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Supported cameras

Consumer and professional grade cameras that work with Aevocam

What qualifies a camera for use with Aevocam?

There are many security cameras and consumer webcams available. Not all of them are compatible. We rely on cameras to connect to our servers and proactively upload photos on the regular schedules you define. Currently, the only upload method we offer is FTP (see How to Configure My Cameras for details).

This also means that your camera must be connected to the Internet and able to access an FTP server on port 21.

Many camera vendors say that their devices can upload to "the cloud". But usually what they mean is that they offer a proprietary service for your cameras to upload video and still images to. You can then view your content via their website. Unfortunately, this does not make your stuff available to Aevocam. Make sure the camera explicitly says that it can use FTP to upload images to a service. That usually means you get to configure which service it uploads to.

We also offer an Aevocam plug-in for Home Assistant , an open-source smart home system. There are many cameras already compatible with HA. And HA already lets you take snapshots with them on a schedule. Our plug-in gives you a way to send them to us.

There is another workaround. DeskShare is a third-party program that is designed to FTP upload snapshots on a schedule from ordinary webcams. There may be other third party programs offering a similar feature.

Note: you don't need auto tracking, motion detection, etc. In fact, those features get in the way of Aevocam, which relies on seeing the same view every day. You can reuse your regular security cameras with Aevocam, but only if your users do not change the pan/tilt/zoom settings on them, and if they don't automatically follow people or movement.

Professional-Grade Brands & Cameras

ANNKE

ANNKE offers professional-grade security for home and business with its wired and wireless camera lineup.

Price Link Summary
$89 ANNKE C800 Outdoor, PoE, 4K, Waterproof, 1 Camera.
$130 ANNKE NC400 Outdoor, PoE, Wired, 4MP, IP-67 weatherproof, 4 Cameras.

Axis Communications

As a pioneering name in network cameras, Axis Communications emphasizes ethical manufacturing and open-platform integration in its Swedish-based facilities. Their cybersecurity features (secure boot, signed firmware) align with the EU’s GDPR, making them appealing choices for privacy-conscious enterprises.

Price Link Summary
$200 Axis Communications P3367-V Indoor, Wired, 1080p, Fixed Dome, 1 Camera.

Hanwha Vision

Hanwha Vision , a leading name in surveillance technology, delivers NDAA-compliant cameras with innovative optics and AI analytics.

Price Link Summary
$155 Hanwha Techwin QNO-6030R Outdoor, Wired, 2MP, Ceiling Mount, Fixed Lens, IP-66, 1 Camera.

Lorex

Lorex was founded in Canada over 30 years ago. Its extensive lineup of cameras empowers families and businesses all over the world with the tools to safeguard what matters most.

Price Link Summary
$70 Lorex 5MP Indoor/Outdoor, Wired, 5MP, IP-67 Weatherproof, Analog, 1 Camera.
$100 Lorex E842 Indoor/Outdoor, Wireless, 4K, 8MP, IP-67 Weatherproof, 1 Camera.

Verkada

Verkada is an American-based company with manufacturing plants in Taiwan, and combines user-friendly interfaces with robust cybersecurity protocols, encrypted storage, and granular access controls. Check out their lineup of cameras on their website.

Consumer-Grade Brands & Cameras

Arlo Technologies

Arlo cameras are designed in their U.S. headquarters and manufactured primarily in Asia (Taiwan, India, China). Their lineups include indoor and outdoor cameras, doorbells, floodlights, and security systems.

Price Link Summary
$40 Arlo Essential Wired, Outdoor, 2K, 1 Camera.

eufy

eufy security cameras deliver user-friendly operation and AI-powered facial recognition for the smart home.

Price Link Summary
$400 eufyCam S3 Pro Wireless, Outdoor, 4K, 2 Cameras.

Note that eufy is a China-based company, which may have security implications for your organization.

FOSCAM

FOSCAM offers a variety of internet-connected security cameras. Most appear to offer snapshot scheduling and FTP uploading. They are also some of the lowest cost options available. Most of them use one or another version of the same basic dashboard model. See here for what that typically looks like.

If you are interested, this is the exact model we purchased from Amazon for early development and testing of Aevocam.

Here are some examples of cameras that should qualify and their prices as of 4/3/2026:

Price Link Summary
$70 FOSCAM PD5 Outdoor rating. POE or standard power adapter.
$120 FOSCAM SD4 4X optical zoom. Long distance night vision.
$80 FOSCAM BP4 Solar power for wire-free use.
$80 FOSCAM V8P 4K resolution.

Note that FOSCAM is a Chinese company, which may have security implications for your organization.

Hikvision

Hikvision is another Chinese company offering low cost security cameras. Most of them appear to be internet-connected and support scheduled snapshots and FTP uploading. Here is a video showing how to configure scheduling and FTP.

Price Link Summary
$80 Hikvision ECI-B14F2 2K (1440p) resolution. Small size.

Ring

Ring is one of today's most popular providers of home security solutions and smart home devices, but in recent years, the company has come under intense scrutiny for police partnerships, use of facial recognition technology, software vulnerabilities, and allegations of user tracking.

Price Link Summary
$160 Ring Outdoor Cam Wireless (2.4GHz), Outdoor, 1080p, 2 Cameras.
$100 Ring Outdoor Cam Plus Wireless (2.4GHz/5GHz), Outdoor, 2K, 2 Cameras.

Wyze Labs

Wyze Labs is headquartered in the U.S., where design and product development take place. The production of Wyze cameras happens in its partner's China-based manufacturing facilities.

Price Link Summary
$36 Wyze Cam v4 Wired/Wireless, Indoor/Outdoor, IP65 rated, 2.5K, 1 Camera.
$58 Wyze Cam OG Wired/Wireless, Indoor/Outdoor, 1080p, 2 Cameras.