TP-Link VIGI C540-4G 4MP Outdoor Full-Colour 4G Pan Tilt Network Camera 4mm
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TP-Link VIGI C540-4G 4MP Outdoor Full-Colour 4G Pan Tilt Network Camera 4mm
SKU: VIGI C540-4G
Description
Delivers 4MP full-colour surveillance through 4G mobile connectivity with pan-tilt tracking to secure remote sites without fixed internet or cabling.
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§ 01Overview
What the VIGI C540-4G is
The TP-Link VIGI C540-4G is a 4 MP outdoor full-colour camera that connects over the 4G mobile network instead of a fixed line — drop in a Nano-SIM and it works at sites with no internet or network cabling.
A motorised pan-and-tilt head lets you cover a wide area or swing to a point of interest from your phone, and it can run on a VIGI solar kit for fully off-grid spots.
Connection: 4G LTE over a Nano-SIM (Cat 4); no fixed internet or network cable needed at the camera — the SIM and data plan are not included.
Movement: motorised pan 348° and tilt 120°, with 300 presets and patrol scan controlled from the VIGI app.
Lens / night vision: fixed 4 mm (80° view); full colour with the white light (to 30 m) or black-and-white infrared (to 30 m) — set auto, scheduled, on or off.
Power: 12 V DC (adapter included) or a VIGI solar kit — there is no PoE.
It records to a microSD card up to 512 GB (not included) or VIGI Cloud, with two-way audio, Active Defense (flashing white light and audible warning) and on-camera people and vehicle AI.
The housing is IP66 plastic (−30 to 60 °C) — weatherproof, but not the metal IP67 of the InSight turrets, and there is no IK vandal rating or external audio or alarm terminals.
It is ONVIF (Profile S), and a VIGI NVR can manage it locally.
§ 02Engineering
VIGI C540-4G specifications
- 4G LTE connectivity: insert a Nano-SIM and it works over the mobile network — no fixed internet or network cabling at the site (SIM and data plan not included).
- Motorised pan and tilt: covers 348° pan and 120° tilt with 300 presets and patrol scan, controlled from the VIGI app.
- 4 MP full colour day and night: two white LEDs hold colour to 30 m, or switch to infrared black-and-white to 30 m.
- Solar or 12 V DC power: runs off the included 12 V adapter, or pair a VIGI solar kit for fully off-grid sites — no PoE.
- Active Defense and two-way audio: flashing white light, audible warning, and a built-in mic and speaker to talk back through the app.
- People and vehicle AI: on-camera classification filters out animals, rain and shadows to cut false alerts.
- microSD or cloud recording: onboard microSD up to 512 GB or VIGI Cloud, in an IP66 weatherproof body for exposed remote sites.
- Motorised pan and tilt: covers 348° pan and 120° tilt with 300 presets and patrol scan, controlled from the VIGI app.
- 4 MP full colour day and night: two white LEDs hold colour to 30 m, or switch to infrared black-and-white to 30 m.
- Solar or 12 V DC power: runs off the included 12 V adapter, or pair a VIGI solar kit for fully off-grid sites — no PoE.
- Active Defense and two-way audio: flashing white light, audible warning, and a built-in mic and speaker to talk back through the app.
- People and vehicle AI: on-camera classification filters out animals, rain and shadows to cut false alerts.
