tp-link Vigi InSight S485PI 8MP IR Panoramic Turret Network Camera
The TP-Link VIGI InSight S485PI is an 8MP 180-degree panoramic turret camera that covers a wide area in 4K from a single fixed lens, with AI human and vehicle detection and red-blue warning lights plus a siren for active deterrence. It is the turret-bodied version of the S385PI panoramic bullet.
Key points
- 8MP 4K (3840 x 2160) with a fixed 1.65mm lens and a 180-degree horizontal view
- AI human and vehicle classification with 120dB WDR
- Red-blue warning lights and a siren for active deterrence
- Two-way audio with a built-in microphone and speaker; alarm in/out
- IR night vision to about 20 m (black-and-white at night)
- IP67 / IK10 housing; PoE (802.3at) or 12V DC; microSD to 512GB; wall or ceiling mount
Delivery, warranty & returns · ships same day before 2pm
- Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 2pm, Sydney time.
- Metro delivery: 2–4 business days. Regional areas may take longer. Free standard shipping over $300, flat $25 under.
- 3-year warranty on cameras and recorders, back-to-base, plus your Australian Consumer Law rights.
- 30-day returns on unopened items. Faulty on arrival? We cover return shipping.
- Genuine Australian stock. Never grey imports. Prices include GST.
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Metro delivery usually takes 2–4 business days. Regional areas may take longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
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§ 01Overview
What the InSight S485PI is
The TP-Link VIGI InSight S485PI is an 8MP panoramic turret camera that watches a 180-degree area from one fixed lens, so a single low-profile turret can cover a wide entry, yard or forecourt. It records 4K (3840 x 2160) detail with 120dB wide dynamic range, keeping a wide, high-contrast scene readable from edge to edge.
Like the S385PI bullet, it adds active deterrence: built-in red and blue warning lights and a siren can trigger when the AI detects a person or vehicle, to drive an intruder off in real time. AI human and vehicle classification reduces false alarms, smart events cover intrusion, line-crossing and loitering, and two-way audio through the built-in microphone and speaker adds live voice warnings, with alarm in/out for external devices. The lens is fixed: the camera's three axes (pan, tilt and rotation) are adjusted by hand at install to aim the 180-degree view; this is not a motorised pan-tilt (PTZ) camera and it does not mechanically follow targets.
This is an IR night-vision model: at night it uses infrared (to about 20 m) and the image is black-and-white. The red and blue lights are alarm strobes, not full-colour illumination, so it is not a 24/7 full-colour camera. It has an IP67/IK10 metal housing, runs on PoE (802.3at) or 12V DC, records to microSD up to 512GB, and works with VIGI NVRs and the VIGI app or third-party recorders over ONVIF and RTSP.
See it in action
What the InSight S485PI 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.
False Alarm Reduction
Human/Vehicle Detection
Two-Way Audio
Blue/Red Strobe
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
InSight S485PI specifications
- AI human and vehicle classification with 120dB WDR for accurate alerts across a wide scene.
- Active deterrence: red-blue warning lights and a built-in siren trigger on detection to deter intruders.
- Two-way audio with a built-in microphone and speaker, plus alarm in/out for external sensors or sirens.
- Fixed lens with 3-axis hand adjustment to aim the 180-degree view; not a motorised PTZ and it does not auto-track.
- IR night vision to about 20 m (black-and-white at night); IP67/IK10 housing; PoE (802.3at) or 12V DC; microSD to 512GB.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/3 to 1/10000 s |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Min. Illumination | 0.005 Lux; 0 Lux with IR light |
| 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 | 120 dB |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Privacy Mask | Up to 4 Masks |
| ROI | 4 Region |
| OSD Setting | Yes |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Focal Length | 1.65 mm |
| Aperture | F2.0 |
| Field of View | 1.65 mm: Horizontal FOV: 180°; Vertical FOV: 86°; Diagonal FOV: 180° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| DORI Distance | 1.65 mm: Detect 44 m (144.36 ft); Observe 18.33 m (60.15 ft); Recognize 8.8 m (28.87 ft); Identify 4.4 m (14.44 ft) |
| Pan Range | 0° to 360° |
| Tilt Range | 0° to 75° |
| Rotation Range | 0° to 360° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Illuminator Number | 4 |
| IR Range | 20 m (65.62 ft) |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| 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, 30fps | Resolution: 3840x2160, 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: 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 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 |
| ONVIF | Yes |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (Profile S/T/G) |
| Simultaneous Live View | 3 Main Streams & 3 Sub-Streams |
| Client | VIGI App, Web UI, VIGI VMS, VIGI Cloud VMS |
| Web Browser | Google Chrome 57 and above; Firefox 52 and above; Safari 11 and above; Microsoft Edge 91 and above |
| Cloud | Yes |
