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TP-Link CCTV Cameras

TP-Link CCTV cameras are VIGI InSight outdoor network cameras in bullet and turret bodies, with PoE power. The page covers 4MP, 5MP and 8MP models, six of them full-colour models on fixed 2.8mm or 4mm lenses, two 4MP motorised varifocal IR models with 5x optical zoom, and the VJB-300 junction box that hides the cabling behind a camera.

Choosing TP-Link CCTV Cameras

Pick the body and resolution first, then the lens, then plan the power supply and where the footage will be kept.

Bullet or turret, colour or IR

The 5MP S355 bullet has a side cable outlet for external walls and soffit installs, and the 8MP S385 bullet has an IP67 housing for exposed areas. The S455 and S485 turrets are made for mounting on ceilings or under eaves. Full-colour models such as the S355, S455 and S485 add white LEDs to keep colour in the picture at night, up to 30m, and AI human and vehicle classification on the S385 and S485 filters out irrelevant movement to reduce false alarms.

Fixed or varifocal lens

On a fixed lens model the 2.8mm lens gives the wider view and the 4mm lens reaches further. The S485 covers 111.4° with the 2.8mm lens and 91.5° with the 4mm, and its Identify distance is 8m with the 2.8mm lens and 11m with the 4mm. The S345ZI bullet and S445ZI turret have a motorised 2.7-13.5mm varifocal lens with 5x optical zoom and a 60m IR range, and the S345ZI field of view can be adjusted remotely to focus on gates or entrances.

Power, storage and mounting

Models such as the S385, S445 and S485 take PoE or 12V DC, and on the S445 PoE gives single-cable power and data transmission. Each camera here has local MicroSD storage, with cards of 512GB supported, and ONVIF support lets the S355 and S485 work with third-party NVRs. The VJB-300 is an aluminium alloy junction box, 125 × 130.47 × 45.7 mm, that hides power and Ethernet cables behind bullet, turret, dome and pan-tilt VIGI cameras on a wall or ceiling.

ModelBodyResolutionLens
S355Bullet, full-colour5MP2.8mm or 4mm
S385Bullet, full-colour8MP2.8mm or 4mm
S345ZIBullet, IR4MPMotorised varifocal
S445Turret, full-colour4MP2.8mm or 4mm
S455Turret, full-colour5MP2.8mm or 4mm
S445ZITurret, IR4MPMotorised varifocal
S485Turret, full-colour8MP2.8mm or 4mm

Related categories

Record these cameras on TP-Link NVRs or other network video recorders, power them from PoE switches, and compare other makes in CCTV cameras, bullet cameras, turret cameras and wired CCTV cameras. See the full TP-Link range and the wider security and surveillance section, and read our TP-Link CCTV camera guide and other Help & Support articles.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a TP-Link CCTV camera?

Choose the body style first, then resolution, then the lens. A bullet suits walls where a visible deterrent helps, while a turret sits neatly under eaves or on a ceiling. Higher resolution captures more detail, a wider lens covers more area, and a motorised varifocal model lets the view be zoomed after fitting. The range here includes VIGI InSight bullet and turret cameras.

Do TP-Link cameras use PoE?

Yes, TP-Link VIGI network cameras typically take Power over Ethernet, so one network cable carries power and video together to the recorder or switch. Many models can also run from a 12V DC supply where no PoE switch or injector is in place. Check that the PoE switch or NVR has enough power budget for the cameras connected to it.

Can a CCTV camera be controlled remotely?

Yes, many network cameras can be adjusted and viewed remotely through an app, a web browser or video management software. Motorised varifocal models let the zoom and focus be changed from a phone or PC, so the view can be set on a gate or entrance without a ladder. Full pan, tilt and zoom control needs a PTZ camera.

What is TP-Link VIGI?

VIGI is TP-Link's professional surveillance brand, covering network cameras, recorders and management software for business security. VIGI InSight cameras add features such as AI human and vehicle detection, full-colour night imaging and two-way audio. Several support ONVIF, so they can also record to compatible third-party NVRs.

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