{"id":7997,"date":"2026-08-04T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viva.racunalniske-novice.com\/test-annke-h800-stiri-kamere-en-snemalnik-in-obcutno-manj-slepih-kotov\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T05:00:00","slug":"test-annke-h800-stiri-kamere-en-snemalnik-in-obcutno-manj-slepih-kotov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viva.racunalniske-novice.com\/en\/annke-h800-test-four-cameras-one-recorder-and-significantly-fewer-blind-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"ANNKE H800 test: four cameras, one recorder and significantly fewer blind spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A video surveillance system is one of those devices that we hope we never really need. However, the feeling of being able to check the entrance, the interior of the house, the balcony and the surrounding parking spaces at any time is very reassuring. More importantly, when an unusual event occurs, I can look back and find out what actually happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I tested the ANNKE H800 system a little differently than most users would probably do. I didn&#039;t immediately install it in its final location. First, I set up the entire set at my home, in a two-story apartment, where I did a sort of &quot;trial run.&quot;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wanted to make sure all the cameras were working, check the connection method, get to know the recorder and app user interface, and see how the system reacts to motion, people, and different lighting conditions. With four cameras, a central recorder, and multiple network cables, it&#039;s much more pleasant to detect potential problems in a controlled environment than during final installation on a larger facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once I was sure everything was working and I knew the settings well, I moved the system to the house where I was born. It&#039;s a three-story building with a courtyard, a view of the parking lots, and a balcony that could be reached by a brave or persistent enough miscreant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There, I placed one camera at the main entrance, two inside the building in places where they provide maximum coverage, and a fourth on the balcony. This arrangement allowed me to monitor the most sensible access routes without having to fill every corner of the house with cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For privacy reasons, I do not publish direct images of the monitored areas in the article. They would allow people to be identified, the interior of the building, the layout of the rooms and details of the surroundings. Therefore, I describe the quality of the system based on actual use, and the photos accompanying the article may show the cameras, recorder, cables and installation method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weaknesses<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Four cameras with 4K resolution<\/td><td>Running cables throughout a larger facility requires some work<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power and data transmission via a single PoE cable<\/td><td>Slightly outdated and complicated user interface<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>People and vehicle detection<\/td><td>Without speakerphone and two-way talk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adjustable detection areas&nbsp;<\/td><td>Only one hard drive slot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infrared and white night lighting<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local recording without a mandatory monthly subscription<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remote access via app<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ANNKE H800 price?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ANNKE H800 system is on <a href=\"https:\/\/eu.annke.com\/products\/h800-8ch-system-with-2-bullet-and-2-turret-cameras?_pos=20&amp;_sid=250c81f35&amp;_ss=r\">official website<\/a> available for \u20ac349.99. You can also use the promo code&nbsp;<strong>H8004KHD25<\/strong>&nbsp;for 25-% discount on all H800 systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What do we actually get with the ANNKE H800 system?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ANNKE H800 is a wired video surveillance system with a central NVR. The tested kit includes four IP cameras with a resolution of 3840 \u00d7 2160 pixels, or eight million pixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The included recorder has eight PoE ports. Since I used four cameras, I had four ports left for possible future expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PoE stands for Power over Ethernet. Only one Ethernet cable needs to be run to each camera. It simultaneously transmits video, audio, data, and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a significant advantage over older systems where we had to run separate video and power cables. I also don&#039;t need a power outlet near each camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, the ANNKE H800 is not a wireless system. You have to run a network cable to each camera, which can be the most difficult part of the entire installation. Once the wiring is done, however, a wired connection is usually more stable than a wireless one. The cameras do not depend on the strength of the Wi-Fi signal, the occupancy of the home network, or the battery charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2691231\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ANNKE H800 review 1\" class=\"wp-image-2691231\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-13-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2691233\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-13-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ANNKE H800 review 13\" class=\"wp-image-2691233\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The experimental setup at home proved to be very useful<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before I started drilling and running cables throughout the three-story house, I first assembled the system at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I connected the NVR to the monitor, router, and the included mouse. Then, I gradually connected all four cameras and checked that the recorder recognized them correctly. I temporarily arranged the cameras on both floors of the apartment, simulating conditions similar to the final setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step allowed me to familiarize myself with the user interface without any time pressure. I checked out the recording settings, people and vehicle detection, schedules, night lighting, image quality, and remote