ANNKE Smart

ANNKE Smart is the official mobile app for managing ANNKE smart Wi-Fi security cameras. It allows you to remotely view live video, play back recordings, receive motion alerts, share device access with family members, and control camera settings — all from your smartphone or tablet. The app is free to download and use on both iOS and Android.

Setting up an ANNKE camera via AP mode takes just a few minutes: (1) Power on the camera and wait for the 'Welcome' voice prompt, (2) Open the ANNKE Smart app and create an account, (3) Tap '+' or 'Add Device', select 'Smart Camera', then choose 'AP Mode', (4) Connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, then follow the prompts to join the camera's hotspot (default password: 12345678), (5) The app will automatically complete configuration and you can start live viewing.

Yes, ANNKE Smart is completely free to download and use. All core features — including remote live viewing, video playback, motion alerts, device sharing, and two-way audio — are available at no cost. There are no monthly subscription fees for basic functionality. Video recordings are stored locally on the camera's SD card.

ANNKE Smart is designed specifically for ANNKE smart Wi-Fi cameras, including the ANNKE smart PT (pan-tilt) camera series and ANNKE smart wireless cameras. It is not intended for ANNKE DVR/NVR systems or traditional IP cameras — those are managed by separate apps like Annke Vision or ANNKE Home.

Yes, ANNKE Smart is available on both iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). The iOS version requires iOS 11.0 or later and also supports macOS 11.0+ with Apple M1 chips and visionOS 1.0+. The Android version requires Android 5.0 or later.

Yes, ANNKE Smart includes a device sharing feature that allows you to grant camera access to family members or trusted friends. They need to have their own ANNKE Smart account. Shared users can typically view live streams and playback recordings depending on the permissions you grant.

ANNKE Smart is designed for ANNKE's smart Wi-Fi cameras with quick AP mode setup for home use. Annke Vision (package: com.anni.annkevision) is intended for ANNKE DVR, NVR, and IP camera systems that use Cloud P2P remote access. ANNKE Home (package: com.xm.annkehome) covers newer DVR/NVR product lines. Choose the app that matches your specific ANNKE hardware.

Yes, ANNKE Smart supports two-way audio on compatible ANNKE smart cameras. This allows you to listen to audio through the camera's microphone and speak through the camera's built-in speaker directly from the app — useful for communicating with visitors, family members, or checking on pets.

Most ANNKE smart cameras only support 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands for connectivity. The 2.4 GHz band provides better range and wall penetration compared to 5 GHz, making it more reliable for security cameras placed throughout your home or property. Make sure to connect to a 2.4 GHz network during the AP mode setup process.

According to ANNKE's privacy policy, the app collects data linked to your identity including location, contact info, user content (video clips), device IDs, and usage data. ANNKE collects personal information such as name, phone, email, and address when you interact with their services. Video files are treated as personal information. Users can manage preferences via account settings. Full details are available at annke.com/pages/privacy-policy.