M5Stack PoE Camera with Wi-Fi for IoT Machine Vision

The M5Stack PoE Camera (M5PoECAMW V1.1) is a compact, programmable ESP32-based IoT camera that combines PoE IP camera functionality with WiFi connectivity for flexible deployment in smart environments. Powered by the ESP32D0WDQ6V3 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, its ideal for warehouse surveillance, smart home security, and STEM education projects .

Compatible with Arduino and ESPIDF, 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

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 WiFi 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