ANNKE 4MP PTZ PoE Security Camera Outdoor with AI Smart Person Detection, 4X Optical Zoom, IK10 Vandal Proof, Support Micro SD Card Slot for 24/7 Audio Recording, CZ4
ANNKE CZ400 – 4MP PoE PTZ Security Camera
Key Feature:
- The freedom to pan tilt the camera so you can move the camera in a 360 degree environment
- 4X Optical Zoom
- HD 4MP image sensor that produces clear 2K video
- Starlight technology for color video in low light
- Built-in microphone to listen in
- Smart AI Face Detection and Video Analytics
- MicroSD slot supports up to 256GB
- Usable with CCTV Camera NVR, PC, or Mobile Applications
What’s in the box?
1x 4MP PTZ POE Camera,1x Mounting Screw Bag,1x User Manual,1x Waterproof Lid
4MP Super HD & Night Vision
- With a real-time rate of 24 frames per second and an advanced 1/3” image sensor, this PoE camera is capable of recording smooth 2K 4MP Quad HD videos with accurate color reproduction.
- Powerful IR LEDs with auto IR-cut filter offer color night vision with external lighting in 0.005 lux conditions, and B&W night vision in total darkness.
Smooth 330° Pan & 90° Tilt
- This camera’s PTZ features include 330° rotation & 90° tilt range and rapid 100° per second PT speed. You can even program this camera to automatically monitor any direction with preset viewing.
Powerful 4X Optical Zoom
- The camera’s 4X optical zoom (auto focus) and 16X digital zoom help you capture distant objects with full details on your smart devices, without compromising the 4MP Super HD quality.
AI Human & Smart Behavior Detection
- The most advanced AI algorithm enables you to detect humans among all objects, reducing up to 90% false alarms caused by unwanted inanimate objects.
- 7 smart behavior analyses – line crossing, intrusion, region entrance/exit, unattended baggage, object removal & audio exception detection – alert you only when it matters
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Advanced H.265+ Compression
| Truly Weatherproof Security Camera
| 120 dB True WDR & 3D DNR
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Local TF Card & NAS Storage
| Dual Power Supply
| Expanded Coverage with Built-in Mic
| Remote Access in Your Hand
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| Size: | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Dimensions: | 17 x 15.9 x 15.8 centimetres |
| Brand: | ANNKE |
| Part: | AP-I91BK0102#UKP1 |
| Reference: | AP-I91BK0102#UKP1 |
| Size: | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
This Annke security camera comes nearly boxed with wall fittings but it does not come with the power adapter. It will need to be hard wired and if like me you don’t have much clue on electrics you will need someone to guide you.
It is a very well made camera and certainly looks and feels like it will stand up to the elements outside. It gives a good clear picture.
Excellent camera with perfect image. Easy to set up on phone, computer and iPad and the most important excellent software that works smoothly. Clarity of viewing and playback is very good. The 4MP full colour night vision cameras have performed great and give you a clear picture, day and night.
Night vision technology seems to have some a long way since I first installed security cameras on my house. I’m used to blurry low resolution images where you can just about make out a person walking in front of it but no real detail. This is so much better than that, and I think that feature alone makes it a worthwhile upgrade if you have previous generation cameras. It really is a massive improvement in that respect.
The construction quality is good and it feel like it should last well outside. I like that it’s PoE too as it makes for a reliable connection and being permanently powered means it’s always on and watching rather than relying on a PIR sensor to wake the camera like the battery powered ones do. I think both have their place (I use both types), and for hard wired PoE cameras I think this is a good option at a fair price given the features and especially the night vision quality.
The camera has an ultra-HD resolution sensor that helps the camera deliver the clearest super HD images regardless of day or night. Plus, it has 12 dB true WDR and 3D DNR. WDR or Wide Dynamic Range technology can control the exposure as well as process the light values of each pixel in the image and its 120 dB is the maximum dynamic range which is the ratio of the brightest and the dimmest object that can be captured by the camera. Lastly, DNR or Digital Noise Reduction is a technique of removing image noise from a video signal by applying a digital comb filter that makes images clearer and reduces video file size.
