TP-Link VIGI · InSight PTZ5425 · 4MP · 25× PTZ
Instant focus. Sharper detail.
Wider vision.
This is the TP-Link VIGI InSight PTZ5425, a 5-inch 4MP speed dome with 25× optical zoom. It pans a full 360°, tracks people and vehicles on its own, lights the scene up to 100 m with infrared or 50 m in full colour, and warns intruders off with red and blue lights and a siren.
In one sentence: the PTZ5425 is a 4MP PTZ speed dome with a 5.2–130 mm 25× optical zoom (16× digital), 360° pan at up to 240°/s, auto tracking, 100 m IR and 50 m full-colour light, red-blue lights and siren, EIS, defog, lens heater and IP66 / IK08 / 6 kV protection.
The camera with its wall bracket. Add a recorder or microSD card.
The PTZ5425 is a standalone camera: NVR, PoE switch, microSD card and pole-mount kit are sold separately. It needs a PoE+ (802.3at) port or a 12 V DC supply.
In the box- VIGI PTZ5425 network camera
- Wall mounting bracket and fixings
- Waterproof cable attachments
- Installation guide
You also need- A Cat6 cable back to a PoE+ (802.3at) switch or NVR
- A VIGI NVR or microSD card (up to 512GB)
- A pole-mount kit, if mounting on a pole
- Your router, for the VIGI app
One camera. Total coverage. Budget smart.
Get rapid 360° monitoring and sharp close-ups from a single device. On large open sites, one PTZ can replace several fixed cameras, cutting the cost of cameras, cabling and installation.
Why people buy it
Why people choose the PTZ5425.
25× optical zoom
A 5.2–130 mm lens, plus 16× digital zoom, takes you from the whole site to a close-up. TP-Link rates identification of a person at up to 260 m at full zoom.
Follows the action itself
Human, vehicle or event-triggered auto tracking and intelligent patrols keep watch even when nobody is at the screen.
Prevention beats footage
Red and blue flashing lights plus a loud siren warn intruders off before they act.
Fast and precise control
Up to 240°/s pan to a preset, with joystick, keyboard and mouse support to lock onto targets.
Clear in wind, rain and fog
Wind-resistant EIS keeps the picture steady on exposed poles; digital defog and a built-in lens heater keep it clear.
Keeps going after a power cut
Power-up actions and scheduled tasks resume patrols automatically after an interruption.
25× zoom, EIS and defog
Clarity beyond limits.
See farther and clearer with 25× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom. TP-Link’s DORI figures at full zoom are detect 2,600 m, recognise 520 m and identify 260 m. Wind-resistant electronic image stabilisation keeps footage smooth on exposed poles, and digital defog with a built-in lens heater holds a clear picture through rain and fog.
Long-range night viewing
Infrared to 100 m, full colour to 50 m.
Infrared lights the scene up to 100 m. When a person or vehicle is detected, the camera switches automatically to white light for full-colour images up to 50 m, capturing clothing colour, vehicle colour and direction that black-and-white IR cannot. Ranges are based on TP-Link laboratory testing.
Instant deterrence
Warn them off before they act.
When someone enters a zone you set, the camera can flash red and blue lights, sound its siren or play a voice message, send an alert to your phone and start tracking them. Two alarm inputs, one alarm output and audio in and out connect it to sensors, sirens and speakers.
How it goes in
From the box to patrolling in four steps.
01
Mount it high
Fit the wall bracket, or a pole-mount kit, high on a building or pole with a clear view of the whole site.
02
Run the cable
Run Cat6 back to a PoE+ (802.3at) port (the camera draws up to 24.7 W) and seal the joint with the waterproof attachments.
03
Set presets and patrols
Save up to 300 presets, then build up to 8 patrols of 8 presets each, or record 16 pattern scans.
04
Turn on tracking
Add it in the VIGI app, then set auto tracking, detection zones, deterrence and alerts.
