🔍 See Everything, Miss Nothing!
The Amcrest 5MP Turret POE Camera is a high-performance outdoor IP camera designed for superior surveillance. With a 5-megapixel resolution, 98ft night vision, and a 132° field of view, it ensures comprehensive coverage day or night. Its robust IP67 weatherproof rating guarantees durability in any environment, while smart features like motion alerts and versatile storage options make it a reliable choice for modern security needs.
Night Vision | Starlight |
Number of IR LEDs | 1 |
Night Vision Range | 98 Feet |
Video Capture Format | H.264/H.265 |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Connectivity Protocol | Ethernet |
Wireless Technology | Wired / POE |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Unit Count | 1.0 count |
Item Weight | 0.9 Pounds |
Item Dimensions | 3.7 x 3.7 x 3.2 inches |
Field Of View | 103 Degrees |
Zoom | Digital Zoom |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Viewing Angle | 132 Degrees |
Wattage | 5 watts |
Are Batteries Required | No |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Power Source | Power Over Ethernet |
Effective Video Resolution | 5 MP |
Frame Rate | 20 fps |
Video Capture Resolution | 5 MP |
Material Type | Plastic, Metal |
Alert Type | Audio and Motion |
Waterproof Rating | IP67 |
Photo Sensor Resolution | 5 MP |
Control Method | App |
Room Type | Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Classroom |
Light Source Type | Infrared |
Effective Still Resolution | 5 MP |
Color | White |
Form Factor | Turret |
Additional Features | Built In Light, HD Resolution, Local Recording, Motion Sensor, Night Vision |
Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
Compatible Devices | Desktop, Smartphone |
Controller Type | Iris |
Mounting Type | Ceiling Mount |
C**E
Great Budget Alternative to UniFi Cameras
Excellent value at half the price of UniFi cameras. Sharp 5MP image quality, solid 98ft night vision, and wide 132° FOV. Works perfectly with UniFi Protect via ONVIF.Quick UniFi Protect Setup:1. Enable preview builds in your UniFi OS settings2. Add camera using ONVIF protocol with camera's IP3. Use admin/admin as default credentials (change immediately)Pros: Great image quality, reliable POE power, built-in audio, local MicroSD storageCons: Requires preview builds for UniFi integrationBottom line: If you want UniFi Protect integration without the premium price, this is your camera. Works flawlessly once set up properly.Highly recommended for budget-conscious UniFi users.
M**Y
True IP camera, no fuss, works great, can use any software to access and use
Handles rain no problem. I have it installed outside in my garden watching over everything. It works as a true IP camera without fuss. No funky accounts or services. Just turn it on, access it via IP, change the password, now its yours to use via IP or via any software you like as typical IP camera. No hoops or secrets to it. This is a power over ethernet AND needs 12v AC source, be aware. I find the best way to use this is to use a small repeater/router with it, so that it gets ethernet power and has a very strong bridged repeater so you can have huge distances covered with 2.4ghz wifi. Adds to cost but makes it super robust for large properties over wireless if you want. Otherwise, if its inside, just run an ethernet cable to it and you're set.