Like any other security camera, this one also has smart motion detection and remote access. When the camera detects any unusual movements, it will instantly send you notifications and email alerts with snapshots. You can control this CCTV camera remotely wherever using your smartphones, tablets, computers, or browsers. This one also works with third-party ANNKE PoE NVRs for 24/7 recording and can be controlled using software such as Blue Iris, Synology, and Milestone.
My first impression of this product was that it looks very well made and sturdy. It doesn’t look or feel cheap. It provides very clear footage wherein you can really see someone’s face and what colour they are wearing for easier recognition. The motion sensor detection is good, however, it appears to be very sensitive as there have been some instances where it detected some bugs or moths that are happily flying near the camera, so it is a bit annoying.
Overall, I really like this camera, its great quality, has all the features I need and is priced reasonably.
My husband – who did the fitting – said that you do have to bear in mind that it needs to be wired into a network, and a PoE adapter (Power over Ethernet) and that it’s not a Bluetooth, so you need to properly wire it in.
That being said, the image is of very good quality, and the night vision is impressive. As an added bonus, it allows us to watch when a fox disturbs our chickens in the middle of the night so its smart motion sensor detection works well.
The camera itself seems well-built and sturdy You can angle it to the desired direction easily and locks in place securely. It’s not cheap (currently Prime price of 99.99) but not having bought a similar camera before, I have compared it with similar items on Amazon and based on its performance, I think it seems to be a good price, so we do recommend it.
I have a couple of cameras on my house, this one is a good picture even at night which I am impressed about. This camera can go outside but I have it inside the porch where I can see the car and deliveries coming and going. My husband tells me it was very easy to fit as he just replaced a camera that was not performing very well.
Recommended for added home security
Price point? Not the cheapest, I admint. I dont look at the price as much as I am interested about the specs.
This particular camera deliveres a good image quality daytime and night time which is quite important for me.
The 4mp gives the size of the video not the quality(there is difference between these 2 aspects).
Waterproof?
IP67, yes, that is good!! It is an outdoor camera so you dont have to mind about rain, cold, snow.
Installation?
If you know what you are doing its not difficult. I had someone who came over and did everything, I dont have the necessary tools and experience.
What I have noticed, it is important to set it up properly because mine started to be a stand for the birds and its quite annoying.
There are 2 options which are quite interesting, it is for the first time I see this on a camera: WDR which can be turned ON or OFF based on your preference, in my case it is on OFF but maybe some people prefer the oposite.
WDR from what I understood is it like a HDR version but on a camera.
Sound quality?
Ok, nothing spectacular I admit. Its not an important aspect for me.
Overall experience?
Good.
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The camera is best used with an Annke NVR all the features are readily available on scree
Brilliant camera and great support from Annke. I bought this as a trial and will definitely be buying more to complete my home CCTV system. Extremely easy to install and set up, also bought an Annke NVR and also very easy to set up
I was a little sceptical at first because I’d never spent even close to this amount on a security camera before so my expectations were high, thankfully the ANNKE CZ400 more than met this and I have nothing but praise after using the device for a month.
I have my own NVR by another brand and the camera faced no issues with syncing, allowing for reliable 24/7 recordings.
We bought this to replace the 2x standalone bullet cameras which we have placed at the back end of our house – the wind and weather have done a number on them. The shape of this one, we hope, should allow it to stay flatter and be more aerodynamic and better resist the weather. It is a top camera, and the brand was recommended by my father-in-law who uses the same brand of cameras at his house.
The image quality is great, very high clarity. The range of the night vision at night is good. It is able to give good quality “colour” night vision which a good brightness. It uses an intelligent facial detection which allows it to pick up on people vs pets and other movement.
The range of movement of it makes the camera versatile. It can rotate horizontally almost 330 degress and 90 degrees vertically to capture beneath it. We store to 256GB microSD which works well. The app also works very well – giving notifications for when motion is detected and also allowing you to remotely see what the camera sees.
I installed this yesterday! It was to replace my front door camera which broke last week!! It was easy to install (even for an amateur like me!) And… even the electrics were simple to sorr out – I’ve connected to my dvr easily and the picture is fantastic
Excellent cameras. Fantastic field of view and image quality. Easy to set up.