TP-Link VIGI InSight · 8MP turret · 4 mm
A 4K turret that keeps colour after dark.
4 mm lens, 91.5° view.
The TP-Link VIGI InSight S485 is a 4K (8MP) outdoor turret camera with 4 white LEDs for colour video at night, AI that tells people and vehicles apart, a built-in microphone and speaker, and an IP67 metal housing. One network cable carries power and video.
In one sentence: a 8MP PoE turret with a 4 mm F1.6 lens (91.5° view), colour night vision to 30 m, people and vehicle detection, two-way audio and a microSD slot, rated IP67.
This is the camera on its own.
Power it from a PoE recorder, PoE switch or injector over one network cable, or from a 12 V DC adapter. Record to a VIGI NVR, or straight to a microSD card in the camera.
In the box- TP-Link VIGI InSight S485 camera, 4 mm lens
- Waterproof cable attachments
- Mounting accessories: screws, wall plugs and drill template
- Quick start guide
You also need- One Cat5e or Cat6 network cable
- A PoE NVR, PoE switch or PoE injector (or a 12 V DC adapter, not included)
- A microSD card up to 512GB if recording in the camera (not included)
- A drill and screwdriver
Four times Full HD, with colour at night.
The InSight S485 records 3840 × 2160 through a 1/2.7" sensor and F1.6 lens. When the light drops, four white LEDs keep the picture in colour out to 30 m, or you can switch to infrared for black and white. On-camera AI filters out trees, shadows and animals, so you only get alerts for people and vehicles.
Why people buy it
Why people choose the InSight S485.
Colour after dark
4 white LEDs reach 30 m, so night footage shows the colour of a jacket or a car, not grey shapes. Set them to switch on automatically, on a schedule, or stay off.
Alerts for people and cars, not leaves
Human and vehicle classification checks every motion event, so moving trees, shadows and birds don’t keep setting off your phone.
Find footage faster
People and Vehicle Analytics lets you search recordings by clothing colour, bags, vehicle type and colour, when used with VIGI software.
Talk and warn
A built-in microphone and speaker give two-way audio. Events can also sound a warning and flash the white light.
Clear in harsh light
120 dB True WDR balances bright sky and dark shade, and 3D DNR and Smart IR keep night footage clean and free of glare. With People and Vehicle Analytics on, it uses digital WDR instead.
Built for outdoors
IP67 metal housing rated from −30 °C to 60 °C, for Australian sun, storms and frosty mornings.
Human and vehicle classification
Alerts that matter, not every leaf.
Set zones for intrusion, line crossing, entering or leaving an area, loitering, or objects left behind or taken. The camera only flags people and vehicles, then pushes an alert to the VIGI app. It can also listen for abnormal sounds and warn you if it is covered or moved.
People and Vehicle Analytics
Search for “blue coat” instead of scrolling.
The camera tags people and vehicles with details such as coat colour, trousers, backpacks, things being carried, vehicle type and colour. With a VIGI NVR or VIGI software you can filter recordings by those details and jump to the clip you need.
Build
Metal, IP67, and one cable to run.
The 111 × 111 × 83.7 mm metal housing is sealed to IP67. The flying lead has an RJ45 port for PoE and a 12 V DC socket, and the microSD slot and reset button are on the camera body. The turret base fits a ceiling or wall, and the ball adjusts to aim the lens.
How it goes in
From the box to recording in four steps.
01
Plan the view
The 4 mm lens sees 91.5° across: aim it at a gate, door or path where faces need to be clear a little further out.
02
Run the cable
Run one Cat5e or Cat6 cable from the camera to a PoE NVR or switch, up to 100 m. Fit the waterproof cable attachment on the RJ45 joint.
03
Mount and aim
Fix it to the eave, ceiling or wall with the supplied screws, or over a junction box. Pan 360°, tilt 0–75° and rotate 360° to line up the picture.
04
Add it to VIGI
Add it from your VIGI NVR, or straight into the VIGI app. Then set detection zones, alerts and the night light.
At a glance
TP-Link InSight S485 (4 mm)
Show specs
Resolution
4K (8MP), 3840 × 2160
Image sensor
1/2.7" progressive scan CMOS
Field of view
91.5° horizontal, 46.1° vertical, 109.6° diagonal
Detect / observe / recognise / identify
107 m / 44 m / 21 m / 11 m
Night vision
4 × white LED and 4 × 850 nm IR LED, 30 m
Minimum illumination
0.005 lux; 0 lux with IR or white light
Image
120 dB True WDR, 3D DNR, BLC, HLC, Smart IR
Compression
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
Frame rate
Up to 25 fps (20 fps with 120 dB WDR on)
AI and events
Human & vehicle classification, intrusion, line crossing, region entry/exit, loitering, object left/removed, abnormal sound, tampering
Audio
Built-in microphone and speaker, two-way talk
On-board storage
microSD slot, up to 512GB (card not included)
Network and power
10/100 RJ45; PoE 802.3af/at up to 12.5 W, or 12 V DC up to 11.5 W
Protection
IP67, metal housing, −30 °C to 60 °C
Size and weight
111 × 111 × 83.7 mm, 0.48 kg
Compatibility
VIGI NVRs, VIGI app, VIGI Security Manager, ONVIF Profile S / G / T
Warranty
3-year TP-Link Australia warranty, handled through InFront Technologies
Pair it with
Finish the install.
