Amcrest
Amcrest cameras
Cameras · Security
WorksLocal
3 reports: 3 say it works.
Reported with 2 integrations: Frigate, Blue Iris.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frigate Blue Iris | Works Local | Used with Blue Iris NVR and Frigate; Google Coral TPU recommendedSaved copyI really like my Amcrest cameras with Blue Iris NVR. Along with using Frigate for Home Assistant. Make sure if you want to use Frigate to get a Google Coral TPU. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2022-02 | |
| Frigate | Works Local | Preferred by Frigate; keep off internetSaved copyUsually the go to is Amcrest and Reolink connected through Frigate NVR, this can be used in Home Assistant. Amcrest is preferred by Frigate, but Reolink has the better doorbell camera. It's best to practice proper networking practices and keep these devices off the internet. You can access them remotely through a VPN(WireGuard or TailScale)or the Nabu Casa service for Home Assistant. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2023-11 | |
| Not named | Works Local | Local PoE; doorbell needs separate integrationSaved copyAmcrest for being local, POE options, and not super expensive. and so far my only complaint is that their doorbell camera requires a separate integration in HA to access its feed. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2023-12 |
Each row is one report from a GitHub thread, an integration’s docs, or r/homeassistant. Check the date and the linked source before you buy.
In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | Amcrest |
|---|---|
| Category | Cameras |