ZUS - Save Car Expenses Reviews

by Will Whitney

The “Smart Vehicle Health Monitor” almost got me in a wreck! I was stuck in heavy traffic on the freeway when all of a sudden the traction control and power steering failed as did my ability to accelerate. It was stuck in 1st gear and the speedometer just sat at zero while I slowed to a stop with my engine screaming up to 5K RPM’s. I was able to fully pull off the road to call my mechanic. He knew exactly what had happened as he had heard the same thing from other people. It was definitely the Health Monitor! Somehow it was causing to my cars computer to freak out which caused actual mechanical issues. I unplugged it, took my car to the dealership and they scanned my car. I got lucky that no permanent damage was done and was advised to never plug anything into my OBD2 port ever again. I drive a 2020 Chevy Trax and there was literally nothing wrong with it until I plugged this stupid thing into it. I threw the Monitor in the trash and haven’t had any issues with my car since. Aside from that, ZUS only tracks about every 3rd drive and doesn’t offer any information that the MyCheverolet app doesn’t already tell me. It’s basically useless and the “ Smart Vehicle Health Monitor” is just flat out dangerous! Just stay away from ZUS and ALL Nonda products!! This company is on the fast track to a class action suit and their products are gonna get someone killed.

by Frostymoon

So I’ve used ZUS and Nonda products for quite some time now… multiple cars in my personal fleet… all have the OBD plug, all have the smart chargers and almost all have the dash cams. I have one car that randomly has the light come on for the air bag often and even the traction control! After reading others comments, it sounds like the plug is the root cause! I never had any issues with using Automatic! I will never use Sirius XM services for how they ruined automatic after buying them out!

Anyhow….the next topic that I thought was nice was the Nonda bucks but the more I look at it, it’s designed to never offer a payout unless you are referring people! They start off giving .25 at day but after a few days, it drops to as low as .03 even though other NEW users are not impacted!

Being it’s free money, I would not mind if it would take MONTHS to get a payout but for no good reason, the chump change expires in six months! The only way to get a payout is to have a YEAR of accumulated change which they make it impossible to achieve! The more I think about it, they more I want to jump ship!

by Cmh716

I purchased all my this app hardware with my own money. In recent years, this company seems to have pivoted to making money by giving away hardware and, most recently, paying people to use ZUS and drive their cars. These changes, in conjunction with their privacy policy, indicate to me they've moved from making money on hardware to making money from selling personal information, which according to their privacy policy, they are legally allowed to do. If an app seems too good to be true, it probably is. I'll install an Airtag in my car to find it in a parking lot and maintain some degree of privacy. I don't need this company knowing where I drive every day and how fast I apply my brakes. I recommend everyone read the privacy policy, which they've hidden on their website rather than ZUS store, which is also a catalyst for me to remove ZUS.

by Rdavenport

The functionality of this device is spotty at best. More often than not, my iPhone 8 had trouble pairing with the backup camera's built-in wifi. I'm left unable to use the backup camera.

Further, the experience just takes too long to launch for practical use. It takes anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute to connect and successfully receive the backup camera's image. When backing up into a space at the grocery store or in a crowded parking lot, I thought nonda would have designed a quicker user experience for their product. Instead, I just have to forego use of the camera which defeats he entire purpose of having purchased it.

I will be returning the camera to the store, hoping nonda improves future iterations of this incredible idea.

by Goatworthy

I am a huge fan of the car charger. It charges my devices very quickly.

I WAS excited about the backup camera...until I started using it. It does not work well at all - performs its worst when around other WiFi networks that aren’t its own (70% of the time I’m backup up my car near my home). It takes way too much time for the Bluetooth to activate, the WiFi to activate and connect, and also for the camera to feed the image to my phone. The WiFi never works correctly. I can’t seem to find a use for holding my phone, waiting 2 min for ZUS to figure out how to speak to the Backup Camera, then start to backup my car. I have a busy life and this simply doesn’t cut it. I had high hopes. Installation was super simple. But what I installed is close to worthless at this point. And while the WiFi is connected to the camera...it takes a while for the camera to disconnect, causing me to turn off my phone’s WiFi antenna in order to have any access to the internet.

by GreggofVenice

I’ve had the health monitor and the tire pressure system on my car for three years now. In the beginning everything worked wonderfully and I really liked this product. However, first one of the tire gauges failed and I was told it was not under warranty so I had to buy a replacement. Did that, and then ANOTHER failed. Forget it. Not paying to replace all four. I see the writing on the wall. Then they started changing the software and making it much more difficult to even get the basic info I wanted to see with ease WHILE IM DRIVING! Who wants to go through multiple menus when you are on the road!!? DANGEROUS! Today I got in the car and my app asked for my password. When I put it in ALL the intel and mileage I had compiled for years was gone, and it started asking me for my basic info like I was a new client. And then when I tried to pair the health monitor it wouldn’t! What a joke. Too bad. What happened to you guys?

by Reginaldvs

TL;DR: ok product with an app with clean UI.

