Keep context while looking closer
Each PoE Cam S4 combines a fixed 4K overview with two 2K PTZ views, preserving the wider scene while providing closer perspectives on activity.
EUFY POE NVR SECURITY
eufy PoE NVR Security System S4 Max — 4-Camera Kit with 2 TB HDD
Four wired PoE cameras, continuous local recording, and local AI search—built around the NVR S4 with a preinstalled 2 TB hard drive.
- 4-Camera PoE NVR System
- NVR S4 · Preinstalled 2 TB HDD
AT A GLANCE
Product Overview
A four-camera wired PoE security system with a preinstalled 2 TB NVR, triple-lens 4K-and-2K PTZ views, continuous local recording, and local AI search.
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Three views in each camera
A fixed 4K overview works with two 2K PTZ views, 360-degree horizontal movement, and 8× hybrid zoom including 3× optical zoom.
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Continuous local recording
The NVR arrives with a preinstalled 2 TB mechanical HDD and supports a user-replaceable drive up to 16 TB.
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Local AI and search
Person, vehicle, pet, and stranger recognition plus Smart Video Search run through the local NVR architecture without a subscription fee for the stated search feature.
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Tracking across views
Bullet-to-PTZ tracking, auto-framing, and supported cross-camera handoff help retain context while following activity.
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Wired expansion with clear limits
Eight native PoE ports support the included four cameras; each S4 uses two logical channels, and a separate compatible PoE switch is only for supported expansion.
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Outdoor cameras, indoor recorder
The cameras are IP65-rated, while the NVR belongs indoors with adequate ventilation and wired LAN access.
Full product details
Kit at a glance: Four wired PoE Cam S4 cameras, one Network Video Recorder S4 and a preinstalled 2 TB hard drive. Plan Ethernet runs from the cameras to the recorder; four 59 ft / 18 m camera cables are included. Unlike the solar-assisted eufyCam S4 kits, this PoE system supports continuous 24/7 local recording through its wired installation. It is designed for compatible eufy cameras, not third-party cameras.
Camera features and recording
eufy PoE NVR Security System S4 Max (E8E00121) is a wired local-recording security system with one Network Video Recorder S4, four PoE Cam S4 cameras, and a preinstalled 2 TB mechanical hard drive. Each triple-lens camera combines a 4K fixed wide-angle view with two 2K PTZ views, 360-degree horizontal movement, and 8× hybrid zoom including 3× optical zoom. The system supports continuous 24/7 recording, local AI detection and Smart Video Search, cross-camera tracking, starlight, spotlight, and infrared night modes, IP65-rated outdoor cameras, and full-duplex two-way audio.
Recorder capacity and compatibility
The NVR has eight native PoE ports and one 3.5-inch drive bay that supports a user-replaceable hard drive up to 16 TB. Each PoE Cam S4 uses two logical channels, so the recorder supports up to eight S4 Bullet-PTZ cameras; expansion toward sixteen logical channels applies to compatible single-stream eufy cameras and requires a separate PoE switch. The system is designed for eufy cameras and does not support third-party cameras or HomeBase 2/3. Supported wireless eufy devices require the separately sold NVR Wi-Fi Module T8709. The PoE NVR system does not support eufy Cloud storage.
What is included
The exact box includes the NVR S4, four PoE Cam S4 units, four 59 ft / 18 m Ethernet cables, one 3.3 ft / 1 m Ethernet cable, one HDMI cable, one power adapter, one USB mouse, four waterproof cover packs, four mounting brackets, four screw packs, and one quick-start guide.
Delivery, returns and full details
Free standard shipping is available on eligible U.S. orders. Processing and delivery estimates are separate. Returns are subject to eligibility and prior authorization under ClearVero’s policies.
WHY THIS CONFIGURATION
Why choose this four-camera S4 Max system?
This configuration pairs four triple-lens S4 cameras with one wired NVR. Its value comes from the way wide views, PTZ detail, local AI, tracking, and continuous local recording work together across four planned zones.
Anchor recording to a wired local system
Ethernet carries power and data to each camera while the NVR records continuously to the preinstalled 2 TB hard drive. The system is planned around measured cable routes rather than camera Wi-Fi.
Search and follow activity with local AI
Supported recognition, keyword-based Smart Video Search, and cross-camera tracking help narrow review. The no-subscription statement applies specifically to the stated search feature, and tracking performance depends on placement and scene conditions.
WHERE IT MAY FIT
Different properties create different monitoring questions
These scenarios are planning examples, not coverage guarantees. Each highlights a distinct monitoring question worth resolving before installation.
