When a business or home loses sight of what happens inside a room, theft, vandalism, or safety incidents can go unnoticed. Not seeing these events means you cannot act fast, and the cost of damage rises. The Meraki MV23M-HW 8MP Varifocal Lens Indoor Dome IP Security Camera gives you clear, high resolution video and smart storage so you always know what is happening. It works with cloud tools to keep footage safe and easy to review.
Meraki MV23M-HW 8MP Varifocal Lens Indoor Dome IP Security Camera with Meraki
See every detail, even in low light, with a camera built for modern security. The Meraki MV23M-HW 8MP Varifocal Lens Indoor Dome IP Security Camera is a high definition indoor dome that connects to your network. It captures 8 megapixel video and stores it locally while syncing metadata to the cloud. If you worry about blind spots or missed recordings, this camera removes the guesswork. Using Meraki technology, it delivers reliable video, automatic updates, and strong encryption.
Benefits
- Capture crystal clear 4K video, so you can read faces and license plates.
- Built in infrared lights see up to 30 m in total darkness.
- Local 512 GB SSD stores weeks of footage even if the internet drops.
- Cloud augmented storage lets you search video by motion or sound events.
- Two factor login and AES 256 encryption keep your recordings private.
Key Features
- 8.41 MP progressive CMOS sensor for detailed images.
- Motorised 3-9 mm varifocal lens with 36-112 field of view.
- f/1.6-f/2.9 aperture for bright scenes and low light performance.
- HDR processing balances bright and dark areas in one frame.
- Built in four microphones record clear audio alongside video.
- DORI analytics detect, observe, recognize and identify people up to 244 m.
- 4K video at 15 fps, 4MP at 24 fps, and 1080p at 24 fps options.
- PoE power and optional 12 VDC/24 VAC for flexible installation.
- Integrated Wi Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with WPA3 Personal security.
- 5 year hardware warranty with advanced replacement service.
Specifications
| Product Type |
Indoor Varifocal Dome Network Camera |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems / Meraki |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8″ 8.41 MP (3854 × 2176) progressive CMOS |
| Storage |
512 GB high‑endurance solid‑state storage (MV23M) |
| Lens |
Motorised varifocal lens (3.0 – 9.0 mm) |
| Aperture |
f/1.6 – f/2.9 |
| Field of View |
Horizontal: 36° – 112° |
| Shutter Speed |
1/30 – 1/32,000 sec |
| Day/Night Mode |
Auto day/night capable |
| Infrared (IR) |
Built‑in IR illuminators, effective up to 30 m (98 ft) |
| Video Compression |
H.264 Smart Codec |
| Max Video Resolution / Frame Rate |
4K (3840 × 2160) @ up to 15 fps |
| Additional Video Modes |
4MP (2560 × 1440) @ up to 24 fps 1080p (1920 × 1080) @ up to 24 fps |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) |
Yes |
| Cloud Features |
Cloud‑augmented edge storage (local video, metadata in cloud), optimized retention, direct live streaming |
| Audio Recording |
Yes — four built‑in microphones |
| DORI – Detect (Wide) |
63.8 m / 209.3 ft |
| DORI – Observe (Wide) |
25.3 m / 83 ft |
| DORI – Recognise (Wide) |
12.8 m / 41.9 ft |
| DORI – Identify (Wide) |
6.4 m / 21 ft |
| DORI – Detect (Telescopic) |
244.5 m / 802.2 ft |
| DORI – Observe (Telescopic) |
97 m / 318.2 ft |
| DORI – Recognise (Telescopic) |
48.9 m / 160.4 ft |
| DORI – Identify (Telescopic) |
24.4 m / 80 ft |
| Network Interface |
1 × 10/100/1000BASE‑T Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Traffic QoS |
DSCP traffic marking |
| Wireless |
802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) & 802.11a/n/ac (5 GHz), 1×1 spatial stream, up to 256 QAM |
| Antennas |
Integrated omnidirectional antennas |
| Power Input |
802.3af PoE; 12 VDC / 24 VAC terminal |
| Max Power Consumption |
15.4 W |
| Operating Temperature |
0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) |
| Security Features |
Full disk AES‑256 encryption, auto TLS certificates, management encryption, two‑factor authentication |
| Wireless Security |
WPA3‑Personal, WPA/WPA2‑PSK, WPA2‑Enterprise with 802.1X EAP-TTLS, TKIP, AES |
| Dimensions |
148.54 mm (diameter) × 95.80 mm (height) |
| Weight |
840 g |
| Indicators & Controls |
Multicolor status LED, reset button, external microphone switch |
| Connector |
Female RJ45 Ethernet |
| Warranty |
5‑year hardware warranty with advanced replacement |
