TP-Link VIGI S445S | 4MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Cam

Name: TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
Brand: TP-Link
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§ 01Overview

What the S445S is

TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S ColorPro Turret Network Camera delivers high-clarity colour imaging without the need for external floodlights, making it perfect for low-light environments like warehouses and car parks.

Intelligent AI filters allow for rapid searching based on clothing colour or vehicle type to streamline post-event investigations and reduce false alarms.

See it in action

What the S445S features actually look like

Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.

30m IR Night Vision — Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough ... (1/2) — 30m IR Night Vision
Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough for a typical driveway, front yard or entrance. People and vehicles stay clear in black-and-white, brighter the closer they are.

30m IR Night Vision — Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough ... (2/2) — 30m IR Night Vision
Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough for a typical driveway, front yard or entrance. People and vehicles stay clear in black-and-white, brighter the closer they are.

Dual-Light Night Vision — Combines infrared with a warm spotlight so it can light a scene in colour at nigh... — Dual-Light Night Vision
Combines infrared with a warm spotlight so it can light a scene in colour at night rather than relying on black-and-white alone — clearer, more useful footage when there's something to see.

Full Color Night Vision — Unlike plain black-and-white night vision, this camera can capture colour after d... — Full Color Night Vision
Unlike plain black-and-white night vision, this camera can capture colour after dark — so you can pick out the actual colour of a car, a jacket or a bag, detail that grey infrared footage loses.

False Alarm Reduction — Filtering helps separate real activity from harmless movement like rain, leaves or ... — False Alarm Reduction
Filtering helps separate real activity from harmless movement like rain, leaves or pets, so you get fewer pointless notifications and the alerts that matter stand out.

Human/Vehicle Detection — Smart detection focuses on people and vehicles and can ignore things like swaying... — Human/Vehicle Detection
Smart detection focuses on people and vehicles and can ignore things like swaying branches, rain or small animals — helping cut down false alerts and making the right moments easier to find.

IP67 Weatherproof — Sealed against dust and water to IP67, built to keep working through rain, storms and h... — IP67 Weatherproof
Sealed against dust and water to IP67, built to keep working through rain, storms and harsh sun — suitable for fully outdoor mounting.

Two-Way Audio — Talk and listen in real time through the app — tell a courier where to leave a parcel, or s... — Two-Way Audio
Talk and listen in real time through the app — tell a courier where to leave a parcel, or speak to someone at the gate, whether you're home or away.

Strobe Light — On detecting activity, the camera can trigger a bright flashing strobe to make an intruder a... — Strobe Light
On detecting activity, the camera can trigger a bright flashing strobe to make an intruder aware they've been spotted — a visible warning rather than silent recording.

Illustrative — simulated for demonstration

§ 02Engineering

S445S specifications

- ColorPro 2.0 Technology: Captures vivid full-colour video in ultra-low light conditions without relying on intrusive external lighting or floodlights.

- AI Attribute Analytics: Enables advanced filtering of footage based on specific human or vehicle characteristics such as hair length, clothing colour, and vehicle type.

- Smart Dual-Light System: Switches automatically from energy-efficient infrared to full-colour mode when a person or vehicle is detected to ensure maximum detail when needed.

- H.265+ Video Compression: Reduces storage and bandwidth requirements by up to 57.5% compared to H.264 while maintaining high image quality.

- IP67 Weather Resistance: Features a rugged, dust-tight housing designed to withstand heavy rain and harsh outdoor conditions.

- Intelligent Video Enhancement: Utilises True WDR, 3D DNR, and Smart IR to produce balanced, noise-free images in high-contrast or variable lighting scenes.

- PoE Support: Simplifies installation by delivering both power and data connectivity through a single standard Ethernet cable.

- Alarm I/O Integration: Supports connection to external security devices for a more comprehensive and reactive onsite surveillance system.

