The process is very simple, and it takes less than 3 minutes.

Let's get started.

Steps to set up the Amcrest Baby Monitor

The Amcrest Baby Monitor (also know as Amcrest WiFi or Pet camera) has a connector for network cable connection, and it also can use the WiFi network.

Decide which mode you want to use and follow the steps below for the setup.

• Download and install the Amcrest Smart Home App;
• Create an Amcrest account;
• Connect the camera to the power;
• Wait for the LED to start blinking green;
• Open the App and click "Add New Camera";
• Use the smartphone to scan the camera's QR code;
• Choose the WiFi signal to connect to;
• Give the camera a name.

And you are done.

Pretty simple, right?

Problems with the WiFi connection

Some users reported a problem with the ASH1 not connecting to the WiFi.

I've tested this camera myself and noticed that you need to pay attention to some details. So here are some facts about the camera WiFi's feature.

• Make sure to connect the camera to a 2.4GHz WiFi router;
• Install the camera as close as possible to the WiFi router;
• If the signal is weak, use a WiFi Repeater;
• Use a network cable if the WiFi signal is not good enough.

This camera is very good and easy to use; however, you really need to be careful with the WiFi signal to make it work correctly.

Please don't try to connect the camera to the 5GHz Band (it doesn't work).

To guarantee the camera will work, please get a WiFi repeater (also known as WiFi extender or WiFi Booster) so the signal reaches the room the camera is in.

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Video:  How to set up the Amcrest ASH21

Here's a video to help you to understand the camera setup.

As you can see, the set up is very easy.

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The process is very simple since you don't need any tools. After the reset, the camera comes back to its original default settings.

[ This model is also known as Amcrest Wi-Fi Pan/Tilt camera ]

So, let's get started.

How to reset the Amcrest ASH21

Please follow this step-by-step to reset the camera.

• Move the camera lens up;
• Locate the reset button (see picture);
• Press and hold the reset button for 20 seconds;
• Release the reset button.

And it's done.

You may see the camera rebooting and starting its Pan/Tilt test routine.

The green blinking LED indicates that the camera was successfully reset.

Now you can grab your mobile phone and set up the camera again.

Video: How to reset the Amcrest Baby Monitor

Here's a quick video that shows how to reset the camera.

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Leet's dive into the product details.

Amcrest webcam overview

The Amcrest 1080P Webcam has a CMOS 1/3 sensor and a 3.6mm lens to capture FullHD video with a 70º field of view. There are a built-in microphone and a mount to put the camera on a laptop or a tripod. 

The camera can be connected to a MAC or Windows computer via USB cable, and it's plug and play, which means it works without any extra configuration. 

Compatibility: Skype, Youtube, Yahoo Messenger, MSN, Zoom, Windows Live Messager, Gmail, WeChat and other instant messaging applications.

A privacy cover is available in the kit to allow you to block the camera lens.

What is in the box

The box contains the Amcrest webcam, a privacy cover, and a quick guide.

It's pretty simple. Here you have all you need to get started.

The camera installation is straightforward.

Just use the articulate arm to place the camera on the top of your laptop.

The picture below shows the details.

You can also use a tripod to install the camera, as shown in the picture below.

There's a 1/4" tread on the mount for tripod installation.

How about the camera setup?

It's super easy my friend... 

Just connect the camera USB cable to the computer and it's done.

The computer or laptop immediately recognizes the camera and get it ready to work with your favorite software. 

The picture below show the camera on the Windows device manager.

If you want to confirm if the camera is available, just open this device manager.

The Amcrest webcam video quality

The camera video quality is good for conference calls, classes, and meetings and can be used with the most popular software such as Skype and Zoom. 

The picture below shows my Amcrest webcam working on Zoom.

I just connected my camera to the USB port, opened Zoom, and it was there

There's a wide-angle lens that allows seeing more of the room.

It's suitable for video calls with more people or to show something in the background. Due to the type of lens used, the face shows up more slim on the camera, but the image gets a little bit darker compared to other cameras.

As a comparison, take a look at the picture below that shows the video from the buit-in camera's laptop working on zoom

As you can see, the Amcrest Webcam has better contrast and shows more shadow details. The image doesn't look flat as the one from the built-in camera.

It's a question of preference, but you can be more creative with the Amcrest webcam by changing the camera and light position to play with the shadows.

With a wider field of view, the edges appear rounded on the video (see the door frame), but that's a principle of optics, and the camera is not the one to blame

Audio is essential for conference calls and meetings.

Unfortunately, the audio in this camera is a bit quiet and muffled.

I tested the Amcrest webcam's audio with the (Windows) settings on 100%,

In my opinion, the audio is a little bit quiet  but still good enough for video calls.

Play the audio below to listen to a comparison between the Amcrest and the laptop's built-in camera mic. The mics are using the same Windows settings.

Amcrest Webcam's mic: 1 to 18 s

Laptoo built-in mic: 18 to 34 s

The picture below shows the audio wave for the Amcrest camera.

