TP-Link VIGI · InSight · 16-camera kit
Eight turrets, eight bullets.
8MP 4K, a 32-channel recorder and a PoE+ switch.
TP-Link InSight S485 and InSight S385 turrets and bullets with colour night vision, two-way audio and human and vehicle detection, recorded by the 32-channel VIGI NVR4032H and powered by a 16-port Omada DS1018GMP PoE+ switch. A Cat5e cable for every camera is in the box.
In one sentence: A complete 16-camera TP-Link VIGI system: 8MP 4K InSight turrets and bullets that film in colour at night, talk back through a built-in speaker, and plug into a 16-port PoE+ switch and a 32-channel recorder you watch from the VIGI app.
Complete kit with cables. Hard drive optional.
Choose No HDD if you already have a 3.5" surveillance drive, or pick a 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10TB drive in the options and it arrives fitted.
In the box- 8 × TP-Link InSight S485 8MP 4K turret cameras, with mounting accessories and waterproof cable covers
- 8 × TP-Link InSight S385 8MP 4K bullet cameras, with mounting accessories and waterproof cable covers
- TP-Link VIGI NVR4032H 32-channel recorder with power cord, mouse, drive cables and rack brackets
- TP-Link Omada DS1018GMP 16-port PoE+ switch with power cord and rack-mount kit
- 8 × 20 m and 8 × 30 m Cat5e cables with RJ45 plugs, one per camera, and a 1 m Cat6 patch lead from the switch to the recorder
- Hard drive fitted and formatted if you choose a 2 to 10TB option
You also need- A TV or monitor with HDMI or VGA for setting up
- Your internet router, for the VIGI app
- Longer cable for any run over 30 m (PoE reaches 100 m)
- A 19" rack, cabinet or shelf for the recorder and switch (both 440 mm wide)
Colour at night, and a voice at the door.
Every InSight camera carries white LEDs, a microphone and a speaker. When it sees a person or vehicle cross your line it can flash its light, sound a warning and alert your phone, and you can talk to them from the VIGI app while it records.
The turrets
8MP 4K turret with lights and a speaker.
The InSight S485 records 3840 × 2160 through a 2.8 mm, F1.6 lens with a 111° view. Its four IR and four white LEDs reach 30 m, and a microphone and speaker sit in the IP67 metal turret, which fits neatly under eaves or on a wall.
The bullets
8MP 4K metal bullet, colour at night.
The InSight S385 records 3840 × 2160 through a 2.8 mm, F1.6 lens with a 111° view. Its two IR and two white LEDs reach 30 m, and a microphone and speaker sit in the IP67 metal housing. The bracket pans, tilts and rotates to frame a driveway or fence line.
The recorder
32 channels, 4 drive bays, 4K HDMI.
The VIGI NVR4032H records up to 32 cameras at up to 8MP with 320 Mbps of incoming bandwidth, so there is room for 16 more. It takes four 3.5" drives of up to 16TB each, has two Gigabit network ports, and drives a local screen over HDMI up to 4K and VGA.
The switch
16 PoE+ ports, 250 W.
The Omada DS1018GMP powers each camera from its own PoE+ port, up to 30 W a port and 250 W in total, so all 16 cameras can run their white lights at once. It joins the recorder with the patch lead in the box and mounts in a 19" rack beside it.
How it goes in
From cables to phone alerts.
01
Run the cables
Run one of the supplied Cat5e cables from the switch to each camera, the 20 m leads to the nearer ones. PoE carries the power, so the cameras need no power point.
02
Mount the cameras
Screw the turret bases under the eaves and the bullet brackets to the wall, fit the waterproof cable covers, then aim each camera.
03
Connect the switch and recorder
Join the switch to the recorder with the patch lead, connect the recorder to your router and a screen, set the admin password, and add the cameras it finds on the network.
04
Set alerts in the VIGI app
Scan the QR code in the VIGI app, draw line crossing or intrusion zones, tick people or vehicles, and choose the light and warning sound.
At a glance
16-camera kit at a glance
Show specs
Cameras
8 × TP-Link InSight S485 (8MP 4K turret) + 8 × TP-Link InSight S385 (8MP 4K bullet)
Resolution
8MP 4K, 3840 × 2160, 1/2.7" CMOS
Lens and view
2.8 mm, F1.6, 111.4° horizontal
Detection range (DORI)
Detect 85 m, recognise 17 m, identify 8 m (2.8 mm)
Night vision
IR or white light, up to 30 m; colour down to 0.005 lux
Audio
Built-in microphone and speaker: two-way talk
Deterrence
Flashing white light and audible warning on alarm
Smart detection
Human and vehicle classification for intrusion, line crossing, region entry and exit, loitering
Recorder
TP-Link VIGI NVR4032H, 32 channels up to 8MP, 320 Mbps in
Channels
16 used, 16 spare
PoE power
Omada DS1018GMP switch: 16 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 250 W total, 2 combo SFP uplinks; cameras up to 192 W with lights on full
Storage
No HDD standard, or 2 to 10TB fitted; 4 SATA bays, up to 16TB each
Cables in the box
8 × 20 m and 8 × 30 m Cat5e, one per camera; 1 m Cat6 patch lead
Display
HDMI up to 4K, VGA
Camera body
IP67, metal, -30 to 60 °C; turret 111 × 111 × 83.7 mm, 480 g; bullet 74 × 184 × 74 mm, 525 g
Recorder size
440 × 330 × 44 mm, 4 kg
Switch size
440 × 180 × 44 mm, 19" rack mount
Remote viewing
VIGI app (iOS, Android), VIGI Security Manager on PC, web browser, ONVIF
Warranty
3 years, TP-Link Australia
Pair it with
Worth adding to this kit
Storage
A surveillance hard drive
Pick 2 to 10TB in the options and it arrives fitted and formatted, ready to record.
