Cisco Meraki MV23M 8MP Indoor 4K Varifocal Dome Security Camera (MV23M-HW) | New
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1 Year WarrantyIncludedThe Cisco Meraki MV23M 8MP Indoor 4K Varifocal Dome Security Camera (MV23M-HW) is designed for businesses that require flexible framing, cloud-managed physical security and comprehensive video coverage. With its 8.4MP progressive CMOS sensor, motorized varifocal lens, integrated 512GB high-endurance storage and up to 4K video resolution, it offers comprehensive surveillance for indoor spaces such as offices, stores, schools and hospitals. The MV23M is a third-generation Meraki MV smart camera that integrates machine learning analytics, edge video storage and centralized control via the Meraki dashboard. In addition to offering intelligent motion search, people and vehicle detection, heat maps, occupancy insights and secure browser-based video access, it does away with the requirement for a separate NVR or conventional VMS server.
Quick specs
- Product Type
- Security Camera
- Lens type
- Motorized varifocal lens
- Focal length
- 3.0–9.0 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.6–f/2.9
- Image sensor
- 1/2.8 in. progressive CMOS
- Effective sensor resolution
- 8.41 MP
Key Features
8.41MP 1/2.8-inch progressive CMOS image sensor with up to 4K Ultra HD video recording.
512GB high-endurance solid-state storage supports cloud-augmented edge video retention.
Motorized 3.0–9.0 mm varifocal lens with f/1.6–2.9 aperture.
Adjustable 36°–112° horizontal field of view supports wide-area monitoring or tighter detail-focused views.
4K 3840 × 2160 video up to 15 fps using H.264 Smart Codec encoding.
4MP 2560 × 1440 and 1080p 1920 × 1080 video modes support up to 24 fps.
Built-in IR illuminators provide night vision up to 30 m (98 ft.).
High Dynamic Range technology improves image detail in scenes with bright and dark areas.
Four integrated microphones support audio recording where permitted by local policy and law.
Machine-learning computer vision supports object detection, classification and tracking of people and vehicles.
Built-in analytics include motion search, motion recap, motion heatmaps, people counting and Attribute Search.
Cloud-managed through the Cisco Meraki dashboard with browser-based live viewing and historical video access.
1 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port supports wired network connectivity and IEEE 802.3af PoE.
Integrated 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless connectivity supports flexible network deployment.
Full-disk AES-256 encryption, secure boot, signed firmware and hardware security chip support strong camera security.
Tool-free lens adjustments and included standard mounting hardware simplify installation.
NDAA- and TAA-compliant hardware configuration.
Benefits
- Captures high-detail 4K security footage for clearer incident review, facial and vehicle investigation and coverage of larger indoor areas.
- Lets installers adjust the field of view from wide-angle coverage to a more focused scene without changing the camera location.
- Reduces on-premises surveillance infrastructure with onboard video storage and cloud-augmented edge architecture instead of a dedicated NVR.
- Helps security teams find relevant events faster through motion search, AI-powered Attribute Search, object detection and heat-map analytics.
- Provides reliable low-light monitoring with built-in infrared illumination reaching up to 98 feet.
- Enables secure remote monitoring, video sharing, export controls and role-based user access through the Meraki dashboard.
- Scales from single-camera installations to enterprise environments with thousands of cloud-managed Meraki cameras.
- Strengthens physical-security data protection through encrypted local storage, secure boot, signed firmware and management access controls.
