Plan six camera positions as one system
Six wired camera positions let you assign distinct monitoring jobs while routing recording back to one NVR. The right layout still depends on the property and sightlines.
EUFY S4 MAX · SIX-CAMERA POE SYSTEM
eufy PoE NVR S4 Max 6-Camera Kit with 2 TB HDD
Six triple-lens PoE cameras and an NVR with 2 TB installed—designed for deliberate, wired coverage across multiple property zones.
- 6 × PoE Cam S4 Bullet-PTZ
- NVR S4 · Preinstalled 2 TB HDD
AT A GLANCE
Product Overview
A six-camera wired surveillance system pairing triple-lens coverage, local AI tracking, and expandable 24/7 NVR recording.
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Six-camera S4 Max configuration
One NVR and six PoE Cam S4 units create a centrally recorded six-position system.
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Triple-lens detail and context
Each camera pairs a 4K fixed overview with two 2K PTZ views for context and closer inspection.
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360° tracking and hybrid zoom
PTZ movement and 8× hybrid zoom support closer review without turning the hybrid figure into an optical claim.
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Local 24/7 recording
The NVR arrives with a preinstalled 2 TB mechanical hard drive and supports compatible replacement storage up to 16 TB.
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Faster local investigation
Local AI detection, smart video search, and cross-camera tracking help organize recorded activity.
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Wired outdoor coverage
IP65 cameras use PoE Ethernet for power and data and support multiple night modes and two-way audio.
Full product details
eufy 6-Cam Kit PoE NVR Security System S4 Max combines one Network Video Recorder S4 with six PoE Cam S4 Bullet-PTZ cameras. Each camera pairs a 4K fixed wide-angle view with dual 2K PTZ views, supports wired PoE power and data, and enables 24/7 recording to the included 2 TB hard drive. The NVR supports local AI features, smart video search, cross-camera tracking, and storage expansion up to 16 TB.
WHY THIS CONFIGURATION
Six viewpoints, one wired recording architecture
Plan six distinct camera jobs around one local recorder. The system fits when six useful viewpoints, reliable PoE routes, and local recording match the property.
Keep scene context while looking closer
Each PoE Cam S4 combines a fixed 4K overview with two 2K PTZ views, preserving the wider scene while supporting closer inspection.
Anchor recording to local storage
PoE Ethernet carries camera power and data, while the NVR supports continuous local recording on its preinstalled 2 TB hard drive.
WHERE IT MAY FIT
Different properties create different monitoring questions
These are planning examples, not coverage guarantees. Each scenario highlights a distinct question to resolve before installation.
ENTRANCE AWARENESS
Estate and property approaches
A fixed overview can retain the scene while PTZ views help inspect movement. Mounting height, lighting, sightlines, and cable routes remain site-specific decisions.
MULTI-ZONE SITES
Larger residential and multi-building sites
Six positions can be assigned across entrances, outbuildings, and connecting routes. Measure every Ethernet path and validate network infrastructure before mounting.
ACTIVITY TRANSITIONS
Commercial and warehouse exteriors
Person and vehicle detection can help surface activity around doors, loading areas, and perimeter transitions without promising perfect identification.
VEHICLE AREAS
Parking and perimeter observation
Wide context, PTZ views, vehicle detection, and night modes may help review arrivals and movement. Placement and scene lighting remain important.
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
From six PoE cameras to local recording and review
Each camera connects by Ethernet to the indoor NVR for power and data. The recorder manages the camera feeds and stores video locally.
- PoE Cam S4 Fixed and PTZ views originate at six included cameras.
- Wired Ethernet Cat5 or Cat6 carries camera power and data.
- NVR S4 The indoor recorder manages feeds and stores video locally.
- Viewing paths View through HDMI, the eufy Security app or supported web access.
One camera, three coordinated views
Each PoE Cam S4 combines one 8 MP/4K fixed overview with two 4 MP/2K PTZ views. The 16 MP label is an aggregate, not one 16 MP lens.
Three views with different jobs
One 8 MP/4K fixed view works with two 4 MP/2K PTZ views. The 16 MP wording is the aggregate across the three views.
Movement and zoom with clear limits
The PTZ system supports 360° horizontal pan, a 0°–70° vertical range, and 8× hybrid zoom. Hybrid zoom is not 8× optical zoom.
