Indoor IP Cameras

Plan Your Deployment

Coverage goals (general monitoring vs identification zones)
Form factor selection (dome, turret, discreet)
Lighting conditions and low-light performance needs
Lens choice and field-of-view planning
PoE power and cable routing considerations

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SKU: M-44-V-V3

i-PRO M-44-V-V3 Advidia 4MP 2688x1520 Turret Camera.

4MP turret with motorized zoom and 40m IR for indoor/outdoor surveillance
- Motorized 2.8–12mm varifocal lens with 4.3× zoom; adjust framing without swapping optics
- 120 dB WDR + 40m IR illumination for day/night visibility in high-contrast environments
- H.265/H.264/MJPEG codec support with dual-stream flexibility and microSD local storage
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i-PRO

SKU: M-45-FW-V2

i-PRO M-45-FW-V2 4MP Low Profile Indoor Dome Camera

4MP low-profile dome with 120dB WDR and IR for indoor enterprise
- 4MP 30fps with 120dB WDR handles mixed lighting without detail loss
- 2.8mm fixed lens, 101° FOV, integrated IR to 30m for day/night
- PoE powered, H.265/H.264/MJPEG, microSD storage, built-in audio
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i-PRO

SKU: M-46-V-V2

i-PRO M-46-V-V2 4MP Varifocal Dome IP Camera

4MP motorized varifocal dome with 40m IR and IP67 durability
- Motorized 2.8–12mm lens (4.3x zoom) adjusts remotely without lens swap
- 40-meter IR illumination for 24/7 visibility in unlit areas
- H.265 compression cuts storage overhead in half vs. H.264
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i-PRO

SKU: M-49-V-V2

i-PRO M-49-V-V2 4MP Motorized Varifocal Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized 2.8–12mm zoom and 40m IR
- Motorized varifocal lens adjusts remotely 2.8–12mm (4.3× zoom) via VMS
- 4MP resolution at 30 fps with 120dB WDR and H.265 compression
- 40m IR night vision, IP67 rated, PoE powered, ONVIF compatible
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i-PRO

SKU: M-5360

i-PRO M-5360 5MP Fisheye Camera

5MP fisheye with 360° coverage, IR night vision, IP66/IK10 rated
- 5MP at 30fps with 1.4mm lens captures full hemispheric panorama
- H.265/H.264 compression with 120dB WDR for mixed lighting scenes
- IP66 weatherproof, IK10 vandal-resistant, PoE powered single-cable install
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-QSR100-W

i-PRO WV-QSR100-W Dome Camera Sun Shade

Direct-mount dome sun shade blocks glare and lens flare indoors
- Eliminates glare, lens flare, and bloom while preserving full field of view
- Tool-free direct dome attachment; installs in minutes with no camera reconfiguration
- Operates -10°C to +50°C; restores image contrast in high-light environments
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SKU: WV-S2136LA RB

i-PRO WV-S2136LA 2MP Indoor Dome Camera with AI

1080p indoor dome with on-board AI facial recognition and 70m IR
- 2MP at 1920×1080 with 3.1x optical zoom and motorized 2.9–9mm lens
- Sees in near-darkness: 0.007 lux color, 0.0006 lux extended shutter mode
- Edge AI facial recognition with H.265 compression over PoE Class 0
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SKU: WV-S2136LA-B

i-PRO WV-S2136LA-B 2MP Black Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP indoor dome with 3.1× zoom, 70m IR, and AI analytics
- 1920×1080 @ 60fps with 144dB Super Dynamic range for mixed lighting
- 3.1× motorized zoom and autofocus; 70m IR reach in low light
- AI detection for motion, faces, people, and vehicles; PoE powered
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SKU: WV-S2136LGA

i-PRO WV-S2136LGA 2MP Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP dome with 3.1x zoom, 70m IR, and AI analytics for indoor surveillance
- Full HD 1920x1080 at 60 fps with H.265 compression and motorized autofocus
- 70m IR illumination with 144 dB dynamic range for extreme low-light color/B&W
- AI facial recognition, people detection, and vehicle classification built-in
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SKU: WV-S2136LGA-B

i-PRO WV-S2136LGA-B 2MP Black Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP dome with motorized 3.1x zoom, 70m IR, and onboard AI analytics
- Full HD 1920x1080 at 60 fps with 144 dB dynamic range for backlit scenes
- Motorized 3.1x optical zoom (2.9–9mm) spans 115° wide to 36° telephoto coverage
- Sees in near-total darkness: 0.018 lx color, 0 lx B&W with IR active
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SKU: WV-S2236LA

i-PRO WV-S2236LA 2MP Vandal-Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP indoor dome with 70m IR and AI analytics for high-security retail/transit
- 1920×1080 @ 60 fps with motorized 2.9–9mm zoom and 70m IR night vision
- AI Face Detection, gunshot classification, and people/vehicle detection on-camera
- Vandal-resistant dome rated for PoE power; 144 dB dynamic range in low light
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SKU: WV-S2236LA RB

