# Bh Product Scraper (`kawsar/bh-product-scraper`) Actor

B\&H product scraper that collects product listings, prices, and stock from B\&H Photo Video category and search pages so SEO teams and resellers can keep electronics catalogs current.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/kawsar/bh-product-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Kawsar](https://apify.com/kawsar) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, SEO tools, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.99 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## B\&H Product Scraper: Extract product listings from B\&H Photo Video

B\&H product scraper collects product listings from B\&H Photo Video category and search pages. You get names, SKUs, prices, stock, ratings, images, and the listing page SEO fields in one dataset you can export.

Paste a category URL, a filtered listing, or a search term. The actor walks listing pages until it hits your item cap.

### Use cases

- Compare how B\&H titles a category against your own product pages, using the listing title, meta description, and canonical URL next to each SKU.
- Keep a Shopify or reseller catalog in sync with B\&H prices and stock without recopying pages by hand.
- Track camera, TV, and audio prices over time by rerunning the same search or category URL on a schedule.
- Build a product feed with listing images, selling points, and manufacturer numbers for content or comparison pages.
- Check which items are marked new arrival, new release, or used before you write a roundup.

### What data does this actor extract?

Each dataset row is one product from a B\&H listing page.

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `sku` | integer | B\&H SKU number |
| `itemSource` | string | Item source code such as REG or USE |
| `bhId` | string | Combined id, for example 1883346-REG |
| `productName` | string | Product name on the listing |
| `brandName` | string | Brand parsed from the listing |
| `brandSeriesModel` | string | Brand, series, and model string |
| `itemCode` | string | B\&H item code |
| `manufacturerCatalogNumber` | string | Manufacturer catalog number |
| `productUrl` | string | Product detail page URL |
| `shortUrl` | string | Short product URL when present |
| `imageUrl` | string | Primary listing image |
| `imageUrls` | array | Listing image URLs |
| `seoImageUrl` | string | Large image used for sharing and SEO |
| `price` | number | Current price in USD |
| `strikethroughPrice` | number | Earlier price when a markdown is shown |
| `savingsAmount` | number | Discount or coupon amount |
| `currency` | string | Currency code |
| `ratingStars` | number | Average review score |
| `reviewCount` | integer | Number of reviews |
| `stockStatus` | string | Stock code such as IN\_STOCK |
| `stockMessage` | string | Customer-facing stock text |
| `sellingPoints` | array | Feature bullets from the listing |
| `badge` | string | Promo badge when present |
| `isUsed` | boolean | Used listing flag |
| `isNewArrival` | boolean | New arrival flag |
| `isNewRelease` | boolean | New release flag |
| `shippingMessage` | string | Shipping message type |
| `categoryName` | string | Listing category name |
| `categoryPath` | array | Category breadcrumb names |
| `sourceUrl` | string | Listing URL the row came from |
| `sourcePageTitle` | string | Listing page title |
| `sourceMetaDescription` | string | Listing meta description |
| `sourceCanonicalUrl` | string | Listing canonical URL |
| `pageNumber` | integer | Listing page number |
| `scrapedAt` | string | UTC timestamp |
| `error` | string | Error text when a page could not be read |

### Input

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
| `startUrls` | array | sample TV listing | One or more B\&H listing URLs, one per line |
| `searchQueries` | array | empty | Search terms. Each term becomes a B\&H search listing |
| `maxItems` | integer | 20 | Maximum products to collect (cap 1000) |
| `requestTimeoutSecs` | integer | 30 | Per-request timeout in seconds |

#### Example input

```json
{
    "startUrls": [
        "https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Flat-Panel-Televisions/ci/2500/N/3965713807?filters=fct_year-released_4739:2025:REGULAR"
    ],
    "searchQueries": [
        "canon mirrorless"
    ],
    "maxItems": 20,
    "requestTimeoutSecs": 30
}
```