access via phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also realized how important it was to name the cameras correctly. Instead of generic labels like Camera 01, Camera 02, and Camera 03, I gave them clear names based on their final location: Entrance, Interior Downstairs, Interior Upstairs, and Balcony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This naming is very useful later when reviewing recordings and receiving notifications. A message that a person has been detected at the entrance is much more useful than an alert that only mentions the channel number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trial setup was also useful because I could determine the approximate cable lengths in advance, check the camera viewing angles, and determine which settings I wanted to use at each location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only when I was sure that everything worked and that I knew how to set up the system correctly did I disassemble it and move it to the house where I was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-19-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2691239\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-19-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ANNKE H800 review 19\" class=\"wp-image-2691239\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-6-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2691237\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ANNKE H800 review 6\" class=\"wp-image-2691237\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-9-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2691235\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-9-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ANNKE H800 review 9\" class=\"wp-image-2691235\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final layout in a three-story house<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the final installation, I first had to determine the location of the recorder. The NVR had to be close enough to the network equipment so I could connect it to the router, but it also had to be in a safe, dry, and well-ventilated location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It makes no sense to place the recorder directly next to the front door or in another obvious location. In the event of a break-in, an intruder could quickly notice it and take it away along with all the recordings. It is therefore best to hide the central recorder or place it in a location that is not directly visible to visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The house I chose has three floors, so the cabling was much more challenging than during the apartment test. On the other hand, the previous test saved me a lot of time. I no longer had to learn how to use the system during the installation itself, but could focus on positioning the cameras and arranging the wiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Camera at the entrance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I installed the first camera at the main entrance. This is the most important point of the entire system, as it captures people approaching the door or entering the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I didn&#039;t place the camera too high. In video surveillance, it&#039;s very easy to choose a position just under the roof, where the device is better protected, but this can mainly get shots of the tops of heads. If we want to recognize a face, it needs to be low enough and pointed towards the path the person is approaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An entrance camera also has to cope with challenging lighting conditions. A person may be standing under a canopy or in the shade, while the background behind them is brightly lit. In such cases, WDR helps, as it tries to preserve details in both the bright and dark parts of the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ANNKE-H800-2-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2691241\" width=\"253\" height=\"337\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two cameras inside<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I installed the second and third cameras inside the building. Since it is a three-story house, it would not be possible to cover all the important passages with a single interior camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of pointing the cameras directly into the living spaces, I chose locations that would capture the largest possible area and key routes through the building. The goal was not to continuously monitor daily life, but to monitor the passages that someone entering the house would have to move through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such a setup is much more suitable from a privacy perspective than a camera aimed directly at the sofa, dining table, or other areas where residents spend most of their time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indoor cameras are especially useful when no one is home. An outdoor camera can show that someone has approached the property, while an indoor camera can confirm whether the person actually entered and where they have moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wide viewing angle and high resolution allowed me to cover a significant portion of the three-story building with two carefully placed cameras. I would have needed more cameras for complete coverage, but the goal was not to monitor every room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Camera on the balcony<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I installed the fourth camera on the balcony. A balcony can be an often overlooked access point, especially if it can be reached via a canopy, fence, outbuilding, or other nearby structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#039;s not the easiest way to get in, but a brave and skilled enough miscreant could exploit it. That&#039;s why it seemed sensible to me to have one of the cameras pointed at this area as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The camera from the balcony also allows for an overview of part of the yard and parking spaces. When installing it, I made sure that it primarily covers areas important for securing the building and does not unnecessarily intrude on the privacy of neighbors or passersby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was also particularly important that there was no fence, wall or roof edge directly in front of the lens. A nearby surface can reflect infrared light directly into the lens at night, making part of the image too bright and the rest much less visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Most of the work is not with the settings, but with the cables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physically