Anpviz IPC-B8740W-S PoE Security Bullet Camera

Works with my hiseeu NVR and is very clear

I bought these to go with my cheap NVR from hiseeu, their cameras go bad after a few months and the replacements are $65 each, these were half the price, only the motion detection works, maybe I didn't program them right, can't get the vca intrusion or the other mode to work but I'm happy with the quality. See photos. Night infrared is very clear but doesn't go out too far, you can also install long range infrared lights if you want your backyard lit up, these cameras are really clear and sensitive to light at night.

Good Camera Great Price

Excellent simple Onvif camera. I use it with BlueIris. Very reasonable price. I wish they made a similar PTZ, but at this price you can just buy two and point them accordingly. If you only can run one powered ethernet a poe extender can power two or more of these.

IR Lighting Does not Light Camera's Field of View

The image quality is pretty good, but the IR lights are more of a spotlight than flood. The area covered by IR is not the same as the camera's field of view, so you get a tunnel vision picture. You can see a clear round image in the center, but the outer areas of the picture are dark. My other cameras have much better IR coverage.

Buy this camera

Buy this camera! It is an excellent value and an excellent performer. I bought it to replace a practically new SV3C IP camera. Even though it is 4MP instead of the 5MP it replaced, overall it is better.

In daytime, there is little difference between the two. At night the Anpviz is far better. It keeps showing a color image until it is very dark. When it switches on it's IR illuminator it does a great job. Although it only has two diodes instead of a full ring, the illumination is plenty bright. It favors the center, naturally, but the overall quality is better than the SV3C.

The image below shows a night still of this 4 MP camera of some bushes, vs the 5MP SV3C. Which is clearer? Which is better illuminated? Buy this camera, folks.

CryptoCandy

November 17, 2025

Awesome Little Camera!

First, I need to say that my husband is a HUGE tech nerd, so I was hesitant on getting a “cheap” camera. Well, let me tell you: once he installed this one, he came back and immediately bought another one from this same brand/manufacturer.

We brought some of our plants in from outside this year (lots of peppers, baby mango tree, peppermint, etc) and put them in a spare back room in our basement. So that’s where we tested this camera. You’ll see the pink grow lights in my photo (which actually make the image look…not quite as crisp/clear as it actually is, in normal lighting). The picture and sound a quality are actually really good. WAY better than I ever expected.

To my surprise, the camera was also able to sync with our home network that we have all our cameras on. It begins with a “U”, if that helps anyone, without naming the brand. lol It was easily added and we can view it right along with the rest of cameras.

If you’re looking for a low cost option, look no further. These are great little cameras for the price.

Paul C

November 12, 2025

Anpviz 4MP IP security camera

This is an IP (internet) security camera. That means it only has an ethernet output, no hdmi or any way to connect directly to a display device. To set this camera up in your home or office, you have 2 options:

setup option 1: connect directly to the ethernet output on your isp router or modem, for this you will also need to connect to the wall outlet for power (no 12V DC power adapter is supplied). Then download the VideoLink mobile/PC app to preview and control the camera. To record, you'll need a NAS (network attached storage), a running PC will be required

setup option 2: connect to a NVR, don't know what that is? Neither did I. It's like a VCR/DVR but only for surveillance cameras and recording locally, or through your PC network. How much do they cost? If you want a POE (power over ethernet) model, which will give you a cleaner setup by eliminating the need for a power adapter out from the camera, then you'll have to spend about $100 minimum. Of course Anpviz sells several, but their cheapest is $165. It only has BNC camera inputs (this camera has an ethernet output, so it may not work), you have to buy and install a separate HDD, and it requires a separate POE switch/router, so you'd be better off getting their $240 model with a pre-installed 2TB HDD and 8 proper POE ethernet inputs. The NVR setup option doesn't require any PC or NAS to be running, as everything is processed on the NVR, and it even has video outputs for viewing the camera footage on a display monitor

So is this surveillance camera worth the hassle and expense? There are much easier ways to connect cameras than via ethernet. The only benefit would be if you had several cameras that you wanted to be on all day, recording gigabytes and even terabytes of 99.9% nothing important. I'll set this camera up somewhere, but only turn it on when I'm going out of town, and hope it's mere presense deters burglars. (Anpviz also sells a similar camera with 24/7 local microSD card recording, for about 20 bucks more, but it doesn't require any of the above setup)

Great camera for the price!