- microSD or cloud recording: onboard microSD up to 512 GB or VIGI Cloud, in an IP66 weatherproof body for exposed remote sites.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Model | VIGI C540-4G (4mm) |
| Image Sensor | 1/3.06" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.005 Lux; 0 Lux with IR/white light |
| Shutter Speed | 1/3 to 1/10000 s |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Day & Night | IR Cut Filter |
| Day/Night Switch | Unified/Scheduled/Auto |
| Image Enhancement | BLC/3D DNR/HLC/SmartIR |
| Image Settings | Mirror; Brightness; Contrast; Saturation; Sharpness; Exposure, WDR; White Balance; Prevent Overexposure to Infrared Light; HLC Adjustable by Client Software; Rotation (90°/270°) |
| Wide Dynamic Range | DWDR |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Privacy Mask | Up to 4 Masks |
| ROI | 1 Region |
| OSD Setting | Yes |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4 mm |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| Focus | Fixed |
| FOV | Horizontal FOV: 80°, Vertical FOV: 43°, Diagonal FOV: 94° |
| Lens Mount | M12X0.5 |
| Pan Range | 0° to 348° |
| Tilt Range | 0° to 120° |
| Pan Speed | Configurable from 8° to 44°/s; Preset Speed: 44°/s |
| Tilt Speed | Configurable from 8° to 44°/s; Preset Speed: 44°/s |
| Manual Control Speed | Configurable from 8° to 35°/s |
| Presets | 300 |
| Patrol Scan | 8 patrols, up to 8 presets for each patrol |
| Power-off Memory | Yes. Auto restore to previous PTZ and lens status after power failure |
| Park Action | Yes. Preset; Patrol Scan |
| 3D Positioning | Yes |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IR LED | Quantity: 2; Range: 30m; Wavelength: 850nm |
| White LED | Quantity: 2; Range: 30m |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto/Scheduled/Always on/Always off |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Max. Resolution | 2560 X 1440 |
| Main Stream | Frame Rate — 50Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps; 60Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, 30fps | Resolution: 2560x1440, 2304x1296, 2048x1280, 1920x1080, 1280x720 | Note: If the image rotation is set to 90° or 270°, the frame rate only supports up to 20fps. |
| Sub-Stream | Frame Rate — 50Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps; 60Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, 30fps | Resolution: 640x480, 352x288, 320x240 | Note: If the image rotation is set to 90° or 270°, the frame rate only supports up to 20fps. |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR, VBR |
| Video Compression | Main Stream: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 | Sub-Stream: H.265/H.264 |
| H.264 Type | High Profile |
| H.264+ | Main Stream Supported |
| H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| H.265+ | Main Stream Supported |
| Video Bit Rate | Main Stream: 256 Kbps to 3 Mbps | Sub-Stream: 64 Kbps to 512 Kbps |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio |
| Audio Input | Yes |
| Audio Output | Yes |
| Audio Compression | Yes |
| Audio Sampling Rate | 8KHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| Audio Bit Rate | 64 Kbps(G.711 alaw) |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 4G Standard | LTE-TDD/LTE-FDD/WCDMA |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM |
| 4G Category | 4 |
| 4G Frequency | LTE-FDD: B 1/3/5/7/8/20/28 | LTE-TDD: B 38/40/41 | WCDMA: B 1/5/8 |
| Protocols | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTSP, NTP, UPnP UDP, SSL/TLS, FTP/SFTP, RTP, IPv4, ARP |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (Profile S) |
| Web Browser | Google Chrome® 57 and above; Firefox® 52 and above; Safari® 11 and above; Microsoft® Edge 91 and above |
| Security | Password Protection, HTTPS Encryption, IP Address Filter, Digest Authentication |
| Simultaneous Live View | 2 Main Streams & 2 Sub-Streams |
| Client | VIGI App, VIGI Security Manager, VIGI NVR (for local management only), Web |
| Cloud | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
| On-board Storage | Built-In Memory Card Slot, Support MicroSD Card, Up to 512 GB |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Smart Event | Human & Vehicle Classification; Intrusion Detection; Line-Crossing Detection; Region Entering Detection; Region Exiting Detection; Object Abandoned Detection; Object Removal Detection; Abnormal Sound Detection; People Detection; Vehicle Detection |
| Basic Event | Motion Detection; Video Tampering Detection; Exception (Illegal Login) |
| Alarm Linkage | Memory Card Video Recording; Message Push; Audible Warning; White Light Flashing |
| Output Notification | Message Push |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Network Interface | 1 RJ45 10/100M Self-Adaptive Ethernet Port |
| Built-in Nano-SIM Card Slot | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes; Records Anything Going on within a 15-ft Radius of the Camera |
| Reset Button | Yes |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -30–60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40–60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 95% or Less (Non-Condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 95% or Less (Non-Condensing) |
| Power Supply | 12V DC/1A, 5.5mm Coaxial Power Plug |
| Material | Plastic |
| Protection | IP66 |
| Antenna | Quantity: 2 | Type: 690~960&1710~2690MHz Dipole Omni-Directional Antenna | Gain: Ant1: 0.84dBi@690~960MHz, 2.85dBi@1710~2690MHz; Ant2: 0.74dBi@690~960MHz, 3.06dBi@1710~2690MHz |
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 120 × 182 × 201 mm (excluding antennas) |
| Package Contents | VIGI Network Camera; Quick Start Guide; Waterproof Cable Attachments; Mounting Accessories; Power Adapter |
| Net Weight | 0.69KG |
| Gross Weight | 1.16KG |
| Certifications | CE, RCM, BSMI, RoHS, NCC |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the VIGI C540-4G
Pan and tilt to cover more
Motorised 348° pan and 120° tilt with 300 presets and patrols, from the app.