§ 03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
Feature	Detail
Image Sensor	1/2.7" Progressive Scan CMOS
Min. Illumination	0.005 Lux; 0 Lux with IR/White Light
Shutter Speed	1/3 to 1/10000 s
Slow Shutter	Yes
Day & Night Mechanism	IR Cut Filter
Day/Night Switch	Unified/Scheduled/Auto
Image Settings	Mirror, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Exposure, WDR, White Balance, Prevent Overexposure to Infrared Light, HLC Adjustable by Client Software
Image Enhancement	BLC/3D DNR/HLC/SmartIR
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)	120 dB. Note: When People & Vehicle Analytics is enabled, only DWDR is supported.
SNR	≥ 52 dB
Image Parameters Switch	Yes
Privacy Mask	Up to 4 Masks
ROI	1 Region
OSD Setting	Yes

Lens & Distance

Lens & Distance — TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
Feature	Detail
Type	Fixed Focal Lens
Focal Length	4 mm \| 2.8 mm
Aperture	F1.6
FOV	2.8 mm: Horizontal FOV: 111.4°, Vertical FOV: 58.8°, Diagonal FOV: 134° \| 4 mm: Horizontal FOV: 88°, Vertical FOV: 46°, Diagonal FOV: 105.4°
Lens Mount	M12*P 0.5
DORI Distance	2.8 mm: Detect 64 m (210 ft); Observe 27 m (89 ft); Recognize 13 m (43 ft); Identify 6 m (20 ft) \| 4 mm: Detect 80 m (262 ft); Observe 33 m (108 ft); Recognize 16 m (52 ft); Identify 8 m (26 ft)
Pan	0° to 360°
Tilt	0° to 75°
Rotation	0° to 360°

Night Vision

Night Vision — TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
Feature	Detail
IR LED	Quantity: 4; Range: 30m; Wavelength: 850nm
White LED	Quantity: 4; Range: 30m
Illuminator On/Off Control	Auto/Scheduled/Always on/Always off

Video

Video — TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
Feature	Detail
Max. Resolution	2880 X 1620
Main Stream	Frame Rate: 50Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps; 60Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, 30fps \| Resolution: 2880x1620, 2688x1520, 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: 848x480, 704x576, 640x480, 640x360, 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 6 Mbps \| Sub-Stream: 64 Kbps to 512 Kbps

Audio

Audio — TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
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

AI & Deep Learning — TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
Feature	Detail
Smart Detection	Human & Vehicle Classification; Intrusion Detection; Line-Crossing Detection; Object Removal Detection; Abandoned Object Detection; Region Entering Detection; Region Exiting Detection; Loitering Detection; Scene Change Detection
People & Vehicle Analytics	Search and filter to people or vehicle of interest based on many different attributes, making post-event search faster and easier.

Network & Storage

Network & Storage — TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
Feature	Detail
Protocols	TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTSP, NTP, UPnP UDP, SSL/TLS, FTP/SFTP, RTP, IPv4, IPv6, ARP
API	Open Network Video Interface (Profile S/T/G)
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	3 Main Streams & 3 Sub-Streams
Client	VIGI App, VIGI Security Manager, VIGI NVR, Web, VMS Local, VIGI Cloud VMS
Cloud	Yes
ONVIF	Yes

Event & Alarm

Event & Alarm — TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
Feature	Detail
Smart Event	Human & Vehicle Classification; Intrusion Detection; Line-Crossing Detection; Region Entering Detection; Region Exiting Detection; Object Abandoned Detection; Object Removal Detection; Loitering Detection; People Detection; Vehicle Detection; Abnormal Sound Detection; Scene Change Detection
Basic Event	Motion Detection; Video Tampering Detection; Exception (Illegal Login)
Alarm Linkage	Memory Card Video Recording; Message Push; Audible Warning; White Light Flashing
Linkage Method	N/A
Output Notification	Message Push

Interface

Interface — TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
Feature	Detail
Network Interface	1 RJ45 10/100M Self-Adaptive Ethernet Port, PoE
On-board Storage	Built-In Memory Card Slot, Support MicroSD Card, up to 512 GB
Built-in Speaker	Yes
Built-in Microphone	Yes; Records Anything Going on within a 15-ft Radius of the Camera
Audio	N/A
Alarm	N/A
Reset Button	Yes
Power	DC Power Port

