Monoprice 130563 4.1MP Turret IP Security Camera with Audio

The Monoprice 130563 is a turret-style IP security camera built around a 1/3" CMOS sensor that captures 4.1-megapixel video at 2688x1520 resolution. At this resolution, it delivers noticeably more detail than standard 1080p cameras, which is valuable when you need to identify faces, license plates, or other fine details in recorded footage. The fixed 2.8mm lens provides a wide field of view suited to monitoring rooms, entryways, driveways, and other areas where broad coverage matters more than distant zoom capability. True Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) processing balances exposure in challenging lighting scenarios—such as a camera aimed at a doorway where indoor darkness meets outdoor sunlight—ensuring both bright and shadowed areas remain visible.

Built for durability, the camera features a vandal-proof housing and an IP67 waterproof rating, meaning it can withstand direct water jets and harsh weather without compromising performance. The built-in microphone captures audio alongside video, adding an important layer of context to surveillance recordings, while the audio output enables two-way communication setups. Power over Ethernet support streamlines installation to a single cable run, and the MicroSD card slot provides local recording as a backup or alternative to network-attached storage. Additional intelligent features include 3D digital noise reduction for cleaner low-light images, backlight compensation (BLC), and video content analytics (VCA) for event-based alerts. With 10 IR LEDs providing up to 33 feet of night vision, the camera maintains around-the-clock monitoring in both lit and unlit environments.