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Amcrest

Amcrest 4K UHD Camera

Model: IP8M-2496EB-V2

$89.99 – $149.99

Professional 4K/8MP POE bullet camera with RTSP support for Blue Iris and Home Assistant

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The Amcrest 4K UHD Camera by Amcrest is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant. Street price ranges from $89.99 to $149.99. Explore detailed specifications, platform compatibility, and feature comparisons below.

Compatibility

Platform Compatibility

Alexa
Google Home
HomeKit
SmartThings
Matter
Home Assistant
IFTTT

Connectivity

WiFi
Zigbee
Z-Wave
Thread
Bluetooth
Bluetooth LE
Infrared

Specifications

Physical

Power Source
poe
Indoor/Outdoor
outdoor

Smart Cameras Specs

Lens
2.8mm
Siren
No
Sensor
1/2.5" 8MP progressive scan CMOS
Storage
microSD up to 256GB
Protocols
RTSP, ONVIF, HTTP
Resolution
4K/8MP (3840 x 2160)
Ai Detection
Person/Vehicle detection (AI V3 models)
Compression
H.265 / H.264
Field Of View
105°
Two-Way Audio
No
Connectivity
Power over Ethernet (POE)
Subscription
Optional Amcrest Cloud ($6-27.50/mo)
Weather Rating
IP67
Night Vision Range
98-131 feet IR

Features

Energy Monitoring
Scheduling
Voice Control
Timer
Away Mode
Physical Button
LED Indicator
LED Customizable
OTA Updates
Local API
Compact Design

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • True 4K/8MP resolution (3840x2160)
  • POE installation - single cable for power and data
  • IP67 weatherproof rated
  • Excellent Blue Iris and Frigate compatibility
  • Native Home Assistant integration
  • ONVIF and RTSP support
  • Long 131ft night vision range
  • Local microSD storage up to 256GB

Cons

  • No Apple HomeKit support
  • No WiFi - POE only
  • Resolution can reset to 720p on reboot
  • Amcrest app has lag issues
  • Cloud subscription costs extra ($6-27.50/mo)
  • MJPEG broken on newer firmware
  • Night vision quality issues at 4K
  • No two-way audio

Best For

Blue Iris NVR usersFrigate/Home Assistant setupsProfessional POE installationsHigh resolution security needs

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