General & Environment

General & Environment — TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S 4 MP ColorPro 2.0 Turret Network Camera
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 ± 5%, Max. 11 W, 5.5 mm Coaxial Power Plug \| PoE: 802.3af/at, class 0, Max. 12 W
Material	Metal
Protection	IP67
Product Dimensions (L x W x H)	11111183.7mm
Package Contents	VIGI Network Camera; Quick Start Guide; Waterproof Cable Attachments; Mounting Accessories
Net Weight	0.48 Kg
Certifications	CE, NTRA, VCCI, KC, BSMI, FCC, IC

§ 04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the S445S

AI-ISP Powered Ultra-Low-Light Colour

ColorPro 2.0 uses AI image processing to deliver colour at night without supplemental lighting in many conditions. Less reliance on IR or warm LEDs.

F1.0 Aperture

Large aperture lets in more light than the F1.6 lenses on most competing 4MP cameras. Better low-light performance out of the box.

People & Vehicle Attribute Analytics

Goes beyond basic classification. With VIGI software, it can extract attributes like clothing colour and vehicle type — useful for forensic investigation.

Two-Way Audio + Alarm I/O

Built-in mic and speaker for live communication. Alarm terminals for external sensors or sirens. Practical for small businesses.

No Monthly Fees

VIGI app, VIGI Security Manager, and cloud VMS are all free. No subscription lock-in.

§ 05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Small Business Entry Point

4MP is plenty for a single doorway. F1.0 lens gives clear colour at night under typical street lighting — often without needing the IR to kick in.

Home Front Door — Budget Setup

TP-Link pricing makes it accessible for first-time buyers. Two-way audio replaces a basic doorbell intercom.

Retail Counter and POS Area

Compact turret on the ceiling. Attribute analytics can note clothing colour for incident review. Audio records conversations at the counter.

Airbnb or Short-Term Rental Entry

VIGI app gives remote access. No subscription cost means no ongoing expense for property owners managing multiple listings.

§ 06Setup

Installation & setup

01

What's in the Box

1. TP-Link VIGI InSight S445S Camera × 1 2. Mounting Bracket & Screws × 1 set 3. Quick Start Guide × 1 Note: SD card sold separately. No HDD included.

02

Installation Requirements

1. Power: PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or 12V DC. 2. Cable: Cat5e or Cat6, max 100m. 3. Mounting: Ceiling or wall. Metal case. Compact and lightweight. 4. Side cable outlet option — route cable through ceiling without drilling.

03

App Setup

1. Download VIGI app (iOS/Android). Create TP-Link ID. 2. Power via PoE. 3. App discovers camera automatically on the local network. 4. Set detection zones, AI event rules, and push notification preferences.

§ 07Questions

Frequently asked about the S445S

Q.01

What's the difference between ColorPro 1.0 and 2.0?

ColorPro 2.0 adds AI-ISP — AI-powered image signal processing that maintains colour in even darker conditions than version 1.0. It relies less on supplemental lighting.

Q.02

Is 4MP enough, or should I get 8MP?

For a single doorway, counter, or small room, 4MP (2560 × 1440) is sharp enough for facial identification at 3-5 metres. Choose 8MP for wider scenes or when you need to zoom in digitally during playback.

Q.03

Does it work with Hikvision or Dahua NVRs?

ONVIF compatible, so basic recording works. For AI analytics and attribute detection, use a TP-Link VIGI NVR or the VIGI PC/app platform.

Q.04

Is the VIGI app really free?

Yes. No subscription, no storage fees, no feature gating. You can manage up to 6 cameras per VIGI NVR or use the VIGI Security Manager for larger setups.

Q.05

What alarm devices can I connect?

The alarm I/O supports one input and one output. You can wire a door contact, PIR sensor, or external siren. Events trigger recording, push alerts, or both.