| Security | Password Protection, HTTPS Encryption, IP Address Filter, Digest Authentication |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Smart Event | 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 (Enhanced with Human & Vehicle Classification for more accurate alerts); Video Tampering Detection; Exception (Illegal Login); Alarm Input Device |
| Alarm Linkage | Memory Card Video Recording; Upload to FTP Server; Alarm Output Device; Push Notifications; Send to Alarm Server; Active Defence-Sound Alarm; Active Defence-Light Alarm; Email Alarm |
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 |
| Audio Input | 1 channel |
| Audio Output | 1 channel |
| Alarm Input | 1 channel |
| Alarm Output | 1 channel |
| Red-Blue Warning Lights | Yes |
| Reset Button | Yes |
| Power | DC Power Port |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to 60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to 60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 95% or Less (Non-Condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 95% or Less (Non-Condensing) |
| Power Supply | 12V DC ± 5%, Max. 18 W, 5.5 mm Coaxial Power Plug | PoE: 802.3at, class 4, Max. 21 W |
| Protection | IP67 Weatherproof, IK10 Vandal Proof |
| Material | Metal |
| Net Weight | 0.76 Kg |
| Product Dimensions | 4.4 × 4.4 × 4.3 in (112.3 × 112.3 × 110.2 mm) |
| Certifications | CE, NTRA, KC, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, ONVIF, IP67, IK10 |
| Camera & Image — Image Sensor | 1/2.7" Progressive Scan CMOS |
|---|---|
| Camera & Image — Max. Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Camera & Image — Shutter Speed | 1/3 to 1/10000 s |
| Camera & Image — Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Camera & Image — Min. Illumination | 0.005 Lux; 0 Lux with IR light |
| Camera & Image — Day/Night Mechanism | IR Cut Filter |
| Camera & Image — Day/Night Switch | Unified/Scheduled/Auto |
| Camera & Image — Image Settings | Mirror; Brightness; Contrast; Saturation; Sharpness; Exposure; WDR; White Balance; Prevent Overexposure to Infrared Light; HLC Adjustable by Client Software |
| Camera & Image — Image Enhancement | BLC/3D DNR/HLC/SmartIR |
| Camera & Image — Wide Dynamic Range | 120 dB |
| Camera & Image — SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Camera & Image — Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Camera & Image — Privacy Mask | Up to 4 Masks |
| Camera & Image — ROI | 4 Region |
| Camera & Image — OSD Setting | Yes |
| Lens & Distance — Lens Type | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Lens & Distance — Focal Length | 1.65 mm |
| Lens & Distance — Aperture | F2.0 |
| Lens & Distance — Field of View | 1.65 mm: Horizontal FOV: 180°; Vertical FOV: 86°; Diagonal FOV: 180° |
| Lens & Distance — Lens Mount | M12 |
| Lens & Distance — DORI Distance | 1.65 mm: Detect 44 m (144.36 ft); Observe 18.33 m (60.15 ft); Recognize 8.8 m (28.87 ft); Identify 4.4 m (14.44 ft) |
| Lens & Distance — Pan Range | 0° to 360° |
| Lens & Distance — Tilt Range | 0° to 75° |
| Lens & Distance — Rotation Range | 0° to 360° |
| Night Vision — Illuminator Number | 4 |
| Night Vision — IR Range | 20 m (65.62 ft) |
| Night Vision — IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Night Vision — Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto/Scheduled/Always on/Always off |
| Video — Main Stream | Frame Rate: 50Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps; 60Hz: 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, 30fps | Resolution: 3840x2160, 2560x1440, 2304x1296, 2048x1280, 1920x1080, 1280x720 | Note: If the image rotation is set to 90° or 270°, the frame rate only supports up to 20fps. |
| Video — 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. |
| Video — Bit Rate Control | CBR, VBR |
| Video — Video Compression | Main Stream: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264; Sub-Stream: H.265/H.264 |
| Video — H.264 Type | High Profile |
| Video — H.264+ | Main Stream Supported |
| Video — H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| Video — H.265+ | Main Stream Supported |
| Video — Video Bit Rate | Main Stream: 256 Kbps to 8 Mbps; Sub-Stream: 64 Kbps to 1 Mbps |
| Audio — Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio |
| Audio — Audio Compression | Yes |
| Audio — Audio Sampling Rate | 8KHz |
| Audio — Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| Audio — Audio Bit Rate | 64 Kbps (G.711 alaw) |
| Audio — Built-in Microphone | Yes; Records Anything Going on within a 15-ft Radius of the Camera |
| Audio — Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| AI & Deep Learning — Human & Vehicle Classification | Intelligently distinguishes humans and vehicles from other objects, so you receive more accurate event notifications. |
| AI & Deep Learning — 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 — Protocols | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTSP, NTP, UPnP UDP, SSL/TLS, FTP/SFTP, RTP, IPv4, IPv6, ARP |
| Network & Storage — ONVIF | Yes |
| Network & Storage — API | Open Network Video Interface (Profile S/T/G) |
| Network & Storage — Simultaneous Live View | 3 Main Streams & 3 Sub-Streams |
| Network & Storage — Client | VIGI App, Web UI, VIGI VMS, VIGI Cloud VMS |
| Network & Storage — Web Browser | Google Chrome 57 and above; Firefox 52 and above; Safari 11 and above; Microsoft Edge 91 and above |