Like many others, I got this for “free”. It had potential so I’m like why not, just pay for shipping and I can try it. When I got this a few months ago, which they messed up the first and they blamed blamed USPS for it not being shipped. I had to rebuy it again... Anyways, when I finally got it, it was working fine. Today, a problem pop up and I need a scan tool so I was like time to try this tool.

Unfortunately, I forgot my password with the account and no matter how may times I tried to reset it, they kept sending an expired link so i can’t reset my password. I ended up making a new account which isn’t ideal. I hate giving away my information twice to a company.

by We6drucks

I have used the phone app for years with most of your accessories in my car. I recently starting using my iPad in my car for navigation and basically homemade car play. I was excited to use the iPad version of ZUS to keep an eye on my car stats also. The iPad app lacks one of the great features of the iPadOS, split screen. I should be able to have my this app app next to my maps app. It does not support it at all. Also because it does not, the landscape view of ZUS is also laid out poorly. Please work on the iPad app for this of us that do not have newer fancier cars that have all this info displayed. It would make ZUS almost a 5 star app. Thank you for the work.

by Romosndhd

I have the charge.... eeeeh. It’s alright. Here’s the deal I had a bad battery and it didn’t let me know. No impressed with that and it doesn’t really charge any faster than other chargers. However I do have the tire pressure monitor and it’s on an 04 4Runner it works great! Let me know about a leak a week after I installed it and it turned out to be a nail. Great job. I have apple CarPlay in my truck I would look in to the back up camera if ZUS would support Apple CarPlay so I can see it on my aftermarket doubledin receiver. Till then I can’t see spending the money to use it with the phone. But your on the way to a product that no one else has just get hooked up with Apple and you will be on the right court.

by Veggiedude

As the title explains, all I wanted it of this was the ability to find my car. But they keep adding features and I'm not using those extra things but it is nice to see they are expanding its possibilities at what it does and that i can scale along if I ever need to have my tyres gauged then I can buy the add ons and use ZUS to monitor things.

I read a review that said his backup camera was not working properly especially around other Wi-Fi networks. I doubt have one but I just wanted to offer a possible workaround. Instead of using Bluetooth (which he also said was problematic) why not activate Wi-Fi sharing from your phone and constantly use a Wifi connection with it? Just my 2 cents on someone else's problem.

by PlayerJ24

So, i really like the product as far as easy to install and the videos quality is great. I really wish on the next update they can incorporate a Battery % next to the little battery icon to give more of an idea where the battery life is at. Also, is it possible that when i return to my vehicle that the this app wifi connects to it without me having to go into my settings and pressing it (i do have “auto join” connected but it doesn’t seem to)

Overall, im very very surprised and pleased with this product. But maybe the developers can read a few of the concerns with ZUS , etc and address some in a future update. This product and app has tremendous potential. And is on the brink on making me a loyal customer. As im sure others are.

I also have a question regarding the blue light on the device. Does it ever turn off? I though maybe i had to be far enough so it can deactivate so i left my phone in the house and went out to the driveway to check and it was still on. I was no longer connected to this app wifi, i was on my home wifi. And it was way more than 30 seconds, more like 5 min. Im worried that this drains my battery life??

by ~April A.~

ZUS is an absolute necessity for me! Not only can I charge my phone on the best car charger, I can find my way back to it when I park in a huge parking area, set a parking timer to avoid a ticket, track my milage and print detailed reports for tax purposes, monitor the health of my cars battery, scan my engine for codes, keep an eye on my engine stats as I drive, and even know when I'm speeding! Lol this app devices are always getting smarter and coming up more and more genius technologies to keep you safe on the road and I don't know what I would do without them! They also make me the best gift giver as well! 😉

