Wider Coverage With a 180 Degree Panoramic Security Camera
Camius SPOT4K180 cameras replace multiple conventional narrow-angle fixed-lens cameras in suitable wide-area installations. Each 4K 180 degree PoE security camera provides a 180° horizontal view, helping reduce mounting points, Ethernet cable runs, PoE ports, and recorder channels. This wider coverage suits stores, warehouses, offices, and other open areas. The final camera count depends on the property layout, obstructions, mounting position, and level of identification detail required.
4K 180 Degree PoE Security Camera for Wide-Area Surveillance
The Camius SPOT4K180 captures standard 16:9 4K Ultra HD video at 3840 × 2160 resolution. Its fixed 2.0 mm panoramic lens provides a 180° horizontal field of view and a 91° vertical field of view, keeping a broad scene visible in one continuous image.
180 Degree Panoramic Security Camera with Advanced AI
The SPOT4K180 provides more than standard motion alerts. Its advanced AI analytics help businesses monitor defined areas, classify pedestrian and vehicle activity, track movement patterns, and locate recorded events faster.
Supported AI functions include:
- Smart Motion Detection: Classifies motion as pedestrian, vehicle, or combined pedestrian and vehicle activity.
- Pedestrian & Vehicle detection: Identifies people and vehicles within the monitored scene.
- Line-crossing detection: Detects movement across a configured virtual line.
- Intrusion and region detection: Includes intrusion, region entrance, and region exit detection.
- Cross counting and occupancy analytics: Includes cross counting, crowd density, queue length, and Heat Map analytics.
- Object and tampering detection: Includes object detection and video tampering detection.
- Sound analytics: Includes sound detection and rare-sound detection.
Available AI settings and recorder-based controls vary by the connected Camius recorder model, recorder firmware, and system configuration.
Infrared and Full-Color Night Monitoring
Two infrared LEDs provide black-and-white night vision at distances up to 82 feet, or 25 meters. Two warm lights support visible illumination at distances up to 49 feet, or 15 meters.
Day and night, full-color and scheduled operating modes let you configure the camera for the lighting conditions and security requirements at each location. Actual illumination range depends on mounting height, reflected surfaces, ambient lighting and weather conditions.
Triple Video Streams for Recording, Live View and Mobile Access
The SPOT4K180 produces three separately optimized video streams:
* Main stream for full-resolution recording and detailed playback.
* Substream for multi-camera live viewing and lower-bandwidth connections.
* Mobile stream for efficient viewing through compatible mobile devices.
The main stream records up to 3840 × 2160 at 20 frames per second. Selectable lower-resolution main-stream options make it possible to balance image quality, bandwidth and storage requirements.
H.265+ and H.265 compression reduce storage and network usage while preserving detailed video. The camera supports CBR and VBR bitrate control from 256 Kbps to 16 Mbps.
Panoramic Coverage with 120 dB WDR
Wide scenes frequently include bright entrances, shaded walls and strong outdoor backlighting. The AI PoE security camera uses 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range to preserve usable details across bright and dark areas of the same scene.
Additional image controls include:
- 3D digital noise reduction.
- Backlight compensation with five configurable zones.
- Automatic or manual white balance.
- Automatic gain control.
- Electronic shutter from 1/5 to 1/20,000 second.
- Four rectangular privacy-mask areas.
Two-Way Audio and Active Deterrence
A built-in microphone records audio with the video. The integrated speaker supports two-way audio communication through compatible Camius software and connected systems.
The SPOT4K180 also includes:
- An audible alarm.
- Red and blue flashing warning lights.
- Built-in microphone and speaker.
- G.711a and G.711u audio compression.
Communicate with visitors, respond to activity, and provide visible and audible warnings from the camera location. Follow the Camius deterrence and siren setup guide to select the event triggering the warning / strobe lights, siren, or both, and set an activation schedule.
Metal IP67 Outdoor Housing
The 180 degree outdoor security camera uses a metal IP67-rated enclosure for indoor or outdoor installation. Its operating temperature range extends from -31°F to 140°F, or -35°C to 60°C.
The housing is designed for commercial installations exposed to rain, dust, heat and cold. Proper cable protection and weather-resistant connections are still required for outdoor installation.
PoE Installation with One Ethernet Cable
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet carries power and network data through one Ethernet cable. This provides a stable wired connection without requiring a separate electrical outlet next to the camera.