As you can see, the audio peak is -18dB, which is a little bit quiet for conversation.

The audio peak is around -10dB for the laptop's built-in camera, which is good enough for a conversation without clipping the audio.

Even if I shout during a conversation during my tests, both microphones won't clip or distort the audio, but the laptop's built-in mic still gets clearer audio.

If you are camera shy and want some privacy during a chat, it's possible to mute your camera on the software you are using, but sometimes you just forget to do that or are afraid somebody could still see your camera, right?

OK, you use the camera's cover to block the camera.

It comes in the package, and it's easy to install; just stick it to the camera lens.

Yeah. With the cover, your privacy is 100% protected.

As I said before, the video from the Amcrest webcam has better contrast and allows you to have an overall better video quality as long as you have some way to control the light in the environment.

I had a small issue with my room's lights and got some horizontal black bars rolling in the video. But don't worry, the camera is not the one to blame.

The problem is related to the light frequency which causes this effect on cameras that don't have a flicker elimination feature. I have the same problem with other cameras, and I could solve that by just changing the types of lights I'm using.

The picture below shows the rolling horizontal bars.

Since there's no camera configuration to eliminate the flicker, I changed the room's type of lights, and the problem disappeared.

Pros and cons

Every product has pros and cons, right?

Let's just take a look at some of them (my opinion).

OK, let's move to the conclusion...

Conclusion

This Amcrest webcam review helps people better understand the advantages and disadvantages of the camera, and that is what I kept my focus on.

I see Amcrest as a great company that tries to improve each of the products, and this webcam deserves a little bit of improvement.

The question is, "would I buy the Amcrest webcam?"

Yes. I would buy it.

I think this webcam is good enough for its tag price.

If you need a webcam for chats, meetings, and virtual classes, this product is good enough since it's inexpensive and brings the necessary quality for such applications.

Sure there's the issue with the quiet and muffled audio, but if you are not planning to use this camera to film yourself as the next sensation on YouTube, you are OK.

I have a daughter myself, and shes uses an earplug during the classes for the audio, no matter what webcam is available, so.... the audio is not a big deal

The product is small, elegant, and easy to use. Let's talk more about its features.

The product as described as at 1080P Smart Home WiFi Camera the works as a Baby Monitor and with features such as AI Human Detection, Motion-Tracking,

You can also enable the 2-Way Audio and Night Vision features to use the camera as an indoor Pet, Dog, Nanny monitor using the smartphone app.

What is on the box

The Amcrest Wi-Fi Pan Till camera comes in a small box with a power adapter, USB cable, screws and mounting accessories, and a user manual.

The user manual has easy-to-follow instructions for the camera setup.

The Amcrest Wi-Fi camera setup

Connect the camera to the power adapter and follow the step-by-step.

• Download the Amcrest App;
• Create an online account;
• Open the App to add a new camera;
• Use the mobile to scan the QR code;
• Follow the setup wizard.

The pictures below illustrate the setup process...

- Install the Amcrest Smart Home App.

- Open the App and click the "Add Camera" button.

- Use the mobile to scan the camera's QR code.

Follow the extra steps to connect to the Wi-Fi router, create your Amcrest account and choose a username and password to login into the device and your done.

The Amcrest WiFi camera has an intuitive interface. 

It's  easy to use with the image on the main screen and all the buttons below.

As you can see in this picture, the camera has quick buttons to change from single to multiview and enable features such as 2-way audio and Baby Monitor.

Full Screen Mode

You can also view the image in Full Screen, enable the Pan/Tilt to move the camera, take a snapshot, record locally on your mobile, and change the video quality.

The Multiview mode is useful if you have more than one Amcrest camera.

As you can see in the picture below, it's possible to add extra cameras.

You can use this feature to view cameras on multiple locations.

At nighttime, the camera automatically turns on the infrared LED.

The quality is outstanding, especially to use as a baby or pet monitor.

Yeah, I have two cats, and they can't hide from me now

Baby monitor mode

Just turn on the baby monitor mode and the camera does the rest.

You can watch the live video and hear everything in the room.

Toggle the buttons to leave the Baby Monitor in different modes.

The graph shows the audio signal level so you can make sure it's working.

During my tests, I could hear everything in the room without a problem.

Cloud and local recording

It's also possible to use the cloud recording service offered by Amcrest.

There's a 1-year free trial and other paid options.  See the picture below.

The free trial automatically changes to a paid version after 1 year.

If you choose this option, make sure you are aware of this change.

Playback interface

You can access the recorded video on the local storage or in the cloud.

The blue bars indicate video recording,

You just need to select the time and click the icon to show the recorded videos.

Pros an cons

This is a product review and need to talk about the pros and cons.

Conclusion

The Amcrest Wi-Fi Pan Tilt camera is an outstanding product.

You can purchase this camera and set up yourself in less than 5 minutes.

I really liked the camera features and I would recomend as a baby or pet monitor.

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