# Amcrest Cloud

> Amcrest Cloud provides a simple, cost-effective cloud video monitoring system.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.amcrestcloud.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.amcrestcloud.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.amcrestcloud.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Amcrest Technologies LLC
- **Category:** VIDEO\_PLAYERS
- **Downloads:** 142,671
- **Rating:** 3.97 / 5 (2,768 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.0.40
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-13
- **First published:** 2015-08-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amcrestcloud.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.amcrest.com](http://www.amcrest.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://amcrest.com/terms](https://amcrest.com/terms)

## Description

Amcrest Cloud is an AI-powered cloud service exclusively built for Amcrest IP cameras, including advanced 4K models. It delivers a premium video monitoring platform tailored for homes and small businesses. Key features include reliable cloud storage, advanced camera health monitoring, and intelligent motion detection alerts.

This cloud service leverages AI technology to provide world-class detection capabilities such as identifying people, vehicles, animals, and other objects, enhancing security and surveillance effectiveness. Amcrest Cloud combines ease of use with cost-effective protection for your property through its smart video analytics.

## Rankings

- #188,001 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permisScheduleProfileActivitysion.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `com.amcrestcloud.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's basic functionality for live viewing and cloud recording with Amcrest cameras. However, many report persistent issues like frequent disconnections, loss of notifications, app crashes, and poor playback features. The user interface and setup process are often described as clumsy or confusing. Additionally, video quality on the cloud is reportedly reduced from camera settings, limiting usefulness. Despite these flaws, some find recent updates have improved performance, and cloud service reduces reliance on local storage.

### Pros

- Supports live viewing and video playback from Amcrest cameras.
- Cloud service enables remote monitoring without need for local NVR.
- Cameras are generally reliable and sturdy when used with the app.
- Recent app updates have improved load times and notifications for some users.
- App allows customization such as custom grids for camera views.

### Cons

- Frequent connection drops and inability to maintain login sessions.
- Inconsistent or missing push notifications for motion detection events.
- App crashes and freezes, including inability to playback recordings on the app.
- Difficult or confusing setup and poor user interface design.
- Limited or degraded video quality in cloud storage compared to camera settings.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.amcrestcloud.android)