Vivotek Vortex Essential 2 Megapixel Surveillance Camera - Dome

Introducing the Vivotek Vortex Essential 2 Megapixel Surveillance Camera - Dome, a cost-effective, high-value option for small businesses, schools, retail stores, and residential properties seeking dependable 24/7 monitoring. This compact dome camera packs essential HD imaging, robust environmental protection, and a vandal-resistant housing into a single, affordable device. With a 2-megapixel sensor delivering crisp 1080p video, it captures faces, details, and license-plate-like information under typical lighting, helping security teams review events quickly and accurately. The infrared night vision extends surveillance beyond daylight hours, providing up to 98.43 feet of illuminated coverage when lighting is minimal. The weather-sealed IP66-rated enclosure makes the Vortex Essential suitable for a wide range of conditions, from rain and dust to harsh environments, while the dome design helps minimize obstructions and prevents tampering by passersby. Its low-cost footprint makes it easy to scale across multiple sites, offering an economical path to enterprise-grade monitoring without compromising core features such as image quality, durability, and ease of use. This camera is ideal for storefronts with street-facing windows, entryways and parking lot approaches, corridors, and outdoor walkways where discreet, reliable surveillance is required. Whether you’re installing a single camera to protect a storefront or deploying a small fleet of domes across a campus, the Vortex Essential is built to deliver consistent performance and simple management through standard network integration and configuration.

• 2MP high-definition imaging: Delivers crisp 1080p video that helps identify important details such as facial features and scene elements with clarity.
• Infrared night vision up to 98.43 feet: Reliable illumination in low-light conditions to maintain situational awareness after dark without external lighting.
• IP66 weatherproof and vandal-resistant dome housing: Built to endure challenging outdoor environments and deter tampering, providing peace of mind in exposed locations.
• Discreet dome form factor with versatile mounting: Suitable for ceiling or wall mounting in indoor and outdoor settings, blending into surroundings while covering wide areas.
• Affordable, scalable surveillance solution: A low-cost entry point for reliable security coverage, ideal for small to mid-size deployments and budget-conscious projects.

Technical Details of Vivotek Vortex Essential 2 Megapixel Surveillance Camera - Dome

• Imaging sensor: 2 MP camera sensor for standard Full HD capture.
• Video resolution: 1080p (1920x1080) output for clear detail in recorded footage.
• Night vision: Infrared illumination supporting up to 98.43 feet (30 meters) of coverage in low-light or no-light conditions.
• Protection rating: IP66 weatherproof enclosure to resist dust and water ingress in outdoor environments.
• Housing: Vandal-resistant dome body designed to withstand tampering and harsh environments.
• Form factor: Dome-style surveillance camera suitable for ceiling or wall installation with discreet aesthetics.

how to install Vivotek Vortex Essential 2 Megapixel Surveillance Camera - Dome

• Plan the installation location to optimize field of view and minimize blind spots, selecting a secure mounting surface that can bear the camera’s weight and the hardware required for mounting.
• Mount the dome housing to the ceiling or wall using the included bracket and hardware, ensuring a solid and level installation for accurate framing of the surveillance area.
• Route network cabling and power connections to the camera installation site, taking care to maintain weatherproofing and cable management for a clean, professional setup.
• Connect the camera to your network and power source, then access the camera’s web interface or compatible NVR to begin configuration, including IP address assignment, motion settings, and IR behavior as needed.
• Configure image settings and IR parameters to suit the surveillance environment, verify camera coverage, and test daytime and nighttime performance to confirm reliable operation across lighting conditions.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the infrared distance? A: The Vivotek Vortex Essential provides infrared night vision up to 98.43 feet (30 meters) under typical low-light conditions.
• Q: Is the camera weatherproof? A: Yes. It features an IP66-rated enclosure, making it suitable for outdoor use and resistant to dust and water ingress.
• Q: What is the form factor? A: It is a dome-style surveillance camera, designed for discreet installation on ceilings or walls.
• Q: Is this a budget-friendly surveillance solution? A: Yes, the Vortex Essential is marketed as a low-cost, entry-level option that still delivers reliable 2MP imaging and durable housing for everyday security needs.
• Q: What environments is it best suited for? A: It is ideal for storefronts, entryways, corridors, outdoor walkways, and other areas where discreet, dependable surveillance is desired, both indoors and outdoors with proper mounting.