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Ever wished your security system could tell the difference between a raccoon and a robber? The ANNKE Security Camera System does just that—and a whole lot more. At its heart, you've got the 3K Lite 5-in-1 H.265+ 8CH eDVR, paired with 4 rugged, weatherproof wired cameras that laugh in the face of rain, snow, or whatever else Mother Nature throws their way. Thanks to AI Human/Vehicle Detection, you'll spend less time chasing false alarms and more time actually securing your space. And when the sun goes down? Smart Color Night Vision keeps an eye out, delivering crisp footage up to 100ft in black and white or 66ft in full color—because sometimes, you need to know if that shadow was just a cat or something more sinister.
Storage woes? Forget about it. The built-in 1TB eSSD means you're set for longer recording sessions without the fragility of old-school HDDs. And with Smart Bitrate Control, the system smartly adjusts recording quality based on what's happening, saving space without skimping on detail. Want to check in from your couch or halfway around the world? The ANNKE Vision app has your back, offering remote access and playback. Plus, with digital veils to shield your privacy and the ability to record locally without internet (though you'll need it for remote features), it's security that's as smart as it is sturdy.
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| 11/9/25 | $199.99 |
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| Model | AU-DT81BH0-54EF-P | 8VNA-261W4S-10-US | 16CK-211B16S-20-US | 8VMA-419W4S-10-US-A1-ANX | FBA_ZSDVK-08DA00-2116E4-US | 8VNA-419W4S-00-US |
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| Price | $199.99 | $169.99 | $449.99 | $175.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 |
| Seller | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
| Update | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wired | Ethernet | Wired | Wired |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Special Feature | Automatic Overwrite, Vehicle Detection, Smart Playback, Human Detection, Motion Sensor | Vehicle Detection, Human Detection, Motion Sensor | day-and-night-camera | Weatherproof | Adjustable | Weatherproof, Motion Sensor |
| Number of Channels | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB | ||
| Power Source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC/DC | AC/DC |
| 16.93 x 14.17 x 4.33 inches | 17 x 11 x 7 inches | 18 x 17 x 11 inches | 18 x 12 x 12 inches | 12 x 12 x 7 inches | ||
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Laptops, Cameras | Smartphones, Personal Computers, TV, Cameras, Laptops | Cameras | Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Cameras | Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Laptops, Cameras | |
| Signal Format | Analog | Analog | Analog | Digital | Digital | |
| Other Camera Features | Front | Front | Front | |||
| Low Light Technology | Night Vision | Night Vision | Night Vision | Night color | Infrared | |
| Night Vision Range | 100 Feet | 120 Feet | 80 Feet | 80 Feet | 80 Feet | 80 Feet |
| Frame Rate | 20 fps | 30 FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | up to 24 FPS | 15-30 FPS |
| Recording Mode | motion detection | Schedule | Manual Alarm Video Detection Continuous | Continuous, Schedule | motion detection | |
| Optical Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS with infrared | CMOS | ||
| Lens Type | Wide Angle | Fixed | Fixed | Wide Angle | ||
| Video input | BNC, CVBS | BNC, CVBS | BNC | BNC | ||
| Viewing Angle | 90 Degrees | 90 Degrees | 75 Degrees | 90 Degrees | ||