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5MP WDR Starlight IR Wi-Fi Mini PTZ · 5× Zoom
IPC6215SR-X5PAEW-VG
A compact Wi-Fi mini PTZ dome camera with 5× optical zoom: starlight-grade low-light color, 120 dB WDR and smart intrusion detection in one small housing that installs without pulling new cable.
2880×1620 · main stream @30fpsWi-Fi · IEEE 802.11b/g/nTwo-way Audio · built-in mic + speaker0.003 Lux · color min. illuminationDC12V / PoE+ · dual power option-10~50°C · working environment
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The IPC6215SR-X5PAEW-VG is a 5MP WDR starlight IR Wi-Fi mini PTZ dome camera built around a 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor with a 2.7 to 13.5 mm, 5× optical-zoom lens (F1.2). It records 2880×1620 main stream at up to 30 fps in Ultra 265 / H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG, with color sensitivity down to 0.003 lux and up to 120 dB optical WDR for backlit scenes. Smart intrusion prevention covers cross-line, intrusion, enter-area and leave-area detection with false-alarm filtering and human / non-motor / vehicle classification, alongside exception detection (object removed, object left behind, scene change, defocus). Wi-Fi connectivity simplifies installation, and a built-in mic and speaker support two-way audio. Power is DC 12 V or PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), with smart IR to 30 m for night viewing.
Is this the right camera for you?
Plain-language guide for buyers and installers — based only on what this camera actually does.
Small shops & countersWi-Fi connection means no new cable pull to the till or back office; 5× optical zoom brings a counter or storeroom door in close, and built-in two-way audio lets staff or an owner speak directly through the camera.
Home & villa perimeterSmart intrusion prevention classifies human / non-motor / vehicle targets to cut false alarms from pets and blowing leaves, with cross-line, enter-area and leave-area detection covering a gate or driveway.
Reception & lobbyAutomatic selection of best snapshots captures a clear frame of every visitor, while built-in mic and speaker let a remote receptionist greet or screen someone at the door without a separate intercom.
Backlit doorways & loading areas120 dB optical WDR keeps a bright doorway and a shaded interior both visible at once, and the 5× zoom reads a label or plate close-up without repositioning the camera.
Low light into the nightStarlight-grade 0.003 lux color sensitivity keeps images in color well past dusk, and when it gets truly dark, smart IR up to 30 m takes over automatically.
Retrofit sites without new cablingWi-Fi connection plus DC 12 V or PoE+ power flexibility means a compact Φ129 mm, 780 g dome can go up on an existing surface junction box without pulling new network cable.
Not the right pick if you need…
- No IP66/IP67 ingress rating is listed in the datasheet, and the working range is -10 °C to 50 °C only — confirm suitability for fully exposed, wide-temperature outdoor mounting before ordering.
- 5× optical zoom only, no long-range detail channel — DORI Detect distance tops out around 247.5 m at full telephoto; for longer-range identification, a bigger-zoom PTZ is a better fit.
- Wi-Fi is IEEE 802.11b/g/n only (up to 150 Mbps on 802.11n) — for high-bitrate multi-stream deployments or a congested 2.4 GHz environment, use the wired 100 M Ethernet port instead.
- No PoE-only plug-and-play — it needs either a DC 12 V (±25%) supply or a PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) source; a standard 802.3af PoE switch is not sufficient.
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Key Features
Complete list from the official datasheet.
High quality image with 5 MP, 1/2.7" CMOS sensor
2880×1620 @30fps in the main stream, 16:9 aspect ratio
Ultra 265, H.265, H.264, MJPEG video compression
5X optical zoom allows for closer viewing of subjects
Smart intrusion prevention: cross line, intrusion, enter area, leave area detection with false alarm filtering
Automatic selection of best snapshots
LightHunter technology ensures ultra-high image quality in low illumination environment
Up to 120 dB optical WDR (wide dynamic range)
Wi-Fi connection and easy installation
Built-in mic and speaker, supports two-way audio
Alarm I/O: 1/1
Audio I/O: 1/1
Built-in DC 12 V output
Smart IR, up to 30 m (98.4 ft) IR distance
Sharp by Day, Clear by Night
One 5MP starlight lens with 5× optical zoom covers both daytime backlit scenes and low-light night viewing.
