TP-Link InSight S385 8MP Full-Colour Bullet Network Camera
The TP-Link VIGI InSight S385 is an 8MP full-colour bullet camera that records 4K video and keeps footage in colour at night, with AI human and vehicle detection and two-way audio. Available with a 2.8mm or 4mm lens and an IP67 housing, it suits driveways, car parks and building perimeters.
Key points
- 8MP 4K (3840 x 2160) with a 1/2.7" CMOS sensor
- 24/7 full-colour night vision: IR plus white LEDs, both rated to 30 m
- AI human and vehicle classification with 120dB WDR
- Two-way audio with a built-in microphone and speaker
- 2.8mm (wide) or 4mm (focused) fixed lens; IP67 metal housing
- PoE (802.3af/at) or 12V DC; H.265+; microSD to 512GB; ONVIF and VIGI NVR
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§ 01Overview
What the Insight S385 is
The TP-Link VIGI InSight S385 is an 8MP full-colour bullet camera that combines 4K detail with genuine colour night vision.
It has both IR LEDs and white LEDs, each rated to 30 m, and reaches 0 lux with white light, so at night it can hold full colour, capturing clothing and vehicle colour that a plain IR camera renders only in black-and-white.
It comes with a 2.8mm lens for a wide 111-degree view, or a 4mm lens for a more focused, longer-reach view.
It records 4K (3840 x 2160) on a 1/2.7-inch sensor with 120dB wide dynamic range to balance bright and shadowed areas.
AI human and vehicle classification keeps alerts to real people and cars, ignoring trees, animals and shadows, and it supports intrusion, line-crossing and loitering detection.
Two-way audio, through the built-in microphone and speaker, allows listen-in and talk-back from the VIGI app, and H.265+ compression keeps storage and bandwidth down.
The S385 has an IP67-rated metal bullet housing whose extended lens hood helps shield against glare and weather.
It runs on PoE (802.3af/at) or 12V DC, records to a microSD card up to 512GB, and works with VIGI NVRs and the VIGI app, or with third-party recorders over ONVIF (Profile S/T/G) and RTSP.
It is normally fitted by a security or cabling technician.
See it in action
What the Insight S385 features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
8MP Ultra HD
Even when a person or car is far down the driveway, you can zoom in and still recognise a face or read a number plate — detail that lower-resolution cameras lose.
30m IR Night Vision
Dual-Light Night Vision
Full Color Night Vision
False Alarm Reduction
Human/Vehicle Detection
IP67 Weatherproof
Two-Way Audio
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
Insight S385 specifications
- 24/7 full-colour night vision: IR and white LEDs both rated to 30 m, reaching 0 lux with white light.
- AI human and vehicle classification plus 120dB WDR for accurate alerts in difficult light.
- Two-way audio with a built-in microphone and speaker for listen-in and talk-back.
- Choice of 2.8mm (wide, 111-degree) or 4mm (focused) fixed lens to match the area.