mounting the cameras is not particularly difficult in itself. What takes more time is determining the route, drilling the passages, pulling the network cables between floors, and arranging them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a three-story building, you need to think several steps ahead. An incorrectly chosen cable route can mean additional drilling, an excessively long visible section, or an unnecessarily complicated transition between floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PoE helps a lot with this, as I only need one cable to each camera. However, the final installation can be a project that takes several hours or a whole day, depending on the structure of the building and the accessibility of the cable routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#039;s the price of a wired system. It takes more work to install than a battery-powered Wi-Fi camera, but once it&#039;s installed, I don&#039;t have to worry about charging batteries, dropping wireless connections, or having a weak signal on a distant floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the outdoor camera, I also took special care to protect the network connection. The camera is protected against water and dust, but the unprotected RJ45 connector can still be a weak point. It is therefore best to install the connection under the roof, in a protective box or seal it appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-11-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2691245\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-11-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2691245\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-12-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2691255\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-12-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2691255\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Initial setup is guided, but the interface is a bit old-fashioned<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recorder can be connected to a TV or monitor with up to 4K resolution via HDMI output. There is also a VGA port for older displays. Control is via the included mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I first start it up, I&#039;m greeted by a setup wizard. I select the language, time zone, date, network settings, and a secure administrator password. If the cameras are connected directly to the PoE ports, the recorder usually recognizes them automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The user interface isn&#039;t as modern or visually clean as the latest smart home apps, with lots of menus, checkboxes, and technical jargon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#039;s why my initial experiment in my apartment proved so useful. By the time I installed the system in its final location, I already knew where to find recording schedules, detection zones, image settings, night mode, and user accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once I understand the basic layout, the controls are logical. The advantage of the detailed interface is that I can set up almost every camera separately. This is important in my setup, as the indoor cameras don&#039;t need the same settings as the camera at the entrance or on the balcony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4K resolution is most useful when zooming in<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each camera captures images in a maximum resolution of 3840 \u00d7 2160 pixels. A lens with a focal length of four millimeters is installed, which offers a wide enough view for an entrance, a larger interior passage or the area in front of a balcony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#039;t an extremely wide-angle lens that can capture an entire house from a single point, but it has a wide enough field of view to cover a larger area with careful placement without the image being excessively curved at the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest advantage of 4K resolution is in post-processing. If I want to check a small detail, I can zoom in on a part of the image much more than with a classic 1080p camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the entrance, this is useful for inspecting a person or object, and with a camera on the balcony, for what is happening in the yard or nearby parking spaces. High resolution is also useful indoors, as one camera can cover a larger area while still retaining enough detail when inspecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More pixels, of course, can&#039;t fix misalignment. If the face is too far away, at an awkward angle, or obscured by strong light, even 4K resolution won&#039;t make up for the details the camera missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, the position of the camera is still more important than the number on the packaging itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-15-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2691247\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4K doesn&#039;t mean 30 frames per second either<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is an important limitation to note with the 4K label. In 50Hz mode, cameras record at full resolution at a maximum of 12.5 frames per second. In 60Hz mode, the limit is 15 frames per second. At lower resolutions, they can reach up to 20 frames per second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The footage is therefore not as smooth as 25, 30 or 60 frames per second video. For normal surveillance of an entrance, interior passage or parked car, this is not a big problem. The system is mainly intended for recording events and identifying details, not for recording cinematically smooth video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference becomes more noticeable with fast movement. A person running quickly through a room will not be captured as smoothly as with a camera with a higher frame rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I prioritized the detail of 4K resolution in my setup. The entrance, balcony, and interior passageways are mostly areas where people move at normal speeds, so the lower frame rate wasn&#039;t a major drawback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Three night monitoring modes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cameras have infrared and white auxiliary lighting. I can choose between classic infrared mode, constant white lighting and smart dual mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In smart mode, the camera uses infrared light most of the time and displays a black and white image. When it detects a person or vehicle, it can turn on the white light and attempt to capture the event