i-PRO WV-S2236LA RB 2MP Indoor Vandal Dome Camera

IK10 vandal dome with 2MP, 70m IR, and on-camera facial recognition
- 2MP Full HD with 3.1x optical zoom captures facial detail across varied distances
- IK10-rated housing withstands severe impact in high-risk indoor environments
- 70-meter IR illumination and H.265 compression enable 24/7 operation with low bandwidth
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SKU: WV-S2236LA-B

i-PRO WV-S2236LA-B 2MP Black Vandal Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP indoor dome with IK10 vandal protection and 70m IR night vision
- 2MP at 60fps with motorized 3.1x optical zoom and 144dB dynamic range
- IK10 polycarbonate dome rated for impact-resistant indoor high-traffic areas
- 70m IR LED with 50m effective range; 0.006 lux minimum in B&W mode
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SKU: WV-S2236LGA

i-PRO WV-S2236LGA 2MP Vandal Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP vandal dome with 3.1x zoom and 70m IR for indoor security
- IK10-rated polycarbonate housing withstands impact in high-risk areas
- 2MP @ 60 fps with motorized 2.9–9mm zoom (36°–114° FOV)
- 70m IR detection + 0.018 lux color for 24/7 low-light surveillance
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SKU: WV-S2236LGA-B

i-PRO WV-S2236LGA-B 2MP Black Vandal Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP indoor dome with IK10 vandal resistance and 70m IR night vision
- 1920x1080 at 60fps with motorized 3.1x zoom and autofocus lens
- 144dB Super Dynamic Range handles extreme lighting without detail loss
- AI detects motion, faces, people, vehicles, and sound events in real time
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SKU: WV-S22500-F3L

i-PRO WV-S22500-F3L 5MP Vandal-Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

5MP vandal dome with IK10 rating and 25m IR for high-risk indoor spaces
- 5MP at 30 fps, 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio, covers large areas with one camera
- IK10-rated aluminum housing withstands 20-joule impacts without mechanical failure
- 25-meter IR range with auto color-to-B&W switchover; AI detects people, vehicles, faces
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What to Look For When Buying

The decisions that matter most before you spec.

Identification vs. Detection Trade-Offs

Higher resolution and lower focal lengths improve face/license-plate identification but consume more bandwidth and storage. Pixel density and DORI calculations determine whether a 4MP or 8MP camera meets your identification distance requirement. Spec cameras to your furthest identification target, not just coverage area.

Power & Network Scaling

PoE simplifies installation but PoE budget planning is critical—switches fail before 24 cameras without proper midspan injectors or high-power switch investment. Pre-audit your switch capacity and uplink bandwidth to avoid mid-deployment redesigns.

NVR Throughput & Bitrate Reality

NVRs cannot actually handle their rated camera count at full bitrate and frame rate. Validate your recording server's aggregate write speed (MB/s) against your camera stream bitrates and retention math to prevent dropped frames and storage gaps.

Night Performance & Low-Light Limits

IR range is limited indoors by reflective surfaces and IR washout. 4K cameras particularly struggle at night due to low light sensitivity trade-offs. Test camera performance in your actual indoor lighting (or lack thereof) before bulk purchase; spec sheets don't always reflect real-world IR falloff.

Frame Rate Misconceptions

30 FPS does not always mean smoother motion or better forensics—higher frame rates increase bitrate and storage burden without forensic benefit for stationary subjects. Match frame rate to your use case: 15 FPS for access-point recording, 30 FPS for vehicle tracking only when necessary.

Vendor Selection & Support Continuity

Choose brands with strong North American support and firmware update track records. Axis, Hikvision, Hanwha, Pelco, Vivotek, and i-PRO maintain consistent firmware cadences and spare-parts availability for long-term deployments.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect indoor ip cameras performance.

Resolution (MP, 4K, 8MP)

Megapixel count determines per-pixel detail and identification distance. 2MP suits detection-only; 4–5MP handles identification at 15–25 feet; 8MP+ extends identification to 35+ feet. Higher resolution increases bitrate and storage burden—validate NVR throughput before scaling.

Focal Length (mm)

Measured in millimeters; lower values (2.8–4mm) provide wide coverage, higher values (8–25mm) compress the scene for distant identification. Longer focal length = narrower field of view = greater zoom magnification. Box cameras allow lens swaps for custom optics; dome and turret designs typically have fixed lenses.

Low-Light Sensitivity & F-Number

Lower F-numbers (f/1.2) and higher sensor sensitivity (measured in lux) allow better performance in dark indoor spaces. IR (infrared) LEDs augment low light but have limited range indoors due to IR bounce-back and surface absorption—test in your actual space.

PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Single-cable power + data delivery simplifies installation and reduces cabling cost. Standard PoE provides ~13W; PoE+ (High-Power PoE) supports ~25W for pan-tilt cameras and heaters. Validate your switch's per-port and total power budget before exceeding 12–15 cameras per switch.

Bitrate & Codec (H.264, H.265, MJPEG)

H.264 is universal and lower bitrate; H.265 (HEVC) cuts storage by ~50% but requires compatible NVR/VMS. MJPEG is bandwidth-heavy but frame-accurate for forensics. Bitrate varies with motion and scene complexity—static scenes compress better. Multiply bitrate × camera count × 24 hours × retention days to forecast storage.

