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Amcrest 960H 8CH 1TB Security Camera DVR Cameras Not Included
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
157
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787.4 meters
SIZE
1048576 GB
MEMORY
No
VIDEO
Yes
HDMI
Review Analysis - 842 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Setup
224easy to install, install, installation, system, instructions
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy installation , had some issues over the past year with losing video feeds from time to time . ... "
" ... Good picture and fairly easy installation. ... "
" ... Super easy to instal and setup . ... "
" ... from amcrest support helped me to setup my DVR system. ... "
" ... Straight forward to setup and install. ... "
" ... So easy to set up, however, to access any settings you have to enter your password each time. ... "
" ... Not the easiest to install, but once in installed, it works great. ... "
" ... The setup was easy. ... "
Ease of Use
174easy to set, setup, user, simple, easy to use
+91%
-9%
" ... Very easy to set up after that. ... "
" ... I have had this system for awhile now and it is very easy to use. ... "
" ... Super easy to instal and setup . ... "
" ... So easy to set up, however, to access any settings you have to enter your password each time. ... "
" ... Not the easiest to install, but once in installed, it works great. ... "
" ... The setup was easy. ... "
" ... This is very easy to set up and very user friendly instructions. ... "
" ... The DVR was easy to set up and provides very good videos from my cameras. ... "
Product Reliability
142system, year, years, dvr, ago
+46%
-54%
" ... Worked for about 8 months ... "
" ... for a $200 system that never worked??! ... "
" ... My dvr went out in 6 months this is a bad produt ... "
" ... So I bought another camera thinking maybe one was defective. ... Then another camera failed. ... I'm wondering how long they will last until nothing about this system works at all. ... "
" ... And now the cameras just randomly go black on me. ... "
" ... The problem is that the second system has failed within the first year and I have to replace the hard drive again. ... "
" ... Then they would work again for awhile, sometimes hours, sometimes a day, then black again. ... "
" ... A little over two years old and the system has died, the hard drive has quit working. ... "
Camera
112camera, camera system, security, amcrest, images
+79%
-21%
" ... These cameras are ok, they have their pros and cons. ... "
" ... The cameras provide a great day and night picture. ... "
" ... This camera system works far beyond what I expected it to do. ... "
" ... We recently added camera's to all corners of our home for security reasons only. ... "
" ... Great cameras and quality. ... "
" ... Camera work great, very easy to play back and view online/on mobile device. ... "
" ... Despite the small issues, the wireless cameras are great. ... I found out that it got higher resolution than other security cameras. ... "
" ... This 3mp 4 video camera is great. ... He really enjoyed this security camera. ... "
Price
101system, money, pay, waste, spend
+77%
-23%
" ... For the price they are good enough. ... "
" ... I'll say this, good for the price. ... "
" ... The best system for the money! ... "
" ... Great entry-level CCTV system. ... "
" ... For the money, this is an excellent set-up. ... "
" ... I bought this system after reading I can’t tell you how many reviews of different systems in various price ranges. ... I found the Amcrest system to be a nice compromise of price point and quality. ... "
" ... My requirement is high definition but not very expensive. ... It saved me at least $100 -$200. ... "
" ... I bought this system in 2015 and at the time it was double the current price. ... "
Apps
96software, amcrest, view, mobile app, web
+74%
-26%
" ... The app makes it even better. ... App works well on both iOS and Android. ... "
" ... The tech people provide conflicting information of which app to use. ... "
" ... And out of the house a million times to get them where I wanted, so I set up the app and adjusted the cameras in real time looking at the app while on the step ladder then secured them in their final place before cleaning up all the wiring. ... "
" ... Great app for mobile devices. ... "
" ... Love the way the app installs on your phone so you can watch it from away. ... "
" ... The App is very handy while I was not at home. ... "
" ... After allowing her to remotely login to our pc, she downloaded the correct Amcrest app and we completed the downloading of our video files without issue. ... "
" ... I like the software and app. ... "
Device Compatibility
81system, phone app, pc, mobile, view
+63%
-37%