WIDE + CLOSE VIEWS
Entrances and shared activity zones
Keep a fixed overview while the PTZ views examine activity more closely. Placement, height, lighting, and clear sightlines determine how useful that combination is in a real scene.
TRACKING WITH CONTEXT
Yards, driveways, and perimeter routes
Supported auto-framing and cross-camera tracking can help retain context as activity moves. It does not guarantee capture; obstructions, lighting, placement, and scene conditions still matter.
LOW-LIGHT PLANNING
Nighttime approaches and exterior boundaries
Starlight color, spotlight color, and infrared modes give you different low-light options. Choose positions around the scene and expected lighting rather than treating night performance as a coverage guarantee.
HOW THE S4 MAX WORKS
From three camera views to local recording and everyday access
Each included PoE Cam S4 sends power and data over Ethernet to the indoor NVR S4. The recorder manages camera feeds, local AI, and continuous recording, while viewing is available through its local HDMI interface, the eufy app, or the documented web portal.
- PoE Cam S4 Four physical camera units provide one fixed view and two PTZ views each.
- Wired Ethernet Cat5 or Cat6 carries camera power and data to the NVR.
- NVR S4 The indoor recorder manages feeds and stores video on its preinstalled hard drive.
- Viewing paths Use the local HDMI interface, eufy app, or documented web access.
One physical camera, three coordinated views
A fixed 4K overview retains the wider scene while two 2K PTZ views provide closer perspectives. All three documented streams run at 20 fps.
Three views with different jobs
Each physical camera combines one fixed 8 MP/4K overview with two 4 MP/2K PTZ views. The 16 MP wording is the aggregate across all three lenses—not one 16 MP lens.
Movement and zoom with clear limits
The PTZ system supports 360° horizontal pan, a 0°–70° vertical range, and 8× hybrid zoom including 3× optical zoom. It is not 8× optical zoom.
Follow activity with qualified expectations
Local person, vehicle, pet, and stranger recognition, bullet-to-PTZ tracking, auto-framing, and supported cross-camera tracking are available. Tracking is described up to 164 ft, with placement and scene conditions affecting results.
Choose the night mode for the scene
Starlight color, spotlight color, infrared, and HDR support different low-light scenes. Full-duplex two-way audio, AI noise reduction, spotlight, siren, and warning lights add communication and deterrence without implying emergency response.
Find recorded activity by keyword
Smart Video Search works through the local NVR architecture. eufy states that this specific search feature has no subscription fee.
Use the viewing path that fits the moment
The NVR supports local HDMI viewing, the eufy app, and documented web access. Networked and remote functions require a router, network connection, and eufy account.
Search the local recording by keyword
Use Smart Video Search to narrow review around a described event. The verified no-subscription statement applies to this search feature, not every optional service.
INSTALLATION & COVERAGE
Build the cable, placement, and viewing plan first
This is practical pre-purchase guidance, not a site-specific engineering design. The aim is to reveal the choices that can change camera placement, cable length, recorder location, and expansion cost.
SITE-PLAN CONCEPT
Four camera jobs, four measured Ethernet routes
Assign each physical camera a zone, measure its complete path, and bring each PoE route back to one indoor NVR location with power, LAN access, and ventilation.
- Camera zone 1
- Camera zone 2
- Camera zone 3
- Camera zone 4
Indoor recorder location
Power · LAN · ventilation
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CLEARVERO PLANNING
Define the monitoring questions
List the entrances, boundaries, activity transitions, or parking areas that matter. Give each camera a specific job before deciding where each cable should end.
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VERIFIED CABLING
Measure every Ethernet route
Four 18 m Cat5 camera cables are included. Cat5 or Cat6 is supported, and direct runs are documented up to 100 m. Longer or expanded layouts require an appropriate network design.
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VERIFIED GUIDANCE
Choose positions before drilling
Wall or ceiling mounting is supported, with a recommended height of 2–3 m / 7–10 ft. Check the fixed view, PTZ movement, lighting, obstructions, connector orientation, and waterproofing before final mounting.
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INDOOR RECORDER
Protect and ventilate the NVR
Place the recorder indoors in a dry, ventilated location. Leave at least 20 mm / 0.78 in on both sides, and plan power, LAN, optional HDMI viewing, and cable entry around it.
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LAN + POE
Keep camera PoE and router LAN connections distinct
Cameras connect to NVR PoE ports. The router connects to the NVR LAN port; do not use an NVR camera PoE port for the router.
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EXPANSION CONDITIONS
Design expansion before buying add-ons
Supported switching should use suitable IEEE 802.3af/at PoE hardware with no more than 30 W per port where applicable. Respect the fact that each S4 camera uses two logical channels.