DAYTIME · WDR
5MP resolution with 120 dB optical WDR and 5× optical zoom keeps faces and plates clear against strong backlight
NIGHT · IR
Starlight-grade 0.003 lux color sensitivity plus smart IR to 30 m extends usable video after dusk, backed by two-way audio
How far can it see? (DORI Standard)
DORI (EN 62676-4) is the industry standard for what a camera can do at distance. Values shown are for the 5× optical zoom at full telephoto.
Detectsomething is there
247.5 m812.0 ft
Observewhat is happening
99 m324.8 ft
Recognizesomeone you know
49.5 m162.4 ft
Identifybeyond doubt
24.8 m81.4 ft
How wide a view at each distance
Scene width covered at typical mounting distances — the number you need to work out how many cameras a wall, yard or aisle takes.
| Distance | 104.9° wide | 30.6° tele |
|---|---|---|
| 5 m16 ft | 13.0 m42.7 ft | 2.7 m9.0 ft |
| 10 m33 ft | 26.0 m85.4 ft | 5.5 m18.0 ft |
| 15 m49 ft | 39.0 m128 ft | 8.2 m26.9 ft |
| 20 m66 ft | 52.0 m171 ft | 10.9 m35.9 ft |
| 30 m98 ft | 78.1 m256 ft | 16.4 m53.9 ft |
Calculated from the horizontal field of view in the specifications below: width = 2 × distance × tan(FOV ÷ 2). Lens distortion and mounting angle are not included.
Who uses it, where it goes and how to install it
Written for the IPC6215SR-X5PAEW-VG from its official datasheet: 5 MP mini PTZ, 5× optical zoom (2.7–13.5 mm), 30 m smart IR, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi or RJ45, DC 12 V or PoE+ (18 W).
Who it is for
- Shops, counters and small offices — One camera can pan 350° and zoom 5× from the whole shop floor to the till; at the 13.5 mm end it identifies a person up to 24.8 m. Built-in mic and speaker let the owner talk to customers or staff.
- Retrofits where pulling network cable is hard — 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) carries the video, so only power is needed at the camera: a DC 12 V adapter or a PoE+ port. The RJ45 port stays available when a cable is possible.
- Lobbies, receptions and covered entrances — 120 dB optical WDR, HLC and BLC handle a bright glass door behind visitors, and best-snapshot selection keeps a clear frame of each person who triggers a rule.
- Homes with a covered porch, garage or yard view — Intrusion, crossline and enter/leave-area rules classify humans, non-motor vehicles and vehicles to cut alerts from pets and leaves; 30 m smart IR covers a driveway at night.
Where and how to install
- Indoors or fully sheltered — The datasheet lists no IP rating, a plastic housing and a working range of -10 °C to 50 °C. Install it indoors or under a deep roof, away from driving rain, direct midday sun and condensation, and do not use it where winters go below -10 °C.
- Mind the 350° pan gap — Pan is 350°, not endless, so a 10° sector cannot be reached. Mount on a wall or corner and turn the base so that gap faces the wall. Tilt is 0° to 90°: on a ceiling it can look straight down; on a wall bracket it looks out and down.
- Height and brackets — Mount at about 2.5–3.5 m. Ceiling: direct mount, or junction box TR-JB03-H-IN for wiring from behind. Wall: TR-WM03-B-IN, or TR-JB07/WM03-F-IN with a back hole for the cable. Corner: TR-UC08-C. Pole: TR-UP06-IN.
- Power: PoE+ or 12 V, not plain PoE — It draws 18 W, more than an IEEE 802.3af port delivers (15.4 W at the switch), so use an 802.3at PoE+ port or a DC 12 V ±25% adapter with a Ø5.5 mm plug. Keep each Cat5e/Cat6 run within 100 m; surge protection is 4 kV, so add a surge protector on any cable that runs outdoors.
- Wi-Fi placement — It uses 2.4 GHz only. Keep the router or access point close with few walls between, avoid mounting next to metal ceilings or electrical panels, and check signal strength in the web interface before fixing the camera. For several cameras or high bitrates, use the RJ45 port instead.