in color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I find this method particularly useful at the entrance and on the balcony. Most of the night the camera does not illuminate the surroundings with visible light, but during an important event the white light helps to show the color of clothing, an object or a vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White light also has a deterrent effect. A person can quickly notice that they have been detected. On the other hand, turning on the light too often can disturb residents or neighbors, so it is important to correctly determine the detection area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For indoor cameras, additional white lighting is usually not needed. There I could use the classic infrared mode or rely on the existing indoor lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lens cleanliness is also very important for night vision. A cobweb, droplets, or an insect right in front of the camera can strongly reflect infrared light and create large bright spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>People and vehicle detection reduces false alarms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, motion detection reacts to almost any change in the image. It can be triggered by a shadow, a moving branch, rain, an insect in front of the lens, or a sudden change in lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the phone sends an alert for every such event, the user quickly starts to ignore the notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ANNKE H800 supports separate recognition of people and vehicles. The system tries to determine what is actually moving, thus reducing the number of alerts for minor events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the entrance, I wanted alerts primarily when a person was detected. On the balcony or in an area overlooking the parking spaces, both categories make sense. Inside, I was primarily interested in detecting people at times when there should be no one in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customizable detection areas are also very useful. A camera on a balcony can cover part of the yard, parking spaces, and the surrounding area. If the entire image area were active, the system could often alert you to events that have no direct connection to the object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By limiting detection to important areas, alerts become much more useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognition is not foolproof. In bad weather, an unusual angle, or a partially obscured person, misclassification can occur. However, distinguishing between people, vehicles, and normal motion is a major improvement over basic image change detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Continuous recording or just events?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ANNKE H800 allows continuous recording, event recording, or a combination of both. I can customize the schedule for each camera and time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuous recording ensures that I don&#039;t miss anything. The downside is that it takes up more disk space and takes longer to review the archive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event-only recording uses significantly less space, but it depends on the detection working properly. If the sensitivity is too low or the event occurs outside the designated area, the system may not save the recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the entrance and balcony, I think a combination of continuous recording and tagging of detected people and vehicles makes sense. This way, I have the entire course of the event available, and smart tags help with quick searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With indoor cameras, I can use a schedule. Continuous recording makes the most sense when the house is empty, while I can limit or turn it off during normal occupancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system uses H.265+ compression, which reduces the amount of data. The actual length of the archive depends on the size of the installed disk, number of cameras, bitrate, resolution, schedule and amount of movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NVR has one SATA drive slot. Individual cameras also have a microSD card slot, which can serve as additional or backup local storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The big advantage is that I don&#039;t need a monthly cloud subscription for basic local recording. The recordings stay on my recorder. This gives me more control over the data, but at the same time I have to take care of the security of the disk and the recorder myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-20-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2691251\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Remote access via phone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For remote monitoring, the ANNKE Vision app is available. The recorder must be connected to the router, then I add it to the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I can check the live image, open an individual camera, and search for saved events via my phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the time I don&#039;t need four full resolution streams at once. For a quick review, a secondary stream in lower quality is more suitable as it loads faster and uses less mobile data. When I want to check the detail, I open an individual camera in higher resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remote access is one of the most practical features of the entire system. I can check who is at the entrance, whether everything is quiet inside, what is happening on the balcony, and whether there is anything unusual in the yard or near the parking spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I set a strong and unique administrator password. A video surveillance system protects the house, but if poorly protected, it can itself become a security risk. It also makes sense to regularly check for updates and only allow access to users who actually need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cameras also capture sound<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cameras have a built-in microphone. Audio recording can be turned on or off in the settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sound can help to understand an event. An image shows a person at the entrance, and sound can explain whether it is a delivery, a visit, or something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, recording audio is often more sensitive than video from a privacy perspective. This is especially true for indoor cameras. So I thought carefully about where audio capture is actually necessary and where it is more appropriate to turn it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cameras have a microphone to capture audio, but they don&#039;t have a built-in speaker for true two-way communication. So I can&#039;t talk to the visitor through them like I can through a classic smart video doorbell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Privacy is especially important with indoor cameras<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ANNKE H800 allows you to create privacy masks to cover the part of the image that you don&#039;t want to record. This is useful if a neighboring plot, window, public area, or part of the space that is not important for securing the object appears in the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the outdoor setup, I aimed the cameras to primarily monitor the entrance, balcony, courtyard, and other areas connected to the building. 