" ... Always nice when we are at work that we can monitor whats going on. ... "
" ... I’m so in love with this product, I’ve mounted a dedicated monitor just for this system. ... "
" ... I set it up to receive notifications on two cell phones . ... "
" ... I switched cell phones and I was unable to get connected on the new phone, I called the company and Luke did a great job helping me access the cameras through the app again. ... "
" ... if you can run a wired home theater system then you can wire this. ... "
" ... Great app for mobile devices. ... "
" ... Nothing she tried seemed to work, so I told her as long as I am now able to see the live feeds on my PC we'll just stop there. ... "
" ... We are very pleased with the cell phone app and the remote PC access. ... "
Picture Quality
70quality, clear, system, images, image
+91%
-9%
" ... I previously had the Amcrest 960H which worked well (picture wasn't the greatest). ... When they did work, picture was great. ... "
" ... The cameras provide a great day and night picture. ... "
" ... Overall it was a relatively easy install and the picture quality is great, especially for the price point. ... "
" ... Otherwise super easy set up and excellent picture. ... "
" ... Great picture for the price ... "
" ... Easy to install ans amazing picture. ... "
" ... Great quality picture day and night. ... "
" ... this system does record , it does have infra red , it does have a good sharp picture . ... "
Marketplace
69support, thanks, thank, company, picture
+74%
-26%
" ... Finally found a system that works as advertised. ... "
" ... Amcrest has a real winner here. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
" ... And the online support from Chester was perfect. ... Thanks Amcrest and to Chester! ... "
" ... Thank you very much! ... "
" ... Bought this item from Amazon couple of years ago. ... "
" ... Thank you Jerome!! ... "
Software Platform
59app, view, interface, web, amcrest
+51%
-49%
" ... App works well on both iOS and Android. ... "
" ... However, the installation and smartphone/PC SW could be a real pain. ... "
" ... Love the way the app installs on your phone so you can watch it from away. ... "
" ... I like the software and app. ... "
" ... Email alerts: I used the google smpt server. ... It is easy to get your Amcrest app scanning a QR that contains the serial number, then the magic comes and you can get the livew working. ... "
" ... I really like how user friendly the system is and the mobile app is great. ... "
" ... App is very easy to use. ... "
" ... I installed system myself. ... "
Resolution
40resolution, system, hd, 720p, 1080p
+68%
-33%
" ... Amcrest UltraHD 3MP has the Ultra high definition resolution, it is crystal clear on the monitor and as well as on my cell phone. ... Although it's not 4k resolution but the price is way lower then the 4k ones. ... "
" ... Pretty high quality of the security camera with ultra HD 3MP 4CH video security system. ... "
" ... I bough this Video Security System because of its high definition with 3 MP as compared to most other systems with 1080P on the market. ... "
" ... The Amcrest 720P HD DVR and cameras are working excellent. ... "
" ... Wish I had gone for an HD system but the image quality is good enough for now. ... "
" ... resolution is good enough. ... "
" ... So here are the features that I tested from DVR: ... "
" ... The video quality is amazing at 720p. ... "
Night Photography
35vision, cameras, day, clear, picture
+63%
-37%
" ... The cameras provide a great day and night picture. ... "
" ... Day light is in color, night time in black and white . ... "
" ... The clarity of the cameras and the night vision capabilities are excellent. ... "
" ... You can also connect it to your phone easily and the camera has a nice night vision. ... "
" ... They see clearly and have decent night vision. ... "
" ... The cameras are sturdy, night vision is good. ... "
" ... The cameras give a clear picture in daylight and night time lighting. ... "
" ... Night vision is good also. ... "
Cables
31cameras, run, wires, dvr, wire
+52%
-48%
" ... if you can run a wired home theater system then you can wire this. ... "
" ... The hardest part is the installation of the cameras and running cables! ... "
" ... Super easy to install, lots of wire. ... "
" ... (I would have had to order more wire and drill holes in walls or ceiling to get the monitor ad DVR where I wanted) ... "
" ... Also, be sure and measure the length cable runs you have and order the correct length for your installation. ... "
" ... I had an acquaintance to help me install the cameras and they look professionally done with cables hidden in the attic and behind the wall. ... "