Mounting
VIGI VJB-240 junction box
A wall junction box for VIGI turrets and domes, to hide the cable joint.
Mounting
VIGI VJB-300 junction box
A compact box under the camera for eaves and ceilings.
Recording
VIGI PoE NVR
4 and 8-channel VIGI recorders power the cameras over PoE and record every channel.
Storage
microSD card
Up to 512GB in the camera, for small sites or as a backup to the NVR.
Where it is used
Where the InSight S485 (4 mm) fits best.
Gates and entries
A tighter view that keeps faces at a gate or doorway clear from further away.
Shops and cafés
Counter, entry and back door in colour, with a discreet turret on the ceiling.
Offices and reception
Entries and corridors, with people search when something goes missing.
Home eaves and porches
A neat turret under the eave that keeps colour at the front door all night.
Which InSight full-colour camera?
| S355 | S385 | S455 | S485 (this camera) |
|---|
| Resolution | 5MP (2880 × 1620) | 4K 8MP (3840 × 2160) | 5MP (2880 × 1620) | 4K 8MP (3840 × 2160) |
| Shape | Bullet | Bullet | Turret | Turret |
| Lens options | 2.8, 4 or 6 mm | 2.8 or 4 mm | 2.8 or 4 mm | 2.8 or 4 mm |
| White / IR LEDs | 2 + 2 | 2 + 2 | 4 + 4 | 4 + 4 |
| Max frame rate | 30 fps | 25 fps | 30 fps | 25 fps |
| Max PoE draw | 10.7 W | 11.5 W | 12 W | 12.5 W |
| Size | 184 × 74 × 74 mm | 184 × 74 × 74 mm | 111 × 111 × 83.7 mm | 111 × 111 × 83.7 mm |
All four have an F1.6 lens, colour or infrared night vision to 30 m, two-way audio, AI people and vehicle analytics, a microSD slot up to 512GB and an IP67 metal housing. Figures from TP-Link Australia.
Common questions
Which lens should I choose?
The 4 mm lens has a tighter view (91.5° across) than the 2.8 mm, so people and vehicles further away fill more of the picture. Choose 2.8 mm for the widest coverage.
How far away can it identify a person?
TP-Link rates the 4 mm InSight S485 to detect a person at 107 m, observe at 44 m, recognise at 21 m and identify at 11 m. Mount it so the faces you care about are inside the identify distance.
Does it need a power point?
No. It runs on PoE (802.3af/at) over its network cable from a PoE NVR, switch or injector, drawing up to 12.5 W. It can also run from a 12 V DC adapter, which is not included.
Will I get colour at night?
Yes. Four white LEDs light the scene up to 30 m for full-colour video. You can set them to auto, a schedule, always on or always off, or use the 850 nm infrared LEDs for black and white.
Does it work with my recorder?
It works with TP-Link VIGI NVRs and with other recorders that support ONVIF Profile S, G or T. People and Vehicle Analytics search needs VIGI software, such as a VIGI NVR, the VIGI app or VIGI Security Manager.
Can it record without an NVR?
Yes. Fit a microSD card of up to 512GB (not included) and it records in the camera, viewed through the VIGI app.
Can I talk through the camera?
Yes. It has a built-in microphone, which picks up sound within about 5 m, and a speaker for two-way talk. Events can also trigger an audible warning and flash the white light.
What does the AI detect?
People and vehicles, with intrusion, line crossing, region entering and exiting, loitering, object left behind or removed, abnormal sound and scene change. Ordinary motion detection is filtered by the human and vehicle classification for fewer false alerts.
Can it go outside?
Yes. The metal housing is rated IP67 and works from −30 °C to 60 °C.
How much storage will it use?
H.265+ compression cuts the space needed compared with H.264 and H.265. The main stream runs at 256 Kbps to 8 Mbps, so recording on events uses far less than recording around the clock.
Which junction box or pole mount fits?
The VJB-240 or VJB-300 junction box sits under the camera to hide the cable joint and keep the weather out. Both are on TP-Link’s Australian accessory list for the InSight S485.
What warranty do I get?
A 3-year TP-Link Australia warranty, handled through InFront Technologies. Contact us first and we’ll organise any claim.
Supported by Infront Technologies.
Not sure which lens or how many cameras you need? Call 1300 736 970 or email [email protected] with a rough sketch of the property and we’ll help you plan it. Local technical support, trade welcome.
Installation and safety
Cabling. In Australia, network cable fixed inside walls or ceilings must be installed by a registered cabler. Plugging ready-made cables into the camera and recorder is fine to do yourself.
Working at height. Use a stable ladder and have someone with you when mounting cameras under the eaves.
Privacy and audio. Aim cameras at your own property. Recording conversations is covered by state surveillance laws, so check the rules for your state before turning on audio.
