180 Degree Panoramic PoE Turret Camera with Audio and Active Deterrence

180 Degree Panoramic PoE Turret Security Camera with Active Deterrence

The Security Cameras Inc SC1804KT is an NDAA compliant 180 degree panoramic PoE security camera built for wide-area video surveillance from a single mounting location. It captures a stitched 5120 x 1440 panoramic image using dual 1/2.7 inch image sensors and a fixed 2.8mm lens, making it a strong choice for storefronts, building entrances, parking areas, warehouses, loading zones, wide indoor rooms, and other locations where one standard camera would leave too many blind spots.

Unlike consumer cloud cameras that depend heavily on subscriptions or limited app storage, the SC1804KT is designed for professional local recording when paired with a compatible Security Cameras Inc NVR. Using an SCI NVR gives you reliable 24/7 recording, playback, remote viewing, and access to the camera's video analytics features without requiring monthly cloud storage fees.

Wide 180 Degree Coverage from One Camera

The main reason to choose the SC1804KT is its panoramic field of view. Instead of watching one narrow direction, this camera is designed to monitor a broad scene across a 180 degree horizontal view. In the right installation, one panoramic camera can help reduce the need for multiple standard fixed cameras along a building front, entrance, driveway, parking area, or open interior space.

This is not a PTZ camera. It does not mechanically pan, tilt, or zoom after installation. It is also different from a fisheye camera because it is designed to create a wide stitched panoramic image instead of a heavily distorted circular view. If you are comparing camera styles, see our guide on panoramic vs fisheye PoE cameras for a deeper explanation.

5120 x 1440 Panoramic Video for Wide Scene Awareness

The SC1804KT records up to 5120 x 1440 resolution at 20 frames per second on the main stream. This wide-aspect format is made for panoramic surveillance, giving the camera extra horizontal coverage across a 180 degree scene. It is ideal for seeing movement, people, vehicles, entrances, and activity across a broad area.

In our testing, the SC1804KT provided useful facial detail up to about 27ft away when the person was facing the camera in good lighting. As with any wide-angle panoramic camera, the image is spread across a large field of view, so face detail depends on distance, angle, lighting, mounting height, and motion. For long-distance identification, use a dedicated close-up camera or license plate camera when positive identification at distance is the main goal.

Best Used with an NVR

The SC1804KT is meant to be used with a compatible Security Cameras Inc NVR for the best recording and feature experience. Pairing the camera with an SCI NVR gives you dependable local video storage, easy playback, remote access from a phone or computer, and support for smart event features that are not available with basic standalone recording setups.

For customers building a complete security camera system, this camera is a strong add-on for areas that need wide coverage. Use it alongside standard bullet, turret, dome, PTZ, or license plate cameras to create a more complete surveillance layout. For setup help, see our guide on how to use Security Cameras Inc systems.

Built-In Microphone, Speaker, and Warning Lights

The SC1804KT includes a built-in microphone, built-in speaker, and red/blue flashing warning lights. These features allow the camera to do more than passively record video. In supported SCI NVR setups, the camera can help provide audio awareness, two-way communication, and visual warning cues when an event is triggered.

This makes it useful for entrances, office fronts, warehouse doors, and after-hours areas where a visible deterrent may help draw attention to suspicious activity. For more options like this, browse our active deterrence cameras and two-way audio cameras.

IR and Warm Light Night Vision

The SC1804KT supports both infrared and warm light illumination for nighttime monitoring. The camera provides IR illumination up to 30m, about 98ft, and warm light illumination up to 15m, about 49ft. IR is useful for standard black-and-white nighttime video, while warm light can help preserve color details in supported lighting modes. The camera supports smart illumination where the camera stays in IR mode at night and switches to full color night vision when motion is detected.

Actual nighttime performance depends on mounting height, nearby walls or reflective surfaces, ambient light, weather, and the distance of the subject from the camera. If you are installing near walls, soffits, or reflective surfaces, read our guide on IR glare issues before choosing the final mounting location.

Smart Detection and Video Analytics

When used with a compatible SCI NVR, the SC1804KT supports advanced video analytics that help make recorded events easier to find and reduce reliance on basic motion detection alone. Supported smart features include pedestrian and vehicle detection, line crossing, intrusion detection, region entrance, region exiting, object detection, cross counting, heat map, crowd density, and queue length detection.

The camera also supports face recognition and license plate recognition in compatible SCI NVR setups. Because this is a 180 degree panoramic camera, those features should be used with realistic expectations. For best results, the subject should be close enough, well-lit, and properly positioned in the scene. For dedicated long-distance plate capture or moving vehicle plates, use a dedicated LPR camera and review our guide to the best license plate cameras.