Connect the camera directly to a compatible Camius PoE NVR. When adding it to Camius Hybrid Security DVR Recorders, connect the camera through a PoE switch on the same network. The camera also accepts 12V DC power when PoE is not used.
Camius NVR, Hybrid DVR, App and VMS Compatibility
The residential commercial panoramic security camera integrates with compatible Camius surveillance recorders for centralized local recording, live viewing, playback, and remote access.
- Connect directly to compatible Camius PoE NVR Camera Kits for plug-and-play PoE setup and recorder-based storage.
- Expand compatible Camius 4K DVR Security System, 8 and 16 Channel Camera Kits with an 8MP panoramic IP camera. Connect the SPOT4K180 through a PoE switch on the same network as the Hybrid DVR.
View live and recorded video through the Camius View app for smartphones and tablets. Follow the Camius VMS Pro setup guide for Windows and Mac computer access, or use the Camius web browser viewing guide for browser-based access.
Local Recording With a Camius NVR or Hybrid DVR
Connect the SPOT4K180 to a compatible Camius PoE NVR or Hybrid DVR for centralized local recording without monthly fees. A Camius recorder provides continuous or event recording, multi-camera viewing, organized playback, video search, and remote access through the Camius View app. Connect the camera directly to a compatible Camius PoE NVR, or connect through a PoE switch when adding the camera to a Camius Hybrid DVR.
As an added storage option, the camera includes a built-in microSD card slot supporting up to 256 GB of on-camera recording. H.265+ compression reduces storage and network usage while maintaining detailed 4K video.
Recommended SPOT4K180 Applications
The panoramic camera without monthly fees is suited to locations where broad fixed coverage is more important than motorized camera movement:
- Wide storefronts and building entrances.
- Parking rows and vehicle staging areas.
- Warehouse floors and loading docks.
- Churches, schools and community buildings.
- Office lobbies and reception areas.
- Courtyards and outdoor gathering spaces.
- Large residential frontages and driveways.
- Areas where people counting or heat-map analytics support operational review.
Technical Specifications
The SPOT4K180 combines true 4K panoramic video, three video streams, advanced AI analytics, two-way audio, active deterrence, and local recording.Â
| Model | SPOT4K180 |
|---|---|
| Image sensor | 1/2.8-inch progressive CMOS |
| Resolution and frame rate | 8MP, 3840 × 2160 at 20 fps, 16:9 video format |
| Lens | Fixed 2.0 mm panoramic lens, M12 mount, F2.4 aperture, 0.6-meter minimum object distance |
| Field of view | 180° horizontal, 91° vertical, 180° diagonal |
| Video streams | Three streams. Main: up to 3840 × 2160. Substream: 1280 × 720 or 640 × 480. Mobile: 640 × 480. Up to 20 fps |
| Compression and bitrate | H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, and MJPEG. CBR or VBR from 256 Kbps to 16 Mbps |
| Frequency modes | 50 Hz and 60 Hz |
| AI analytics | Smart Motion Detection with pedestrian, vehicle, or combined pedestrian and vehicle classification. Pedestrian and vehicle detection, line-crossing detection, cross counting, crowd density, queue length, sound detection, rare-sound detection, object detection, video tampering detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exit detection, and Heat Map |
| Smart dual illumination | Two IR LEDs provide night vision up to 82 feet (25 meters), while two warm-light LEDs provide full-color night video up to 49 feet (15 meters). Supports day/night, full-color, and scheduled modes. |
| Image enhancement | 120 dB WDR, 3D digital noise reduction, and five-zone backlight compensation |
| Exposure and color controls | 1/5 to 1/20,000-second electronic shutter, automatic gain control, automatic or manual white balance |
| Privacy masking | Four rectangular privacy areas |
| Audio | Built-in microphone and speaker, two-way audio, G.711a and G.711u compression |
| Active deterrence and siren | Audible siren alarm with red and blue flashing warning lights. Select the event triggering the deterrence lights, siren, or both, then set an activation schedule. Local setup path: Setup > Alarm > Deterrence and Siren. Web-browser path: Remote Setting > Alarm > Deterrence and Siren |
| Recording and storage | Compatible Camius PoE NVRs and Camius Hybrid DVRs. Built-in microSD card slot supports up to 256 GB. |
| System access | Camius View app, Camius VMS Pro for Windows and Mac, and web-browser access |
| Ethernet and IP support | RJ45 10/100BASE-T, IPv4 and IPv6, unicast and multicast transmission |
| ONVIF support | Profiles S, G, and T |
| Camius NVR compatibility | Supported |
| Camius Hybrid DVR compatibility | Supported through the network, using a PoE switch when required |
| Network protocols and security | TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, SMTP, NTP, UPnP, SNMP, FTP, and IP-address filtering |
| Power | IEEE 802.3af PoE or 12V DC, 12-watt maximum consumption |
| Outdoor construction | Metal IP67-rated housing |
| Operating conditions | -31°F to 140°F / -35°C to 60°C, up to 95% relative humidity |
| Dimensions and weight | Approximately Ø3.74 × 9.5 inches / Ø95 × 241.3 mm, 1.84 pounds / 836.3 grams |
| Reset button | Built in |
FAQs about 4K 180 degree PoE security camera
What is a 180 degree PoE security camera?
