Features of the Ajax 8MP 2.8 mm Dome Camera
4K Video Resolution and Quality
The Ajax 8MP 2.8 mm Dome Camera offers a resolution of up to 8MP (3840 × 2160 pixels), providing high-definition 4K video that is ideal for clearly identifying objects and people. With a frame rate of 20 FPS and H.265 and H.264 codecs, it optimizes storage without sacrificing visual quality. True WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) technology ensures proper visibility even in challenging lighting conditions, capturing details in both bright and dark areas simultaneously.
Versatile Optics and Field of View
With a 2.8 mm lens, this dome camera offers a viewing angle of 100° to 110°, allowing for wide coverage of indoor spaces. Perfect for hallways, lobbies, entrances, and rooms, it provides a panoramic view ideal for residential and commercial surveillance without blind spots.
AI-Based Smart Detection
The camera features AI-powered object detection that automatically identifies people, pets, and vehicles. This functionality runs directly on the device without requiring a cloud connection, reducing latency and preserving privacy. Complemented by pixel-based motion detection, it allows you to configure specific recording zones to optimize storage usage.
Advanced Night Vision
Equipped with smart IR illumination up to 30 meters, it ensures clear surveillance in low-light conditions or complete darkness. The illumination activates automatically as needed, providing constant visibility without requiring ambient light for effective operation.
Encrypted JetSparrow Video Protocol
It uses Ajax’s JetSparrow protocol, a fast, encrypted, proprietary peer-to-peer technology developed by Ajax Systems. This protocol ensures secure video transmission, efficient storage, and content organization without reliance on third parties, guaranteeing total control over surveillance data.
PoE Connectivity and Flexible Power Supply
Supports standard 802.3at PoE or 12V DC ± 20% at 1A, simplifying installations without requiring complex additional power sources. Ethernet connectivity of up to 100 Mbps and compatibility with modern networking standards ensure hassle-free integration.
Local and Cloud Storage
The camera allows for flexible storage via microSD up to 256 GB (Class V30 recommended, not included) or integration with an Ajax NVR with up to 16 TB SATA storage. It offers independent recording redundancy, ensuring that surveillance continues even without a connection to central systems.
Built-in Microphone for Communication
It includes a built-in microphone for two-way audio capture. It enables full audio monitoring, facilitating real-time communication from the Ajax PRO mobile or desktop apps—essential for security situations requiring immediate intervention.
Data Security and Tamper Protection
It implements multiple layers of protection: password-less mTLS authentication, cloud-based verification, Secure Boot, and OTA (Over-The-Air) signature verification. The camera detects attempts at physical tampering or disassembly, immediately alerting users to sabotage attempts. All interactions are authenticated using encrypted certificates.
Ruggedness and Durability
IP65 rating ensures protection against dust, dirt, and rain in both indoor and outdoor installations. Compact dimensions of 113 × 60 mm allow for discreet installation on ceilings or walls without taking up visible space. The round dome design is vandal-resistant and more secure than traditional bullet-style cameras.
Advanced Control and Privacy
It offers user-customizable privacy controls, allowing owners to configure specific access rights for each user of the system. Compatible with Ajax PRO Desktop and mobile apps, all access rights are configurable, ensuring that only authorized parties can access video streams and event history.
ONVIF and Third-Party VMS Integration
It implements the ONVIF H.265 (HEVC) protocol, enabling integration with third-party video management systems (VMS). It transmits motion detection and AI recognition events and maintains control over WDR, facilitating adoption in heterogeneous enterprise surveillance infrastructures.
Simplified Installation
Designed for minimal component installation, it includes a precise mounting template, a high-quality hex key, and secure screws. Full configuration via mobile and desktop apps allows for remote setup without the need for physical access to the site.
Ideal Use Cases
Perfect for: modern homes requiring hassle-free 4K surveillance, small businesses and commercial premises, office buildings, lobbies and entrances, hallways and common areas, integrated smart home security systems, facilities requiring automatic intruder detection with visual confirmation, and spaces where privacy and local data control are priorities.
Competitive Advantages
Unlike generic cameras, the Ajax 8MP 2.8 mm Dome Camera combines local AI processing (without mandatory cloud dependency), enterprise-grade security standards with a consumer-friendly interface, and end-to-end encryption that ensures neither Ajax nor third parties can access video without explicit permission. Efficient H.265 codecs reduce bandwidth consumption by up to 50% compared to traditional H.264.
