TP-Link VIGI C440 4MP Turret IP Camera, 2.8mm Wide-Angle Lens, PoE, Smart Detection, IR & White Light Night Vision, H.265+

The TP-Link VIGI C440 (2.8mm) is a professional 4MP turret network camera designed for advanced video surveillance in commercial and business environments. Part of TP-Link’s VIGI professional surveillance ecosystem, this camera combines high-resolution imaging, intelligent detection, flexible night-time illumination, and efficient video compression in a compact turret-style form factor.

At its core, the VIGI C440 uses a 1/3-inch progressive scan CMOS image sensor capable of delivering a maximum resolution of 4 megapixels (2560 × 1440). This higher-resolution output provides increased image clarity and detail compared to standard Full HD cameras, making it suitable for monitoring entrances, retail spaces, offices, warehouses, and other areas where accurate visual information is essential.

The camera is equipped with a 2.8mm fixed focal length lens featuring an F1.6 aperture, offering a wide field of view for broad area coverage. With a horizontal field of view of approximately 101°, the 2.8mm lens minimizes blind spots and reduces the number of cameras required to cover a given space. This makes the VIGI C440 (2.8mm) well suited for indoor and outdoor installations where wide-angle visibility is required.

For low-light and night-time conditions, the VIGI C440 integrates a dual-illumination system consisting of infrared (IR) LEDs and white light LEDs, each with an effective range of up to 30 meters. The IR illumination enables discreet black-and-white night monitoring, while the white light can provide full-color night images and act as a visual deterrent when configured. Illumination behavior can be set to auto, scheduled, always on, or always off, depending on surveillance requirements.

Image quality is enhanced through TP-Link’s SmartVid image processing technologies, including Digital Wide Dynamic Range (DWDR) and 3D Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR). DWDR helps balance scenes with strong lighting contrast, while 3D DNR reduces noise and pixel distortion, especially in low-light environments. Additional image features such as Backlight Compensation (BLC), Highlight Compensation (HLC), infrared overexposure prevention, and image rotation further improve video clarity and usability.

The VIGI C440 supports an extensive range of smart detection features designed to improve monitoring accuracy and reduce false alarms. The camera can intelligently classify humans and vehicles, allowing alerts to focus on relevant activity rather than environmental motion. Supported smart events include area intrusion detection, line-crossing detection, region entering detection, region exiting detection, object abandoned detection, object removal detection, and abnormal sound detection. Basic events such as motion detection, video tampering detection, and illegal login detection are also supported.

Video encoding is handled using efficient compression formats, including H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264. H.265+ significantly reduces storage requirements and network bandwidth usage compared to older compression standards, making it suitable for long-term recording and multi-camera deployments. The camera supports both main stream and sub-stream encoding, enabling flexible configurations for recording and remote viewing.

The VIGI C440 supports frame rates of up to 30 frames per second, depending on configuration. Supported resolutions include 2560 × 1440, 2304 × 1296, 2048 × 1280, 1920 × 1080, and 1280 × 720, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of NVRs and display systems.

Audio capabilities include two-way audio, supported by a built-in microphone and speaker. The microphone can capture sound within approximately a 15-foot radius, while the speaker enables audible warnings or voice communication when configured. Audio is compressed using G.711 (alaw), with environmental noise filtering for improved clarity.

From a networking standpoint, the VIGI C440 features a 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet interface and full ONVIF Profile S support, ensuring compatibility with TP-Link VIGI NVRs as well as third-party network video recorders and video management systems. It supports a wide range of network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SSL/TLS, FTP/SFTP, RTP, IPv4, and IPv6.

Power can be supplied via Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliant with IEEE 802.3af/at, or via 12V DC input, offering flexible installation options. Maximum power consumption is 6.6 W, supporting energy-efficient continuous operation.

Physically, the VIGI C440 features a compact turret-style housing constructed from durable plastic. It supports manual angle adjustment with 360° pan, 85° tilt, and 360° rotation, allowing precise positioning during installation. The camera operates reliably within a temperature range of -30°C to +60°C and humidity levels up to 95% non-condensing, making it suitable for demanding environments.

The TP-Link VIGI C440 (2.8mm) is an ideal solution for businesses seeking a 4MP IP turret camera with wide-angle coverage, intelligent detection, flexible night-time illumination, and efficient video compression for professional surveillance applications.