The M5Stack PoE Camera (M5PoECAM‑W V1.1) is a compact, programmable ESP32-based IoT camera that combines PoE IP camera functionality with Wi‑Fi connectivity for flexible deployment in smart environments. Powered by the ESP32‑D0WDQ6‑V3 and W5500 Ethernet chip, it supports image streaming, remote capture, and machine vision applications for industrial and home automation . Equipped with a 3MP OV3660 sensor offering a 65° field of view, 16MB Flash, and 8MB PSRAM, this PoE camera module delivers high-quality imaging for real-time monitoring, AI vision, and IoT prototyping. With its RJ45 Ethernet port, Grove expansion interface, programmable button, LED indicator, and LEGO-compatible mount, it’s ideal for warehouse surveillance, smart home security, and STEM education projects . Compatible with Arduino and ESP‑IDF, the M5PoECAM-W V1.1 offers developers a versatile platform for building connected vision solutions with PoE power and Wi-Fi streaming. Features Built-in ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 (Supports 2.4G Wi-Fi for wireless streaming) OV3660 3MP image sensor for high-resolution capture W5500 Ethernet chip for stable LAN connectivity Supports IEEE802.3 AF PoE (Max 6W) for single-cable power and data Built-in LED indicator for status feedback Standard RJ45 Ethernet port for plug-and-play networking LEGO-compatible mount + Grove interface for modular expansion Development platforms: Arduino, ESP-IDF, ideal for embedded vision projects Popular Use Cases Warehouse Monitoring – Continuous PoE-powered image capture for long-term surveillance Smart Home Security – Real-time alerts and streaming via Wi-Fi and IoT platforms Industrial Automation – Machine vision for quality inspection and process control Remote Image Acquisition – Deploy in hard-to-reach areas with PoE setup STEM & Prototyping – Build custom IoT vision systems with Arduino or ESP-IDF M5Stack PoE Camera Applications Warehouse monitoring Timed photography Machine vision Smart home monitoring Technical Specifications Component Parameter SoC ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 Camera Module OV3660 @ 3 Megapixel DFOV 65.5° Ethernet Chip W5500 Flash Memory 16MB PSRAM 8MB Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) Pixel Size 1.75µm x 1.75µm Output Format RAW, RGB565/555/444, YUV422/420, YCbCr422, JPEG Auto Image Control AEC, AGC, AWB, ABF, ABLC FOV 65° TCP/IP Protocols TCP, UDP, ICMP, IPv4, ARP, IGMP, PPPoE Ethernet Interface RJ45 PoE IEEE802.3AF (Max 6W) Product Size 64 × 24 × 18 mm Package Size 80 × 37 × 32 mm Product Weight 38 g Package Weight 45 g Downloads M5Burner for Windows M5Burner for macOS M5Burner for Linux Factory Firmware Easyloader Arduino Project Examples PoECAM-W V1.1 Firmware Button Trigger Example Image Capture HTTP POST Upload LED Control RTSP Streaming WebCam Interface Power your IoT vision projects with PoE — Get the M5Stack PoE Camera with Wi‑Fi today and build reliable, connected imaging solutions for smart homes, warehouses, and industrial systems. Package Includes 1× M5PoECAM-W V1.1 1× Camera mount clip 1× LEGO-compatible mounting clip
