Amcrest
Amcrest IP Camera
Cameras · Security
Mixed reportsVerified plugin
2 reports: 1 says it works, 1 says it partly works.
Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: Camera UI.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrypted / camera.ui | Works | Works in Scrypted using built-in motion; also camera.ui worksSaved copyI got Amcrest cams from Amazon for 53$ each. Connected via Scrypted and stoked.no hub. SD card in cam as local backup Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Connection not stated | Reddit comment · 2022-02 |
Camera UI Verifiedhomebridge-camera-ui | Partly works | Previews work but live video and automatic motion detection not workingSaved copyI'm new to Homebridge, so my apologies if these are stupid questions. I set up Homebridge Camera UI (it was the only one I could get to even give me previews of my cameras \[Foscam and Amcrest\], though live video isn't working for some reason). I configured two cameras outside with all of the sensors and switches. If I manually press the Doorbell in the Home app, the notification pops up and the doorbell rings on our Homepods. But there never seems to be any motion detected. As a test, I stood in front of one of the cameras waving for 10 seconds. If I manually press the "Motion Trigger" … Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Local + cloud | Reddit thread · 2021-12 |
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In ReReHome
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Identifiers
| Brand | Amcrest |
|---|---|
| Category | Cameras |
Also reported as
- Amcrest camera