How much does one S385PI cover?
It sees 180° side to side and 86° top to bottom through a 1.65 mm lens, so one camera on a wall covers the whole area in front of it, corner to corner. TP-Link’s example is a warehouse front that would otherwise need two standard cameras.
How far can it identify a person?
TP-Link’s DORI figures are detect 44 m, observe 18.3 m, recognise 8.8 m and identify 4.4 m. A wide 180° lens trades distance for coverage, so mount it where people pass within a few metres.
Does it see in the dark?
Yes, in black and white. Four 850 nm infrared LEDs light up to 20 m, and Smart IR stops faces close to the camera turning white. It works down to 0 lux with the infrared on.
What are the red and blue lights for?
Active defence. When the camera detects an event, it can flash its red and blue lights and play an alarm sound or your own recorded voice message, to warn people off before they act.
What can it detect?
Intrusion, line crossing, entering or leaving an area, objects left behind or taken, loitering, people, vehicles, abnormal sound and scene change. Motion alerts use human and vehicle classification, so moving leaves and animals are filtered out.
Can it connect to a siren or sensor?
Yes. It has one alarm input and one alarm output, plus audio in and out, so you can wire a sensor to trigger it, have it set off a buzzer, or add an external speaker or microphone.
Can I talk through it?
Yes. The built-in microphone picks up sound within about 5 m and the built-in speaker lets you talk back from the app.
Which mount do I need?
TP-Link lists the VJB-305 junction box to hide the cable joint under the camera, and the VMB-350 bracket for poles.
Is a recorder or memory card included?
No. The S385PI is sold as the camera on its own. Record to a microSD card in the camera (up to 512GB, not included), or to a VIGI NVR or to an ONVIF recorder.
How is it powered?
Over the network cable from a PoE switch or PoE recorder (802.3at PoE+, up to 21 W), or from a 12 V DC adapter if you have no PoE. One Cat6 cable carries power and video up to 100 m.
Is there a monthly fee?
Not for local recording. Footage saved to a microSD card or a recorder on your own network has no ongoing cost.
What warranty does it have?
3-year TP-Link Australia warranty, handled through InFront Technologies. Contact us first and we will look after the claim with you.