" ... Money for the purchase PLUS extra length cables. ... Time sweating in the attic running the cables, time working with the crap software, time and money I will never get back. ... "
" ... I was able to tuck and run around my house and go in through the wall just like my cable and internet. ... "
Capacity
29home, attic, would recommend, perimeter, monitoring
+79%
-21%
" ... It's also been good to see what time our teenagers get home. ... "
" ... Ran everything through the attic and down into my living room. ... "
" ... This is a great product for a typical USA size home of 2500 sq feet or less. ... "
" ... I would recommend this to my family and friends. ... "
" ... I am very happy with my purchase and recommending Amcrest to all my friends and family. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for an affordable home CCTV system. ... "
" ... I frequently use the app when we are not home to check on our house. ... "
" ... This is a great product for home security. ... I have the entire perimeter of my home covered. ... "
Video Playback
29amcrest, system, viewing, video security system, quality
+66%
-34%
" ... I have been eyeing on the video security system for a long time, the Amcrest UltraHD 3MP 4ch video security system is just what I need. ... "
" ... After allowing her to remotely login to our pc, she downloaded the correct Amcrest app and we completed the downloading of our video files without issue. ... "
" ... So I decided to try the video security system of Amcrest. ... "
" ... Great video security system. ... "
" ... The video quality is amazing at 720p. ... "
" ... The video quality was good when it worked. ... "
" ... Really like the quality of the video. ... Have yet to review/download video. ... "
" ... Watch the videos on their site, they help with all this. ... "
Returns
29return, replacement, refund, amcrest, returning
+10%
-90%
" ... It was exchanged for a "new" unit under RA5007747944*. ... "
" ... I sent it back to Amcrest for a replacement. ... "
" ... I returned this one! ... It made me cry and I shoved it back in a box and returned it. ... "
" ... Spoke with tech support and they were unable to assist and suggested I attempt to return to Amazon. ... "
" ... I requested a replacement but they sent me a used one! ... "
" ... The upsetting part is that they charge you $15 to process the return. ... "
" ... I am returning this junk. ... "
" ... Luckily was able to get a refund from Amazon after no help from the company who makes the product. ... "
Delivery
23shipping, described, delivery, box, received
+74%
-26%
" ... The item came in neat packages ... "
" ... Received package in great condition. ... "
" ... The camera system was delivered promptly and in good condition. ... "
" ... Delivery was best, and the Armcrest surveillance camera system is affordable and easily to set it up. ... "
" ... Item working as described ... "
" ... received item as described. ... "
" ... Item was as described and shipped very quickly. ... "
" ... Security system delivered fast. ... "
Remote
22viewing, access, system, dvr, support
+68%
-32%
" ... There remote makes the system easy to use, even by our kids. ... "
" ... We are very pleased with the cell phone app and the remote PC access. ... "
" ... Set up the system and remote log in is a breeze with tech support. ... "
" ... I really wanted the system with the remote access fir my business. ... I have never seen anything so simple for remote setup. ... "
" ... Tom was able to help me get my remote viewing set up successfully! ... "
" ... he took remote control of my desktop and had me up and running in 5 min. ... "
" ... Cams have been running fine and remote viewing works like a champ. ... "
" ... I was able to set up remote access easily. ... Responded right away to my inquiry about https remote login. ... "
Ports
22dvr, hdmi, vga, cables, ports
+45%
-55%
" ... Could not connect to the device remotely with the correct ports forwarded from router (have another device connected to router with different ports forwarded with no problems). ... "
" ... When turning it on it beeps loudly, the Ethernet port lights up solid (no activity) and is not visible on the network. ... There is no video output to HDMI or VGA. ... "
" ... One cable bnc was defeated. ... "
" ... disconnecting/reconnecting camera, rebooting, factory reset, different cables, etc. ... "
" ... I purchased it, because it would work with my current 16 BNC cameras and it said in the manual that it would work with IP cameras. ... "
" ... Because my port on my At&t router is closed and that would take me calling them and getting them to open a port. ... "
" ... To my annoyance and dismay, It wasn't a drive failure, it was a controller chip/SATA controller failure on the motherboard! ... Could you hook up an external USB drive and get it to work?--yeah, probably. ... "