I set this camera up on my network as soon as it arrived, and setup was super easy—no issues at all. It connected right away and was ready to go. I installed it at my house yesterday and added it to my NVR, and everything’s been working perfectly since.

The picture quality is really good, both live and on playback, and the recordings are nice and clear even in lower light. It feels well made and sturdy enough for outdoor use. I can’t say how long it’ll last yet, but for the price, I’m honestly very happy with it so far. It’s a great option if you’re looking to add an affordable PoE camera to your system.

Plug & play, security camera with ONVIF/RTSP support

Most households don’t have a PoE switch that can deliver the required 48V over ethernet, so if you're like me and need an external power source, just plug the camera into a 12V supply. The manufacturer's spec only requires 12V ≥ 1A, but the one I have is 5A. Any compliant 12V power supply that has the correct barrel connector should work.

After powering the unit, connect it via an ethernet cable to your router (or your PoE switch) and you're ready to go. Unfortunately, the camera itself doesn't have a dedicated power LED. Instead it emits a brief front light flash when it starts up. The green link light on the network port is the only visual confirmation that it's on. Once connected, the camera automatically received an IP address via DHCP. I accessed its web interface by entering that address into a web browser. For reliable operation--especially if you plan to use it with iSpy, OBS, or any other software, you should assign a static IP address. The unit supports ONVIF and RTSP, so it will integrate seamlessly with most surveillance applications. I found the firmware updates, manuals, and support resources on the manufacturer's website under "Uprime Series All." This camera delivers 2560 × 1440 resolution using H.265 compression, providing crisp detail while keeping bandwidth usage low.

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No power cable provided, can’t find an adapter to power the camera

Unfortunate that the camera doesn’t come with its own charger. I tried about 4 different 12V DC powered cables and none of them worked. Looks like a nice camera if it could be powered. It’s got a good solid weight. Just can’t use it without the power cord. The camera comes with mounting screws and some parts. Has a surveillance sticker and some manuals as well. Shipping was fast and the camera was packaged well. Like I said, wish it came with the power cable because none of the ones I tried worked.

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Compact in size but not on features

Very well built all metal housing and base, no plastic. Camera is nice and small and surprisingly lightweight. I like the POE/network connectivity indicator LED on the RJ45 socket. Four megapixel gives highly detailed images and night vision works well. ONVIF made it easy for Agent DVR to detect the camera. Great value for the price, Anpviz doesn't disappoint as usual.

Nice camera, but NOT plug and play

The camera is nice and compact with good features, but it is not plug and play as it says. The manual had lots of info on connecting it to a PC network for viewing, but that's not my config. I use my cameras with a NVR recording device and after attaching the camera to the ethernet cable going to the NVR it was not connected and not viewable automatically (plug and play). The manual does not explain how to connect it to a NVR using the camera's port and password. I had to email their support center for this advise, which worked. If not for this it would have stayed unconnected. Hence the three star rating for the trouble I went through.

Rock solid!

It went in like a dream. Wonderful pictures for the price range. Very solid camera. I'm buying more of these. These put Reolink 5P cameras to shame. They worked instantly with my NVRs and Blue Iris.

Bang for the buck and value for your $$? This is it! You'll get many years of quality security video with these.

Works great with a Hikvision system

Bought this for a Hikvision NVR system. Install was simple and camera was plug and play and immediately showed up with no configuration in the software.

Good quality

Quality is good coming from Nightowl DVR system. Would recommend.

Anpviz 4MP IP POE bullet style

I purchased the Anpviz 4MP camera for use with an Amcrest NVR alongside Amcrest 8MP 4K cameras. The image quality of the Anpviz 4MP is just as good as the Amcrest 8MP, and the Anpviz is half the price of the Amcrest. The audio is very good too. The photo I have included with this review is from a camera located approximately 10 feet from the raised bed and 15 feet from the chicken run. It is mounted 8 feet from the ground.

Amazing camara

Great cámara for home protection and very clear images. Thanks for your product

Great Camera and Customer Service!

As my original NVR cameras have died these are my go-to replacements. As the weather warms my spring project is swapping out the remainder for Anpviz.

Hookup is easy enough. Picture quality is fantastic and prices are very reasonable.

High quality camera

Works fantastic day and night,solid reliable camera ,will be purchasing more in future.

Almost Perfect

Nice features and works good but, There app (VideoLink), always locking up, Danale much better.

Good quality product for the price. Customer support excellent.

Good quality product for the price. Customer support excellent.

