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Axis P1214 indoor mini recess-mount IP camera with HD 720p resolution, MicroSD recording and PoE
A flexible, compact monitoring solution; this modular camera can be recessed into walls and vertical surfaces so only the lens is visible. The lens can be installed up to 8m away and remote access is provided via the Axis Companion app.
- External inputs can trigger events
- Onboard storage (SD card not included)
- Detachable cable for flexible installation
- Fixed lens: 57° viewing angle
- HD 720p resolution
This product is discontinued, for alterative models please see Mini IP Cameras
Overview of the Axis P1214
Measuring only 20mm in diameter, the lens module of the Axis P1214 is extremely compact, designed to provide non-invasive surveillance in indoor locations. The module can be recessed into walls and vertical surfaces so that only the lens is visible, capturing HD 720p video without impacting the aesthetic feel of the space.
The camera's main body can be located up to 8m away from the lens for increased hardware security and features external inputs, allowing footage to be triggered by external devices and switches. The in-built recording system stores video to SD/SDHC memory cards, providing an all-in-one surveillance solution (it can also be used with the Axis Companion application).
Please note: This camera does not come with a power supply. Should you require a Power over Ethernet midspan, please select one from the options above.
Key features & benefits
- Compact form factor - the camera module measures only 20mm across
- Flexible mounting options - mount the camera lens up to 8m away from the main unit
- HD resolution - monitor TV-like video from a mini camera
- MicroSD recording - capture footage to an on-board storage card
- External inputs - trigger the camera using door switches or push-buttons
Compatible recording platforms
- Axis Camera Station
- Milestone XProtect
- Axis Companion application (free)
- Morphean Cloud CCTV
- CamStreamer Cloud
Typical applications
The P1214 can be mounted into walls or flat surfaces for close-up, non-invasive surveillance in many different scenarios including surveillance of indoor cash machines, tills and cash-handling areas, door-entry systems and timekeeping machines.
Included accessories
- Mounting kit
- Installation guide
- Axis warranty document
- AVHS authentication key
- Setup CD
- Single-user Windows decoder license
Mounting options
- Multiple - Axis TF1902-RE
Key technical features for the Axis P1214
Camera | |
Environment: | Indoors |
Type: | Mini IP camera |
Sensor: | 1/4" progressive scan CMOS sensor |
Lens: | Fixed 3.7mm (F2.5) with 57° horizontal viewing angle |
Power: | 8-28V DC or IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet (class 2) |
Memory: | 256MB RAM and 128MB Flash |
Compatibility: | Compatible browsers include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux-based computers |
Video | |
Resolution: | Various resolutions between 1280x720 and 320x180 |
Compression: | H.264 and MJPEG |
Frame-rate: | Up to 25fps in all resolutions and compression formats |
Bandwidth control: | Constant and variable bit-rate H.264 transmission. Multiple JPEG compression levels |
Day/night: | Day only |
Minimum illumination: | 1.2 lux |
Video overlay: | Text and image overlay |
Imaging: | Adjustable compression, colour, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance, exposure control, exposure zones, backlight compensation, fine tuning of behaviour at low light, rotation and mirroring of images |
Viewing, detection & recording | |
Multi-camera viewing: | Yes, using Axis Companion software (free download) |
Privacy masking: | Yes |
Alarm detection: | Intelligent video, external input and loss of video |
Intelligent video: | Video motion detection, active tampering alarm and Axis Camera Application Platform |
External alarm inputs and outputs: | 1x alarm input and 1x relay output |
Alarm notifications: | File upload via FTP, HTTP, network share and email, Notification via email, HTTP and TCP, external relay output, and recording to edge storage |
Recording triggers: | Manual and alarm |
On-camera recording: | SD/SDHC memory card slot |
Recording software supported: | Axis Camera Station, Axis Companion software |
Compatible recording platforms (not included) | |
Software: | Axis Camera Station, Milestone XProtect, SecuritySpy (for Mac OSX) |
Connections | |
Power: | Terminal block connectors for 8-28V DC |
Network: | 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet connection with PoE support |
Alarm I/O: | Terminal block connectors for 1x alarm input and 1x relay output |
Other | |
Dimensions: | Camera module: ø20mm x 42mm. Main unit: 31mm x 76mm x 104mm |
Weight: | Main unit: 109g. Sensor unit: 238g |
Colour: | Camera: Black. Main unit: White |
Warranty: | 5-Year manufacturer's warranty |
Mounting methods: | Designed to be recessed into walls (brackets included) |
Operating temperatures: | −20 to 50°C |
Power consumption: | 6.49W max |
Dynamic DNS: | Yes, using Axiscam.net |
Protocols supported: | IPv4/v6, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, Bonjour, UPnP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), DNS, DynDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTP, TCP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP and SOCKS |
QoS: | Yes |
Security: | Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1X network access control, digest authentication and user access log |
System integration: | VAPIX API available from Axis |
ONVIF compliant: | Yes |