A**M
Setup was frustrating but the video quality and price made up for the trouble
I recently purchased the Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW-28MM camera when looking for a more affordable POE camera to supplement my Ring Stickup Camera (POE models). Overall, it’s not a bad camera for the price. It has its highs and lows as detailed below, but depending on your requirements, I would recommend the camera if it fulfills your needs (mine were an affordable POE camera that doesn’t require PTZ).The setup process was frustrating to say the least. I unboxed the camera and attempted to follow the included manual for setup using the Amcrest Cloud app. I must embarrassingly admit it took me a while to find the QR code for the camera. I went through the box, manual, and included paperwork several times. I even took the camera out of the base and inspected inside the mount, outside, and the camera. I even had my wife look for it. Just before I gave up, I finally realized the QR code was on the cable itself coming out of the camera. I had it sitting on my fireplace mantle for testing and it wasn’t in view. To say I felt a little dumb is an overstatement. In the next few steps, it required me to change the default password (I’m glad it’s a forced change to be honest), but the app would not let me change the password. I tried at least 10 times making sure to always adhere to the defined password policy, but it never worked. I finally called support and after a bit of a hold, was told that I needed to set it up with the Amcrest View Pro app. It’s very frustrating to follow the manual page by page and find out it doesn’t work. The manual did have steps for using the Amcrest View Pro app after the section on the Cloud app, it should have been first if the Cloud app can’t make the camera work. Support made it sound like the Cloud app cannot even be setup if you don’t’ have a subscription. I planned to use the free trial so I could compare against my Ring Protect Plus subscription, but I never ended up going back to that app.Once the camera was setup in the Amcrest View Pro app, things worked much smoother. The video quality is as good as, if not slightly better than my Ring Stickup Cam (POE), which I considered to be the best quality video from a Ring device (and I own almost all of them). Audio quality was fair, but not the best I’ve heard in extremely quiet times. When there was medium or higher sound in the room, it performed much better. For checking in on live video, I am pleased with the video quality and it will suffice for my needs. I was looking for a cheaper POE camera to ultimately use in my barn to keep an eye on sick or pregnant animals. I don’t need cloud recording or motion alerts (as they would fire all the time) but being able to check on an animal without going out to the barn would be great. Some animals interrupt the birthing process when a human comes in view, so being able to monitor from afar can be better for their health. One feature I like from the View Pro app is the capability to see more than one camera at a time. I can’t do this with my existing Ring cameras and wish I could. This will come in handy when I want to monitor multiple stalls in the barn at the same time.As far as the hardware itself I think the build quality is good. For my testing, I used the camera sitting on the fireplace mantle, which is upside down for how it would normally mount. While the camera does manually rotate to compensate, I wasn’t able to tile it as far down as I would have liked. If it was mounted on the ceiling as designed, there would have been no problem as no one is trying to look up into the ceiling. Once I move it out into the barn as planned, this won’t be a problem, but I did want to mention it as I use several Ring cameras sitting on a shelf and they have a better mounting design for this position.All in all, I think the camera is a good value for the money. I think I’ll stick with Ring cameras in and around my house, so I have a single app for video, lights, and alarm, but I plan to install a few of these in the barn to monitor a couple of stalls. I prefer POE cameras so I don’t have to worry about Wi-Fi signal, and considering I need to run power anyways, it makes sense to do it from the same cable. (Battery is an option, but I don’t like changing the batteries at regular intervals with cameras mounted up high.)
P**R
Worth it, only camera's I buy.
This IP PoE camera exceeded my expectations. The microphone picks up audio clearly, even from a surprising distance—way better than I anticipated for a security cam. The field of view is wide and crystal clear, covering a large area with sharp detail. Perfect for monitoring wide open spaces without needing multiple cameras. Setup over PoE was simple and clean—just one cable and you're good to go. Overall, very impressed with the quality and performance!
E**R
Camera repeatedly loses connection and requires major intervention to restore connection.
I really wanted to like this camera. It was the only one I found that allowed me to view the feed in a web browser without a custom app which was necessary for my desired use. The initial setup was relatively straight-forward. The only installation challenge was that the weather seal cover for the ethernet cable is unusable unless you are planning to terminate the ethernet cable yourself. The weather seal cover needs to be put on the cable before it is terminated because it won't fit over the jack once it is on the cable.The reason I gave this device 1 star is because it continually loses its network connection. Unplugging the power (from the PoE) doesn't appear to reset it. The only way I've found to get the device to reset is to climb up a ladder, remove the device from its mount, unscrew the cover over the microSD card slot and reset button, and push the reset button. Sometimes the device loses connection again even before I get the cover back on and the camera back into its mount. I just went through that above sequence 6 times in 10 minutes before I was finally able to get the camera mounted again with its network connection working. I've had the camera for a bit over a month now and the longest it has maintained a connection is about 4 days. That makes it virtually useless. I plan to contact the manufacturer to see if I can get a remedy but, from what I've found on the internet, there are many other people that have had the same issue and the manufacturer has simply told them to reset the device. That is not a solution. I may have to eat the cost and try to find a camera from another manufacturer that meets my needs.
Trustpilot
2 weeks ago
2 weeks ago