Ezviz H8 Pro
Verdict
A capable wired pan-and-tilt camera with accurate person detection, crisp 2K video, and reliable tracking, best for users who can live with a clunky app, distorted audio, and a cloud plan that adds noticeable cost.
Pros
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Detection features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5On-device person detection is generally accurate, and subject tracking keeps people in frame before the camera returns to a preset view.
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PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) control responsiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5PTZ covers large areas with smooth pans and reliable tracking, aided by accurate person detection.
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Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.52K video resolution provides clear, detailed footage at up to 30 fps, making it easy to identify people and activity.
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Night vision brightness & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Night vision offers crisp black-and-white footage with spotlights adding color when motion is detected, though mixed lighting without HDR can challenge exposure.
Cons
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App controls & settings ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0The Ezviz app gets the job done but feels clunky, even though live feeds tend to load quickly once connected.
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Audio recording quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Two-way audio works but often sounds distorted, so it is best for brief interactions rather than long conversations.
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Cloud storage plan value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5CloudPlay provides optional offsite backups, but pricing is relatively high for the amount of history you get compared with relying on local microSD storage.