For a general explanation of people and vehicle filtering, see our guide to Smart Motion Detection.

PoE Installation with ONVIF and RTSP Support

The SC1804KT can be powered by PoE or 12V DC. With PoE technology, video, power, audio, and data can run through a single network cable when connected to a compatible PoE NVR or PoE switch. This keeps installation cleaner than running separate power and video cables.

The camera supports ONVIF Profile S, Profile G, and Profile T, along with RTSP and common network protocols. It is designed to work best with SCI NVRs, but ONVIF support also helps with compatibility in some third-party NVR and VMS environments. ONVIF compliance allows video to be accessed from the camera.

For planning cable runs, review our security camera cable guide before installation.

MicroSD Backup Recording

The built-in MicroSD card slot supports cards up to 256GB. This can be useful for edge recording or backup recording, but for reliable long-term surveillance, we recommend using the camera with an SCI NVR. An NVR gives you centralized recording, easier playback, larger storage options, and better system management.

For more details about local card recording, see our guide on recording to an SD card in an IP security camera.

Outdoor-Rated Metal Turret Housing

The SC1804KT uses a metal turret-style housing with an IP67 weather rating. It is suitable for indoor or outdoor installation and can operate in temperatures from -22F to 140F. The turret design also makes it easier to aim the camera during installation compared to many fixed dome-style housings.

Best Uses for the SC1804KT

• Storefronts and building entrances
• Parking areas and driveways
• Warehouse doors and loading docks
• Office entrances and lobby areas
• Retail spaces and wide indoor rooms
• Fence lines and wide outdoor areas
• Commercial properties that need wide coverage from one camera
• Locations where one 180 degree camera can reduce the need for multiple standard fixed cameras

The SC1804KT is a strong choice when you need broad scene coverage, local recording, smart detection, and built-in deterrence in one PoE camera. For best results, pair it with a compatible SCI NVR and place it where the 180 degree view can cover the most important activity zones without wasting pixels on walls, ceilings, or empty sky.

For larger business installations, you can also explore our business and commercial security camera systems.

Features

• 180 degree panoramic turret security camera for wide-area surveillance¹
• NDAA compliant security camera
• Designed for use with compatible Security Cameras Inc NVRs³
• Dual 1/2.7 inch Progressive Scan CMOS image sensors
• Maximum resolution of 5120 x 1440
• Main stream up to 20fps
• Fixed 2.8mm lens
• Horizontal field of view: 180 degree¹
• Useful facial detail up to about 27ft away in our testing¹
• Low-light performance down to 0.001 Lux in color mode²
• IR illumination up to about 98ft²
• Warm light illumination up to about 49ft²
• Smart illumination switches from IR to full color when motion is detected²
• H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video compression
• Built-in microphone⁵
• Built-in speaker⁵
• Built-in red and blue flashing warning lights
• Two way audio supported when used with SCI App or SCI NVR⁵
• Smart detection support with compatible SCI NVRs³
• Pedestrian and vehicle detection³
• Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, and region exiting detection³
• Object detection, cross counting, heat map, crowd density, and queue length analytics³
• Face recognition and license plate recognition support in compatible setups⁴
• Basic motion detection
• 4 privacy mask areas
• DWDR, BLC, HLC, and 3D DNR image enhancement
• Built-in MicroSD card slot, supports up to 256GB
• ONVIF Profile S, Profile G, and Profile T support
• RTSP support for compatible software and recording systems
• 1 RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port
• PoE or 12V DC power input
• Metal housing
• IP67 weather-rated for indoor or outdoor use
• Operating temperature range: -22F to 140F
• Suitable for storefronts, parking areas, warehouses, entrances, and wide indoor spaces

1. Panoramic cameras spread image detail across a wide field of view. Facial detail was personally tested at about 27ft away in good lighting with the person facing the camera. Identification performance depends on distance, angle, lighting, mounting height, motion, and scene conditions.
2. Night vision range is based on ideal conditions. Actual IR and warm light performance may vary by installation location, ambient lighting, and surface reflection.
3. Smart detection and analytics require compatible recording hardware, software support, proper setup, and suitable scene conditions.
4. Face recognition and license plate recognition are scene-dependent. For dedicated long-distance license plate capture, use a dedicated LPR camera.
5. Audio performance depends on distance, background noise, and installation location. Audio recording laws vary by location. Check local laws before recording audio.

What's Included?

• (1) SC1804KT 180 Degree Panoramic PoE Turret Security Camera

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