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | MV23M-HW |
| Product Name | Cisco Meraki MV23M 8MP Indoor 4K Varifocal Dome Security Camera |
| Product Type | Security Camera |
| Recommended application | Indoor surveillance, remote monitoring, cloud-managed physical security, and intelligent video analytics |
| Lens type | Motorized varifocal lens |
| Focal length | 3.0–9.0 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.6–f/2.9 |
| Image sensor | 1/2.8 in. progressive CMOS |
| Effective sensor resolution | 8.41 MP |
| Sensor pixel dimensions | 3854 × 2176 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 4K UHD, 3840 × 2160 pixels |
| 4K frame rate | Up to 15 fps with H.264 Smart Codec |
| 4 MP video mode | 2560 × 1440 pixels, up to 24 fps with H.264 Smart Codec |
| 1080p video mode | 1920 × 1080 pixels, up to 24 fps with H.264 Smart Codec |
| Video compression | H.264 Smart Codec encoding |
| Horizontal field of view | Adjustable 36°–112° |
| Shutter speed | 1/30 second to 1/32,000 second |
| Day / night operation | Automatic day/night capability |
| Wide dynamic range | High Dynamic Range (HDR) |
| IR illumination | Built-in IR illuminators |
| IR range | Up to 30 m / 98 ft. |
| Audio recording | Supported |
| Microphones | 4 integrated microphones |
| External microphone control | Hardware microphone on/off switch |
| Onboard video storage | 512GB high-endurance solid-state storage |
| Storage architecture | Cloud-augmented edge storage; video is stored locally and metadata is stored in the cloud |
| Retention management | Smart Retention with optimized scheduling and motion-based retention settings; actual retention varies with scene activity, video settings, and configuration |
| Maximum quoted retention | Up to approximately 60 days with intelligently optimized retention; not a fixed or guaranteed duration |
| Live video access | Direct browser-based live streaming with no client software required |
| Remote streaming | Automatic cloud proxy enables video streaming from remote locations |
| Video analytics | Intelligent motion indexing, motion search, Motion Recap, motion heat maps, object detection/classification, people detection, vehicle detection, people counting, occupancy analytics, and Attribute Search; availability depends on licensing and Meraki Dashboard feature support |
| DORI range, wide FOV—detect | 63.8 m / 209.3 ft. at 25 pixels per meter |
| DORI range, wide FOV—observe | 25.3 m / 83 ft. at 63 pixels per meter |
| DORI range, wide FOV—recognize | 12.8 m / 41.9 ft. at 125 pixels per meter |
| DORI range, wide FOV—identify | 6.4 m / 21 ft. at 250 pixels per meter |
| DORI range, telephoto FOV—detect | 244.5 m / 802.2 ft. at 25 pixels per meter |
| DORI range, telephoto FOV—observe | 97 m / 318.2 ft. at 63 pixels per meter |
| DORI range, telephoto FOV—recognize | 48.9 m / 160.4 ft. at 125 pixels per meter |
| DORI range, telephoto FOV—identify | 24.4 m / 80 ft. at 250 pixels per meter |
| Wired network interface | 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ethernet port |
| Ethernet connector | Female RJ-45 |
| Wired network features | DSCP traffic marking |
| Wireless connectivity | Integrated dual-band Wi‑Fi |
| 2.4 GHz radio | 802.11b/g/n |
| 5 GHz radio | 802.11a/n/ac |
| Wi‑Fi radio architecture | 1 × 1, one spatial stream |
| Wi‑Fi channel widths | 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels on supported 802.11ac bands |
| Wi‑Fi modulation | Up to 256-QAM on the 5 GHz band |
| 2.4 GHz frequency range | 2.412–2.484 GHz |
| 5 GHz frequency ranges | 5.150–5.250 GHz (UNII-1), 5.250–5.350 GHz (UNII-2), 5.470–5.600 GHz and 5.660–5.725 GHz (UNII-2e), and 5.725–5.825 GHz (UNII-3), subject to country regulations |
| Wireless antennas | Integrated omnidirectional antennas |
| Wireless antenna gain | 4.4 dBi at 2.4 GHz; 6.3 dBi at 5 GHz |
| Wi‑Fi security | WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X, WPA3-Personal (PSK/SAE), EAP-TTLS, TKIP, and AES encryption |
| Meraki sensor gateway support | Supports all Meraki MT sensors as a gateway |
| PoE standard | IEEE 802.3af PoE |
| Maximum PoE power consumption | 15.4W |
| Alternative power input | 12V DC / 24V AC terminal power input |
| Power supply included | No; use compatible PoE infrastructure or a separately obtained compatible power source |
| Local controls | Reset button and external microphone switch |
| Status indicator | Multicolor multifunction status LED |
| Mounting orientation | Wall or ceiling mount |
| Included mounting hardware | Standard mounting hardware included; exact contents can vary by regional hardware package |
| Physical dimensions | 148.54 mm diameter × 95.80 mm height; approximately 5.85 × 3.77 in. |
| Weight | 840 g / 1.85 lb. |
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C / 32–113°F |
| Environmental use | Indoor use |
| Data-at-rest security | AES-256 full-disk encryption |
| Management security | Automatically provisioned publicly signed TLS certificates, encrypted management communications, role-based administration, and two-factor authentication support |
| Platform security | Secure boot, signed firmware, and hardware security functions as part of the Meraki MV architecture |
| Regulatory / procurement status | NDAA compliant; confirm current regional compliance requirements and purchasing eligibility for the intended deployment |
| License requirement | Meraki MV Enterprise license required; license term is purchased separately |
Frequently Asked Questions
Cisco Meraki MV23M 8MP Indoor 4K Varifocal Dome Security Camera (MV23M-HW) | New
What image sensor does the Meraki MV23M use?
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How much storage is built into MV23M-HW?
What is the difference between MV23M and MV23X?
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What field of view does the MV23M provide?
Is the MV23M a PTZ camera?
How far does the infrared night vision reach?
Does the MV23M record audio?
Can audio recording be physically disabled?
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Does the MV23M require an NVR?
Does the camera require a Meraki license?
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Does the MV23M support Wi-Fi?
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