At a glance
TP-Link VIGI InSight PTZ5425
Show specs
Model
TP-Link VIGI InSight PTZ5425
Type
5-inch 4MP 25× full-colour network speed dome
Image sensor
1/2.9" progressive scan CMOS
Resolution
2688 × 1520 (4MP), up to 30 fps
Lens
5.2–130 mm motorised, 25× optical, 16× digital, max F1.6
Field of view
57.06° to 2.30° horizontal
Identify distance (DORI)
11 m wide, 260 m at full zoom
Pan / tilt
360° endless pan; tilt −20° to 90° with auto flip
Speed
Preset: pan 240°/s, tilt 200°/s
PTZ functions
300 presets, 8 patrols, 16 pattern scans, 3D positioning, Pelco-D/P
Night vision
2 × IR LEDs to 100 m; 2 × IR-white LEDs, colour to 50 m
Tracking
Auto tracking triggered by humans, vehicles or events
Deterrence
Red-blue warning lights, siren
Image
120 dB True WDR, EIS, digital defog, Smart IR, 3D DNR
Interfaces
2 alarm in, 1 out; 1 audio in, 1 out; RS-485; built-in mic and speaker
Storage
microSD up to 512GB (not included)
Power
PoE 802.3at Class 4 (max 24.7 W) or 12 V DC (max 21.6 W)
Build
Metal, IP66, IK08, 6 kV lightning protection, Ø160 × 270 mm, 2.8 kg
H.265+ compression uses up to 57.5% less storage than H.264 (TP-Link laboratory figure). Operating temperature −30 °C to 65 °C. Attribute analytics need VIGI specified software. App and software: VIGI App, VIGI Cloud VMS, Web UI; ONVIF Profile G, S, T.
Pair it with
What goes with it.
Recording
VIGI PoE+ NVR
Records around the clock and powers the camera over one cable from an 802.3at port.
Power
PoE+ switch
Any 802.3at port supplies the up to 24.7 W the PTZ needs.
Storage
microSD card
Up to 512GB in the camera for standalone recording or backup.
Fixed cameras
VIGI 180° panoramic
An S385PI or S385DPS keeps the whole area in view while the PTZ zooms in.
Where it is used
Ideal for large sites where details matter.
Parking lots
Sweep every row, then zoom to a car or person.
Communities
Streets, parks and common areas from one high point.
Schools
Grounds, ovals and car parks with auto tracking after hours.
Farms
Sheds, yards and paddocks at long range, day and night.
Which VIGI camera for a big site?
| InSight PTZ5425 | InSight S385DPS | InSight LPR345Z |
|---|
| Job | Watch, zoom and track across a big site | Cover a wide area in colour | Read plates and open the gate |
| Resolution | 4MP (2688 × 1520) | 5456 × 1520 | 4MP (2688 × 1520) |
| Lens | 5.2–130 mm, 25× zoom | 2 × 5 mm, 180° view | 2.7–13.5 mm, 5× zoom |
| Moves to follow targets | Yes, auto tracking | No (fixed) | No (fixed) |
| Night range | IR 100 m, colour 50 m | IR and white light 50 m | White LED colour |
| Weather / vandal rating | IP66 / IK08 | IP67 / IK10 | IP67 / IK10 |
A PTZ only sees where it is pointing, so many sites pair it with a fixed panoramic camera. Figures from TP-Link.
Common questions
How far can it see?
TP-Link’s DORI figures at full 25× zoom are detect 2,600 m, observe 1,083 m, recognise 520 m and identify 260 m. At the widest setting it identifies a person at 11 m across a 57° view.
How does auto tracking work?
When a person, vehicle or set event is detected, the camera pans, tilts and zooms to follow it. Between events it can run intelligent patrols across your presets.
Will it see in colour at night?
Yes, up to 50 m. Infrared reaches 100 m, and the camera switches automatically to white light for full colour when a person or vehicle is detected.
What does attribute analytics do?
It lets you search recordings by details such as hair, upper-body clothing and vehicle type, so finding an event takes seconds. This needs VIGI specified software. Human and vehicle classification also filters out animals, falling leaves and changing light, so alerts are worth acting on.
Will it cope with wind and fog?
Yes. Wind-resistant EIS steadies the picture on exposed poles, and digital defog and a built-in lens heater keep the view clear through rain and fog. It runs from −30 °C to 65 °C.
Can I control it with a joystick?
Yes. It supports joystick, keyboard and mouse control, 3D positioning and Pelco-D/P over RS-485.
What happens after a power cut?
Power-up actions and scheduled tasks bring it back to its preset, patrol or pattern scan automatically.
How tough is it?
It has a metal housing rated IP66 for weather and IK08 for impact, with 6 kV lightning protection.
Is a recorder or memory card included?
No. The PTZ5425 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 24.7 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.
Supported by Infront Technologies.
Not sure which camera suits the spot, or which recorder to pair it with? Call 1300 736 970 or email [email protected] with a photo or rough sketch of the area and we will help you plan it. Australian stock, local technical support, trade welcome.
Installation and safety
Cabling. In Australia, network cable fixed inside walls, ceilings or underground conduit must be installed by a registered cabler. Plugging ready-made patch leads into the camera and recorder is fine to do yourself.
Working at height. The camera weighs 2.8 kg. Mount it from a stable platform or elevated work platform with a second person, and fix the bracket to solid masonry, timber or a rated pole.
Privacy and audio. With 25× zoom it can see well beyond your boundary. Use privacy masks over neighbouring windows and yards, and check your state’s surveillance laws before recording audio.
