TP-Link VIGI C340 (2.8mm) 4MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera, H.265+, Human & Vehicle Classification, Two-Way Audio, Smart IR 30m + White Light 30m, microSD 256GB, PoE/12V DC, DWDR, IP67

The TP-Link VIGI C340 (2.8mm) is an outdoor bullet network camera built for business surveillance where reliable 24/7 monitoring, clear video evidence, and smarter event notifications are required. It is designed for commercial use cases such as storefront exteriors, entrances, perimeter walkways, warehouses, loading areas, small parking approaches, and any location where a weather-protected outdoor camera needs to deliver dependable daily coverage. This model supports 4MP recording, efficient H.265+ video compression, human and vehicle classification, smart detection events, and two-way audio using the integrated microphone and speaker.

This listing is specifically for the 2.8mm fixed-lens version of the VIGI C340. Lens choice is critical because it determines how wide the scene is and how the camera frames key areas. The 2.8mm lens is ideal for wider coverage, making it a strong option for monitoring entrances, gates, open areas near doors, storefront approaches, and perimeter lines where you want a broader view to reduce blind spots. For the 2.8mm lens, the camera field of view is specified as 96.1° horizontal, 52° vertical, and 113.6° diagonal. This wider angle helps capture more of the surrounding scene within one camera view, which can simplify installation planning and reduce the number of cameras needed in some layouts.

Image capture is based on a 1/3” progressive scan CMOS sensor. The camera provides a maximum resolution of 2560 × 1440 (4MP). This is well-suited for business monitoring where you want more detail than 1080p for incident review and operational oversight. The camera supports multiple resolution options so installers can balance image detail, storage retention, and bandwidth use. The main stream supports 2560×1440, 2304×1296, 2048×1280, 1920×1080, and 1280×720. This flexibility is useful when you want maximum detail at primary access points and a lower resolution at secondary areas to extend storage retention.

Frame rate options are configurable for both the main stream and the sub-stream, with supported selections including 1fps, 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, and up to 30fps. Higher frame rates can be useful for smoother motion capture in busy scenes such as entrances, delivery points, and driveway approaches, while lower frame rates can be selected to reduce storage use and bandwidth.

Low-light performance is important for outdoor and after-hours monitoring. The VIGI C340 is specified with minimum illumination of 0.005 lux in color, and it supports 0 lux operation when infrared or white light illumination is enabled. The camera uses an IR cut filter for day and night operation, helping keep images consistent between daylight and nighttime conditions. Day/night switching options include Day/Night, Auto, and Schedule-Switch, allowing you to control how the camera transitions based on the site’s lighting patterns and operating hours.

For night monitoring, the camera includes both infrared illumination and white light illumination. The IR system includes 2 IR LEDs with a range up to 30 meters and a wavelength of 850nm. The white light system includes 2 white LEDs with a range up to 30 meters. This dual-illumination setup provides flexibility depending on your security policy: IR supports discreet nighttime monitoring (commonly in black-and-white), while white light can be used when visible illumination is preferred for increased scene visibility or deterrence. Smart IR is included to help prevent common nighttime issues such as nearby subjects becoming overexposed or distant subjects being under-rendered, improving the usefulness of recorded footage in real conditions.

Outdoor cameras often face difficult lighting, such as strong sunlight with shaded areas, reflective surfaces, or bright headlights at night. The VIGI C340 supports DWDR (digital wide dynamic range), which helps adjust for lighting contrast and improve scene usability where there are brighter and darker areas within the same view. In addition, image enhancement features include BLC (backlight compensation), 3D DNR (noise reduction), HLC (highlight compensation), and Smart IR. Image settings allow configuration of mirror, brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, exposure, WDR, white balance, prevention of overexposure to infrared light, HLC adjustment by client software, and image rotation (90°/270°). Privacy masking is supported with up to 4 masks, which is useful for compliance and privacy requirements when certain parts of the scene must be blocked from view.

Efficient recording and scalable deployment are supported through modern compression and bitrate options. The main stream supports H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264, and the sub-stream supports H.265 / H.264. H.265+ is designed to improve compression efficiency to reduce storage and bandwidth usage compared with older formats, depending on the scene and configuration. Video bitrate ranges are configurable: main stream from 256 Kbps to 4 Mbps, and sub-stream from 64 Kbps to 512 Kbps. Bitrate control is important in real deployments because it allows system designers to match camera output to network capacity and storage targets.

One of the biggest operational advantages of the VIGI C340 is smarter detection. The camera supports Human & Vehicle Classification, which distinguishes humans and vehicles from other moving objects to provide more accurate event notifications. This helps reduce alert noise compared to basic motion-only detection, especially in outdoor scenes where shadows, rain, insects, or moving foliage can create unwanted triggers. The camera supports a range of smart events including Area Intrusion Detection, Line-Crossing Detection, People Detection, Vehicle Detection, Region Entering Detection, Region Exiting Detection, Object Abandoned Detection, and Object Removal Detection. Basic events include Motion Detection, Video Tampering Detection, and Exception alerts such as illegal login. These capabilities allow businesses to create practical security rules such as detecting movement into restricted areas, monitoring boundary crossings, and receiving alerts for suspicious behavior patterns.

For response workflows and deterrence, the camera supports alarm linkage actions including memory card video recording, message push notifications, audible warning, and white light flashing. This means the camera can be configured not only to record and notify, but also to trigger an audible and visual response when defined events occur. Output notification is supported via message push, enabling mobile or software-driven alert workflows depending on system configuration.

Audio capability is included. The VIGI C340 supports two-way audio communication, and it includes both a built-in microphone and a built-in speaker. This can support use cases like remote warning, basic communication at entrances, or adding audio context to incidents, depending on site policy and local regulations. (Audio output is not listed as a separate external interface; the device includes the built-in speaker and microphone.)

For installation and system compatibility, the camera includes 1 RJ45 10/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port with PoE support. It also supports 12V DC power input using a 5.5mm coaxial power plug. Power is listed as PoE (802.3af/at, class 0) or 12V DC ±5%. Power consumption is listed as max 7W on 12V DC (PoE shown as class 0). These options help installers choose between single-cable PoE deployment or DC power depending on site infrastructure.

Local storage is supported with a built-in memory card slot, supporting microSD cards up to 256GB. This can be used for local edge recording in smaller installations without an NVR, or as a supplementary/backup recording method depending on the deployment design. Network storage support is also listed as NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS). The camera supports common network protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTSP, NTP, UPnP UDP, and SSL/TLS. Security features include password protection, HTTPS encryption, IP address filtering, and digest authentication. ONVIF support is included, with API listed as Open Network Video Interface (Profile S), supporting integration planning with compatible systems.

For management and viewing, supported clients include VIGI App, VIGI Security Manager, VIGI NVR, and Web. Cloud support is listed as Yes. Simultaneous live view is listed as up to 6 channels, supporting multi-camera monitoring environments.

Durability is built for outdoor use. The camera is rated IP67 for ingress protection against dust and water. Operating temperature is specified as -30°C to 60°C, supporting use in a wide range of weather conditions. The housing material is listed as plastic. Product dimensions are listed as 174 × 78 × 70 mm. Certifications listed include CE, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, NTRA, and KC.

If you need a wide-angle outdoor bullet IP camera that delivers 4MP recording, intelligent human/vehicle-aware alerts, flexible night monitoring with IR and white light, built-in audio for two-way communication, local microSD recording up to 256GB, and PoE installation convenience in an IP67-rated body, the TP-Link VIGI C340 (2.8mm) is built for practical business surveillance deployments.