BUYING GUIDANCE
A strong fit starts with the right infrastructure
Use these signals to decide whether this exact four-camera configuration matches the property now—or whether a differently planned system would be 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.
You want flexible viewing paths
Use a connected HDMI display and local interface, the eufy app, or the web portal. Networked features require customer-supplied network infrastructure and a eufy account.
Four exterior zones match the initial plan
The package starts with four physical S4 cameras and one central NVR.
Your routes exceed the included cable lengths
Plan suitable additional Cat5 or Cat6 cabling and verify the full topology before mounting.
The recorder would be exposed outdoors
The cameras are IP65-rated, but the NVR belongs indoors in a dry, ventilated location.
Third-party cameras or HomeBase integration are essential
This NVR supports eufy cameras only and does not work with HomeBase 2 or HomeBase 3.
You expect immediate wireless expansion
Supported wireless eufy devices require the separately sold T8709 Wi-Fi Module plus current device, firmware, and app compatibility. Switched expansion must also respect the S4 two-channel limit.
VERIFIED SPECIFICATIONS
Technical detail, grouped by the component it describes
Compare the camera and NVR specifications separately when planning four wired positions. Recording duration depends on video settings and activity.
Camera imaging
- Architecture
- One 8 MP/4K fixed view plus two 4 MP/2K PTZ views per camera
- Resolution wording
- 16 MP aggregate across three lenses—not one 16 MP lens
- Frame rate
- 20 fps for all three documented streams
- Fixed wide view
- 122°
- Night imaging
- Starlight color, spotlight color, and infrared
- Processing
- HDR
Movement & tracking
- Pan
- 360° horizontal
- Tilt
- 0°–70° vertical
- Zoom
- 8× hybrid including 3× optical
- Tracking
- Bullet-to-PTZ and auto-framing/group tracking
- Distance
- Up to 164 ft; conditions apply
- Handoff
- Supported cross-camera tracking
AI, audio & deterrence
- Local processing
- Local AI Agent; 6T compute / 8-core processor
- Detection
- Person, vehicle, pet, and stranger recognition
- Search
- Keyword-based Smart Video Search
- Search fee
- No subscription fee for the stated search feature
- Audio
- Full-duplex two-way talk with AI noise reduction
- Deterrence
- Spotlight, siren, white warning light, and red/blue warning light
NVR & storage
- Recording
- Continuous 24/7 local PoE recording
- Installed storage
- Preinstalled 2 TB mechanical HDD
- Drive bay
- One 3.5-inch bay
- Upgrade
- User-replaceable drive up to 16 TB
- Cloud
- eufy Cloud storage not supported
- Recorder family
- NVR S4 / T8N00 family
Network & channels
- Native ports
- Eight PoE ports
- Router connection
- NVR LAN port—not a camera PoE port
- Logical capacity
- Up to 16 channels with a separate compatible PoE switch
- S4 capacity
- Maximum eight S4 cameras; each uses two channels
- Cabling
- Cat5 or Cat6; four included 18 m Cat5 leads
- Switch conditions
- IEEE 802.3af/at and no more than 30 W per port where applicable
Environment & placement
- Camera rating
- IP65
- NVR location
- Indoor, dry, and ventilated
- Mounting
- Wall or ceiling
- Recommended height
- 2–3 m / 7–10 ft
- Direct cable run
- Up to 100 m
- NVR clearance
- At least 20 mm / 0.78 in on both sides
Access & compatibility
- Viewing
- Local HDMI interface, eufy app, and web portal
- Camera ecosystem
- eufy cameras only
- Third-party cameras
- Not compatible
- HomeBase
- No HomeBase 2/3 support; HomeBase 3 face database cannot integrate
- Wireless eufy devices
- Require separately sold T8709 plus current compatibility/version requirements
- Web limits
- No video/event download, multichannel playback, or cycling through web
WHAT ARRIVES
The verified package contents
Use this list to check the included recorder, four cameras, cables, and setup items before planning any site-specific additions.
Network Video Recorder S4
One NVR S4 with one preinstalled 2 TB mechanical HDD, one power adapter, and one USB mouse.
PoE Cam S4
Four physical camera units, plus four mounting brackets, four screw packs, and four waterproof cover packs.
Documented cables
Four 59 ft / 18 m Ethernet cables, one 3.3 ft / 1 m Ethernet cable, and one HDMI cable.
Quick-start guide
Official setup and safety documentation for the system.
PLAN AROUND YOUR PROPERTY
Additions, prerequisites, and compatibility boundaries
Add cabling, network equipment, storage, or a local display only where your installation and viewing plan requires them.
Additional compatible eufy cameras
Consider only after validating the exact camera type, available ports, logical-channel use, and current compatibility.
