Amcrest Security Camera Reviews: Budget-Friendly Cameras That Improve Your Home Security

Pan, tilt, and digital zoom

This Amcrest camera has a narrower field of view than other Internet Protocol (IP) cameras like the YI Home 2 and Nest Cam Indoor, but while those cameras have a fixed focal point, the UltraHD 2K camera can pan, tilt, and zoom for more coverage.

High resolution

Standard HD cameras have 1080p resolution, but this one is a little sharper—it comes with 1296p, so you get more detailed images.

Local and cloud storage

Many competitors’ cameras offer only cloud storage, but if you purchase a Micro SD card, you can store files locally. This is a good backup if you don’t want to rely on an internet connection or if you don’t want to pay for cloud storage.

Affordable price

The UltraHD is a little less expensive than both the Nest Cam and the YI Home 2. It’s not identical to those cameras, but it can meet most of the same needs.

One of the biggest drawbacks to the PTZ camera mentioned earlier is its narrow field of view. If you need a wide-angle camera, check out the Amcrest UltraHD Shield 2K instead.

The Shield has many of the same features you’d get with the PTZ camera, like mobile access and multiple storage options. The big difference is the very wide viewing angle—140 degrees—almost twice as wide as the UltraHD 2K. The Shield is a good alternative if you want to be able to see everything at once without moving the camera around.

Wide field of view

As mentioned earlier, the most impressive feature of this camera is its 140-degree viewing angle that lets you see lots of things at once.

Magnetic wall mount

This camera includes a magnetic wall mount, which makes installation a little easier. Plus—magnets make everything a little cooler.

CCTV cameras are traditionally used by businesses, but they can come in handy at home too. We’d recommend them to customers who want to monitor multiple areas of the home, since purchasing a CCTV system with four cameras is usually less expensive than purchasing four cameras separately.

This system is first place on our list of the best CCTV systems, and there’s a lot to like about it.

One big perk is that it is weatherproof, so you can use the cameras inside and outside. For example, you could put one in your workout room to make sure your kids don’t injure themselves with the dumbbells and others around the outside of your home to deter intruders.

Weatherproof

Since these cameras are weatherproof you can use them inside and outside, which makes them more versatile and makes it easier to protect more areas of your home.

High-storage capacity

This system comes with lots of local storage, making it a good option if you don’t want to pay for cloud storage. It also includes expandable storage and USB backup if you need more than 500GB of space.

Affordable price for multiple cameras

If you know you need a few cameras to cover multiple areas of your home, a CCTV system is a good deal. You get four connected cameras for less than you’d probably pay for four similar cameras if you purchased them separately.

Outdoor cameras

Night-vision range

As mentioned earlier, this camera’s night vision range is extraordinary. This kind of range means it will be harder for unwanted visitors to approach your home without being detected.

High-resolution images

For a security camera to be useful, clear images are essential. This camera’s four-megapixel sensor gives it higher image quality than many other competing cameras, so you’ll be able to see more details in the images.

Power over Ethernet (POE)

Power over Ethernet could be considered a benefit or drawback depending on your needs. It makes camera setup easy and limits the need for power cables, but it does require some equipment that doesn’t come with the camera. Plus, since you connect over Ethernet, you can’t connect this camera over Wi-Fi.

This dome camera is a good alternative to the bullet camera mentioned above because it works over Wi-Fi and has a wide viewing angle. It also has a spot for a micro SD card, which means you can use both local and cloud storage.

Wide viewing angle

This camera has a 100-degree viewing angle so you can see a lot of things at once.

Vandal-proof housing

The camera itself is housed in a dome that protects it from damage. This makes it difficult for any intruders to avoid detection by damaging your camera.

What we like about Amcrest

We’ve been pretty impressed with Amcrest’s equipment, but that’s not the only reason we recommend so many of its cameras across the site. We’re also pretty impressed with the company overall.

• Customer service hours extend past traditional business hours so you can get help in the evenings or on weekends.
• There’s lots of educational content online with information about products. You can even find video tutorials.
• You can get help over chat or through email if you don’t want to call.

Amcrest provides solid, affordable security cameras that can help you protect your home inside and out, and we’re confident its cameras will make a great addition to any existing home security system.

Do you have security cameras at your home? Which ones do you like? Have they been useful? Share your experiences in the comments below.