Qsee QH05YC 5MP Analog Cameras, 4-Pack Review
A four-pack of 5MP analog bullet cameras from Qsee (formerly Q-See) with warm-LED color night vision and IP67 aluminum housings. They are add-ons for specific Qsee DVRs, not a standalone system.
Our verdict
The QH05YC pack only makes sense if you already own a Qsee DVR that Qsee confirms will work with it. At roughly $65 a camera it's expensive next to the $489.99 DVR kit, and the page lists only a few compatible recorders. Check compatibility with Qsee in writing before ordering.
- Best for
- Adding color-night-vision cameras to a Qsee DVR that Qsee has confirmed is compatible.
- Skip if
- You don't own a compatible DVR, or you want a complete kit for a similar price.
Why 3.4/5: Lifted by weatherproof 5MP cameras with warm-LED color night vision and cables in the box; held back by about $65 a camera, no recorder, compatibility limited to named Qsee DVRs and a store-page buyer who got only four of 16 ordered.
The QH05YC is a four-pack of 5MP analog bullet cameras from Qsee (formerly Q-See, relaunched in 2023) with warm-LED color night vision. It is an add-on, not a system: the cameras need a compatible Qsee DVR, which the pack doesn't include. The store lists it at $259.99 as of 18 October 2026, about $65 a camera.
What's in the pack
Four cameras, four 20 m BNC cables, a power adapter and a power splitter, plus positioning stickers, surveillance cards, screws and the manual. Each camera has a 5MP 1/2.8-inch sensor (2592×1944) at 20 or 12.5 fps with a fixed 3.6 mm lens, two 3500K warm LEDs and an aluminum IP67 housing rated for -20 °C to 50 °C. Video output is TVI by default and can be switched to AHD, CVI or CVBS. Each camera draws up to 3 W from a 12V DC supply and measures 152 × 68.3 × 62.9 mm at 0.45 kg.
Night vision
The warm LEDs let the camera show color images in the dark. The spec table gives the night range as 20 m, while the page copy claims up to 82 feet; plan around the 20 m figure.
Which DVRs it works with
The page lists the QH08052DR DVR and the QH08045YC system as compatible, and the QH08045HW page says that DVR supports the QH05YC too. It also says to consult Qsee before using these cameras with a DVR from the old Q-See, or incompatibility problems may occur. The QH08052DR and QH08045YC aren't in the store's current catalog of 13 products.
How it compares with the rest of the range
Four cameras for $259.99 is more than half the $489.99 price of the QH08045HW kit, which includes a DVR, a 2TB drive and four siren cameras. The QH05FR pack costs the same and swaps color night vision for PIR sensors and infrared. Among the IP systems, the 4K bullet kit costs $589.99 with a recorder.
Before you buy
Qsee Technology is a California company founded in 2022 that bought the Q-See trademark, and it says it doesn't support old Q-See products, servers, apps or warranties. The product page itself says to consult Qsee before pairing these cameras with a DVR from the old Q-See. The two buyer reviews on this product page (read on 18 October 2026) include a buyer who says only four of 16 ordered cameras arrived and that emails went unanswered, and another who rated the cameras good. Buy from Qsee's own site or its official Amazon store to keep the 2-year warranty valid, check the box against the contents list as soon as it arrives, and test every camera inside the return window.
What we liked
- 5MP sensors with warm LEDs that keep night video in color
- IP67 aluminum housings rated for -20 °C to 50 °C
- Cables, a power adapter and a splitter are in the box
- Output is switchable between TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS, with TVI by default
Worth noting
- About $65 a camera ($259.99 for four on 18 October 2026), more than half the price of the full QH08045HW DVR kit
- Needs a compatible Qsee DVR, which isn't included, and the page names only a few
- The page gives two night ranges: 20 m in the spec table, 'up to 82 feet' in the copy
- One store-page buyer says only four of 16 ordered cameras arrived and that emails went unanswered
- Analog video tops out at 5MP (2592×1944), below the 4K IP cameras in Qsee's NVR kits
Questions before you buy
Is this a complete security system?
No. The pack holds four cameras, four 20 m BNC cables, a power adapter and a power splitter. It needs a compatible Qsee DVR, which isn't included.
Which DVRs does it work with?
The page lists the QH08052DR DVR and the QH08045YC system, and the QH08045HW page says that DVR supports the QH05YC too. Qsee advises consulting it before pairing the cameras with a DVR from the old Q-See.
How far does the color night vision reach?
The spec table gives 20 m; the page copy says up to 82 feet (about 25 m). Plan around the lower, spec-table figure.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
Qsee's policy page accepts returns of unopened, unused items in original packaging within 15 days of delivery (reduced from 30, it says); you pay return shipping, and a rejected return costs a 15% restocking fee plus freight. Defects must be reported within 30 days with photo or video proof, and Qsee then covers shipping. The product-page badge still says 30-day return, so confirm with support before relying on it.
Does it work with my old Q-See DVR?
Only if Qsee confirms it. The product page itself says to consult Qsee before pairing these cameras with a DVR from the old Q-See. Qsee Technology says it does not support old Q-See servers, apps or warranties. Old cameras also can't be added to the new Qsee Smart Home app.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the maker
- Qsee Support CenterSupport channels, old Q-See devices, refunds, the 2-year warrantyRead October 18, 2026
- New Qsee disclaimer (blog post, April 2023)Who Qsee Technology is; no support for old Q-See productsRead October 18, 2026
- Qsee Download CenterApp versions, Windows-only PC client, firmware list, cloud subscriptionRead October 18, 2026
From the store
- QH05YC product page: specs, box contents and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, what's in the box, the listed priceRead October 18, 2026
- Qsee shipping policyFree US shipping, processing and transit times, shipping zones, dutiesRead October 18, 2026
- Qsee warranty and return policy2-year warranty terms, 15-day return of unopened items, 30-day defect reportsRead October 18, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- Which DVRs are compatible today: the page names the QH08052DR and QH08045YC, neither of which is in the store's current catalog.
- Independent testing: we found no independent test or review of this model when we searched on 2026-10-18, so every spec here comes from Qsee's own pages.
- Who makes the hardware, and any NDAA or FCC covered-equipment statement: neither is published on the product page.
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