Good quality affordable camera

I have bought and installed dozens of these little Anpviz bullet cameras. I am yet to see one fail. They work well, offer a solid 4MP image, support the ONVIF protocol (critical for my applications) and deliver the goods for most basic security applications.

If you are seeking an affordable solution that works well with a wide range of DVR/NVR systems, this is an excellent choice. I see many camera installers pushing 4K (8MP) cameras for security systems. While 4K does offer better detail, it is often overkill for most security applications. This 4MP camera works well, and I have used recordings from these cameras many times with law enforcement and have had no issues with the resolution they offer as long as they are installed to offer good coverage of the desired area.

They are well built and have a robust housing. Great value for the price.

Perfect IP Camera

Easy to install and configure and gives a great picture inside our hanger.

Excellent cameras.

I am an installer, I have bought many of these cameras, and they are excellent. 100% compatible with Hikvision

It looks very good in complete darkness

Very easy install and configuration . No trouble nor any problem, installer friendly as well as user friendly

Great Affordable Camera

Easy to install, great picture and recording capability. I will definitely buy it again!

Easy setup and great picture

Bought two of the Anpviz IP cameras. Had no trouble getting them connected to my network and working with my Agent DVR security system. I plan to buy more of the cameras. They are a great value and a great price.

quality

Byambasuren Battulga

December 28, 2023

Satisfied for this protection

My family lives in condo apartment and needs to get protection of outdoor camera. This camera fits our usage completely. Very good quality and recommended it.

Actually much better than I thought

The camera is better than I thought, it's smaller in size than expected, and the picture quality is very, very good. Set up was easier than other cameras, and installation is quick and simple.

Leo M

December 9, 2022

Great cameras, 2 issues found but promptly replaced by seller rep (next day ship)

I have bought and installed 5 of these cameras, so I got to recently test a fair size batch, I would say.

1st, the Pros:

There's a lot to like about these cameras when/if they work:

- good price

- good picture, clear, decent resolution

- nice web based user interface and good IP cam address search utility

- good night vision image quality

- motion/event triggering needs a bit of attention. I won't criticize at this point since I need to look into it because it missed a couple times I checked (a person and a cat) while it triggers continuously on night rain. A good surveillance software could help or compensate for that if it's an issue.

Now the 2 Cons, which I hope are an isolated case:

1. One of the cameras got a bit foggy after the 1st night's rain (light rain of fall). Since it cleared up after a few hours the next day, I thought that maybe the glass was just wet so I made nothing of it.

The next rain, a couple of days later, fogged up the camera again, but this time even worse (see pics).

That is completely unacceptable for a device that claims to be rated to IP66 protection.

2. Two days later, I find that a second camera cannot be found by my surveillance software. This one is actually sheltered from rain, right under the eave. I restarted the network switch, the router, tried its address on the browser and even the Anpviz search utility software: none of it can find this particular camera.

So here I am, after less than a week after adding these cameras to my surveillance system, already in need to replace 2 of the 5 new cameras, and it isn't just the cost, but it's just not fun to get back up the ladder at 20 feet high to replace them, and redo the cable clamps on brick wall.

I wonder how good the customer service is on this brand, I haven't reached for their assistance, other than asking a question on this product page and it took the seller more than a week to respond, so I will likely won't reach for help in this case (I will just return the cameras).

Needless to say, I am VERY DISSAPOINTED so far!

Update 12/19/2022: Even though I haven't contacted the seller as I was planning to return the faulty devices, I was surprised to get an email from them after seeing my review. The seller rep. apologized for the inconvenience and justified that the problems encountered, although rare, were caused by possible manufacturing errors, and offered to send me 2 new devices which were shipped the next day and received the following day, all at their expense. I already replaced the 2 cameras and the new ones worked flawlessly.

Now, in all fairness, I must say that I am surprised with the quality and speed of the service provided, especially considering that I didn't even try to reach for help. That tells me that this seller cares to keep a close eye on costumer feedback and acts fast to identify and solve issues promptly to keep their customers happy.

So, bottom line, considering the help quality and speed offered by the seller, without even my solicitation, and given the fact that I actually like this product's performance vs cost as it is pretty hard to beat, I am now happy with the outcome and have updated my rating to 5 stars, and I can say that I am very confident to order again in the future, knowing that even if these mfg. issues are not as rare as stated by the seller, I will be in good hands and all troubles will be taken care of quickly and effortlessly.