Suitable PoE switch
Not included and not required for the basic four-camera direct layout. Certain supported expansion or longer-run designs may need one.
Additional Cat5 or Cat6 cabling
Customer-supplied where the property needs runs beyond the four included 18 m leads.
Replacement or upgrade HDD
Replaces the installed 2 TB drive. The exact approved-drive model list remains unverified.
T8709 eufy Wi-Fi Module
Only for supported wireless eufy devices under current compatible-device, firmware, and app requirements.
Local monitor or TV
Customer-supplied and optional for the NVR HDMI viewing path.
Router, LAN, internet service, and eufy account
Required for networked and remote functions; not part of the product package.
12 V camera adapter
Relevant only for a documented non-PoE-switch scenario; unnecessary for direct NVR PoE connections.
Third-party cameras and HomeBase 2/3
These are not compatible and must not be planned or merchandised as add-ons for this system.
BUYER FAQ
The questions worth answering before installation day
These answers focus on exact contents, infrastructure, limits, compatibility, and policy boundaries—the details most likely to change a buying decision.
What exactly is included?
You receive one NVR S4 with a preinstalled 2 TB mechanical hard drive, one power adapter, and one USB mouse; four PoE Cam S4 physical units; four 59 ft / 18 m Ethernet cables; one 3.3 ft / 1 m Ethernet cable; one HDMI cable; four waterproof cover packs; four mounting brackets; four screw packs; and one quick-start guide.
How many physical cameras are included?
Four PoE Cam S4 physical units are included, plus one NVR S4 with a preinstalled 2 TB HDD. Three lenses per camera do not turn the package into twelve physical cameras.
Why does the NVR list 16 channels?
Each S4 uses two logical channels. The recorder supports up to eight S4 cameras; sixteen channels applies to compatible single-stream eufy cameras through suitable switching.
Is a PoE switch required or included?
No. It is neither included nor required for the basic four-camera direct layout; it is only for supported expansion or certain longer-run designs.
What cable is included?
Four 59 ft / 18 m Cat5 camera cables and one 3.3 ft / 1 m Ethernet cable are included, plus one HDMI cable.
How far can Ethernet run?
A direct Cat5 or Cat6 run is documented up to 100 m. Longer designs require suitable topology and site planning.
What does the triple-lens design provide?
One 4K fixed overview and two 2K PTZ views per camera; 16 MP is the aggregate across the three lenses.
Is 8× zoom optical?
It is 8× hybrid zoom including 3× optical zoom—not 8× optical.
Does tracking guarantee every event?
No. Tracking is supported up to 164 ft, but placement, lighting, obstructions, scene conditions, and configuration affect results.
Does it record continuously?
Yes. It supports continuous 24/7 recording to the local NVR hard drive.
Can storage be increased?
Yes. The installed 2 TB drive is user-replaceable up to 16 TB; no retention duration or approved-drive list is claimed.
Does it support eufy Cloud storage?
No. This PoE NVR system records locally and does not support eufy Cloud storage.
How can I view the system?
Through the local HDMI interface, eufy app, or web portal. The web portal does not provide video or event downloads, multichannel playback, or cycling.
Where can the equipment be installed?
The cameras are IP65-rated and mount on walls or ceilings; the NVR belongs indoors with at least 20 mm of side clearance.
Can I use third-party cameras or HomeBase?
No. The NVR supports eufy cameras only and does not work with HomeBase 2 or HomeBase 3.
Can supported wireless eufy devices be added?
Only with the separately sold T8709 Wi-Fi Module and current compatible-device, firmware, and app requirements.
Does Smart Video Search require a subscription?
eufy states no subscription fee for that stated search feature; this is not a blanket promise about every optional service.
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 are shipping costs and timing confirmed?
Through ClearVero’s current shipping terms and checkout for the destination; no packed weight, dimensions, or temporary promotion is invented here.
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: Official E10 compatibility list explicitly includes S4 T8172, SoloCam S340, NVR camera families and HomeBase S380/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: Eufy official drive guidance requires 3.5-inch SATA surveillance storage; the exact Amazon offer is a new 3.5-inch SATA WD Purple 8 TB model.
Sold separately.
Available
PLAN THE SITE, THEN CHOOSE THE SYSTEM
Ready for a wired, locally recorded four-camera system?
Choose E8E00121 when four PoE Cam S4 units, continuous local NVR recording, and a preinstalled 2 TB drive match your plan. ClearVero can help review cable routes, viewing priorities, and optional infrastructure before purchase.
- Four physical PoE Cam S4 units
- NVR S4 with preinstalled 2 TB HDD
- Wired PoE cameras · local 24/7 recording
SKU E8E00121
$1,485.00 USD
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