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Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor Security |
Brand | Amcrest |
Model Name | IP2M-841 |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, Wired |
Special Feature | Motion, Portable, Night Vision, Image Sensor |
About this item
- High Performance, Real-Time, True HD – Experience magnificent full-HD 1080P video at 30fps with enhanced low light capability utilizing the Sony Exmor IMX323 image sensor and Ambarella S2LM chipset. Extra-wide 90° viewing angle as well as remote pan/tilt and digital zoom allow you to cover more ground and keep more of what matters to you safe. Works with Amazon Alexa through Amcrest Cloud
- Smarter Security – Receive motion alert notifications, review footage and engage in two-way communication via your smartphone with the Amcrest View app. Playback and record professionally on a PC using Amcrest Surveillance Pro for Windows and MAC (included) or Blue Iris Professional. Works with Amcrest Cloud remote video storage, MicroSd card, Amcrest NVRs, Synology and QNAP NAS, FTP, Pale Moon (32bit) & SeaMonkey Browsers, IE, Safari 11, Firefox 49.0 and Chrome with Amcrest Web View Extension
- Day or Night, Quality Assured – Featuring a Sony Exmor 1/2.7” 2.07MP image sensor and built-in IR LEDs this WiFi camera achieves industry leading 1080P nightvision up to 32 feet
- Secure Cloud Video Backup – The optional Amcrest Cloud remote video storage subscription service allows you automatically store your videos off-site in a third-party location hosted and secured by Amazon AWS. This way if something happens to your local PC/NVR/SDcard/NAS, the footage will be safely recorded in a secure off-site location and accessible to you through a web-based Flash interface for PC (Windows & MAC) (Chrome/Firefox/Safari/Edge) and Amcrest Cloud smartphone app
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Picture quality | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Night vision | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Motion detection | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Sold By | Amcrest Direct | Amcrest Direct | Amcrest Direct | EmpireTech-Andy | Amcrest Direct | Amcrest Direct |
power source | Battery Powered | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Ethernet Cable / POE | — |
video resolution | 1080p | 4 MP | 4 MP | 1080p | 4k | 5 MP |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | RTSP | Power Over Ethernet | Power Over Ethernet |
viewing angle | 90 degrees | 90 degrees | 90 degrees | — | 129 degrees | 129 degrees |
night vision range | 32 feet | 32 feet | 32 feet | — | 49 feet | 164 feet |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Protruding | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
alert type | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion Only |
number of channels | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — |
From the manufacturer
Amcrest ProHD Plug and Play 1080P HD H.264 Cloud-Enabled IP Camera
Features easy plug and play setup, and bundle includes:
- 1x Amcrest ProHD IP2M-841 Camera.
- 1x Network Cable.
- 1x 10 Foot Power Supply
- Manual CD + Quick Start Guide.
- 1 Year Warranty Provided Directly from Amcrest.
Also Included: Free Web Browser Viewing and Control Interface (PC/Mac) and Free iOS/ Android Smartphone Apps.
Residential Surveillance Uses:
(1) Monitor and secure interiors such as bedrooms, apartments, family rooms, nurseries, garages, guest houses, and more.
(2) While away check in on pets, children and elderly persons.
(3) Camera protects your home by deterring trespassers.
Business Surveillance Uses:
(1) Monitor and secure interiors such as offices, warehouses, showrooms, service desks, stockrooms, lobbies, and more.
(2) Observe customers and employees in recorded or live video.
(3) Deter criminal activities such as theft, loitering, and vandalism.
