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: SRXE4-6V29-IMD-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-6V29-IMD-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Dome

4MP indoor dome with 70m IR and FIPS 140-3 encryption for secure facilities
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR handles extreme contrast indoors
- 4.4–9.3 mm motorized varifocal lens adjusts 32–109° field of view on demand
- Integrated IR reaches 70 m; sees 0.001 lux mono or full color at 0.003 lux
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SKU: SRXE4-6V9-IMD-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-6V9-IMD-IR1 4MP Indoor IR Dome

4MP indoor IR dome with motorized lens and 130dB WDR for variable lighting
- 4MP @ 60 fps with motorized 4.4–9.3 mm varifocal lens; 32–109° HFOV
- Integrated IR to 70 m range; 0 lux mono operation for zero-light scenes
- IP66/IK11 rated; FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption, TPM, 802.1X authentication
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SKU: SRXE4-8V29-IMD-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-8V29-IMD-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Dome

4MP mini dome with motorized lens and 70m IR for indoor corridors
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR for high-contrast passages
- Motorized 4.4–9.3 mm varifocal lens spans 32–109° for flexible positioning
- FIPS 140-3 Level 3, IP66, IK11 rated with integrated IR1 night vision
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SKU: SRXE4-8V9-IMD-1

Pelco SRXE4-8V9-IMD-1 4MP Indoor Dome Camera

4MP indoor dome with motorized lens & FIPS 140-3 encryption
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR for mixed-lighting spaces
- Motorized 4.4–9.3 mm varifocal lens, 32–109° field of view
- FIPS 140-3 Level 3, TPM, Secure Boot, 802.1X; IP66 & IK11 rated
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SKU: SRXE4-8V9-IMD-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-8V9-IMD-IR1 4MP Indoor IR Dome

4MP indoor IR dome with motorized zoom and 130dB WDR for 24/7 monitoring
- Motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens spans 32–109° field of view for flexible positioning
- Integrated 850nm IR illumination reaches 0 lux night vision; 60fps at 4MP resolution
- FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption, IP66 rated, IK11 impact resistant for secure indoor deployment
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SKU: SRXE4P-2-IBX-1

Pelco SRXE4P-2-IBX-1 4MP Enterprise Box Camera

4MP box camera with 60 fps, motorized lens, and FIPS 140-3 security
- 4MP @ 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR handles high-contrast scenes
- Motorized 4.4–9.3 mm varifocal lens covers 32–109° field of view
- 0.003 lux color performance with FIPS 140-3, TPM, and 802.1X auth
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SKU: SRXE4P-4-IBX-1

Pelco SRXE4P-4-IBX-1 4MP Enterprise Box Camera

4MP box camera with motorized lens and FIPS 140-3 security for enterprise surveillance
- 4MP @ 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR for high-contrast indoor/outdoor scenes
- C/CS mount motorized varifocal lens (4.4–9.3 mm, 32–109° FOV) for flexible deployment
- Extreme low-light: 0.003 lux color, 0.001 lux mono; FIPS 140-3 Level 3 hardening
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SKU: SRXE4P-6-IBX-1

Pelco SRXE4P-6-IBX-1 4MP Box Camera FIPS

4MP box camera with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for federal security deployments
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR and motorized 32–109° zoom lens
- FIPS 140-3 Level 3, TPM, Secure Boot, 802.1X for government procurement compliance
- Onboard Person/Vehicle Detection, Loitering, Beam Crossing, Crowd Detection analytics
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SKU: SRXE4P-8-IBX-1

Pelco SRXE4P-8-IBX-1 Sarix Enterprise 4MP Box Camera FIPS

4MP box camera with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption for secure federal deployments
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR and motorized 4.4–9.3 mm varifocal lens
- FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified with TPM, Secure Boot, 802.1X, and NDAA Section 889 compliant
- Smart Analytics including person/vehicle detection, loitering, beam crossing, and tamper alert
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SKU: SRXP4-2V10-IMD

Pelco SRXP4-2V10-IMD 2MP Indoor Dome Camera

2MP indoor dome with motorized 3.4–10.5mm lens and 126dB WDR
- Motorized varifocal lens with autofocus; 101° to 31° view range
- Extreme low-light: 0.01 lux color / 0.005 lux monochrome at 33ms
- H.264/H.265 multi-stream with Smart Compression; PoE Class 3 + microSD
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SKU: SRXP4-2V10-IMD-IR

