180 Degree 5MP Panoramic PoE Dome Camera with Audio

This 180 degree panoramic PoE dome camera is designed for wide-area surveillance where a standard fixed-lens camera may not cover enough of the scene. Using a single 5MP image sensor and an ultra-wide lens, it captures a broad field of view from one mounting point, making it a strong choice for storefronts, parking areas, building entrances, car washes, warehouses, lobbies, and other open spaces where you want to reduce blind spots without installing multiple cameras.

If you are looking for a network security camera that can watch a wide area with one device, this model is a practical fit. It records high-resolution video, includes a built-in microphone for audio recording, and supports continuous recording to an IP camera NVR, edge recording to a microSD card, or FTP-based storage. It can also be powered by PoE for a cleaner installation using a single network cable.

Unlike panoramic cameras that rely on multiple sensors stitched together, this camera uses a single image sensor to produce one wide image. That makes installation simpler and gives you one continuous view of the scene. It is ideal when your goal is broad situational awareness across a room, lot, or entry area. If your priority is capturing tighter facial detail farther away, a narrower lens or motorized zoom security camera will usually be the better choice.

Why Choose This Camera

This camera fills an important role in a professional surveillance system. There are plenty of places where one standard dome or turret camera simply does not cover enough area, but using two or three cameras would add cost, wiring, and complexity. This model gives you a much wider view from one mounting point while still keeping the installation clean and relatively simple.

We also like that it is not just a wide-view camera with a basic feature set. It includes a built-in microphone, True 120dB WDR for difficult lighting, smart analytics, local microSD recording, and rugged outdoor-rated weather proof housing. That makes it more useful for real installations than many entry-level panoramic cameras.

Best Use Cases

This 180 degree dome camera works especially well in locations where broad coverage matters more than long-distance zoom detail. Common applications include:

• Car dealerships
• Automotive Repair Shops
• Car Wash
• Storefronts and glass entryways
• Office lobbies and waiting areas
• Warehouse work areas and aisles
• Loading zones and receiving areas
• Parking lot edges and building corners
• Indoor open areas where one camera needs to watch wall-to-wall

It is also a good option for customers who want to reduce the number of cameras needed to cover a wide scene without moving up to a multi-sensor panoramic model.

What to Expect From a 180 Degree Single-Sensor Camera

The biggest advantage of this camera is wide coverage. It lets you see more of the scene with one camera, which can help eliminate blind spots and simplify the overall system design. That is the real reason to choose a camera like this.

The tradeoff is that image detail is spread across a much wider view than with a standard lens camera. In plain terms, this is a coverage-first camera. It is excellent for monitoring activity across a broad scene, following movement, and keeping an eye on entrances or open areas. It is not the best tool for long-range identification at the far edge of a large lot. For that type of application, a tighter lens camera will normally perform better.

This kind of honest expectation-setting matters because it helps match the camera to the job. In the right location, this camera can replace multiple standard views and provide a very efficient surveillance solution.

Daytime Coverage Example

We tested this camera outdoors during the day to get a better sense of how much usable coverage and detail it could provide from a single mounting position. In our testing, the camera delivered a broad panoramic view of the scene while still providing facial detail at up to about 30 ft, as shown in the sample image below. That makes it a strong fit for open areas where you want general scene coverage without giving up all practical subject detail.

As the sample image shows, this camera is best used when you want a wide overview of the environment, including vehicle positions, drive lanes, pedestrian movement, and general activity across the scene. It is a coverage-first camera, but in the right setup it can still provide useful facial detail at closer distances.

Designed for Challenging Lighting

Wide-angle cameras are often installed in places with mixed lighting, such as storefronts, entrances, and building exteriors where bright daylight and darker shaded areas appear in the same frame. That is why this camera includes True 120dB WDR. It helps balance difficult lighting conditions so the image holds detail better in scenes that would otherwise look washed out or overly dark.

This makes the camera especially useful for front entrances, glass doorways, and similar areas where strong backlighting can be a problem during the day.

Built-In Audio and Flexible Recording Options

This camera includes a built-in microphone so it can capture audio alongside video over the network stream. For customers who want additional audio capability, it also includes line-in and line-out connections for integration with an optional two-way audio setup.

Since this is a full-featured PoE security camera, it can be recorded several different ways. It can record to one of our Avalonix Premium Series NVRs for continuous system recording, or it can record directly to a microSD card for standalone use. The built-in microSD slot supports cards up to 256GB. It can also record to FTP or network storage depending on system setup.

Smart Detection and Efficient Video Compression

This camera supports practical video analytics including tripwire, intrusion detection, and Smart Motion Detection when used with compatible Avalonix Premium Series recorders. These features can help reduce unnecessary alerts and make recorded footage easier to review.

It also supports H.265+ and H.264+ video compression for more efficient storage and bandwidth use. When paired with a compatible NVR, that can help reduce how much storage is needed compared to older compression methods.

PoE Simplicity for Easier Installation

For most installations, this camera will be powered using PoE, which allows power and data to travel over one Ethernet cable. That keeps wiring simpler and makes the camera easier to deploy in commercial and residential environments. It can also be powered by 12VDC if needed.

If you are building or expanding a wired system, this camera pairs well with a PoE switch or a compatible Avalonix NVR with built-in PoE ports.

Indoor and Outdoor Ready

This camera is housed in a compact metal dome casing rated IP67 for weather resistance and IK10 for impact resistance. That makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, including exposed entry points and other areas where durability matters.

Its compact form factor also makes it easier to mount cleanly in professional environments where a large camera body would be more noticeable than necessary.

Features

• Super Wide Angle PoE Dome Camera with Built-in Microphone
• 5 Megapixel Video Sensor for color video in low light
• H.265+/H.264+ Video Encoding
• H.265+ provides up to 70% bandwidth savings when used with our NVRs
• 2.1mm Fixed Lens for 180° Angle of View¹
• Triple Video Streams: one Main Stream and two Sub Streams
• Selectable encoding resolution, frame rate, and bitrate
• 5MP at 20fps, 4MP, 3MP, and 1.3MP at 30fps
• 50ft Night Vision Max with Day & Night Automatic Switching
• Audio Stream overlaid on video over network stream from built-in Mic²
• Video Analytics³
  • Tripwire
  • Intrusion Box
  • Smart Motion Detection (SMD) 3.0
• Advanced image features: BLC, HLC, WDR, AWB, AGC, 3DNR
• Record to NVR, MicroSD, or FTP
• MicroSD Slot supports up to 256GB microSD card (not included)
• Remotely viewable over network via smartphone, tablet, or PC/MAC
• Audio Line -in and -out connections for connection to optional two-way security camera audio kit
• Alarm -in and -out connections for hardwired alarm sensors
• IK10 Impact and Vandal Resistant
• Power Input - PoE or 12VDC 1A
• Small form factor - Dimensions 4.8" (diameter) x 3.7" (height)
• IP67 Weather Proof Camera⁴

1. If Lens Distortion Correction (LDC) is activated the angle of view is 170°.
2. Measured in a quiet office. Mono audio is captured by a integrated microphone.
3. Analytics compatible with Avalonix Premium Series NVRs.
4. Not intended for submersion in water.

What's included?

• (1) 180 Degree 5MP Panoramic PoE Dome Camera with Audio

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