Actually this product does everything it says it will do and I highly recommend buying it. So why the 3 start review? Totally over packaging. Although it does come in a nice package, the ZUS is stuck to the packaging with some white, rubbery compound that does not peel off. I did take as much off as I could,and finally used both Goof off and lighter fluid to remove the rest. After an hour of screwing with this I gave up. I had removed the gooey crap, but was left with a product that still works exceptionally well, but looks like it has been in the bottom of a heavily used tool box for the past 2 years. In other words it now looks like crap!
10/15/2016
I never contacted the company, but they contacted me because of this review and kindly offered to issue a credit or replace it. The product works and I guess a credit would have been great, but I preferred a replacement which they sent right away. Same packaging and same gooey white stuff to make it adhere to the packaging but I was able to carefully remove it this time. A great product with a company that stands behind what they sell. So I changed it to 5 stars.
The Zus charger works exactly as described, it's also one of the fastest iPhone 6 car chargers that I've used. The fact the I can charge two high wattage devices with this thing is great! Its modern design compliments my car really well. I love the fact that it can pin point the location of my car in the lot with the help of its app which is really straight forward to use. The LED lights at the top and on the side USB ports are very helpful, especially when I’m trying to pinpoint the ports in limited light. Another major improvement that I see compared to the first version that I got from the IGG campaign is that the packaging is now much improved - making it easier to take ZUS out of the box.
But one caveat, ZUS won’t charge Qualcomm Quick Charge devices at the rapid charging mode. Had my significant other try it with her QC phone and it didn’t indicate charging rapidly, so this charger would not be for QC smartphone owners.
This is my third Zus charger. I bought two and was then sent this new model for review. I'm happy to say that the new version is the same bulletproof quality as the original, with the additional benefit of being able to plug cable in either right side up or upside down. It's slick looking when the lights are on but doesn't call attention to itself when left in a parked car.
Zus has been the only charger in my experience that is completely capable of keeping my phone charging while running Waze/Maps and making calls while working on the road. Every other charger I tried couldn't keep up and my phone would always be close to dead by the time I stopped the car on my way to meetings.
The app is a breeze to use and you're able to add multiple Zus devices and name them. You can then call up each one and check the map to see exactly where you left your car parked. The arrow and distance away from vehicle isn't always perfect, but it does point you in the right direction if you're in big department store lot. I find the parking meter timer very useful and use it often.
This is the second one I have bought. First one was broke by being stepped on. Liked both. The finding my car app is the least of the reason I use it. In fact have never used it. But checking my system I use all the time, However the charging is GREAT. I drive all day for work, and use my cell phone and tablet for many things all day long, so I have to constantly charge one or the other and this thing is a monster when it comes to charging. The fact that you can put the cord in any direction is really nice. It keeps all my electronics running, I can see how the system is doing in any vehicle I get into, and in case I ever do lose my vehicle I will be able to find it.Over the years I have used all kinds of gadgets, I love gadgets, and this is one of the best I have ever got. It is worth the cost. If I could find something else that would do what this does cheaper I would get it but it aint out there. This thing is well made. I drove over one with a truck once by accident, and didn't hurt it. The only thing that did it in was a 270 lb man with hard soled shoes on and it sitting in a crack on the ground and when he stepped on it and it being at an angel it broke more like bent into an L shape. It may have still worked but I was so pissed at this idiot I picked up the messed up ZUS and threw it into the desert. I then immediately went and bought a new one. Didn't think twice about it. I aint rich, just a poor working stiff but this thing is worth it.
By remembering my parked location, the Zus charger has saved me from wandering around a large parking lot many times. The double reversible USB ports charge my devices in very little time. The USB ports are reversible. I've never seen this type of feature before. It allows you to insert your charging cable either way so you don't have to fumble wit the cable. The ports are subtly lit which enables you to see the ports in there dark. Three small lights on the top industry that your Zus is connected. Those is a very well made item and is a necessity for every vehicle.
Feature Product
- [Automatic Car Finder] The ZUS App automatically saves your parking location. Simply open the ZUS App to find your car with the Map or Compass.
- [Monitor Car Battery Health] ZUS App actively monitors your car's battery and notifies you when the battery is underperforming.
- [Record Mileage] ZUS App automatically remembers your drives and records your business mileage for IRS reporting(premium feature, free for 60 drives per month).
- [Parking meter alert] never Pay another parking ticket again with the parking meter alert.
- [Share parking location] easily share your parking location with your spouse or friends.
Description
ZUS is a smart car finder and USB car charger. It charges up your mobile devices at their max speed and finds your car with the companion iOS/Android app. Say good-bye to time-consuming searches for your car at the mall, stadium, outdoor event or a busy neighborhood. ZUS comes with a one-year warranty and we provide friendly customer service that can be easily reached seven days a week. For optimal use, your original cable or a third-party certified one (such as MFi).
An absolute life saver if you travel a lot like I do and can't always remember exactly where you parked.
Okay, even with ZUS, I still don't know EXACTLY where I parked, but it helps give me an approximation!
Example of where it WILL work: Which parking garage you parked in in a large city (quick note: others said it doesn't work in parking garages but it did for me, maybe size matters?)
Where it WON'T work: Where in the parking garage you parked
Example of where it WILL work: A large parking lot, like Sea World.
Where it WON'T work: A small parking lot, like Wal-Mart
What I'm getting at is this thing is EXTREMELY inaccurate for pin-pointing exactly where I parked (off by around 80 feet give or take), but narrows it down enough to where every time I've used it, I've successfully and quickly found my car.
The whole "battery monitor/ mileage" thing seems completely useless AND annoying, but only pops up every so often, so I don't really care.
Good charger and the product is well built. It has a high quality feel, but the car locator does not work well. It's not ready to be a commercial product.
Update 9/5/2017 - upgraded to 4 stars
- this locator has saved me a few times to find my parked car in the big open lot. I guess it was not fair for me just to say this "car locator does not work". When I purchased this product, I was expecting the locator will tell me where my car is immediately with the precision of 2 to 3 meters, which is not realistic with current technology. Once I know the limitation, this product is actually a well-made and reliable product.
Was a crowd funding supporter, loved the first one, and have two more since. One for each car. Love how quickly they can charge 2 phones. Love how sleek and sturdy they are. Love that I can use whatever cable I want with it. Love the little lights so I know when they are working right. Other ones always seemed to have the indicators somewhere I didn't see clearly. Very happy with these. I don't travel much, so I don't have my car lost very often, but that piece is terrific too.
ZUS is without a doubt one of the best "investments" I've ever made. I parked in a sprawling parking lot in Los Angeles for a few hours during the day and had to walk back to my car in the dark. Everyone else around me was stumbling through the rows asking their friends where their cars were - not me, I followed the little arrow on the compass in the nonda app that pointed directly at my car. I walked at a normal pace straight up to it, didn't walk past it. The parking meter timer is a great function as well, it's saved me from meters expiring loads of times!
I have been using the ZUS with reversible ports for a little over a week now and I find it is fantastic. The reversible ports make it so easy to plug in a device. Gone are the days when you try to plug in a cable only to realize that the cable is backwards, so after forcing it in you eventually turn it around and slip it in the charger. This new design makes it easy to get the cable in the first time without hassle... the first time..... I also think that the app is great. I drove into Boston- I hardly ever do that .... and parked my car on the street in the morning and by late evening I wasn't exactly sure where it was. Zus to the rescue. No problem at all it directed me to my car and I was able to quickly find it.
I love it and use it all the time
Thanks - Phillip
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