Off-grid with solar
12 V DC or a VIGI solar kit runs it where there is no mains — no PoE needed.
Colour at night
Two white LEDs hold full colour to 30 m, or switch to infrared black-and-white.
Active Defense and audio
Flashing light, audible warning and two-way talk to deter and respond live.
Fewer false alerts
On-camera people and vehicle AI filters out animals, rain and shadows.
Records to card or cloud
microSD up to 512 GB or VIGI Cloud, in an IP66 weatherproof body.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Remote and rural sites
Farms, paddocks, gates and sheds with no internet or network cabling.
Building and work sites
Temporary or changing sites where running cable is not practical.
Off-grid with solar
Spots with no mains power, paired with a VIGI solar kit.
Wide areas to cover
Yards and lots where pan and tilt beats a single fixed view.
Holiday & off-grid homes
Second properties, shacks and sheds with no mains or broadband, checked from your phone.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the Box
1. VIGI C540-4G camera × 1 2. Power adapter (12 V DC) × 1 3. Mounting accessories and screw kit × 1 4. Waterproof cable attachments × 1 5. Quick Start Guide × 1 (Nano-SIM card, mounting pole and microSD card are not included)
Installation Requirements
1. Connectivity: a Nano-SIM with a 4G data plan (your own); check there is good mobile signal at the mount. 2. Power: the included 12 V DC adapter, or a VIGI solar kit for off-grid sites. No PoE. 3. Recording: a microSD card up to 512 GB, or VIGI Cloud; a VIGI NVR can manage it locally. 4. Mounting: overhead, wall or pole; IP66 but no IK rating, so mount it out of easy reach in exposed spots.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the VIGI C540-4G
Q.01
Does it need internet or a network cable at the camera?
No. It connects over the 4G mobile network using a Nano-SIM, so it suits remote sites with no fixed internet or cabling. You supply the SIM and a data plan — neither is included.
Q.02
How much mobile data does it use?
That depends on resolution, frame rate and how much motion it records. To keep data down, lower the stream resolution or frame rate, record on motion or people and vehicle events only, and store footage to the microSD card — viewing live or clips on demand rather than streaming all day.
Q.03
The camera will not come online — how do I tell if the SIM or 4G is the problem?
Watch the status light. Solid green means it is connected; blinking green means the SIM is not detected, so reseat the Nano-SIM; blinking red means mobile data is disabled or the plan has run out of data; and red and green together means it is still finding the network or the signal is weak. Check the SIM has active data and that there is good 4G signal where it is mounted.
Q.04
Can it run on solar?
Yes. It is 12 V DC and pairs with TP-Link's VIGI solar kits, for example the SP6030 or SP9030, so it can run fully off-grid. It also ships with a 12 V plug-pack for mains sites. It does not use PoE.
Q.05
Does it actually pan and tilt, or is that digital?
It physically moves: a motor pans up to 348° and tilts up to 120°, with 300 presets and patrol scan set from the VIGI app. The lens is a fixed 4 mm, so there is no optical zoom.
Q.06
Does it stay in colour at night?
Yes, using two white LEDs to about 30 m. You can switch it to infrared black-and-white instead, or set the light to auto, scheduled, always-on or off.
Q.07
Where does it record?
To a microSD card up to 512 GB (not included) or VIGI Cloud. A VIGI NVR can manage it locally, but a 4G camera is usually run from the app or cloud rather than wired into a PoE NVR.
Q.08
Is it as tough as the turret cameras?
It is IP66-rated for dust and rain, but the housing is plastic rather than the IP67 metal of the InSight turrets, and it has no IK vandal rating. Mount it out of easy reach on exposed or higher-risk sites.
Q.09
Does it have audio?
Yes, a built-in mic and speaker for two-way talk through the app, with the mic hearing to about 5 m. There are no external audio or alarm terminals, so it uses the built-in audio only.
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Run it off-grid with solar
Add a VIGI solar power supply — the SP6030 (60 W) or the SP9030 (90 W) — to run it with no mains power.
Prefer a wired camera
Where you have power and network at the spot, the InSight S455 or S485 give higher resolution over PoE.
Don't forget a data SIM
It needs your own Nano-SIM and a 4G data plan to connect; these are not included in the box.