to set the time and date, also other settings on a file on the SDCard but it explained how to do it in the instructions also anyone thinking about buying this thing and you were misled by there faults advertising saying it’s wireless well it’s not truly wireless no WiFi but I guess since it’s rechargeable i guess you can kind of say it’s wireless but the correct term would be cordless not wireless! Another issue with these cheap cameras is the included SDCard are junk the one that cam with my friend dash cam failed within a couple of days and he needed to replace it!

  • @kirara2516
    @kirara2516 Před 5 lety +1

    A cop cam add is playing on my tv right now. Glad I did my homework. Will be saving my money, thanks.

  • @tomv5988
    @tomv5988 Před 5 lety

    Considering the size of the cam I have to say not bad video quality. Not great but what do you expect? I heard it only records about 50 min and the motion sensor has issues. Would I try it? Maybe if I have a need.

  • @wcresponder
    @wcresponder Před 5 lety +7

    in the actual commercial it shows the green light night vision and here you show they are lying to customers with a garbage infrared(pink).
    Nope all in all... it's a piece of junk.

    • @DodoBenny
      @DodoBenny Před 4 lety

      Actually there are several good Chinese products on the market but this one is definitely a piece of $hit.

  • @marka.9962
    @marka.9962 Před 5 lety +21

    Demon James!

  • @lee22822
    @lee22822 Před 4 lety

    Great review! Can anyone suggest another mini cam that actually works like it is supposed to?TY

  • @fullerexplanations7872

    I have the same thing... got it about a year ago and it was confusing for me too lol! And knowing how it was orientated the video when it did work was upside down on one test. Glad to know I was not the only one to have had problems with this or thought it was confusing

  • @GyroCannon
    @GyroCannon Před 5 lety +5

    I think given this and the dash cam you reviewed a while back, the conclusion is that you should never buy an As Seen On TV camera

  • @4diamondz318
    @4diamondz318 Před 5 lety +3

    You did a good job in reviewing this proto-type video cam that im sure not going buy until they ever decide to improve it (which i think they never should of marketed it)
    ... get your refund ,people!

  • @brigbrown4444
    @brigbrown4444 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for the very thorough and fair review. It helped with decision making!

  • @MarleenGuerryDean
    @MarleenGuerryDean Před 9 dny

    Hello, thanks for your review. I thought that this connected to wifi to become a security camera but I'm also like you. Where is the app for this camera that's how you preview the video right? Instead of the computer.
    Could you view this through an app?

  • @crg9603
    @crg9603 Před 5 lety +5

    I am so glad I came across your Channel I wanted one of these cop cams so bad I could not stand it thank you again for doing this video . I have real bad anger issues and I believe if I bought this and it did not work as much as I want something like this I would have probably took a bulldozer and bulldoze down my house and everybody else's in the neighborhood . Again I would like to thank you .

  • @SimplySarah33
    @SimplySarah33 Před 5 lety +20

    This can go in your boneyard, pass.

  • @isaiahharris1998
    @isaiahharris1998 Před 2 lety

    How do you feel about the sq11 mini camera???

  • @jamesray2000
    @jamesray2000 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for posting this. I was going to buy one. Glad I didn't waste my money. Thanks again!

  • @asoncrane
    @asoncrane Před 5 lety +27

    😔 Darn I had such high hopes 😏Thank you dearly for saving me the headache 💜
    ✌️

  • @Evan2
    @Evan2 Před 5 lety +6

    Love how misleading the name is, they're trying to get people to think that these are the cameras police use.

  • @shortstackcarly
    @shortstackcarly Před 3 lety

    The 🐕 “Everyday!” 😂😂

  • @lovishlandson.u.m8653
    @lovishlandson.u.m8653 Před 4 lety

    You did a great job explaining everything and now I am set to do 30 minute video clips with jumpy vision with coloration that makes black look purple and not to mention the lack of view which is less than 140 degrees