Pelco SRXP4-2V10-IMD-IR 2MP Indoor Dome Camera

2MP indoor dome with motorized zoom and 0 lux IR for flexible coverage
- 4.4–9.3mm motorized varifocal lens adjusts 32–109° HFOV remotely without repositioning
- Integrated IR illumination reaches 0 lux monochrome; no external projectors needed
- Person/vehicle detection, loitering, beam crossing, crowd detection with PoE power
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SKU: SRXP4-3V10-IMD

Pelco SRXP4-3V10-IMD 2MP Motorized Indoor Dome Camera

2MP motorized dome with remote zoom and extreme low-light for indoor monitoring
- 4.4–9.3mm motorized varifocal lens adjusts remotely; no on-site refocus needed
- 0.01 lux color and 130 dB SureVision WDR for dark corridors and high-contrast lobbies
- Person/vehicle detection, loitering, and crowd analytics run on-camera; PoE powered
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SKU: SRXP4-3V10-IMD RB

Pelco SRXP4-3V10-IMD RB 2MP Indoor Dome Camera

2MP indoor dome with motorized zoom and built-in person/vehicle detection
- 4.4–9.3mm motorized varifocal lens, 32–109° field of view; remote focus, no remounting
- Smart analytics on-camera: person/vehicle detection, loitering, beam crossing, crowd detection
- 0.01 lux color, 0.003 lux mono; 130 dB SureVision for mixed-light scenes
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SKU: SRXP4-3V10-IMD-IR

Pelco SRXP4-3V10-IMD-IR 2MP Mini Dome IR Camera

2MP mini dome with integrated IR and motorized zoom for dark indoor spaces
- 4.4–9.3 mm motorized varifocal lens (32–109° HFOV) adjusts remotely without site visits
- Integrated 850 nm IR reaches 15–20 m; operates at 0 lux in monochrome mode
- Smart Analytics detect persons, vehicles, loitering, and crowd events; 130 dB WDR for backlit scenes
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SKU: SRXP4-5V10-IMD

Pelco SRXP4-5V10-IMD Sarix Pro 4 2MP Indoor Dome

2MP indoor dome with motorized zoom and onboard person/vehicle detection
- Motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens (32–109° HFOV) adjusts without repositioning
- 130 dB SureVision WDR handles high-contrast lighting; 0.01 lux color night vision
- H.265 + Smart Compression reduce bandwidth; PoE Class 3 powered, IK09 rated
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SKU: SRXP4-5V10-IMD-IR

Pelco SRXP4-5V10-IMD-IR 2MP Indoor Dome Camera with IR

2MP indoor dome with motorized lens and 0 lux IR for dark spaces
- Motorized 4.4–9.3 mm varifocal lens; adjust framing post-install without moving
- Integrated IR illumination operates in complete darkness; no external lights needed
- On-board analytics detect person, vehicle, loitering, crossing, and tampering at edge
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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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Pelco SRXE4-6V29-IMD-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Dome

Pelco SRXE4-6V9-IMD-IR1 4MP Indoor IR Dome

Pelco SRXE4-8V29-IMD-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Dome

Pelco SRXE4-8V9-IMD-1 4MP Indoor Dome Camera

Pelco SRXE4-8V9-IMD-IR1 4MP Indoor IR Dome

Pelco SRXE4P-2-IBX-1 4MP Enterprise Box Camera

Pelco SRXE4P-4-IBX-1 4MP Enterprise Box Camera

Pelco SRXE4P-6-IBX-1 4MP Box Camera FIPS

Pelco SRXE4P-8-IBX-1 Sarix Enterprise 4MP Box Camera FIPS

Pelco SRXP4-2V10-IMD 2MP Indoor Dome Camera

Pelco SRXP4-2V10-IMD-IR 2MP Indoor Dome Camera

Pelco SRXP4-3V10-IMD 2MP Motorized Indoor Dome Camera

Pelco SRXP4-3V10-IMD RB 2MP Indoor Dome Camera

Pelco SRXP4-3V10-IMD-IR 2MP Mini Dome IR Camera

Pelco SRXP4-5V10-IMD Sarix Pro 4 2MP Indoor Dome

Pelco SRXP4-5V10-IMD-IR 2MP Indoor Dome Camera with IR

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