Software Features and Description
Getting the best Utilities app for you is hard, which is why we are happy to give you Amcrest Smart Home from Amcrest. The this app app will allow you to stay connected to all your Smart security devices including our Video Doorbell, Deterrent Camera, and our Battery Camera. If Amcrest Smart Home suits you, get the 174.45 MB app for 3.13.1 on PC. IF you like Amcrest Smart Home, you will like other Utilities apps like Merkury Smart Camera; Samsung Smart View; Alarm clock - Smart challenges; 360 Smart Camera; Smart Sound Meter;
Download and install Amcrest Smart Home on your computer
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 7-10
- Windows 11
Download and install the Amcrest Smart Home app on your Windows 10,8,7 or Mac in 4 simple steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >> .
- Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using Amcrest Smart Home on PC [Windows 7/ 8/8.1/ 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Amcrest Smart Home"
- The search will reveal the Amcrest Smart Home app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once Amcrest Smart Home is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Amcrest Smart Home.
- Now enjoy Amcrest Smart Home on PC.
- Using Amcrest Smart Home on Mac OS:
Install Amcrest Smart Home on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above.
How to download and use Amcrest Smart Home App on Windows 11
To get Amcrest Smart Home on Windows 11, check if there's a native Amcrest Smart Home Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
- Download the Amazon-Appstore » (U.S only)
- Click on "Get" to begin installation. It also automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android.
- After installation, Goto Windows Start Menu or Apps list » Open the Amazon Appstore » Login (with Amazon account)
- For non-U.S users, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto Playstore on PC » click Configure_Download. This will auto-download Google Play Store on your Windows 11.
- Installing Amcrest Smart Home:
- Login to your computer's PlayStore or Amazon AppStore.
- Search for "Amcrest Smart Home" » Click "Install" to install Amcrest Smart Home
- Amcrest Smart Home will now be available on your windows start-menu.
| Minimum requirements |
Recommended |
- 8GB RAM
- SSD Storage
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
- Architecture: x64 or ARM64
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Amcrest Smart Home On iTunes
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Score |
Current version |
Adult Ranking |
| Free On iTunes |
Amcrest |
1791 |
4.27582 |
3.13.1 |
4+ |
Download on Android: Download Android
✔ Pros:
- Supports use of 128gb SD cards when formatted using FAT32
- Videos can be downloaded from the SD card to phone over WiFi or texted to someone
- Easy installation and setup of the WiFi battery camera
- Clear wide angle video even at night
- Motion sensing and notifications work well
- Two-way talk/listen feature works well
- Cloud service works well enough
☹ Cons:
- App sometimes gets a play error when playing video stream, possibly due to WiFi and camera location
- Requires a separate app for each Amcrest product, making it inconvenient for users
- Inability to download or export video clips stored on microSD card via iPhone app, despite visible controls
Top Pcmac Reviews
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Works as expected
By Bumfight214 (Pcmac user)
Website says 128gb SD cards can be used and paper manual says max 64gb. You can use 128gb class 10 SD card and I am using one now. You just have to make sure to format using FAT32. Most windows machines require a stand alone formatting program to do this. It will not work with exfat formatting. You can also download videos from the SD card to your phone over WiFi or text them to someone. The preview has the download arrow grayed out (as stated in most reviews) but when you maximize the video to fill screen the link and download button are enabled. To avoid confusion the app should update the app to allow the download and link functions from both screens. The previous review and most reviews I read online are incorrect stating the above two things do not work.
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Camera and app work well
By Erocks1960 (Pcmac user)
I recently got the Wifi battery camera and installed the app. It all worked pretty easily and the images are great. I love not having to do any wiring to get it running. I get a notification if movement is detected and I can turn that off if it gets to be too much.
My only issue is that sometimes the app gets a play error when playing the video stream. I think this may have to do with my WiFi and where the camera is located as I have a 3 level house. I’m going to experiment with moving the camera and hub to different locations to see if that works.
So far a really good experience.
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Another Amcrest App
By Brians24 (Pcmac user)
So I love the app and their products. The MAIN problem I have with this app is that it’ll be the 3rd app I have on my phone for an the app product. I have an app for cameras, drones, and now doorbell. My biggest want from the app is to just be able to combine some of these apps.
Functionally this app works fine and I enjoy the doorbell product. Cloud service seems to work well enough too. No complaints currently about the app itself, just wish there were less of them!!
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Cannot download security video clips.
By DrewMerkle (Pcmac user)
I recently purchased an the app WiFi video doorbell for testing to see if I should put it on my recommendation list. The wide angle video is clear even at night, the motion sensing works well, the notifications are quick, and the two way talk/listen works well. However, as of 21 Nov 2019, for the following reasons, the software is not ready for prime time.
1. Video clips stored on the microSD card in the doorbell cannot be downloaded or exported via the iPhone app. It’s hard to understand how this app could have been released when the controls, which are clearly visible beneath the video clips, are nonfunctional.
2. Users are required to sign up for an the app account in order to use the app and access the doorbell. Use of an intermediary should be strictly optional and there should be a way to connect to the doorbell directly without going through an external server or service.
3. The built-in web services of the device just don’t work. There’s really no excuse for not fixing this.
I hope these issues will be addressed ASAP so I can put this on my recommendation list.
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