Amcrest 4K 8 Channel AI DVR Security Camera System Recorder, DVR for Analog Security Cameras & Amcrest IP Cameras, AI Smart DVR, Face Recognition, Human & Vehicle Detection AI (AMDV5108-I3)

This is my third DVR. If my security cams hadn’t been analog I’d obviously use IP but the cost & labor associated with pulling all new cable is prohibitive. The original system was a commercial DVR which was replaced by a Nigh**wl system which was replaced by an inexpensive Z*s* system. None of them worked reliably especially for remote viewing. I even used a timer to reboot them every day because of connectivity issues. There is only so much tech support frustration a person can take. I had purchased a pair of Amcrest WIFI PTZ cameras for random purposes since I could move them where ever I needed them. To this day they have always been flawless. Power outages, network outages, hurricanes, power glitches, you name it they always came back on-line without intervention. So I finally decided to try their DVR. It was easy to set up, I used the HDD from my Z*s* DVR. The Amcrest DVR uses the same app as the WIFI cameras & it was quick and easy to add it as a new device to the app. So far it too has been rock solid. And it gives me better video quality and frame rate than the DVR it replaced. Very happy with the product so far, wish I had chosen this brand to begin with.

After having security camera DVR systems (16 cameras) for about 8 years and staying with just one brand, I was forced to find two DVR systems utilizing my existing wired BNC cables (installed in the attic and walls) and 4K cameras, as my two (2) nearly 2 year old 4K DVR systems needed replacement. I replaced them with these two Amcrest AMDV5108-I3 DVRs. The last systems I had were 4K or so they said it were. I purchased 4K (3840 x 2160) monitors thinking that'll fix the poor color, clarity and blury/static-motion of moving objects problem, but it never did. With these Amcrest DVRs, vibrant colors and clarity of my existing BNC 4K (8MP) cameras on these Amcrest DVRs are significantly noticeable. I'm happy I found Amcrest. Yes, live viewing and playback is at 7fps but it is still much better than what I had on the former DVRs. At least I can see what kind of vehicle make it is, and if it is a male or female walking their dog if they were wearing shirt/jeans, in broad daylight. In my search for a replacement system, I could not find a 4K DVR system with 30fps, or even 15fps live viewing and playback. Possibly on NVR, but I was not looking for CAT6 systems. Not to mention I’m pretty sure I’d be paying an arm and a leg for it if I found one. I'm happy with these Amcrest DVRs. I’ve had it for a month, and am still learning how to tweak the system, especially utilizing its AI capabilities. It has better features than my previous 4K DVR systems, and I wish I had found Amcrest much earlier. Tech support of my previous brand were outright terrible and non-responsive and that is why I looked for another brand. I have not yet experienced Amcrest Tech Support though.

Piece of junk, was not a whole product and lacked capacity to record During live feed it beeped constantly and their customer service was unable to unlock or assist. Totally frustrating and worthless expenditure. We had a previous DVR that was same model ( whole ) that had quit working. This product should be allowed to be returned for a full refund by Amazon without upsetting an excellent customer. Don't get it.

I needed to replace my 10 year old Amcrest DVR with a newer model that would still accept the cameras I have. I reached out to Amcrest for assistance and was helped by a rep named Grace.C. She helped me locate a model that didn't require me to replace my current cameras at this time but allows for me to add 4k cameras when I'm ready. Really great support. For the product, this is a smaller in size than my last unit and all 8 cameras are connected. This will also allow me to upgrade my 1080 cameras to a 4k PTZ cameras when I'm ready. It's been working well via the android app for remote viewing. So far I'm very happy with my purchase and have liked Amcrest products for many years. Would recommend reaching out to their customer service/sales if unsure what to get as Grace.C did a great job understanding my request and helping me find the right unit.

Works good both DVR and cameras Good tech Support - Jessica thank you Jessica for resolving cam issue with dvr

Have been using Amcrest for years and plan on continue doing so. Very good brand (and is a OEM of Dahua). If you are looking for the DVR/NVR (as well as cameras) for a small surveilance project this is a way to go! Easy installation and easy configuration. Recording length will vary depending on the hard drive capacity that you would utilize. For 8 Cameras I install a minimum of 4 TB hard drive. That should be enough storage capacity for about 2 weeks on a DVR model. NVR models might vary depending on the bitrate used.

I tried to replace my dead Amcrest unit (lasted a long time) but new recorder wouldn't work with existing lines and cameras.

Dvr works with old analog cameras. Smart motion detection seems to work fine in the dvr, but after 3 months it has stopped sending notifications. Settings haven't changed, and the events do show up in the dvr, but the amcrest view pro 2 app has stopped notifications and does not show any smd events in search. It's been a nightmare trying to get it working again. System might as well be dead without notifications.