Amcrest Cloud

Amcrest Cloud offers a free plan that provides unlimited live viewing for unlimited cameras — no subscription required for live monitoring. However, cloud recording (storing video clips in the cloud) requires a paid subscription plan. Motion recording plans start at approximately $6 per camera per month for 7-day retention, and 24/7 continuous recording plans start at about $9 per camera per month.

Amcrest Cloud works exclusively with Amcrest-branded IP cameras. It supports a wide range of Amcrest models including indoor cameras, outdoor cameras, PTZ cameras, bullet cameras, dome cameras, and the latest 4K camera models. It does not support third-party cameras, generic ONVIF cameras, or devices from other brands like Reolink or Hikvision.

Amcrest Cloud pricing is per camera per month. Motion recording plans range from $6 (7-day retention) to about $35 (90-day retention). Continuous 24/7 recording plans start at $9 per camera per month. Optional add-ons include 4K UltraHD streaming (~$3.60/month) and AI Human/Vehicle/Pet Detection (~$7.20/month). Annual prepaid plans offer approximately 20% savings.

Amcrest Cloud is a premium cloud recording service with AI-powered detection, cloud storage, and web/mobile apps. Amcrest View Pro is a free app for direct P2P/ONVIF access and local NVR management — it does not include cloud recording or Cloud AI features. Amcrest Smart Home is yet another separate app focused on Wi-Fi smart home devices with its own cloud service.

Yes, Amcrest Cloud supports the latest Amcrest 4K camera models. By default, live streaming and recording may use standard resolution to conserve bandwidth. To enable 4K UltraHD live streaming and cloud recording, you can purchase the optional 4K UltraHD add-on at approximately $3.60 per camera per month.

Amcrest Cloud AI analyzes motion events in the cloud (not on the camera itself) to detect and classify objects including people, vehicles, animals, and hundreds of other categories. This allows you to filter events by type in the timeline and Event Explorer, receive type-specific notifications, and significantly reduce false alerts from wind, rain, or moving trees.

Yes, the free plan allows unlimited live viewing for any number of Amcrest cameras through the web and mobile apps. However, no video is stored in the cloud on the free plan — it is live-only monitoring. For cloud-stored recordings, motion alerts, and AI detection, a paid subscription is required.

Setting up Amcrest Cloud involves: (1) Create a free account at amcrest.com/cloud, (2) Download the Amcrest Cloud app on iOS or Android, (3) Add your Amcrest camera by entering its serial number, (4) Select a recording plan if you want cloud storage. The camera must be connected to the internet and properly configured on your local network first.

Yes, Amcrest Cloud allows you to download recorded video clips from the cloud to your local device for offline storage, evidence preservation, or sharing. Downloads are available through both the web interface and mobile apps.

Amcrest Cloud can record audio along with video if your Amcrest camera model supports audio recording and the feature is enabled in camera settings. Audio recording capability depends on the specific camera hardware and may require enabling the microphone in your camera's configuration.