" ... Port forwarding as explained does not work, and many other have had the same problem. ... "
Product As Described
20advertised, works as expected, works as advertised, working, system
+85%
-15%
" ... Finally found a system that works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
" ... Item working as described ... "
" ... The pictures are great. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... they have good picture and work good . ... "
" ... The picture is not the best but they work well for what it is and are much better close up. ... "
Display Clarity
20screen, monitor, viewing, night, options
+55%
-45%
" ... Always nice when we are at work that we can monitor whats going on. ... "
" ... The resolution during the day and night is amazing!!! ... "
" ... Jared was very helpful he got the screen working. ... "
" ... Very easy to setup, I ran system to my big screen tv. ... "
" ... resolution is good enough. ... "
" ... Set up web access and fixed time display. ... "
" ... The resolution is waaaay better than I expected. ... "
" ... resolution is pretty good ... "
USB
17hard, drives, plug and play, external, hdmi
+47%
-53%
" ... That isn't much of an option when my main problem is a bad hard drive. ... "
" ... It has a 1TB hard drive but will only keep a weeks worth of video. ... "
" ... There is no video output to HDMI or VGA. ... "
" ... Even tried to different new hard drives and never could get it to work. ... "
" ... The hard drive clicks off regularly lately and I lose video then it clicks back on. ... I'm afraid the hard drive might go but hoping it doesn't. ... "
" ... I assumed a hard drive failure and replaced the "failed" drive with a brand new 2 TB WD unit and I had the same result! ... When I checked the "failed" hard drive, it seemed to be fine. ... Could you hook up an external USB drive and get it to work?--yeah, probably. ... "
" ... I had hard drive failures and video output issues. ... "
" ... For the 3rd time the DVR doesn't recognize the hard drive. ... "
ISP
16connection, router, live, link, latest
+81%
-19%
" ... if you can live with that then this is for you. ... "
" ... very stable connection ... "
" ... The connection part was easy. ... "
" ... the mobile ap . ... "
" ... I have it in my bookcase, right next to my wireless router. ... "
" ... Local internet access was a breeze to set up and ... "
" ... Works as it should. ... "
" ... It has worked since the day I installed it. ... "
Video Recording
16video security system, quality, video quality, high, amcrest
+88%
-13%
" ... I have been eyeing on the video security system for a long time, the Amcrest UltraHD 3MP 4ch video security system is just what I need. ... "
" ... Pretty high quality of the security camera with ultra HD 3MP 4CH video security system. ... "
" ... So I decided to try the video security system of Amcrest. ... "
" ... I bough this Video Security System because of its high definition with 3 MP as compared to most other systems with 1080P on the market. ... "
" ... Great video security system. ... "
" ... The video quality is amazing at 720p. ... "
" ... Video quality is good for a 720p system both during the day. ... "
" ... Ryan helped me to set up over Facebook video call. ... "
User Manual
15instructions, help, reading, instruction, understand
+47%
-53%
" ... Awful tech support and basically worthless as installation cannot be completed without further instructions. ... "
" ... We re-read the instructions, unplugged everything and started over ... "
" ... The instruction manual is a little rough to get through, and the videos on YouTube could use a lot of help, but with those two things combined and a little thinking, you can get it all squared away in a day, then fine tune to your likings later. ... "
" ... Rather expensive for the quality of instructions that come with it. ... "
" ... If you look for the warranty on the website or anywhere in the user manual it is non-existent. ... "
" ... First off, the instruction are very vague with no help what so ever. ... "
Wifi
15internet, local network, wifi cameras, wifi, dvr
+87%
-13%
" ... the mobile ap . ... "
" ... Samuel was awesome and fixed my network information. ... "
" ... I can view home on computer or smart phone while away from home or by local network while in home. ... "
" ... I have it in my bookcase, right next to my wireless router. ... "
" ... Jenny Wells picked up the phone and walked me thru the process of getting my Network Access setup correctly. ... "
" ... I have a small WiFi Amcrest I use as a baby monitor, and I love that thing. ... "
" ... Local internet access was a breeze to set up and ... "
" ... Turns out my internet router was closed . ... "
Network
15cameras, signal, feet, dvr, attic
+60%
-40%