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Get set up quickly and easily.The ProHD Wi-Fi Pan/Tilt camera comes with a QR code on the bottom of the camera that can be scanned with your smartphone using our free Amcrest View Lite app (available on iOS/Android). This bypasses the need to access your router and configure port forwarding, so the ProHD can be quickly and easily set up by anyone, on Wi-Fi, using a mobile device. Instantly receive a securely encrypted, live audio-video feed via your computer, tablet, or mobile phone, from anywhere and at any time. |
Experience true HD in 1080p.Featuring a Sony image sensor and Ambarella processor, the Amcrest ProHD camera streams in crisp, 1080p video quality. soaking in the entire scene, dynamically painting all the vivid colors and rich imagery, pixel by pixel, onto your computer screen or smartphone in full 1920x1080 resolution at 30 frames per second (FPS). No need to strain your eyes, lean in close, or play the guessing game when you have this level of detail. |
4 Hours of Free Cloud StorageWith Amcrest Cloud, you can login from a computer (PC or Mac) or through the Amcrest Cloud smartphone app to instantly pinpoint your footage through an intelligent timeline on an intuitive interface and play it back in seamless 1080p quality. Amcrest Cloud offers live viewing, along with 4 hours of continuous recorded storage for free. You are never forced into paying subscription fees, and can start using our optional cloud service risk-free. Additional 7-day, 15-day, and 30-day storage plans are available for monthly charges per camera. |
Multiple Storage OptionsIn addition to Amcrest Cloud, the Amcrest ProHD camera can also record locally to a MicroSD card (not included), an FTP server, a NAS, onto your local computer, or to any Amcrest NVR (not included). You'll have full control over your recordings and can manage them however you'd like. |
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Pan and Tilt with Enhanced ZoomGet a visual of the entire scene with fluid 360-degree pan/tilt visibility and a digital zoom function that constantly enhances and sharpens. With a 90-degree viewing angle and the ability to easily pan and tilt from wherever you are, on a computer or smartphone, you’ll always have complete control over your video stream. |
Talk and Listen with Two-Way AudioWhen it’s not enough to just see what’s going on, the Amcrest ProHD camera allows you to be there with built-in two-way audio. The camera contains an embedded speaker and mic and utilizes a state-of-the-art noise cancelling algorithm. Whether on your computer or smartphone, everything you say or hear will come through clearly and instantly, so you can talk and listen like you never left. |
Night Vision up to 32-feetCutting-edge night vision technology allows you to get a crystal clear picture even when it's dark. This camera has 12 IR LEDs which provide up to 32-feet of night vision range. With this powerful feature, you can gain total awareness over completely dark areas. |
US Warranty and Lifetime SupportAll purchases include Amcrest's 1 Year Domestic Warranty plus Lifetime Support, making our full-featured, quality engineered ProHD model one of the best values available for an IP security camera. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that if your ProHD ever stops working within a year of purchase, it will be replaced promptly from our US based operation. |
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Field of View | Wide 85° | Super Wide 90° | Super Wide 90° | Wide 60° | Super Wide 72° | Super Wide 72° |
Pan, Tilt, Zoom | Yes / Yes / Yes: with Intelligent Digital Zoom | Yes / Yes / Yes: with Intelligent Digital Zoom | Yes / Yes / Yes: with Intelligent Digital Zoom | No / No / Yes: with Intelligent Digital Zoom | No / No / Yes: with Intelligent Digital Zoom | No / No / Yes: with Intelligent Digital Zoom |
Night Vision | Up to 32ft | Up to 32ft | Up to 32ft | Up to 98ft | Up to 98ft | Up to 98ft |
Two-Way Audio | Yes: Built-In Mic/Speaker, and Includes External Audio Jacks | Yes: Built-In Mic/Speaker, and Includes External Audio Jacks | Yes: Built-In Mic/Speaker, and Includes External Audio Jacks | None | None | None |
Motion Alerts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Quick and Easy Setup | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Cloud Recording | Optional - Free Trial Includes 4 Hours of Free Storage | Optional - Free Trial Includes 4 Hours of Free Storage | Optional - Free Trial Includes 4 Hours of Free Storage | Optional - Free Trial Includes 4 Hours of Free Storage | Optional - Free Trial Includes 4 Hours of Free Storage | Optional - Free Trial Includes 4 Hours of Free Storage |
Local Recording | FTP, NVR, MicroSD Card, Amcrest Cloud | FTP, NVR, MicroSD Card, Amcrest Cloud | FTP, NVR, MicroSD Card, Amcrest Cloud | FTP, NVR, Amcrest Cloud | FTP, NVR, Amcrest Cloud | FTP, NVR, Amcrest Cloud |
Connection Type | Wired/WiFi (2.4ghz) - WEP, WPA, WPA2 Encryption | Wired/WiFi (2.4ghz) - WEP, WPA, WPA2 Encryption | Wired/WiFi (2.4ghz) - WEP, WPA, WPA2 Encryption | Wired/WiFi (2.4ghz) - WEP, WPA, WPA2 Encryption | Wired/WiFi (2.4ghz) - WEP, WPA, WPA2 Encryption | Wired/WiFi (2.4ghz) - WEP, WPA, WPA2 Encryption |
Video Resolution | HD: 1280x720p, H.264 Compression | Full HD: 1920x1080p, H.264 Compression | Full HD: 1920x1080p, H.264 Compression | HD: 1280x720p, H.264 Compression | Full HD: 1920x1080p, H.264 Compression | Full HD: 1920x1080p, H.264 Compression |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.7 x 5.8 x 5.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 8 ounces |
ASIN | B0145OQXCK |
Item model number | IP2M-841W |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #144 in Dome Surveillance Cameras |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 19, 2015 |
Manufacturer | AMCREST |
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Product Description
Amcrest Models : IP2M-841W
Camera Features :
-Amazing real-time true-HD 1080P (1920x1080p) @ 30fps with enhanced low light capability.