Security
A lockable rack cabinet
Locks the recorder and switch away so a burglar cannot take the footage with them.
Power
A rack UPS
Keeps the recorder and cameras running through short blackouts and protects the drive.
Growing
A second PoE switch
Every switch port is used: a second PoE switch opens up the recorder's 16 spare channels.
Where it is used
Where this kit fits
Warehouses and factories
Turrets over the doors and aisles, bullets on the yard, docks and fence line, all on one recorder.
Schools and sports clubs
Entries, car parks and canteens covered, with alerts for people on the grounds after hours.
Shopping strips and showrooms
Faces at every door and the counter, number plates in the car park.
Apartment and strata blocks
Lobbies, lifts, bin rooms and the basement car park on one system.
Car and machinery yards
Light and sound warnings across the yard at night, with colour footage of anyone who stays.
Farms and large properties
House, sheds, gates and water points, with the recorder in the office.
This kit or the 16× 8MP 4K turret kit?
| This kit: 8× turret + 8× bullet (8MP 4K) | 16× 8MP 4K turret kit |
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| Cameras | 8× InSight S485 + 8× InSight S385 | 16× InSight S485 |
| Style | Turrets and bullets | Turrets |
| Resolution | 8MP 4K, 3840 × 2160 | 8MP 4K, 3840 × 2160 |
| Recorder | VIGI NVR4032H (32CH) + Omada DS1018GMP switch | VIGI NVR4032H (32CH) + Omada DS1018GMP switch |
| Channels | 16 spare | 16 spare |
| PoE at full load | 192 W of 250 W | 200 W of 250 W |
Turrets suit eaves and doorways and sit closer to people for talk-back; bullets are easier to aim down a driveway or fence line. Both have the same lights, audio and detection.
Common questions
Is a hard drive included?
Choose it in the options: No HDD, or a 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10TB surveillance drive fitted and formatted. The standard option is No HDD, for people who already have a drive. The recorder takes four drives of up to 16TB each, so more can be added later.
Are the cables included?
Yes. The kit has one Cat5e cable for each camera: 8 × 20 m and 8 × 30 m Cat5e leads with RJ45 plugs. If a camera is more than 30 m from the switch, use a longer cable; PoE works up to 100 m.
Can I watch it on my phone?
Yes. The free VIGI app for iPhone and Android shows live view, playback and alerts, and lets you talk through the cameras. On a PC use VIGI Security Manager or a web browser.
Do the cameras need a power point?
No. Each camera plugs into a PoE+ port on the switch, and that one cable carries power and video.
Why is there a separate PoE switch?
The VIGI NVR4032H is built for big systems and has no PoE ports of its own. The Omada DS1018GMP powers the cameras with 250 W, enough for all 16 to run their white lights at once, and joins the recorder with one patch lead. Both are 440 mm wide and mount in a 19" rack.
Can I add more cameras later?
Yes. The recorder has 16 spare channels. Every switch port is in use, so add a second PoE switch for the extra cameras. Any VIGI or InSight camera works, and other ONVIF cameras too.
Is there enough PoE power?
Yes. With their lights on full the 16 cameras draw up to 192 W, inside the switch's 250 W PoE budget.
How good is the night vision?
Each camera has IR and white LEDs that reach 30 m. On IR the picture is black and white; with the white light on you get colour, and the F1.6 lens gives colour down to 0.005 lux where there is some light, such as a porch or street light. The lights can run on auto, on a schedule, or stay off.
Can I talk through the cameras?
Yes. Every InSight camera has a microphone and a speaker, so you can listen and talk from the VIGI app or at the recorder. Recording conversations is covered by state and territory laws, so check them and use signage.
Will it stop false alarms from trees and animals?
Mostly. The cameras classify people and vehicles, so intrusion, line crossing and region alarms can be limited to those targets. Headlights or large moving shadows can still trigger occasionally; tuning the zone fixes most of that.
Can I install it myself?
Many owners do: the cables are supplied, the cameras mount with a few screws and the recorder finds them on the network. Concealed cabling inside walls and ceilings must be done by an ACMA-registered cabler under AS/CA S009.
Are the cameras weatherproof?
Yes. InSight cameras are IP67 rated in metal housings and work from -30 to 60 °C. Fit the waterproof cover over each cable joint. The recorder and switch live indoors.
Supported by InFront Technologies.
Help choosing the kit, drive or cabling: call 1300 736 970 or email [email protected]. The camera and recorder datasheets are on the Attachments tab.
Installation and safety
Low-voltage cameras. The cameras run on PoE from the switch (802.3af/at, up to 12.5 W each). There is no mains connection at the cameras.
Mains power. The recorder and the switch each plug into a standard power point with their own power cord. A new power point needs a licensed electrician.
Cabling. Concealed data cabling is customer cabling under AS/CA S009 and needs an ACMA-registered cabler.
Audio. Recording conversations is covered by state and territory surveillance laws. Check them, and use signage, before you switch the microphones on.
Lights and warnings. Aim the white lights away from neighbours' windows and set schedules so warnings only sound when needed.
Figures. From TP-Link's datasheets for the InSight S485 and InSight S385, VIGI NVR4032H and Omada DS1018GMP.