Wide 2.7 mm vs. tele 13.5 mm: what the 5× zoom covers
At the wide end the camera sees a whole room or yard (26.0 m wide at 10 m) but identifies a face only up to 7.1 m. Zoomed to 13.5 mm it is about 5× narrower and puts about 526 pixels on each meter at 10 m, so a face is identifiable up to 24.8 m. In practice: patrol or rest wide, then zoom in on the door, gate or counter when something happens.
| Wide · 2.7 mm | Tele · 13.5 mm (5×) | |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal view angle | 104.9° | 30.6° |
| Width covered at 10 m | 26.0 m | 5.5 m |
| Width covered at 30 m | 78.1 m | 16.4 m |
| Pixels per meter at 10 m | 111 | 526 |
| Identify a stranger's face up to | 7.1 m | 24.8 m |
| Recognize someone you know up to | 14.2 m | 49.5 m |
| Detect that something is there up to | 70.9 m | 247.5 m |
| Smart IR at night | 30 m | 30 m |
- Use the wide end as the home position for a shop floor or yard: 26.0 m of width at 10 m.
- Save zoomed presets on the door, till or gate within 24.8 m so faces are identifiable when you jump to them.
- At night, plan on 30 m of IR whatever the zoom; beyond that the picture depends on existing lighting.
Widths are calculated from the horizontal view angle (width = 2 × distance × tan(angle ÷ 2)); pixels per meter = 2880 ÷ width at 10 m. DORI distances are the manufacturer's figures for the wide and tele ends.
Full Specifications
Complete official specifications from the manufacturer's datasheet (technical values in English).
Camera
| Sensor | 1/2.7" CMOS |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.003 Lux (F1.2, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR |
| Day/Night | IR-cut filter with auto switch (ICR) |
| Shutter | Auto/Manual, 1 to 1/100000 s |
| WDR | 120 dB |
| S/N | > 56 dB |
Lens & Field of View
| Focal Length | 2.7 to 13.5 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 5X |
| Iris | F1.2 |
| Field of View (H) | 104.9° to 30.6° |
| Field of View (V) | 55.4° to 17.7° |
| Field of View (D) | 129.0° to 39.8° |
Illuminator
| IR Distance | 30 m (98.4 ft.) |
| Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Light Control | Auto/Manual |
Image
| White Balance | Auto, Outdoor, Fine tune, Sodium lamp, Locked, Auto2 |
| Digital Noise Reduction | 2D/3D DNR |
| Flip | Normal, Flip vertical, Flip horizontal, 180° |
| HLC | Support |
| BLC | Support |
| Smart IR | Support |
| Defog | Digital defog |
Video
| Privacy Mask | 24 areas, up to 4 areas per scene |
| Video Compression | Ultra 265, H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| Frame Rate | Main Stream: 5 MP (2880×1620), max. 30 fps; Sub Stream: 720P (1280×720), max. 30 fps; Third Stream: D1 (720×576), max. 30 fps |
| Video Bit Rate | 128 Kbps to 16 Mbps |
| U-code | Support |
| ROI | Support |
| Video Stream | Triple streams |
| OSD | Up to 8 OSDs |
Audio
| Audio Compression | G.711U, G.711A |
| Audio Bitrate | 128 Kbps |
| Two-way Audio | Support |
| Suppression | Support |
| Sampling Rate | 16 kHz |
Intelligent
| Smart Intrusion Prevention | Cross line detection, intrusion detection, enter area detection, leave area detection (support false alarm filtering and the classification of human, non-motor vehicle and vehicle) |
| Exception Detection | Object removed, Object Left Behind, Scene change, Defocus detection |
Events
| Basic Detection | Motion detection, Tampering alarm, Audio detection, Object removed, Object Left Behind, Scene change, Defocus detection |
| General Function | Watermark, IP address filtering, Alarm input, Alarm output, Access policy, ARP protection, RTSP authentication, User authentication |
Storage
| Edge Storage | MicroSD, up to 512 GB |
| Network Storage | ANR, NAS (NFS) |
Network & Security
