VIVOTEK’s IP8166 is a professional box network camera equipped with a Full HD sensor enabling a viewing resolution of 1920x1080 at a smooth 30 fps. The IP8166 is capable of capturing high quality, high resolution video at up to 2 Megapixels in low light environments with VIVOTEK’s SNV technology, making the camera ideal for a wide range of video surveillance applications, including supermarkets, banks, hotels and parking lots and also suitable for many more situations.

Further empowering this professional 24/7 camera, VIVOTEK’s Smart Stream II technology enables the IP8166 to optimize quality for a desired region or area and therefore to maximize efficiency of bandwidth usage. The IP8166 can reduce both bandwidth and storage consumption by up to 50%* while still retaining the same excellent image quality as a Full HD camera.

Smart Stream II technology can save up to 50% of bandwidth and storage by optimizing bitrates for moving regions or ROI.

To meet the demands of diverse scenarios, the IP8166 is compatible with a variety of accessories, from external IR LEDs and enclosures, to long-range solutions and PoE total solutions. With the added support and flexibility of an abundance of professional accessories, the IP8166 is an excellent candidate for your total surveillance solution.

Key Features

  • 2-Megapixel CMOS Sensor
  • 30 fps @ 1920x1080
  • SNV (Supreme Night Visibility) for Low Light Conditions
  • Smart Stream II to Optimize Bandwidth Efficiency
  • WDR Enhanced for Unparalleled Visibility in High Contrast Environments
  • 3D Noise Reduction for Low-light Conditions
  • Video Rotation for Corridor View
  • Lens Profile to Ensure the Full Compatibility for Different Lens Options
Model IP8166
CPU Multimedia SoC (System-on-Chip)
Flash 128 MB
RAM 256 MB
Image Sensor 1/2.8" Progressive CMOS
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 (2MP)
Lens Type Vari-Focal
Focal Length f= 2.8 ~ 12 mm
Aperture F1.4 ~ F2.4
Auto-iris DC-iris (P-iris reserved)
Field of View 38° ~ 101° (Horizontal)
21° ~ 63° (Vertical)
40° ~ 122° (Diagonal)
Shutter Time 1/5 sec. to 1/32,000 sec.
WDR Technology WDR Enhanced
Day/Night Removable IR-cut filter for day & night function
Minimum Illumination 0.08 Lux @ F1.4 (Color)
0.001 Lux @ F1.4 (B/W)
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Functionalities ePTZ:
48x digital zoom (4x on IE plug-in, 12x built in)
On-board Storage Slot Type: SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
Seamless Recording
Compression H.264 & MJPEG
Maximum Frame Rate 30 fps@ 1920x1080
In both compression modes
Maximum Streams 4 simultaneous streams
S/N Ratio 49 dB
Dynamic Range 70 dB
Video Streaming Adjustable resolution, quality and bitrate
Smart Stream II
Image Settings Time stamp, text overlay, flip & mirror; Configurable brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, white balance, exposure control, gain, backlight compensation, privacy masks; Scheduled profile settings, video rotation, 3DNR, defog, lens profile
Audio Capability Two-Way Audio (full duplex)
Compression G711, G726
Interface External microphone input
External line output
Users Live viewing for up to 10 clients
Protocols IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, UPnP, RTSP/RTP/RTCP, IGMP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, PPPoE, CoS, QoS, SNMP, 802.1X, UDP, ICMP, ARP, SSL, TLS
Interface 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45)
*It is highly recommended to use standard CAT5e & CAT6 cables which are compliant with the 3P/ETL standard.
ONVIF Supported, specification available at www.onvif.org
Video Motion Detection Five-window video motion detection
VCA* Line crossing detection, field detection, loitering detection
Alarm Triggers Motion detection, manual trigger, digital input, periodical trigger, system boot, recording notification, camera tampering detection, audio detection
Alarm Events Event notification using digital output, HTTP, SMTP, FTP and NAS server, SD Card File upload via HTTP, SMTP, FTP, NAS server and SD card
Connectors RJ-45 cable connector for 10/100 Network/PoE connection
Audio input
Audio output
DC 12V power input 
AC 24V Power input 
Digital input*3 
Digital output*1
LED Indicator System power and status indicator
Power Input DC 12V
AC 24V
IEEE 802.3af PoE Class 0
Power Consumption Max. 6.8 W
Dimensions 193 (D) x 70 (W) x 61 (H) mm
Weight 626 g
Safety Certifications CE, LVD, FCC Class B, VCCI, C-Tick, UL
Operating Temperature Starting Temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F ) 
Working Temperature: -10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F )
Humidity 90%
Warranty 36 months
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000
Web Browser Mozilla Firefox 7~10 (streaming only)
Internet Explorer 7/8/9/10/11
Other Players VLC: 1.1.11 or above
Quicktime: 7 or above
CD User's manual, quick installation guide, Installation Wizard 2, VAST
Others Quick installation guide, mounting bracket, screw pack, Lens
Datasheets Download
User's Manuals Download

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