" ... very stable connection ... "
" ... 4 cameras are enough for me, it covers four corners of my house. ... "
" ... This is a great product for a typical USA size home of 2500 sq feet or less. ... "
" ... It serves the purpose of monitoring the perimeter of my house. ... "
" ... At the price of about $220, I now have the four corners of my house covered. ... I have it in my bookcase, right next to my wireless router. ... "
" ... If you're on our property? ... "
" ... We bought a second set for our beach house ... "
" ... I use the 2 dome cameras over front and back door and then the other 2 cameras for driveway and rear of house. ... "
Lagging
14cameras, system, reboot, real time, motion
+36%
-64%
" ... Only way to fix it was to reboot the base unit each time. ... "
" ... Other system will show you real time where the motion is being triggered within the ... "
" ... Except you have to record manually. ... "
" ... It locked up and would not respond. ... "
" ... and it won't let me reset it! ... "
" ... The security cameras work, however mine does not see to record. ... "
" ... It freezes, it crashes IE, it randomly flashes (like a strobe) until you restart IE. ... "
Build Quality
13cameras, unit, sturdy, secure, kind
+62%
-38%
" ... The housings of the cameras metal and sturdy. ... "
" ... (compared to "Defender") ... "
" ... This is helpful in some cases. ... "
" ... But is that the kind of $500+ "simple, reliable, secure" product you want? ... "
" ... They went above and beyond the call of duty . ... "
" ... Cameras feel sturdy and are weatherproof. ... "
" ... I feel more secure at home now. ... "
Memory
10hard, video, 1tb, storage, start
+60%
-40%
" ... It supports 4TB hard drive. ... "
" ... I like the storage capacity as well. ... "
" ... We were able to put the video on a flash drive and give that flash drive to the police. ... "
" ... I definitely recommend upgrading the hard drive to a 4TB drive. ... It is VERY easy to just swap out the drives. ... "
" ... Storage options for the video capture are really really good. ... It will accept a really large hard drive and will support more than one. ... "
Sound Quality
10noise, loud, fan, dvr, noisy
+20%
-80%
" ... The DVR is loud (fan makes noise). ... "
" ... Makes a lot of noise. ... "
" ... The fan on the dvr is surprisingly noisy. ... "
" ... Not happy with customer service when I complained unit is making beeping noise. ... "
" ... Still no sound 🤔 ... "
" ... This set does not record audio!! ... "
Features
10lot, tons, system, options, function
+90%
-10%
" ... All functions still work as it did when it was new. ... "
" ... All the features make it seem a little complicated to operate at first but after an hour or so, you'll realize how cool it is. ... "
" ... Has a lot of features that I haven't even set up yet. ... "
" ... After a lot of reading I settled in this model DVR because it promised features that were within my price point. ... For the money it is one of the better ones I have tried with plenty of options. ... "
" ... It will catch any light. ... "
" ... THe system is easy to set up and has a lot of features. ... "
" ... Low costing unit for the features it offers. ... "
" ... This camera system has tons of features! ... "
Call quality
10back, person, calling, anyone, tech support
+20%
-80%
" ... And then they don't call you back. ... "
" ... Then he started saying he couldn’t hear me. ... Then his end of the call cutout completely, but I knew we still had a connection because my phone was still ticking off time. ... "
" ... very difficult to get anyone to answer on the phone. ... "
" ... Calling doesn't work. ... "
" ... I have reached out multiple times being on hold up to 1 hour with no one ever actually answering. ... "
" ... Up until today, I've gotten one person (sales) on the phone who ultimately gave me the same song and dance (this is where my patience is at this point) "my information has been forwarded to the RMA department. ... I am unable to physically speak with anyone by calling any of the provided numbers. ... "
" ... Plus, all of his suggestions needed to be made at night when they are not available to take calls. ... "
Design
10unit, like, picture, looked, look
+40%
-60%
" ... The picture is all red and looks like crap. ... "
" ... unfortunately, that's not the case. ... "
" ... From my perspective this looks like an engineering defect. ... "
" ... Very poorly designed. ... "
" ... my customer is probably just screwed and it will look real bad on me. ... "
" ... The detail of these is just not that great. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 787.4 meters
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Camera
Video: No
Memory
Memory: 1048576 GB
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