Detection, search, and tracking
Local person, vehicle, pet, and stranger detection pair with keyword video search and cross-camera tracking. Results depend on placement and scene conditions.
Night viewing and two-way audio
Starlight, spotlight/color, and infrared modes provide different low-light options. Full-duplex two-way audio includes AI noise reduction.
Continuous local NVR recording
The wired cameras record to the NVR’s included 2 TB drive. Retention depends on the recording settings and scene activity.
Choose the viewing path for the moment
View locally through HDMI or use the eufy Security app and supported web access. Remote features require network service and a eufy account.
INSTALLATION & COVERAGE
Build the cable, placement, and recorder plan first
This is practical pre-purchase guidance, not a site-specific engineering design or an installation-completeness promise.
SITE-PLAN CONCEPT
Six camera jobs, six measured Ethernet routes
Assign each camera a specific zone, measure the complete path, and bring each PoE route back to an indoor recorder location with power, LAN access, and ventilation.
- Camera zone 1
- Camera zone 2
- Camera zone 3
- Camera zone 4
- Camera zone 5
- Camera zone 6
Indoor recorder location
Power · LAN · ventilation
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CLEARVERO PLANNING
Define six useful camera jobs
List the entrances, boundaries, activity transitions, or parking areas that matter. Give each position a clear purpose before deciding where cable should end.
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CABLE REQUIREMENTS
Measure every Ethernet route
Six 18 m Cat5 camera cables are included in this configuration. Direct Ethernet runs are supported up to 100 m; longer or expanded layouts require an appropriate network design.
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PLACEMENT GUIDANCE
Choose positions before drilling
Check fixed-view orientation, PTZ movement, obstructions, lighting, weather sealing, and the target area before final mounting.
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INDOOR RECORDER
Protect and ventilate the NVR
Place the recorder indoors in a dry, well-ventilated location with power, LAN access, optional HDMI access, and practical cable entry.
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NETWORK REQUIRED
Plan the viewing network separately
The cameras use PoE Ethernet. Networked and remote viewing requires customer-supplied router and network infrastructure plus a eufy account.
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EXPANSION CONDITIONS
Design expansion before buying add-ons
A switch-based plan should use suitable IEEE 802.3af/at PoE hardware with up to 30 W per port. The switch is not included, and S4 dual-stream limits apply.
BUYING GUIDANCE
A strong fit starts with the right infrastructure
Use these signals to decide whether this configuration matches the site now—or whether a simpler or differently planned system is more sensible.
You can route Ethernet to each camera
The system is built around wired camera power and data, not wire-free placement.
You want continuous local recording
The NVR and installed hard drive support a local 24/7 recording workflow.
Six distinct monitoring jobs match the plan
The bundle starts with six S4 camera units and one central recorder.
Wide context and PTZ detail both matter
Each camera combines a fixed overview with two moving views.
Your routes exceed the supplied lengths
Plan suitable additional cabling and verify the full topology before mounting.
The recorder would be exposed outdoors
The cameras are IP65-rated; the NVR belongs indoors in a dry, ventilated location.
Your plan depends on HomeBase 2 or 3
This PoE NVR system does not work with HomeBase 2 or HomeBase 3.
You expect immediate channel expansion
Switching, camera compatibility, and the S4 dual-stream limit need separate verification before expansion.
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical detail, grouped by the component it describes
Use the camera and recorder figures below to plan six PoE cable routes, indoor recorder placement, and local storage.
