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How to connect Amcrest Indoor Cam to Apple HomeKit

Workaround required

The Amcrest Indoor Cam is a 1080p Wi-Fi camera with pan-and-tilt, night vision, and two-way audio. It supports NVR integration for enterprise-style local recording alongside cloud storage. A flexible camera for both home and small business use.

The verdict

Amcrest Indoor Cam does not have native support for Apple HomeKit, but you can still integrate it using a bridge or workaround.

How to fix it

Amcrest cameras work with HomeKit via HomeBridge and Amcrest plugin.

Note: This device works best when paired with a compatible hub or bridge.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Get the required bridge hardware — a HomeBridge server is the recommended option for hosting the bridge software. You can find compatible options on Amazon.

    View compatible hubs on Amazon →
  2. 2

    Amcrest cameras work with HomeKit via HomeBridge and Amcrest plugin.

  3. 3

    Open the Apple HomeKit app, tap Add Device or check your linked accounts — Amcrest Indoor Cam will appear and you can control it with voice commands and automations alongside your other Apple HomeKit devices.

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