-Superior low-light performance enabled by industry leading Sony Exmor IMX323 image sensor and Ambarella S2LM chipset.
-Extra-Wide 90° viewing angle.
-Nightvision up to 32 feet with built-in IR LEDs and Sony Exmor 1/2.7” 2.07MP image sensor.
-Two-way audio so you can talk and listen.
-Pan, tilt and intelligent digital zoom.
-Playback and record professionally on a PC using Amcrest Surveillance Pro for Windows and MAC (included) or Blue Iris Professional.
-Also records via AmcrestCloud remote video storage, MicroSD , Amcrest NVRs, Synology and QNAP NAS, and FTP.
-Works with Pale Moon (32bit) and SeaMonkey Browsers, IE, Safari 11, Firefox49.0 and Chrome with Amcrest Web View Extension
-Live view, playback, receive notifications and communicate from your smartphone with the Amcrest View Pro and AmcrestCloud apps for iOS and Android.
-Features a secure SSL/HTTPS connection, wireless AES/WPA2 encryption, FCC and UL camera certificate and UL compliant power supply.
-Supports 2.4 Ghz networks only, does not support 5 Ghz networks.
-Dome Dimensions: 4 x 3.9 x 4.5 inches.
-Dome Weight: 0.6 lbs.
Package Includes :
-1 x Amcrest ProHD 2MP Indoor Wireless Security Camera White (IP2M-841W).
-1 x 5V Power Supply White.
-1 x Cat5 Ethernet Cable.
-1 x Mount White.
-Quick Start Guide & User Manual.
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Customers like the quality, image quality and support of the surveillance system. For example, they mention it's a high-quality, feature-rich camera at a great price. That said, some complain about the wireless connectivity issues. Opinions are mixed on ease of setup, performance, and app.
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Customers like the quality of the surveillance system. For example, they say it's a great daytime and night vision camera, with high-quality audio and video. Some mention that it works absolutely brilliant using the Amcrest Android App when connected by Ethernet.
"These cameras are absolutely phenomenal. Crystal clear video and audio with an easy setup, make this the best wifi camera out there for the price...." Read more
"...Works absolutely brilliant using the Amcrest Android App when connected by Ethernet....and this is regardless of whether you are at home and miles..." Read more
"...These cameras offer a very nice solution for DIY home surveillance or monitoring, and the feature set is very impressive..." Read more
"...For me, Safari desktop setup didn't work as Safari refuses to go to their website for me after I downloaded the plugin...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the surveillance system. They mention that the picture quality is excellent, with crisp sharp resolution and true-to-life colors. They also appreciate the crystal clear video and audio. Some mention that night vision worked well with sufficient resolution to clearly depict an area. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"These cameras are absolutely phenomenal. Crystal clear video and audio with an easy setup, make this the best wifi camera out there for the price...." Read more
"...It looks great. Does not stand out like the Foscam FI8910WCons..." Read more
"...This is cheaper than a lot of baby monitors and you get far superior image quality and you get the panning and tilting with far more range than a..." Read more
"...Delivers excellent HD images and video, with crisp sharp resolution and true-to-life-colors. Night Vision is also excellent--clear and crisp...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of tech support they received from Amcrest. They say the technical support specialist was friendly, professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. They also appreciate the spot-on responses and excellent product support. Customers say the service works great for setting up a multi room. They find the customer service very good and the staff are very willing to help with most problems. Customers also mention that the YouTube videos are good, but they were for a DVR product not the product in question.
"...Video - The video on this thing is STELLAR. Very clear and crisp I can pick up the humidity reading on a thermometer from 15 ft away...." Read more
"...Actually pretty good customer support. When I finally had to call, I was frustrated with the product and I couldn't mask it in my voice...." Read more
"...With lots of screen shots and helpful information. Except that what's in the manual **doesn't always match what's in the software**!..." Read more
"...At $6 per camera, the service works great for setting up a multi room monitoring / recording scenario...." Read more
Customers like the value of the surveillance system. They say it's an exceptional value, a sleek camera for the money, and worth it overall. Some customers are impressed with the initial experience and the picture quality is excellent.
