AXIS M4216-V 4MP Indoor Mini Dome Camera

Great images, every time
Ideal for indoor surveillance applications, AXIS M4216-LV delivers great image quality in 4 MP for wide 4:3 view and 3 MP for 16:9 aspect ratio. With a varifocal lens, this affordable camera offers a flexible field of view. Plus, with remote zoom and auto focus capabilities, it ensures sharp high resolution video with great details where needed. Thanks to Lightfinder and WDR, it provides details even in challenging light conditions. And Axis OptimizedIR allows for surveillance in pitch darkness. Furthermore, Axis Edge Vault provides a hardware-based cybersecurity platform that guarantees the device’s integrity and protects it from unauthorized access.

Extended possibilities
AXIS M4216-LV offers great possibilities to add value to your camera and extend the functionality of your surveillance system. For instance, with an HDMI port and AXIS Face Detector you can display live video and face detection on a public viewing monitor to help deter theft. Plus, you can add audio or I/O connectivity using AXIS T61 Series. It offers advanced analytics based on deep learning on the edge to deliver valuable metadata facilitating efficient forensic search capabilities in live or recorded video. And AXIS Object Analytics including time in area feature lets you track whenever an object stays in a defined area longer than a user-defined time, for example, to detect loitering.

The AXIS M4216‑V combines excellent image quality with a discreet design for indoor environments. It supports a maximum resolution of 2304×1728 pixels at 30 fps and is equipped with a remote zoom and autofocus 3–6 mm lens for flexible setup and precise focus.

Advanced imaging features include Lightfinder for low-light color performance (~0.18 lux) and Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) for scenes with challenging lighting conditions. The camera supports efficient video compression with H.264, H.265, and Zipstream, reducing storage and bandwidth needs.

This model includes a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DLPU), enabling real-time, on-board analytics such as AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Face Detector, making it suitable for intelligent surveillance use cases.

The built-in HDMI output allows direct connection to public-view monitors, making it ideal for retail or reception environments.

Cybersecurity is enhanced with Axis Edge Vault, secure boot, and signed firmware, ensuring hardware-level protection and device identity integrity. Its IK08-rated casing provides impact protection, and IP42 protection ensures resistance to dust and dripping water.

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✅ Key Features

• 4 MP resolution (4:3 format) and support for 3 MP in 16:9 format

• 3–6 mm varifocal lens with remote zoom and autofocus

• Lightfinder (~0.18 lux color) and WDR (~110 dB)

• Deep learning analytics: Supports AXIS Object Analytics, Face Detector

• HDMI output for live display on monitors

• Audio and I/O support via Axis T61 interface modules

• Edge Vault and secure boot for cybersecurity

• IK08 impact resistance, IP42 ingress protection

• PoE-powered, local microSD card slot for edge storage

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ℹ️ Licensing & Analytics Notes

The M4216‑V includes a DLPU, enabling analytics such as AXIS Object Analytics and Face Detector. These apps require license activation, which is tied to the device’s serial number. The camera runs firmware version 8.40 or higher for full compatibility.

This model does not support licence plate recognition (LPR) and is not compatible with AXIS License Plate Verifier. For LPR, users should consider dedicated LPR-capable models like those in the AXIS Q-series.

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FAQs

Q1: Can the M4216‑V be used for licence plate recognition (LPR)?
No. The M4216‑V does not support Axis’s LPR solution and is not compatible with the License Plate Verifier application.

Q2: What licenses are needed for analytics?
AXIS Object Analytics and Face Detector must be licensed and activated per device. The activation process requires the camera’s serial number and appropriate firmware.

Q3: What kind of environments is the M4216‑V suited for?
It is ideal for indoor spaces such as retail shops, offices, corridors, and waiting areas. It offers vandal resistance and limited dust/moisture protection (IK08, IP42).

Q4: Does it support live display via HDMI?
Yes, it includes a full-size HDMI output for direct live display on public-view monitors.

Q5: What are the low-light performance specs?
It captures color images down to ~0.18 lux and black-and-white images down to ~0.03 lux, with high performance in dynamic lighting using WDR.

Comparison to AXIS M4216‑LV

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✅ Summary:

• M4216‑V: Best suited for indoor installations where HDMI output is needed and IR is not required.

• M4216‑LV: Indoor use where built-in IR illumination is required; but it offers no outdoor rating and is not weatherproof.