TP-Link VIGI Insight S485 8MP 4K Turret Full-Colour Fixed Lens Camera 2.8mm
TP-Link VIGI InSight S485 8MP 4K Turret Full-Colour Fixed Lens 2.8mm Camera
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TP-Link VIGI Insight S485 8MP 4K Turret Full-Colour Fixed Lens Camera 2.8mm

SKU: Insight S485(2.8mm)
Description

Provides ultra-high-definition 4K surveillance with 24/7 full-colour imaging and smart AI detection to secure homes and businesses with crystal-clear detail.
8MP Ultra HD 30m IR Night Vision Dual-Light Night Vision Full Color Night Vision IP67 Weatherproof False Alarm Reduction Human/Vehicle Detection Audio Alarm Strobe Light Built-in Microphone Built-in Speaker Two-Way Audio
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§ 01Overview

What the Insight S485(2.8mm) is

The TP-Link VIGI InSight S485 is an 8 MP (4K) full-colour turret camera for outdoor use.

It records 3840×2160 detail and, unlike infrared-only cameras, can stay in full colour after dark using four built-in white LEDs — so clothing and vehicle colours stay visible, not just black-and-white shapes.

Lens: fixed 2.8 mm (111° wide view); also sold in a 4 mm version for a narrower, longer reach.

Night vision: full colour with the white light (to 30 m) or black-and-white with infrared (to 30 m) — set auto, scheduled, always-on or off.

Audio: built-in microphone and speaker for two-way talk; the mic picks up sound within about 5 m.

Power: PoE (802.3af/at) over one network cable, or a 12 V DC plug-pack.

Built for Australian outdoors with an IP67 metal housing (−30 to 60 °C), 120 dB WDR for bright backlight, H.265+ to save storage, and a microSD slot up to 512 GB (card not included).

Active Defense adds a flashing white light and an audible warning to move intruders on.

It is ONVIF (Profile S/T/G), so it works with VIGI NVRs and most third-party recorders.

See it in action

What the Insight S485(2.8mm) features actually look like

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

8MP Ultra HD — 8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p. Even when a person or car is fa... (1/2)
8MP Ultra HD — 8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p. Even when a person or car is fa... (2/2)

8MP Ultra HD

8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p.
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 — 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 ... (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.

Illustrative — simulated for demonstration

§ 02Engineering

Insight S485(2.8mm) specifications

- 8 MP 4K resolution (3840×2160): clear faces, plates and detail across yards and entries.
- True 24/7 full colour: four white LEDs hold colour at night to 30 m; switch to infrared for black-and-white to 30 m when you would rather not light the area.
- Active Defense deterrence: a flashing white light plus an audible warning can be triggered to move intruders on, not just record them.
- People and vehicle AI: on-camera classification filters out animals, rain and shadows to cut false alerts.
- Two-way audio: built-in mic and speaker let you listen and talk back through the VIGI app (mic range about 5 m).
- Flexible power and storage: single-cable PoE (802.3af/at) or 12 V DC, plus onboard microSD recording up to 512 GB.
- IP67 metal housing and 120 dB WDR: handles dust, rain and harsh backlight; H.265+ keeps file sizes down.

§ 03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — TP-Link VIGI Insight S485 8MP 4K Turret Full-Colour Fixed Lens Camera 2.8mm
FeatureDetail
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

§ 04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the Insight S485(2.8mm)

True 4K detail

8 MP (3840×2160) keeps faces, plates and detail sharp across yards and entries.

Colour at night, your call

Four white LEDs hold full colour to 30 m, or switch to infrared black-and-white — auto, scheduled or off.

Active Defense deterrence

A flashing white light and audible warning can be triggered to move intruders on, not just record them.

Fewer false alerts

On-camera people and vehicle AI filters out animals, rain and shadows.

Two-way audio built in

Listen and talk back through the VIGI app, no separate intercom needed.

PoE or 12 V, 512 GB onboard

Single-cable PoE or a 12 V plug-pack, with microSD recording up to 512 GB.

Open ONVIF

Works with VIGI NVRs and most third-party ONVIF recorders.

§ 05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Homes wanting night colour

Front yards, driveways and entries where clothing and car colours matter after dark.

Shopfronts & business entries

Clear 4K detail on people and vehicles close to the camera, with two-way audio at the door.

Deterrence points

Gates, sheds and side access where Active Defense light and siren help move intruders on.

Add to an existing system

ONVIF lets it join most current NVRs; pair with a VIGI NVR for full smart features.

Low-light car parks

White-light colour or infrared keeps usable images where lighting is poor.

§ 06Setup

Installation & setup

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What's in the Box

1. VIGI InSight S485 camera × 1 2. Mounting accessories and screw kit × 1 3. Waterproof cable attachments × 1 4. Quick Start Guide × 1 (microSD card not included)

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Installation Requirements

1. Power: a PoE (802.3af/at) switch or injector, or a 12 V DC plug-pack. 2. Cabling: one Cat5e/Cat6 run (RJ45) back to your PoE switch or NVR. 3. Recorder: a VIGI NVR for full features, any ONVIF recorder, or a microSD card (up to 512 GB) for standalone recording. 4. Mounting: ceiling or wall; the turret tilts on its base to aim. No IK vandal rating, so mount it out of easy reach in exposed spots.

§ 07Questions

Frequently asked about the Insight S485(2.8mm)

Q.01

Does it really stay in full colour at night, or only with the white light on?
It stays in full colour after dark by switching on its four white LEDs, which reach about 30 m. If you would rather not light the area, set it to infrared mode and it records in black and white to roughly the same distance. You pick the behaviour in the VIGI app.
Q.02

Can I stop the white spotlight from staying on all night?
Yes. The illuminator has Auto, Scheduled, Always on and Always off modes, so you can run infrared-only or schedule the white light for set hours instead of lighting the area all night.
Q.03

What power does it need?
One PoE switch or injector (802.3af or 802.3at) powers it and carries video over a single Ethernet cable, drawing up to 12.5 W. If you do not have PoE, run a 12 V DC plug-pack instead (up to 11.5 W).
Q.04

Will it work with my existing non-TP-Link NVR?
It supports ONVIF (Profile S/T/G), so most current Hikvision, Dahua and other ONVIF recorders can pull its stream. For the full smart features — people and vehicle search, Active Defense and simple setup — pair it with a VIGI NVR or the VIGI app.
Q.05

Does it record on its own without an NVR?
Yes. A microSD slot takes cards up to 512 GB for onboard recording, so it can run standalone. The card is not included, and a separate NVR or VIGI Cloud is still worth adding for longer retention and central viewing.
Q.06

What is the difference between the 2.8 mm and 4 mm versions?
The 2.8 mm gives a wider 111° view for general coverage of a yard or shopfront. The 4 mm narrows the view to about 91° but reaches further, so faces and plates stay usable at a longer distance. This listing is the 2.8 mm.
Q.07

Does it have a microphone and speaker?
Yes. It has a built-in mic and speaker for two-way talk through the app, and the mic picks up sound within about 5 m. There are no external audio or alarm terminals, so it uses the built-in audio only.
Q.08

Is it tough enough for an exposed wall?
The housing is IP67-rated metal and runs from −30 to 60 °C, so dust and heavy rain are fine. It does not carry an IK vandal rating, so for reachable or higher-risk spots mount it out of easy reach.

§ 09Bundles

Recommended packages

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Tidy the cabling

Add a junction box for a weather-sealed cable entry on exposed mounts (see accessories below).