"...Overall I think this camera is exceptional value and I plan to buy more for other parts of my house but I think the company has a long way to go in..." Read more
"This is one of the best video cameras for the money. I was up and running in just a few minutes...." Read more
"...Pan/Tilt/Zoom- Decent image quality day or nightCONS:- Somewhat low viewing angle (90deg)..." Read more
"...This is amazing quality at this price point...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of setup of the surveillance system. Some mention that the instructions and setup for that was pretty simple, while others say that it was a horrible experience. They also say that the directions are incorrect and non-existent.
"...Same goes for receiving audio.Web Access - Pretty straightforward just type the ip address of the camera into your web browser...." Read more
"...able to do so much on a unit for the 100 dollar price range but it's so technical I'm feeling a little jipped that I can't use it fully due to it's..." Read more
"...62;> User manual isn't very useful for novices but the excellent quick user guide & many youtube videos are excellent substitutes.&#..." Read more
"...However, many of these variables were arranged in a very logical manner making it easier to move through them...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the surveillance system. Some mention that it has a wicked fast response time for tilting and panning, and they don't experience much lag during movement. However, others say that over WiFi there is quite a lag, there is a very small delay in the video feed, and access from the cloud is slow. The HD is a little slower when panning/tilting/zooming and consumes much.
"...There is a very small delay in the video feed but it is significantly less than what I have seen in other cameras...." Read more
"...HD Quality is great- The camera is very responsive when you change the Pan & Tilt from your phone app...even if you are miles..." Read more
"...Some of my cameras suffer the 3-bears factors. Some move too fast and are tough to control remotely. Some are too slow and painful to use...." Read more
"...Customer support is very slow to respond and sometimes ineffectual...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the app. Some mention that the IOS app is good and invaluable to them, while others say that it's still pretty bad and difficult to use. Some customers also mention that it falters on initial setup and fails to start live view after adding.
"...Yes, three different apps for a single device. Now you can start to understand the product fragmentation that describes the essence of this product...." Read more
"...Sometimes the app would falter on initial setup and fail to start live view after adding the p2p config, but returning to the main screen and adding..." Read more
"...The App does everything for you. Currently I am at work and I can tap into my Amcrest App and view my Live feed.-..." Read more
"...It is quite horrid. Granted, I develop software for a living and have pretty high standards, but this is not remotely close to user friendly...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the surveillance system. They mention that the connection stopped working, the app wouldn't connect to the camera, and the cloud is slow. They also say that the cameras might not reconnect to the NAS until they reboot it.
"...Would not connect. Which is very disappointing because that is the spot my Foscam FI8910W has been in for the past year and a half...." Read more
"...where if my IP cameras lose access multiple times they might not reconnect to the NAS until I reboot it...." Read more
"...When viewing cameras, they will loose their connection frequently, as in 5 or 6 times in 5 minutes. -- I have a stable network, the only..." Read more
"...5ghz wifi not supported (it will just fail during setup with no indication of this)- Saves video files in .dav format...." Read more
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Setup - Initial setup was a breeze. All I had to do was scan the QR code on the bottom of the camera and it automatically populated all the information needed. Then you have to select which network to connect to as well as the wifi password and you are all set. Now anytime I wish to see what's going on at my workplace it takes 2 seconds to open the app and view the live feed.
Use - Like I've stated before it takes 2 seconds to open the app and view the live feed. After you have configured your device(s), you can then add them into the main page in any order you want. By default, it is set to show four cameras at once. Each camera is shown as a box on the main screen and all you have to do is tap one of the boxes and add the camera of your choice. You can then double tap on a camera box to zoom in (works better if you rotate your smartphone horizontally). Once zoomed in you can access the pan/tilt/zoom features, audio, create favorites, take a snapshot, take a video and some others that I haven't toyed with yet. The app itself is very responsive especially with the pan/tilt/zoom being almost instant. You swipe in the direction you wish to move the camera and bam its there. On a lot of other cameras I have tried the pan/tilt/zoom was very sluggish and unresponsive. By clicking the audio button in the zoomed in state you can get live audio to your phone. Same goes with the video. Overall a well designed and thought out app.