- IP67 metal housing; PoE (802.3af/at) or 12V DC; H.265+ compression; microSD up to 512GB; ONVIF and VIGI NVR.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 3840 X 2160 |
| 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
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Focal Length | 2.8mm/4 mm |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| Field of View | 2.8 mm: Horizontal FOV: 111.4°, Vertical FOV: 58.8°, Diagonal FOV: 134° | 4 mm: Horizontal FOV: 91.5°, Vertical FOV: 46.1°, Diagonal FOV: 109.6° |
| Lens Mount | M12*P 0.5 |
| DORI Distance | 2.8 mm: Detect 85 m (278 ft); Observe 35 m (116 ft); Recognize 17 m (56 ft); Identify 8 m (28 ft) | 4 mm: Detect 107 m (350 ft); Observe 44 m (146 ft); Recognize 21 m (70 ft); Identify 11 m (35 ft) |
| Pan Range | 0° to 360° |
| Tilt Range | 0° to 90° |
| Rotation Range | 0° to 360° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IR LED | Quantity: 2; Range: 30 m; Wavelength: 850 nm |
| White LED | Quantity: 2; Range: 30 m |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto/Scheduled/Always on/Always off |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main Stream | Frame Rate: 50Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps; 60Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps | Resolution: 3840x2160, 2560x1440, 2304x1296, 2048x1280, 1920x1080, 1280x720 | Notes: If the image rotation is set to 90° or 270°, the frame rate only supports up to 20fps. If 120dB is turned on, the frame rate can only support up to 20fps. When People & Vehicle Analytics is enabled, the frame rate can only support up to 20fps. |
| Sub-Stream | Frame Rate: 50Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps; 60Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps | Resolution: 848x480, 704x576, 640x480, 640x360, 352x288, 320x240 | Notes: If the image rotation is set to 90° or 270°, the frame rate only supports up to 20fps. If 120dB is turned on, the frame rate can only support up to 20fps. When People & Vehicle Analytics is enabled, the frame rate can only support 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 8 Mbps; Sub-Stream: 64 Kbps to 1 Mbps |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Communication | Two-way audio |
| Audio Compression | Yes |
| Audio Sampling Rate | 8KHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| Audio Bit Rate | 64 Kbps (G.711 alaw) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes; Records Anything Going on within a 15-ft Radius of the Camera |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Human & Vehicle Classification | Intelligently distinguishes humans and vehicles from other objects, so you receive more accurate event notifications. |
| 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
| 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
| 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 |
| Output Notification | Message Push |
Interface
| 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 |
| Reset Button | Yes |
| Power | DC Power Port |
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 ± 5%, Max. 10.5 W, 5.5 mm Coaxial Power Plug | PoE: 802.3af/at, class 0, Max. 11.5 W |
| Material | Metal |
| Protection | IP67 |
| Product Dimensions | 74 × 184 × 74 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.525 Kg |
| Certifications | CE, NTRA, VCCI, KC, BSMI, FCC, IC |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the Insight S385
4K detail
8MP resolution captures faces and number plates clearly across driveways and car parks.
Fewer false alarms
AI human and vehicle classification ignores trees, animals and shadows, so alerts are worth checking.
Backed locally
Supplied by an authorised dealer with a 3-year warranty and Australia-wide support.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Driveways and entries
Hold a clear, colour view of vehicles and visitors day and night with the 4mm lens.
Car parks and forecourts
Use the 2.8mm wide lens to cover an open area and read colour detail after dark.
Building perimeters
Run a line of bullets along a boundary or shopfront with full-colour night vision.
Loading and delivery areas
Capture plates and people in colour at a gate or dock around the clock.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What it is
An 8MP full-colour fixed-lens bullet camera (2.8mm or 4mm) with an IP67 metal housing, for outdoor use.
Power and network
PoE (802.3af/at) over one Cat5e/6 cable, or 12V DC. It connects to a PoE NVR or PoE switch.
Mounting
Wall or eave mount facing the area; the lens hood helps with glare. Add a junction box for cable management.
Setup
In Australia a network camera is usually fitted by a licensed security installer or a competent IT/cabling technician, who runs the Cat5e/6 cable, terminates the RJ45, mounts the camera and adds it to the NVR or VIGI app. Set the night-vision mode (full colour or IR), detection zones and audio in the VIGI app or NVR; it also adds over ONVIF or RTSP.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the Insight S385
Q.01
Does the S385 record in colour at night?
Q.02
Which lens should I choose, 2.8mm or 4mm?
Q.03
Does it have AI detection?
Q.04
Does it have two-way audio?
Q.05
How is it powered?
Q.06
What resolution is it?
Q.07
Does it record without an NVR?
Q.08
Will it work with a third-party NVR?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Record it
Pair the S385 with a VIGI PoE NVR: the NVR1004H-4P, NVR1008H or NVR4016H.
Buy it as a kit
Prefer a ready bundle? See the VIGI S385 4-camera kit with NVR and storage included.
Mount and weatherproof
Add the VJB-300 junction box or VJB-240 wall-mount bracket for tidy, protected cabling.
Want a wide 180-degree view?
For one-camera wide coverage with active deterrence, see the InSight S385PI panoramic bullet.