| Network & Storage — Cloud | Yes |
| Network & Storage — Security | Password Protection, HTTPS Encryption, IP Address Filter, Digest Authentication |
| Event & Alarm — Smart Event | 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 |
| Event & Alarm — Basic Event | Motion Detection (Enhanced with Human & Vehicle Classification for more accurate alerts); Video Tampering Detection; Exception (Illegal Login); Alarm Input Device |
| Event & Alarm — Alarm Linkage | Memory Card Video Recording; Upload to FTP Server; Alarm Output Device; Push Notifications; Send to Alarm Server; Active Defence-Sound Alarm; Active Defence-Light Alarm; Email Alarm |
| Interface — Network Interface | 1 RJ45 10/100M Self-Adaptive Ethernet Port, PoE |
| Interface — On-board Storage | Built-In Memory Card Slot, Support MicroSD Card, up to 512 GB |
| Interface — Audio Input | 1 channel |
| Interface — Audio Output | 1 channel |
| Interface — Alarm Input | 1 channel |
| Interface — Alarm Output | 1 channel |
| Interface — Red-Blue Warning Lights | Yes |
| Interface — Reset Button | Yes |
| Interface — Power | DC Power Port |
| General & Environment — Operating Temperature | -30 °C to 60 °C |
| General & Environment — Storage Temperature | -40 °C to 60 °C |
| General & Environment — Operating Humidity | 95% or Less (Non-Condensing) |
| General & Environment — Storage Humidity | 95% or Less (Non-Condensing) |
| General & Environment — Power Supply | 12V DC ± 5%, Max. 18 W, 5.5 mm Coaxial Power Plug | PoE: 802.3at, class 4, Max. 21 W |
| General & Environment — Protection | IP67 Weatherproof, IK10 Vandal Proof |
| General & Environment — Material | Metal |
| General & Environment — Net Weight | 0.76 Kg |
| General & Environment — Product Dimensions | 4.4 × 4.4 × 4.3 in (112.3 × 112.3 × 110.2 mm) |
| General & Environment — Certifications | CE, NTRA, KC, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, ONVIF, IP67, IK10 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the InSight S485PI
Deters, not just records
Red-blue warning lights and a siren trigger on AI detection to scare off intruders in real time.
4K clarity edge to edge
8MP and 120dB WDR keep a wide, high-contrast scene readable across the whole frame.
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
Entries and forecourts
Cover a wide entrance or forecourt from one turret and deter loiterers with the warning lights.
Yards and compounds
Watch an open yard in 4K with a 180-degree view and after-hours active deterrence.
Retail and commercial frontages
Monitor a wide shopfront with people and vehicle alerts and voice warnings.
Car parks
Keep one wide, clear view of a parking area with night IR and alarm strobes.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What it is
An 8MP fixed 180-degree panoramic turret with red-blue active deterrence and IP67/IK10 housing. It is IR night vision, not full-colour, and not a motorised PTZ.
Power and network
PoE (802.3at) over one Cat5e/6 cable, or 12V DC. Use a PoE NVR or an 802.3at PoE switch (it can draw up to about 21W on PoE).
Mounting and aim
Wall or ceiling mount; aim the 180-degree view by hand using the 3-axis adjustment at install.
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 active-deterrence rules, detection zones and audio in the VIGI app or NVR; it also adds over ONVIF or RTSP.
§ 08Questions
Frequently asked about the InSight S485PI
Q.01
How wide a view does the S485PI cover?
Q.02
Is it a motorised pan-tilt (PTZ) camera?
Q.03
Is it full-colour at night?
Q.04
What is active deterrence?
Q.05
Does it have AI and audio?
Q.06
What PoE does it need?
Q.07
What resolution is it?
Q.08
Is it weatherproof?
Buying from Smarket
Is your Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI stock genuine Australian stock?
Yes, 100%. Every Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI product we sell is a genuine Australian-market model sourced through Australian supply chains — never grey imports. That means factory-sealed units, Australian-region firmware that works with the official apps out of the box, and a full 3-year local warranty.
How long does delivery take?
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Metro delivery usually takes 2–4 business days. Regional areas may take longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
How much is shipping?
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
What warranty do you offer?
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
What is your return policy?
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Do you offer installation?
We can connect you with licensed installers in Sydney and Melbourne. Installation typically starts from around $200 per camera depending on cable runs and site conditions. Email sales@smarket.com.au with your address and camera count for a quote.
§ 10Bundles
Recommended packages
Record it
Use an 802.3at-capable VIGI PoE NVR such as the NVR1004H-4P, NVR1008H or NVR4016H.
Prefer a bullet body?
The 180-degree panoramic bullet version is the InSight S385PI.
Mount and weatherproof
Add the VJB-240 wall-mount bracket or VJB-300 junction box for protected cabling.
Want full colour at night?
For 24/7 colour rather than IR, see the InSight S455 full-colour turret or InSight S385 full-colour bullet.