Video - The video on this thing is STELLAR. Very clear and crisp I can pick up the humidity reading on a thermometer from 15 ft away. This also comes with night vision, and I've gotta say, I have not seen a better night vision camera for this kind of price. It has a sensor that automatically switches on the IR LEDS given the appropriate lighting in the room. There is a very small delay in the video feed but it is significantly less than what I have seen in other cameras.
Audio/Microphone - Works quite well. Once the microphone button is pressed on the app you can send audio through your phone to the camera. Same goes for receiving audio.
Web Access - Pretty straightforward just type the ip address of the camera into your web browser. Supported browsers: IE Explorer, Safari, and Mozilla Firefox. The login page will popup so enter user and pass. You will also be asked to install Amcrest's plugin. From there, you can view live feed, pan/tilt/zoom, use playback (if you have a storage option) and change settings. The video on the web is outstanding compared to the app due to the increased screen size so definitely check it out. Another cool feature is the ability to get an email everytime the camera senses motion. You can set what time of the day you want this to happen as well.
Cloud - I have not tried the amcrest cloud, but I did receive a free year of Amazon Cloud with this purchase as a bonus. Not sure at this point if Amazon Cloud can be used with this camera.
Storage - Options include: Sd card, FTP, NAS and Amcrest Cloud. I do not know what the max storage of this camera is for a sd card, but sd cards these days can be up to 256GB.
BAD:
Audio/Microphone: I noticed when both audio and mic are on, there is a considerable amount of feedback. This is because the mic and speaker are too close together. There may be a workaround in the settings, but I have not found that yet.
Web Access: Pan/tilt/zoom is not located in the same page as the live feed page. Therefore once you click on PTZ you lose all the other options such as audio/mic and others. Nothing major just something I thought to point out.
All in all if you are looking for a security system to buy, look no further. These cameras will provide you with everything you are looking for and then some. There are countless features here to be used in any situation. You have a greater peace of mind with these around. If anyone tries to rob my business I know Amcrest has my back.
UPDATE 12/1/15 If you head over to amcrest.com/firmware there is an update which puts PTZ on the same screen as the live view.
UPDATE 6/11/16 Everything is still going very strong... I have installed 18 of these cameras now and use them in conjunction with Blue Iris. If anyone has questions about setup just ask.
But needed an upgrade as the Foscam FI8910W was 1st released in November 2011 (way back when) so it's not that user friendly unless you are a mid level techy and I wanted more recent features.
So when Foscam sent me an email on the new Amcrest ProHD 1080P WiFi Wireless IP Security Camera, I jumped on it.
I bought it because it had all the festures of the FI8910W but more friendlier (the biggest difference, setting up Port Forwarding so you can stream your camera live anywhere in the world from your Amcrest App).
So here goes:
Pros:
- it truly is a 30 second set up (including port forwarding). The App does everything for you. Currently I am at work and I can tap into my Amcrest App and view my Live feed.
- HD Quality is great
- The camera is very responsive when you change the Pan & Tilt from your phone app...even if you are miles away
- It looks great. Does not stand out like the Foscam FI8910W
Cons
- Wi-Fi Connectivity (as someone else mentioned): I am still testing this one but the range doesn't seem to be that wide. I moved the camera from being 5 ft away from the router to 20 ft away inside my TV stand on the bottom shelf and it had problems. Would not connect. Which is very disappointing because that is the spot my Foscam FI8910W has been in for the past year and a half. But the FI8910W does come with an antenna on the back which will help with range. The Amcrest does not have an antenna.
- Going Deep in the Set Up: Ok, it is 30 seconds to set up....if you stick to the basics (install app, scan QR code, and you have Live Feed with Port Forwarding). However, if you want to go deeper and set up email forward on motion alerts, etc, that does take sometime and you will probably have to email Armcrest for support as this will involve using their web interface which you can access by using the camera's IP address in your browser. The instructions on using the web interface so far are non existent, but again, i've only opened the box last night so maybe the instructions are somewhere on their website. Will investigate this further.
UPDATE: 03/11/2015
After having the Amcrest ProHD Camera for roughly 2 weeks now, it is truly an amazing camera with surprising features for a DIY system
Pros:
- The online User Interface is very extensive. Unfortunately there is no instruction manual on how to navigate the Amcrest web browser UI, but once you have figured it out, you will be quickly impressed.