by JTBIRDSFAN

I this charger is just in one word awesome!am awesome product period!not sure what I like best about this app , the charting my miles driven , or the reminder of the pay meter, or that it saves my parking location n offers step by step mapping to find your car; if you happen to forget say your at a large mall with multi layers of parking! this app is so smart it also keeps track of your battery health gives you a exact voltage reading as to what the battery is putting out. Oh and did I say how quick this little Charger can charge...it is like the little engine that could! I have NEVER had a charger; charge my iPhone n iPad so quickly; you would have to actually see it to believe it! I was so impressed with this app I purchased the wife one for her car as well! One of the purchases I have made that I can actually say I got my money’s worth ,and also that it’s true to its claims! They also have other products in their line which I intend to purchase in the future such air pressure reading (thru Bluetooth ) back up camera ,health check scanner Ect . It’s been a great company speaking to their customer service ,quick shipments and just the fact you know they stand behind their product!
Happy with my this app; I don’t leave home without it !
JT

by Penguin79

ZUS is flawless I have no complaints. It does exactly what it supposed to. It’s easy to use and set up. However I do have one suggestion if it could be compatible with Car Play, it would be dope! I could see everything on my infotainment screen. But that’s it....

Update: So.. I recently had some minor issues with one of the sensors and they responded right away and gave me some easy solutions and I’m back in business.. I love this product and ZUS is Flawless. I do have one little tiny request to the the this app team.. Please make it compatible with Apple CarPlay it would be even more amazing if I can see everything on my screen instead of digging out my phone..
Thank You in advance...

by Noel's Reviews

The products are excellent for automotive motoring health. Easy to use. The company is community sensitive. The customer service is excellent and responsive. Someone will always get back with you promptly.

The smart charger and it's useful features that remember your parking location and had a direction finder us so important specially in a large structures and parking timers. The built-in what voltage charger over come to depends on in winter months to monitor my auto battery health and it has saved me a few times from running out of starting cranking.

The barely no install and setup of the useful high-tech features of the wireless backup camera that older cars don't have.

by Staticghost12

As a beginner driver, I wanted to take care of my car as best as possible. this app has helped make that reality a possibility. I ended up acquiring one of their products through a free promotion they were running and let me say, it’s worth every cent I didn’t pay. I’m able to locate my car in any parking lot. Set a pay meter which is something I haven’t seen any other competitor offer. The free features alone are enough to stay on top of your cars health. I recommend this product to all my friends, especially the ones purchasing a car. I filed a little complaint and one of their team members reached out to me to help me solve this immediately. This company has earned me as a customer for a lifetime.

by Highmoor

You have great products and I enjoy using them

Only issue I have is if I want to switch cars
I have trouble getting the 3 lights to bling so I can pair it to my iPhone

Other than that a great and amazing products
I am just to busy to contact you and if you use zendesk for your customer service I cannot use them they give to many boiler plate answers and in my humble opinion are useless
And won’t waste my time with them

A happy user

I have been using this app products for several years and am more than satisfied with there products which are of high quay
As the previous use wrote I have an aversion to zendesk
Ther answer are boiler plate and the represent companies of many products that I use but I dislike their boiler plate answers and attitudes
At times it is difficult to get to the source but with determination I have succeeded
With other products
But have not any any real
Issues with this app other than for every update I have to close my I phone and reinstall the product
Maybe one day this app nonda will get it right

Great products
And needed bu all
Car owners

Best of luck in developing additional products

A satisfied user

by AnDrap56

I bought a used vehicle and after it’s first service, my check engine light came on. I wasn’t too worried, but once I saw I could get their OBD2 connector for free, I went ahead and plugged it in. ZUS picked up the issue and described to me in simple, clear terms and I fixed it myself with no previous mechanical experience and a rudimentary understanding of engines. If I’d taken the car in to get it checked out, they would’ve charged me <$200 to replace something that didn’t need replacing. Even if I’d paid full price for it, it has already paid for itself.

I’ve gone ahead and purchased the dash cam since I’ve always wanted one, and since they all work through the same this app app, it was a no-brainer. Excellent tool.

by Kileykimiko

Sorry for the long review, but I loooove the this app. ZUS simple, nice to look at, easy to navigate, and easily adaptable to whatever this app accessories or features you choose to use.

I bought a pair of the this app Apple charging cables and the Smart Car Charger during the IndieGoGo campaign, and I use both constantly. I do feel that the charger and/or cords out perform many others that I have tried as far as charging speed. I can charge my phone in my car from “nearly dying” to at least well above 50-60% in a 15 minute drive.

I love that ZUS integrates so much information in such a succinct visual. Paired with the Smart Car Charger it can save your GPS location to find your car (I’ve only used this once for parking at a graduation and once for parking at a concert, but both times it worked great!) It also measures your car battery output and can log mileage. I use the later for keeping track of miles I travel for work, and it works like a charm. The best part is that you don’t even have to think about it or remember to turn anything on if you use your Bluetooth and configure some app settings.