Camera imaging
- Architecture
- One 8 MP/4K fixed view plus two 4 MP/2K PTZ views per camera
- Frame rate
- 20 fps for fixed and PTZ views
- Fixed lens
- f/1.6, 2.8 mm
- Fixed field of view
- 123.3° diagonal; 105.4° horizontal; 58.8° vertical
- Fixed adjustment
- 10°–40° mechanical positioning
- Camera family
- PoE Cam S4, T8E00 family
Viewing, movement & tracking
- PTZ lenses
- f/1.6; 2.8 mm and 8 mm
- PTZ field of view
- 117.1° and 45° total views
- Pan
- 360° horizontal
- Tilt
- 0°–70° vertical range
- Zoom
- 8× hybrid zoom, including 3× optical zoom
- Tracking
- Auto-framing/group tracking described up to 50 m; conditions apply
Detection, night & audio
- Local detection
- Person, vehicle, pet, and stranger categories
- Video search
- Local keyword video search
- Night modes
- Starlight, spotlight/color, and infrared
- Warning lights
- Red/blue plus white warning light
- Audio
- Full-duplex two-way audio with AI noise reduction
- Subscription scope
- Local recording and supported local AI features require no subscription
NVR & storage
- Recorder model
- NVR S4, T8N00 family
- Installed storage
- Preinstalled 2 TB mechanical hard drive
- Drive bay
- One 3.5-inch bay
- Upgrade ceiling
- Compatible replacement storage up to 16 TB
- Camera ports
- Eight PoE ports
- Expansion limit
- Up to 16 channels with suitable switching; maximum eight S4 cameras due to dual streams
Network, power & viewing
- Camera transport
- PoE over Cat5 or Cat6 Ethernet
- Included camera cables
- Six 18 m Cat5 leads
- Direct Ethernet run
- Up to 100 m
- Switch guidance
- IEEE 802.3af/at, up to 30 W per port where used
- Viewing paths
- eufy Security app, NVR HDMI interface and supported web access
- Remote access requirements
- Router, network connection, and eufy account
Environment & placement
- Camera weather rating
- IP65
- Recorder location
- Indoor, dry, and well ventilated
- Outdoor cabling
- Protect Ethernet connections with the supplied weather-resistant fittings
- Placement
- Confirm sightlines, mounting surface, lighting, and PTZ clearance before drilling
Compatibility boundaries
- HomeBase
- Does not work with HomeBase 2 or HomeBase 3
- Smart home
- Alexa and Google Voice Assistant are listed; exact command coverage may vary
- Wireless expansion
- Wireless-device expansion requires the T8709 eufy Wi-Fi Module
- Third-party devices
- Designed for compatible eufy cameras
- Network account
- Networked and remote functions require router/network infrastructure and a eufy account
WHAT ARRIVES
Core hardware and setup accessories
This kit includes one NVR and six cameras. Setup accessories are listed by category where an exact packed quantity is unavailable.
Network Video Recorder S4
T8N00-family recorder with one preinstalled 2 TB mechanical hard drive.
PoE Cam S4
Six T8E00-family Bullet-PTZ camera units.
Long camera Ethernet cables
Six 59 ft / 18 m Cat5 camera cables.
Setup accessories
A short network cable, HDMI cable, NVR power adapter, USB mouse, mounting and weather-resistant connection hardware, and Quick Start Guide are included. Plan extra cabling and site-specific hardware separately.
PLAN AROUND YOUR PROPERTY
Optional additions and customer infrastructure
Plan additional cabling, switching, storage, and viewing equipment only where your layout requires them.
Suitable PoE switch
Needed only for certain expansion or topology choices. It is not included and should meet the PoE requirements.
Additional Ethernet cabling
Property layout may call for runs beyond the supplied lengths. eufy prefers Cat6 for extensions.
Storage replacement or upgrade
The recorder includes 2 TB. A larger compatible drive is a separate future purchase, not additional storage in the box.
Local monitor or TV
Customer-supplied and needed only if you want to use the NVR local HDMI viewing path.
Router, network service, and eufy account
Required for networked and remote features and not represented as package hardware.
Professional installation
Installation labor is not part of this product. Site-specific conduit, anchors, switchgear, or extra cable may also be needed.
HomeBase 2 and HomeBase 3
This PoE NVR system does not work with HomeBase 2 or HomeBase 3.
Third-party camera or NVR integrations
Do not plan this bundle around third-party camera or recorder compatibility that has not been substantiated.
BUYER FAQ
The questions worth answering before installation day
These answers focus on package truth, infrastructure, limits, and compatibility—the details most likely to change a buying decision.
What principal hardware is included?
The kit includes one NVR S4, six PoE Cam S4 cameras and a preinstalled 2 TB mechanical drive, plus the setup accessories listed above.
Are the included cameras wireless?
No. The six S4 cameras use PoE Ethernet for both power and data.
What infrastructure should I plan before mounting?