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They can withstand rain, dust and a fairly wide range of temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, I tried to place the cameras at the entrance and on the balcony in at least partially protected locations. An overhang or balcony can reduce direct exposure to the heaviest rainfall and sun, but they should not extend into the viewing angle or reflect infrared light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I paid special attention to the cable connections. The camera housing may be waterproof, but a poorly protected connector is not. The connection must be adequately protected from moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Four free channels allow for later upgrades<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recorder has eight PoE ports, but I only used four. This way I can expand the system later without replacing the central unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a three-story house, there are certainly locations where an additional camera would be useful. One could cover the other side of the building, another additional exterior access, a third a staircase or a space not covered by the current layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system also supports the ONVIF standard and RTSP protocol, so it is not completely closed to its own ecosystem. More advanced users can connect it to compatible software, a home server, or certain cameras from other manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding third-party cameras can be more challenging than connecting an original ANNKE camera, as it sometimes requires manually setting the IP address, username, password, and protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Test-ANNKE-H800-review-8-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2691253\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What bothered me about the system?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest obstacle is physical installation. PoE greatly simplifies connecting individual cameras, but it cannot eliminate the need for cabling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a two-story apartment, the experimental setup was relatively simple. In a three-story house, however, much more thought had to be given to the transitions between floors, cable lengths, and the position of the recorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another limitation is the recording speed at full resolution. The 4K image is detailed, but the 12.5 and 15 frames per second aren&#039;t particularly smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recorder&#039;s user interface could also be friendlier and more modern. It offers a lot of options, but it can be confusing for a beginner. Without my preliminary test run, the final setup would probably have taken longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also missed two-way audio. The built-in microphone is useful, but a speaker on the camera at the entrance would have made it possible to talk to a visitor or delivery person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recorder only has one hard drive slot. For home use, this is usually enough, but more demanding users may want the option of installing two drives or additional data mirroring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The trial run paid off<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ANNKE H800 is a very different product from a battery-powered camera that I can put on a shelf and connect to a wireless network in a few minutes. Its installation requires planning, cabling, and a bit more technical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#039;s why the decision to test the system at home first turned out to be a good one. In a two-story apartment, I was able to test the operation of all the cameras without pressure, learn how to use the recorder and the app, and set up recording and detection correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I moved the system into the three-story birth house, I already knew exactly what I was doing. Instead of dealing with basic settings, I could focus on positioning the cameras and getting the most meaningful coverage of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The camera at the entrance monitors the main access point. Two interior cameras monitor important passages and offer extensive coverage of the multi-storey building. The camera on the balcony protects an access point that might not be chosen by every intruder, but a brave enough person would not necessarily miss. It also allows for a view of part of the courtyard and nearby parking spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4K resolution offers enough detail for later zooming, and smart night lighting combines discreet infrared monitoring with the option of color recording when an event is detected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Human and vehicle detection along with configurable zones reduce the number of irrelevant alerts. Local recording means I don&#039;t need a monthly subscription for basic use, and the eight-slot recorder leaves room for additional cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system is not without its compromises. Recording in 4K isn&#039;t particularly smooth, the user interface takes some getting used to, and running cables across three floors is no small project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, the ANNKE H800 does its basic job well. It doesn&#039;t try to be just another attractive smart home device, but a serious, centralized video surveillance system.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Videonadzorni sistem je ena izmed naprav, za katere upamo, da jih nikoli ne bomo zares potrebovali. 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