The NVR has no onboard AI features but supports IVS functions of AI enabled Amcrest and Dahua cameras. The camera spec sheet claims IVS tripwire/intrusion and quad zone motion sensing. It also specifies a slightly less than expected fps number relative to the Amazon listing and a few other details worth noting. A nice 4K camera nonetheless. Color night vision could be accomplished with conventional spot lighting, otherwise it's an IR night vision camera with an 80 ~ 100 foot claimed range. The NVR is an 80mbps box with only so much horsepower to spread across a bunch of 4K cameras, but it does an admirable job adjusting for its bandwidth shortcomings and is a dependable unit.
BTW, you will have zero problems migrating any Amcrest devices to Blue Iris should you decide to expand your setup or feel you require more horsepower down the road. You can even integrate the NVR itself into a Blue Iris server including all its cameras. A lot to work with for a starter system and on sale now at a good price for the package. Here's a link to the camera specs;
I've been super happy with the Amcrest 8MP turrets. I was able to flash Dahua firmware on them, which was great! Dahua releases updates much more frequently.
I've been messing around with Frigate and a Coral a bit, so having 3 different sub streams was appreciated (4k, 720/1080, and 480). Obviously, Blue Iris would also benefit from the additional sub streams. I can't stand when the sub stream is a different aspect ratio. Also, object detection is better with a higher resolution sub stream. At least with Frigate, I can't remember which stream the snapshot is being grabbed from with BI. Mileage may very, most swear that the SD stream is more than enough for object detection. The higher resolution is nice for object a little further out.
They're a $300+ Dahua camera, with features crippled. I unlocked AI features by flashing, not that I use them but it's neat.
If you go the route, definitely do your homework, the models change and I can't guarantee that the current model will work. Mine look slightly different than the current model. Here's a fun video that helped me get started.
Just because it says it's a outdoor cameras does not mean you can't use it indoors, just that it's weather resistant. I use these, cheap and high quality.
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That's because Amcrest are not unique, most are simply rebranded Hik, Dahua, and other cameras.
If you can get Amcrest cameras on sale most are well worth it. Retail pricing is a bit high though.
Here is an Amcrest 4k turret often hits for sub $100 with coupon just have to watch and wait.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RHQGS8V/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_WPzUDbVB5QNVM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RHQGS8V/ $109
Code: 3LBHPKXT for $89
Are these cameras decent? They seem to be well supported at least with decent apps, but this is a BI forum. 😉