Map each camera position and Ethernet route, choose a dry and ventilated indoor NVR location with power and LAN access, and confirm the router/account setup for networked features.
How long are the included camera cables, and can I run farther?
Six 18 m Cat5 camera cables are included in the bundle. Direct Ethernet runs are supported up to 100 m. Longer or more complex routes need a suitable network design; eufy prefers Cat6 for extensions.
Is a PoE switch required or included?
A switch is not included and is not required for the basic direct-to-NVR layout. Certain expansion or topology choices may need a suitable IEEE 802.3af/at switch providing up to 30 W per port.
What does each camera’s triple-lens design provide?
Each camera combines one 8 MP/4K fixed overview with two 4 MP/2K PTZ views. The 16 MP wording is an aggregate across the three views.
Does detection or tracking guarantee every event?
No. Person, vehicle, pet, and stranger detection plus cross-camera tracking are supported, but real performance depends on placement, obstructions, lighting, configuration, and scene conditions.
What happens at night, and is two-way audio included?
The cameras support starlight, spotlight/color, and infrared night modes, plus warning-light functions. Full-duplex two-way audio and AI noise reduction are also supported.
Where is video recorded, and how much storage is installed?
The NVR supports continuous local recording to its preinstalled 2 TB drive. Retention varies with camera settings and scene activity.
How far can the NVR expand?
The NVR has eight PoE ports and can support up to 16 channels through suitable switching. Because each S4 camera uses two streams, the maximum for S4 cameras is eight.
How can I view the system?
Use local HDMI viewing, the eufy Security app or supported web access. Remote and networked functions require your network connection and a eufy account.
Does the PoE NVR system work with HomeBase 2 or HomeBase 3?
No. This PoE NVR system does not work with HomeBase 2 or HomeBase 3.
Which components can be installed outdoors?
The PoE Cam S4 units are IP65-rated. The NVR is indoor equipment and should remain dry and well ventilated.
Do local recording and AI features require a subscription?
The NVR’s local recording, detection, tracking and Smart Video Search require no subscription. Optional cloud, membership and third-party services may have separate fees and terms.
What might I need to add for my property?
Depending on the layout, you may need additional cable, a suitable PoE switch, a storage upgrade, a local HDMI display, or site-specific installation materials. A router, network service, and eufy account are separate prerequisites for networked features.
How are warranty and returns handled?
The ClearVero product warranty term appears beside the purchase controls. Read the linked warranty policy for coverage and exclusions; the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee has separate return terms.
How will shipping cost and timing be confirmed?
Review ClearVero’s shipping terms and destination-specific delivery options for availability, timing and any applicable charges.
COMPATIBLE ADDITIONS
Compatible additions, selected by ClearVero
These accessories are matched to the selected configuration. Choose only what your installation needs.
OPTIONAL
Eufy Smart Display E10 (T87A0120)
$249.99 USD
Local live view and control without relying on a phone.
Useful when: Local live view and control without relying on a phone.
Not needed when: A phone/tablet is sufficient or an E10 is already included.
Compatibility: Compatible with eufyCam S4 (T8172), SoloCam S340, PoE Cam S4/E41, HomeBase S380 and HomeBase Professional S1.
Sold separately.
Available
UPGRADE
WD Purple 8TB Surveillance Hard Drive (WD85PURZ)
$409.99 USD
Enables recording on the no-HDD system or increases retention where replacement is justified.
Useful when: Enables recording on the no-HDD system or increases retention where replacement is justified.
Not needed when: Installed storage is sufficient or the parent uses a 2.5-inch HomeBase S380 bay.
Compatibility: New 8 TB WD Purple surveillance hard drive, 3.5-inch SATA. Match the drive to the system's supported capacity and available drive bay.
Sold separately.
Available
CONFIRM THE SYSTEM, THEN PLAN THE SITE
Ready for a wired, locally recorded six-camera system?
Choose this configuration when six deliberate camera positions, PoE wiring, and centralized local NVR recording fit the property plan.
- Six PoE Cam S4 cameras
- NVR S4 with preinstalled 2 TB HDD
- Wired PoE power and data
SKU BUNDLE-E8E00121-1-T8E00121-2
$2,159.99 USD
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