### Example output

```json
{
    "sku": 1883346,
    "itemSource": "REG",
    "bhId": "1883346-REG",
    "productName": "Samsung M8 M80F 32\" 4K HDR Smart Monitor with Webcam (Warm White)",
    "brandName": "Samsung",
    "brandSeriesModel": "Samsung M8 M80F",
    "itemCode": "SA32FM803UNX",
    "manufacturerCatalogNumber": "LS32FM803UNXZA",
    "productUrl": "https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1883346-REG/samsung_ls32fm803unxza_m80f_32_4k_hdr.html",
    "shortUrl": "https://bhpho.to/4km5X7D",
    "imageUrl": "https://static.bhphoto.com/images/images500x500/samsung_ls32fm803unxza_m80f_32_4k_hdr_1750758359_1883346.jpg",
    "imageUrls": [
        "https://static.bhphoto.com/images/images345x345/1750758359_1883346.jpg"
    ],
    "seoImageUrl": "https://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/fb/samsung_ls32fm803unxza_m80f_32_4k_hdr_1883346.jpg",
    "price": 699.99,
    "strikethroughPrice": null,
    "savingsAmount": 350,
    "currency": "USD",
    "ratingStars": 4.8,
    "reviewCount": 44,
    "stockStatus": "IN_STOCK",
    "stockMessage": "Temporarily Out of Stock",
    "sellingPoints": [
        "32\" 16:9 VA Panel",
        "HDMI | USB-C (65W)",
        "4K UHD 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz"
    ],
    "badge": null,
    "isUsed": false,
    "isNewArrival": false,
    "isNewRelease": false,
    "shippingMessage": "FREE_TWO_DAY_DELIVERY",
    "categoryName": "Televisions",
    "categoryPath": ["Computers", "Monitors & Displays", "Computer Monitors"],
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Flat-Panel-Televisions/ci/2500/N/3965713807?filters=fct_year-released_4739:2025:REGULAR",
    "sourcePageTitle": "Televisions, LED TVs | B&H Photo",
    "sourceMetaDescription": "Shop and review an enormous array of Televisions from top brands like Samsung, LG, SunBriteTV and VIZIO. Go to B&H Photo for incredible prices and service.",
    "sourceCanonicalUrl": "https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Flat-Panel-Televisions/ci/2500/N/3965713807",
    "pageNumber": 1,
    "scrapedAt": "2026-08-17T09:50:00+00:00",
    "error": null
}
```

### How it works

1. You pass B\&H category URLs, search URLs, or keywords.
2. The actor opens each listing page and reads the products on that page.
3. It follows listing pagination until it reaches `maxItems` or runs out of products.
4. Each product is stored as one dataset row, including listing SEO fields from the source page.

### FAQ

**Can this actor scrape B\&H search results as well as category pages?**
Yes. Use a search URL from bhphotovideo.com, or put keywords in `searchQueries`. Filtered category URLs work too, including year and spec filters.

**How many products can it collect in one run?**
Up to 1000. The default is 100. If a category has more products than `maxItems`, later pages are skipped.

**Does it scrape full product spec sheets?**
It reads listing pages, not every spec tab on the detail page. You still get name, SKU, price, stock, ratings, images, selling points, and the listing SEO tags.

**What file formats can I export?**
JSON, CSV, Excel, and XML from the Apify dataset. You can also send rows to Google Sheets or a webhook.

**Can I run it on a schedule for price tracking?**
Yes. Save the input and add a schedule in Apify. Each run writes a fresh `scrapedAt` timestamp, so you can diff prices and stock over time.

### Integrations

Connect B\&H Product Scraper with other apps using [Apify integrations](https://apify.com/integrations). Common setups use Google Sheets, Make, Zapier, or a webhook that fires when the dataset is ready.

If you need B\&H Photo Video product data for SEO, catalogs, or price tracking, start with a category URL and a modest `maxItems` value, then raise the cap once the output looks right.

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

One or more B\&H Photo Video category, search, or filtered listing URLs. One URL per line.

## `searchQueries` (type: `array`):

Optional B\&H search keywords. Each term is turned into a search listing and scraped like a URL.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of products to collect per run.

## `requestTimeoutSecs` (type: `integer`):

Per-request timeout in seconds.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Digital-Cameras/ci/9811",
    "https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=canon+mirrorless&sts=ma"
  ],
  "searchQueries": [
    "canon mirrorless",
    "sony a7"
  ],
  "maxItems": 20,
  "requestTimeoutSecs": 30
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `properties` (type: `string`):

B\&H product scraper that collects product listings, prices, and stock from B\&H Photo Video category and search pages so SEO teams and resellers can keep electronics catalogs current.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        "https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Flat-Panel-Televisions/ci/2500/N/3965713807?filters=fct_year-released_4739:2025:REGULAR"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("kawsar/bh-product-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrls": ["https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Flat-Panel-Televisions/ci/2500/N/3965713807?filters=fct_year-released_4739:2025:REGULAR"] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("kawsar/bh-product-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Flat-Panel-Televisions/ci/2500/N/3965713807?filters=fct_year-released_4739:2025:REGULAR"
  ]
}' |
apify call kawsar/bh-product-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,kawsar/bh-product-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/wHrE0OXen8572zcmk/builds/y9nIJXJckn0zagqVN/openapi.json