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Works with Synology Surveillance Station 7.1 under ONVIF
This is a product review for the Amcrest ProHD 1080P WiFi Wireless IP Security Camera (IP2M-841)
Product highlight specs:
- 1080p @ 30fps
- WiFi (supports N up to 5Ghz)
- Ethernet (10/100Mbps)
- 32GB microSD card (max according to packaging) and possibly 64GB (talk to support)
- ONVIF with PZT
- Night Vision
- Free mobile apps (Amcrest View Pro)
My primary reason for buying this camera is the ability to record to my Synology NAS.
I did not test the cloud recording options although it looks to be compatible with many cloud storage options.
Also I did not test the Web Access option which allows for online Live viewing from remote locations.
Recently Awkward Hamster (who reviews a lot of these IP Cameras) had an excellent review for this camera which I recommend reading for further in-depth usage details. See link below:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1H53BL154BHSV/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0145OQTPG
I had an unanswered question about Synology support and decided to buy it during a sale ($89) because of ONVIF support.
I was pleasantly surprised that Synology Surveillance Station 7.1 worked with everything on this IP Camera.
I own a Synology DS-215j which uses the latest DSM 5.2 with Surveillance Station 7.1.
I first setup the IP2M-841 using their free Apple iOS "Amcrest View Pro" mobile app to scan the QR code under the camera.
Using the ONVIF option I was able to discover & add the IP2M-841 with the system using Synology's own software in IE or Firefox.
Tested:
PZT (Pan Zoom Tilt) works with Live View
Motion / Tampering detection works and I am able to edit detection areas.
Record at 480P, 720P & 1080P at 30FPS
Nightvision and daytime quality are excellent for an intro indoor $100 IP Camera.
The camera has a record buffer on the microSD card which goes into the Synology Surveillance Station's recording so whenever motion gets detected there is a 5 second "pre-recording" & "post-recording" included so no movement gets lost.
I am very happy with this purchase.
January 2016 · Electronics · verified purchase