| Protocols | SSH, IGMP, RTP, RTCP, SMTP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, PPPoE, RTSP, RTMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, FTP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1x, SNMP, QoS, SSL/TLS |
| Compatible Integration | ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T), API, SDK |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users. 3 user levels: administrator, common user and operator |
| Security | TLS 1.3, Password Protection, Strong Password, HTTPS Encryption, Export Operation Logs, Basic and Digest Authentication for RTSP, Digest Authentication for HTTP, TLS 1.2, WSSE and Digest Authentication for ONVIF |
| Client | EZStation, UNV-Link, UNV-Link Pro |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view: IE 10+, Chrome 45+, Firefox 52+, Edge 79+ |
| Web Client Language | 22 Languages: Traditional Chinese, English, Simplified Chinese, Polish, German, Russian, French, Korean, Dutch, Czech, Portuguese (Europe), Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Thai, Turkish, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Europe), Hungarian, Italian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Slovak |
PTZ
| Number of Presets | 1024 |
| Preset Patrol | 16 patrols, up to 64 presets for each patrol |
| Patrol Stay Time | 1800 s to 3600 s |
| Home Position | Support |
| Pan Range | 350° |
| Tilt Range | 0° to 90° |
| Pan Speed | 0.1°/s to 60°/s |
| Tilt Speed | 0.1°/s to 50°/s |
Interface
| Audio I/O | 1 Input: impedance 1 kΩ, amplitude 2.5 V [p-p], 1 Output: impedance 600 Ω, amplitude 2.5 V [p-p] |
| Alarm I/O | 1/1 |
| Serial Port | 1 × RS485 |
| Built-in Mic | Support |
| Built-in Speaker | Support |
| WIFI | Support |
| Network | 1 × RJ45 10 M/100 M Base-TX Ethernet |
General
| Built-in DC12V Output | Support |
| Power | DC 12 V (±25%), PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) |
| Power Consumption | 18 W |
| Power Interface | Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug |
| Surge Protection | 4 KV |
| Reset Button | Support |
| Material | Plastic |
Wi-Fi
| Wireless Standards | IEEE802.11b/g/n |
| Frequency Range | 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz |
| Channel Bandwidth | 20/40 MHz Support |
| Transmit Power | 802.11b: 17±1.5 dBm@11 Mbps; 802.11g: 16±1.5 dBm@54 Mbps; 802.11n: 16±1.5 dBm@MCS7; 802.11ax: 16±1.5 dBm@MCS9 |
| Receive Sensitivity | 802.11b: -76 dBm@11 Mbps (Typical); 802.11g: -65 dBm@54 Mbps (Typical); 802.11n: -64 dBm@MCS7_HT20 (Typical) |
| Wi-Fi Security | 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
| Transmission Rate | 802.11b: 11 Mbps; 802.11g: 54 Mbps; 802.11n: up to 150 Mbps; 802.11ax: up to 270 Mbps |
| Configurable P/N | Support |
Certification
| EMC | CE-EMC (EN 55032:2015+A11:2020+A1:2020, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014); FCC (47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, ANSI C63.4-2014) |
| Safety | UL (UL 62368-1, 2nd Ed., Issue Date: 2014-12-01); CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 62368-1-14, 2nd Ed., Issue Date: 2014-12-01; EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020 |
| Environment | CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU; (EU)2015/863); WEEE (2012/19/EU) |
Dimensions
Engineering drawing reproduced 1:1 from the official datasheet.
unit: mm (in.)
| Dimensions | Φ129 mm × 143.6 mm (Φ5.1" × 5.7") |
| Weight | 780 g (1.72 lb.) |
| Power | DC 12 V (±25%), PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) · 18 W |
| Working Environment | -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F), ≤95% RH non-condensing |
| Storage Environment | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F), ≤95% RH non-condensing |
| Surge Protection | 4 KV |
Optional Mounting Accessories
Order together with the camera to save shipping.