- Motion Detection settings are very detailed. Within the cameras field of vision, you can set up detection zones for the camera to focus on and focus on only. It does this by dividing the field of view into little squares and you can activate/de-activate each square
- Motion Detection Sensitivity & Motion Graph: Saw a review where a customer complained the camera was too sensitive. This is not the case in my situation. You can get very detailed again with the settings here. They are two settings: Sensitivity and Threshold. 1st, you can set how sensitive you want the camera to be for motion, which is then transposed onto a motion graph shown on the web browser UI, and then you can set the threshold. Continuous motion caused the graph to rise and once the graph as risen above your set threshold value on the vertical axis, the alarm is triggered (whether this alarm is email or audio if you have a siren hooked up to it)
Ethernet Connection: Having some issue with WiFi connectivity, so set mines up via Ethernet. Works absolutely brilliant using the Amcrest Android App when connected by Ethernet....and this is regardless of whether you are at home and miles away. I can open my app anytime, anywhere and be guaranteed it will log into the camera.
Remote Pan, Tilt & Zoom: Again, this review is based on connecting the camera via Ethernet. The remote pan, zoom & tilt from the app is very response. If you are miles away and want to pan,zoom or tilt the camera via the android app, there is little to no delay.
Cons:
Still, WiFi range is my only issue. I took the camera by a friend and it did not even pick up her router that was 5 ft away (that was odd)....but she is using the ISP basic router. As with any WiFi product, your router and all other wifi devices in your home will play a big role in each device performance
Bottom Line:
Brilliant Camera, but gets 4 stars from me as the WiFi range is not impressive, in my set up. Remember this can is dependent on your router & number of wifi devices in your home.
UPDATE: 16/11/2015
Purchased a 2nd one of these cameras lately. Showed a friend who was so in love with it that she took my original one and so I purchased this replacement.
With this one, the Wi Fi on it works like a dream. It's only been two days, but I have not experienced any WiFi issues with it like I did with the 1st Amcrest. And I have tested it both while at home connected to the same network and when away from connected to the local cell phone network.
Ethernet Connection is still faster....but the wifi connection only has a very small delay....less than 1 second, which is pretty good. The Ethernet connection is instant....even if away from home.
What I must say though is I need to go back and check the Firmware version on the 1st Amcrest. This time for sure I updated the firmware from the .5.R which the camera came with, to the 2.420.AC00.8.R which is available for download at http://amcrest.com/firmware .
So maybe if the Firmware on the previous is out of date, perhaps that maybe what caused the poor WiFi performance issues. So, I am changing my review from a 4 star to a 5 star because thus far, with the 2.420.AC00.8.R Firmware, the WiFi performance on this 2nd Amcrest it outstanding.
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Sowohl in der Amcrest App, als auch in einer anderen TinyCam Monitor hat meine Cam ein Problem
mit der Sound Detection. Nachdem der Sound erkannt worden und zurückgegeben ist, beginnt eine "Cosmic Sound"
Übertragung - lauter Piepser und Ansammlung von Hoch- und Niedertönen. Man hört förmlich den unerträglichen Datenverkehr.
Supportanfragen sind gestellt. Ich warte auf die Rückmeldung des Herstellers und Verkäufers.
Amcrest antwortet generell nicht sehr schnell auf Supportanfragen - also ist Geduld, oder Selbsthilfe gefragt.
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-- Update 10.04.2019 --
Nach dem Anschluss der Cam an ihrem Bestimmungsort funktioniert es Problemlos.
(Ich habe durch den Standortwechsel einen Neustart [Reboot] der Cam durchgeführt)
"Cosmic Sound" ist nun weg. Support von Amcrest (erst nach 2-3 Tagen) hat das gleiche vorgeschlagen.
Bewertung wurde nun erhöht.
1 Stern Abzug, weil die Konfiguration ohne Chrom nicht so einfach ist.
my area is a PAIN for Wireless.
wanted a camera that had ethernet & could be controled by ethernet (I dont live on my phone & is less secure than home network)
was worried when I read the manual and everything was mobile wireless.
But a SOLID system underneath :)
Took ages to get (due to couriers & xmas) but you bloody ripper :D
default login:admin/admin
default dhcp address (can set to static once logged in)
Works in firefox (my prefered browser)
can inverse & mirror (low declination but high inclination so mounted upside down on a wardrobe, comes with a mount that works any which way)
only thing found not working: is system>check version (I havent updated firmware yet)
only surgested add: add to ptz fuction option to have own label besides numbers & also a drop down list for them