I definitely plan on purchasing more this app products, and am excited to see this company grow!

by Markopat

It started with one. Then I bought two more. Then I bought two for my kids. I love the charging capabilities of our this app Car chargers and locators. There are two charging ports on each Zeus, and they charge at 2 AMPs per port...so the charging is very fast. Also I can see my battery amperage for each of my vehicles on my iPhone, from anywhere where I have Internet access. I can also mark parking when I’m at large venues or anywhere where I need to figure out where I parked. I can see where my wife and kids vehicles are, and when they arrive home. It’s similar to a GPS tracker, but much better. They all just perceive it as an awesome charger. I highly recommend this this app as an awesome technology product.

by Titan511

I originally only had the TPMS & the Smart Charger for over a year. Despite negative reviews I recently bought the Health Monitor. I’ve tested it thoroughly and found it to be quite good. No excess battery drain as long as you force quit ZUS after it remembers your parking location.

But I do have one major issue with ZUS recently, it doesn’t stay connected when in the background, I use another app for music during my work commute and when I occasionally switch back to the this app app, it sometimes restarts and deletes the currently recording mileage record as well the Health Monitor’s tabulation of hard braking, fast starts, & max speeds. That is very frustrating.

Also please make it so that I can delete or edit mileage log names!!!

by SimDoc

Both my Audis have a built in TPMS but they do not read out pressures. They just give very low warnings, so no early warnings of a slow leak and no good way to check each tire’s pressure without having to get out a gauge. So I put the this app system in each. Very easy to install, fit is secure with no leaks, and read outs are reliable and within a pound of my professional tire pressure gauge. Now it is easy to check my tires every day with no hassle. Nice that there is a pass through USB port. Anti theft system more trouble than it is worth. Wrench fits poorly and lock nut prevents TPMS caps from seating tight enough on valve stems of my cars.

Recently got the diagnostic car health module too. Also very easy to set up and does a comprehensive diagnostic check on car. Nice integration into app.

Only thing that prevents me from giving system a fifth star is lack of Apple Car Play support, but that is probably coming, hopefully soon.

Impressed and recommend.

by Souldarknesswarlock

I just received my Health Monitor. With me having a built engine it’s a great way to see in real time what’s going on. Suggestion...for those of us that don’t want to opt for say the tire monitor system how about allowing us to change up to watch other parameters? Things like oil pressure, oil temp, iat, egt, fuel pressure/temp, afr, map/maf, etc. I would go as far as charging a suite upgrade to unlock all these features (say $50 USD). This way the screen doesn’t look so empty for those that don’t want or need the tire system. Just trying to help y’all out. I’ll buy that kind of system parameters upgrade immediately if/once it’s available.

by Ringostarsky

this app has gotten me out of many times I’ve forgotten where I’ve parked. It approximates your car’s location and gives you the accuracy within 100ft. I also like the battery sensor that’s built into the device and with Bluetooth it helps graph the times your battery runs low or high. Overall the experience has been excellent. It does get a little off balance if you find yourself parked in a parking garage. The next challenge would be how to keep a track of what floor you’re on. Keep up the great work guys!

by Pokechin

I got this for a huge deal and it’s been working great! I’ve heard some people having battery drainage issues but I’ll see what happens when the time comes. App itself is easy to navigate and there is a huge list of options you can pick and choose to display. A lot of it probably won’t make sense to people that don’t understand cars but to those that do it’s an awesome list to choose from!

Would be cool if there were a variety of gauges you could choose from in the future but still a great little tool.

by Gurdeepchauhan

I bought the this app smart car charger and gotta say... its the best car charger I’ve owned. Not only does it charger super fast, it also lets me monitor the health of my car’s battery along with other perks!

One thing I’ve noticed since the last update is that every time I close the this app app, it disconnects my this app charger from my Phone. I’ve double checked and my Bluetooth, GPS, and Internet is on... but for some reason when I open the this app app, it says that Bluetooth is turned off please turn on Bluetooth. Just something I noticed and wanted to share.

Definitely looking into other products from Nonda!

by Truma Junkie

So far, it’s been awesome making my ‘08 Honda Civic a smart older car. I’m getting vitals that allow me to keep my car on the road & out of the shop. I’m getting further into the ecosystem with the FM Transmitter, Smart Charger, TPMS System, & OBDII Monitor. My next purchase will definitely be the backup camera & dash cam.

ZUS is very user friendly and if I decide to sell my car this app can help with that too. It’s nice utilizing 1 app to control everything.

I highly recommend this product/app/program to everyone, especially since we are keeping cars longer.