AMCREST PSA
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mromamcrest
IPCT Vendor
Even though there are a lot of similarities. They are 2 distict brands, and Amcrest only distributes AMLINK products.
As for the products, I can provide a technical specification sheet to review.
mromamcrest
IPCT Vendor
That is correct. Even though there is a lot of interoperability, the 2 brands are much like third parties to one another and cannot guarantee that all features are compatible with one another. There are a lot of similarities that will help with the transition.
In terms of adding to devices, ONVIF will be the best way currently.
The following article will go into more detail.
https://support.amlinksecurity.com/hc/en-us/articles/47963680418957-How-To-Add-An-AMLINK-POE-Camera-Into-An-Amcrest-NVR
How To Add An AMLINK POE Camera Into An Amcrest NVR
How To Add An AMLINK Wi-Fi Camera Into An Amcrest NVR
In terms of adding to devices, ONVIF will be the best way currently.
The following article will go into more detail.
https://support.amlinksecurity.com/hc/en-us/articles/47963680418957-How-To-Add-An-AMLINK-POE-Camera-Into-An-Amcrest-NVR
How To Add An AMLINK POE Camera Into An Amcrest NVR
How To Add An AMLINK Wi-Fi Camera Into An Amcrest NVR
I've just purchased a AL4M-P402W to begin testing out the new devices. I have a huge investment in the Amcrest IP camera ecosystem and depend on Amercrest Survalance Pro. I really hope I don't have to run two different copies of software.
bigredfish
Known around here
So are they aware that there are other sensors ? Seems 1/2.7" is they only one they know about?
yeah that was fine for their popular 2mp PTZ 8 years ago. what gives. Maybe "the man" is keeping them down....and thus how we end up with grainy UFO videos from CCTV.
Very disappointed with the AL4M-P402W. It's basically a cloud camera. There is no way to set this up without the proprietary app on a smart phone. Going to be returning this back the Amazon.
Interestingly enough, while I was buying this device I also decided to throw in a cheap Alptop (AT-200DW) PTZ cam. That one was actually more viable than this. No app needed, no cloud, it just works.
If this is the future of Amcrest, then that's the end. There is no future with them. Worse part is the expense I now need to endure to go and return the item. Amcrest should compensate me for such garbage products like this.
Interestingly enough, while I was buying this device I also decided to throw in a cheap Alptop (AT-200DW) PTZ cam. That one was actually more viable than this. No app needed, no cloud, it just works.
If this is the future of Amcrest, then that's the end. There is no future with them. Worse part is the expense I now need to endure to go and return the item. Amcrest should compensate me for such garbage products like this.
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