A 180 degree PoE security camera captures a panoramic view across the entire area in front of the camera. PoE supplies power and network data through one Ethernet cable. The SPOT4K180 combines this wide coverage with 4K recording, advanced AI and local storage.
Does the SPOT4K180 record in true 4K resolution?
Yes. The SPOT4K180 records standard 16:9 4K Ultra HD video at 3840 × 2160 resolution and up to 20 frames per second.
What is the field of view of the SPOT4K180?
The camera provides a 180° horizontal, 91° vertical and 180° diagonal field of view. This makes it suitable for monitoring wide areas from one fixed position.
Can one SPOT4K180 replace multiple conventional cameras?
As a wide-area business security camera, the SPOT4K180 can reduce the number of fixed cameras required in some wide-area installations. The result depends on the shape of the property, mounting position, obstructions and the level of detail required at different distances.
What AI detection features does the SPOT4K180 support?
The SPOT4K180 supports Smart Motion Detection for pedestrians, vehicles, or both, plus pedestrian and vehicle detection, line crossing, cross counting, crowd density, queue length, sound and rare-sound detection, object detection, video tampering detection, intrusion detection, region entrance and exit detection, and Heat Map analytics. Available settings and recorder-based controls vary by the connected Camius recorder model and firmware.
Does the SPOT4K180 require Wi-Fi?
No. The camera uses a wired Ethernet connection and supports IEEE 802.3af PoE. Wi-Fi is not required for local video transmission or recording.
Does the camera work without internet?
Yes. A local Camius NVR, Hybrid DVR or microSD card can continue recording without an internet connection. Internet access is required for remote viewing through the Camius View app or remote desktop using the VMS pro software, when you are away from the local network.
Does the SPOT4K180 require a monthly subscription?
No. Video can be recorded locally to a microSD card up to 256 GB or to a Camius NVR or DVR. Local recording does not require a monthly cloud-storage plan.
Is the SPOT4K180 compatible with Camius NVRs and DVRs?
Yes. It works with compatible Camius PoE NVRs and Camius Hybrid DVRs. Connect it directly to a supported PoE NVR or use a PoE switch when adding it to a Hybrid DVR over the network. Recorder capacity and advanced-feature support vary by model and firmware.
Can the camera work with a third-party NVR?
The SPOT4K180 supports ONVIF Profiles S, G and T. Basic video integration may work with compatible third-party systems, but AI analytics, audio, deterrence and configuration functions can be limited. Camius recorders provide the intended feature integration.
Does the SPOT4K180 support two-way audio?
Yes. The camera includes a microphone and speaker for two-way communication through the Camius View app.
What night-vision options does the camera provide?
The SPOT4K180 provides infrared night vision up to 82 feet and warm-light illumination up to 49 feet. It supports day and night, full-color and scheduled operating modes.
Can the SPOT4K180 be installed outdoors?
Yes. The camera has an IP67-rated metal enclosure and operates from -31°F to 140°F. Outdoor connections must still be protected from direct water exposure.
Why does the SPOT4K180 have three video streams?
The main stream provides maximum quality for recording. The substream reduces bandwidth during multi-camera live viewing. The mobile stream provides an additional low-bandwidth option for remote viewing on compatible devices.