TR-JB03-H-INJunction box for metal turret camera (supports wiring from behind)
TR-A01-INNPT 3/4'' waterproof cable gland
TR-JB07/WM03-F-INWall mounting assembling bracket with back hole for 3-inch hemisphere
TR-UP06-INUniversal pole mounting bracket
TR-WM03-B-INWall mounting assembling bracket for 3-inch hemisphere
TR-UC08-CBullet & dome corner mounting bracket
5MP Wi-Fi Mini PTZ Camera FAQ — IPC6215SR-X5PAEW-VG
How much zoom does this mini PTZ have?
It carries a 5X optical zoom lens running 2.7–13.5 mm. The horizontal field of view goes from 104.9° wide down to 30.6° at full zoom, so one unit can sweep a courtyard and then pull in tight on a gate, counter or parking bay.
Does it really work over Wi-Fi?
Yes — this is a Wi-Fi mini PTZ, so video reaches your network without pulling a data cable to the mount point. That shortens installs in finished interiors, shops and homes where running new cable is disruptive. Standard protocols including RTSP, RTMP, HTTP and HTTPS are supported.
What is the night vision and low-light performance?
Starlight-class sensitivity of 0.003 lux in color at F1.2 keeps evening scenes in color, and Smart IR at 850 nm reaches 30 m (98.4 ft.) in full darkness. 120 dB WDR handles bright windows behind the subject, with HLC, BLC and digital defog on top.
Can I talk through the camera?
Yes, two-way audio is supported with a 16 kHz sampling rate and G.711U/G.711A compression at 128 Kbps, so you can hear the scene and answer back — useful for reception desks, delivery gates and remote challenge of intruders. Alarm input and output contacts are also on board.
Is it compatible with third-party recorders?
Yes — ONVIF Profile S, Profile G and Profile T are supported, along with API and SDK integration. Triple streams (5 MP main at 30 fps, 720P sub, D1 third) let a recorder, a monitor wall and a phone each take an appropriate feed simultaneously.
Where does it store recordings if the network drops?
On a MicroSD card up to 512 GB inside the camera. ANR automatically pushes that footage back to the recorder once the connection returns, and NAS storage over NFS is also supported — so a Wi-Fi dropout or cut link does not leave a hole in your evidence.
Can the IPC6215SR-X5PAEW-VG be installed outdoors?
Only in a fully sheltered spot. The datasheet lists no IP rating, the housing is plastic and the working range is -10 °C to 50 °C, so treat it as an indoor or under-roof camera, out of driving rain and direct sun. For an exposed wall or pole, tell us the site and we will suggest a mini PTZ with a listed IP rating.
Which PoE switch do I need for the IPC6215SR-X5PAEW-VG?
A PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) switch: the camera draws 18 W, which is more than the 15.4 W an 802.3af port provides, so a basic PoE switch may not start the pan/tilt motor and IR reliably. Budget 18 W per camera: a switch with a 120 W PoE budget runs 6 of them. The port is 10/100 Mbps, so Fast Ethernet ports are enough; keep each cable within 100 m.
How many days of recording fit on a microSD card in the IPC6215SR-X5PAEW-VG?
It takes up to 512 GB. At an assumed 4 Mbps for the 5 MP main stream with continuous recording it writes about 43.2 GB per day, so a 512 GB card holds about 11.9 days; at the 16 Mbps maximum it is about 3.0 days. Ultra 265 and event-only recording stretch this further, and NAS (NFS) recording is also listed.
Do smart intrusion alarms on the IPC6215SR-X5PAEW-VG still work while it patrols?
Plan them for a fixed view. Crossline and area rules are drawn on the picture, so they only make sense when the camera is at the position where you drew them; while it moves or is zoomed elsewhere the zone no longer matches the scene. Set a home position at that view so the camera returns there after manual use, and keep human/vehicle classification on to reduce alerts from pets, shadows and leaves.
How many IPC6215SR-X5PAEW-VG cameras can share one Wi-Fi router?
Plan on only a few. The camera uses 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n with a link rate of up to 150 Mbps, but real throughput on a busy 2.4 GHz channel is usually a fraction of that, and all cameras share it. Keep the main stream moderate (for example 2–4 Mbps), place cameras close to the access point, and wire any camera that is far away or behind several walls through its RJ45 port.
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