DORI (Detection, Observation, Recognition, Identification)

Industry standard defining how far a camera can detect motion, observe a person, recognize gender/clothing, or identify facial features. DORI calculations tie resolution, focal length, and distance together—use them to spec the minimum resolution and lens combination for your farthest target.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Small Retail Store (5–8 cameras, 2000–3000 sq ft)

Dome cameras at entry, checkout, and stockroom with 2–4MP resolution, PoE power, and IR for after-hours. Single 16-port PoE switch with midspan injector, local 4TB NVR, 30-day retention. Budget 5–8W per camera and validate switch aggregate power.

Corporate Office (15–25 cameras, 10,000+ sq ft multi-floor)

Mix of 4MP turrets in open areas, dome cameras in conference rooms, box cameras at lobbies with zoom lens. Network backbone must support multi-switch aggregation (avoid single-switch bottleneck). High-performance NVR with 8TB+ RAID, 60-day retention, and redundant storage for business continuity.

Warehouse & Storage Facility (20–40 cameras, high ceilings)

Mix of fisheye and wide-angle cameras to reduce blind spots in aisles; 4–5MP for inventory identification. Validate bandwidth at the aggregation layer and use multi-NVR or distributed edge recording to prevent single-point NVR failure. Plan for 90-day retention on slower motion.

School Campus Multi-Building (50–100+ cameras)

Distributed dome and turret cameras across classrooms, hallways, and building exteriors; 4MP identification-grade sensors. K–12 surveillance design requires integration with access control and incident response workflows. Federated NVR architecture with central management and 180-day compliance retention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What resolution do I need for indoor identification?

Identification-grade capture typically requires 4–5MP at 15–25 feet, or 8MP for 25–40 feet. Lower resolution (2MP) works for detection and general coverage but fails for facial or badge identification. Use DORI (Detection, Observation, Recognition, Identification) math to calculate the minimum megapixels and focal length needed for your furthest target distance.

Can I power 20+ indoor cameras on a single PoE switch?

No. Standard PoE (13W/port) can supply ~12–15 cameras before thermal limits and aggregate power budgets are exceeded. Use PoE+ (High-Power PoE) switches or midspan injectors for camera counts above 15, and always validate the switch's total power budget against your camera specifications.

Which indoor camera form factor is best for my space?

Dome cameras suit retail and offices (discrete, vandal-resistant); turrets work in warehouses and open layouts (360° flexibility, easy to adjust); box cameras suit high-specification deployments where lens swaps or long focal lengths matter. Fisheye/panoramic designs reduce camera count for very large open areas but sacrifice per-pixel detail. Test lighting and sight lines before purchasing.

How much bandwidth and storage do indoor cameras actually consume?

Bitrate depends on resolution, frame rate, codec (H.264 vs. H.265), and motion activity. Expect 2–6 Mbps for 4MP at 30 FPS, 4–8 Mbps for 5MP, and 8–15 Mbps for 8MP. Multiply bitrate × camera count × 24 hours × retention days and divide by 1000 to forecast TB of storage needed. Static scenes compress better; add 20% buffer for peak bitrate.

What is the difference between H.264 and H.265 codecs?

H.264 is the industry standard, supported by all NVRs and VMS platforms, and delivers good compression at ~4–8 Mbps per 4MP camera. H.265 (HEVC) cuts bitrate and storage by ~50% but requires a compatible NVR/server and may cost more per camera. Choose H.264 for legacy or budget deployments; H.265 for bandwidth-constrained or high-camera-count systems with modern storage infrastructure.

How do I choose between IR and low-light cameras for dark indoor spaces?

IR cameras excel in total darkness (server rooms, stockrooms) and have longer range than low-light sensors. Ultra Low Light (ULL) cameras perform better under ambient light (hallways, retail after-hours) because IR reflection and washout are reduced. Test both in your actual space; spec sheets don't reflect IR bounce-back from white walls or polished floors, which can degrade image quality.

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i-PRO M-44-V-V3 Advidia 4MP 2688x1520 Turret Camera.

i-PRO M-45-FW-V2 4MP Low Profile Indoor Dome Camera

i-PRO M-46-V-V2 4MP Varifocal Dome IP Camera

i-PRO M-49-V-V2 4MP Motorized Varifocal Bullet Camera

i-PRO M-5360 5MP Fisheye Camera

i-PRO WV-QSR100-W Dome Camera Sun Shade

i-PRO WV-S2136LA 2MP Indoor Dome Camera with AI

i-PRO WV-S2136LA-B 2MP Black Indoor Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S2136LGA 2MP Indoor Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S2136LGA-B 2MP Black Indoor Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S2236LA 2MP Vandal-Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S2236LA RB 2MP Indoor Vandal Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-S2236LA-B 2MP Black Vandal Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S2236LGA 2MP Vandal Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S2236LGA-B 2MP Black Vandal Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S22500-F3L 5MP Vandal-Resistant Indoor Dome IP Camera

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