ANNKE 4K Dual-Lens PoE Security Camera System - 180° Ultra-Wide View, 8MP, Human and Vehicle Detection, NVR Included

Most security cameras make you choose between a wide view and a detailed one. This one uses two lenses stitched into a single 180° image, so one camera covers a whole driveway, yard or shopfront with no blind spot in the middle and no second camera to mount. At 8MP across a 20:9 frame you still get enough detail to make out a face or a number plate.

What makes it different

• Dual-lens design stitched into one seamless 180° horizontal view, 77° vertical
• 8MP resolution at 4096 x 1860, delivered as a single image rather than two feeds
• Human and vehicle classification using deep learning, so you get fewer alerts for cats, branches and headlights
• Smart detection zones: line crossing, area intrusion, entering and leaving an area
• 120 dB WDR keeps faces visible against bright backlight, like a sunlit doorway
• Two-way audio through a built-in mic and speaker for talking to whoever is there
• Active deterrence with an adjustable strobe light and a customisable audio alarm you can trigger from the app

Night vision, two ways

The Smart Hybrid Light lets you pick how the camera sees after dark. White light mode gives you full colour night video up to 20 m by default, or switch to infrared for discreet black and white night vision up to 30 m without lighting up your property.

Build your system

Camera count

• 2 cameras with NVR - a front and back setup
• 4 cameras with NVR - all-round coverage of a house
• 8 cameras with NVR - larger property or small business

Built-in hard drive

• None - if you already have a drive or plan to record to microSD or NAS
• 1TB - a good starting point for a 2 to 4 camera setup
• 2TB - longer retention or more cameras
• 4TB - maximum retention, sensible for the 8 camera kit

The 8 channel NVR is included with every option, so a 2 or 4 camera kit leaves you room to add cameras later.

Recording and storage options

• NVR recording to the built-in hard drive
• microSD card slot in each camera, up to 512 GB, with automatic loop recording
• NAS network storage supported
• H.265+ compression to reduce file sizes and stretch your storage further

Installation and power

• Power over Ethernet (802.3af), so one cable carries both power and video, max 11.5W per camera
• Can also run on 12V DC if you prefer a local power supply
• Each camera takes just one NVR channel despite having two lenses
• Can be used standalone or connected to the NVR
• Remote viewing and playback from the app, with support for multiple devices

Camera specifications

• Model: ANNKE N98PBK+I91EV
• Image sensor: 2 x 1/2.4in progressive scan CMOS
• Max resolution: 4096 x 1860 at 20 fps
• Lens: dual 2 mm
• Field of view: 180° horizontal, 77° vertical
• Minimum illumination: 0.005 Lux colour, F1.6
• Video compression: H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264
• Image enhancement: BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, 120 dB WDR
• Privacy masking: 4 programmable polygon zones
• Weatherproof rating: IP67, indoor or outdoor
• Operating temperature: -30°C to 60°C / -22°F to 140°F
• Housing: metal and plastic, white
• Dimensions: 103.6 x 76 x 234.5 mm / 4.1 x 3.0 x 9.2 in
• Weight: approximately 560 g / 1.2 lb
• Network: RJ45 10/100M, IPv4 and IPv6, ONVIF 19.12 supported
• Certification: CE, FCC

In the box

• 1 x NVR
• 2, 4 or 8 cameras depending on the option you choose
• 1 x 48V power supply
• 4 x mounting brackets
• 1 x instruction manual

Good to know before you install

• You will need Ethernet cable runs from the NVR to each camera position. PoE cable is not included.
• Mount the camera 2.5 to 3 m high for the best balance of face detail and coverage across the 180° view.
• White light night mode gives colour footage but is visible to anyone outside. Infrared mode is discreet.
• Check local rules on audio recording and on cameras pointing beyond your property line.

Frequently asked questions

How is a 180° dual-lens camera better than two cameras?
The two lenses are stitched into one image with no gap in the middle, it uses a single NVR channel and a single cable run, and you only mount and aim one unit.

Will it tell the difference between a person and a car?
Yes. Deep learning classification separates human and vehicle events from general motion, which cuts down on false alerts.

Can I talk through the camera?
Yes, it has a built-in microphone and speaker for two-way audio, plus a triggerable alarm siren and strobe light.

Do I need the hard drive option?
Only if you want NVR recording, which most people do. You can alternatively record to a microSD card in each camera, up to 512 GB, or to a NAS.

How much storage do I need?
Roughly speaking, 1TB suits 2 to 4 cameras, 2TB gives longer retention, and 4TB is the sensible pick for 8 cameras. H.265+ compression helps stretch whichever you choose.

Does it work in winter?
Yes. It is IP67 weatherproof and rated from -30°C to 60°C.

Can I add more cameras later?
Yes. The included NVR is 8 channel, so a 2 or 4 camera kit has spare channels.

Can I view it on my phone?
Yes, with live preview and playback through the app, and access from multiple devices.

Where does it ship from?
Options include the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Czech Republic and Australia.