ButterflyMX Security Cameras
Gain complete visibility throughout your property while easily integrating with the ButterflyMX ecosystem of access control products. Designed specifically for multifamily, gated communities, student housing, and commercial properties, ButterflyMX Security Cameras provide you with a unified system that connects property access to live video for enhanced security and convenience.
Complete visibility and integration
Connect your security cameras to your access control system for a unified platform that enhances security and convenience across your property.
Standalone or integrated
Use as a standalone solution or integrate with ButterflyMX's access control system for a single, unified system that connects property access to live video.
Seamless ecosystem
Connect ButterflyMX cameras to our suite of access control products to see live video in the ButterflyMX OS and manage your property from one platform.
Key capabilities
Everything you need for enhanced security, seamless integration, and reliable performance.
Easy installation
Security cameras can be installed in minutes with a single PoE connection, eliminating additional wiring.
Standalone or full-suite integration
Use as a standalone solution or integrate with ButterflyMX's access control system for a single, unified system.
Seamless integration
Connect ButterflyMX cameras to our suite of access control products to see live video in the ButterflyMX OS.
Camera compatibility
Keep your current ONVIF IP security cameras by installing our Camera Gateway.
24/7 HD video recording
Capture every moment in 1080p high-definition at 15 frames per second.
Video filtering
Video is automatically associated with property access events, allowing system administrators to quickly find the footage that matters most.
Live camera multi-view
View up to 40 live camera feeds in a single grid from the ButterflyMX OS.
Versatile & durable
Choose from two camera models suitable for entryways, garages, lobbies, amenity spaces, parking lots, or any other indoor or outdoor space.
90-day cloud storage
Store video securely in the cloud for up to 90 days, providing easy access to footage from anywhere in the world.
Camera models
ButterflyMX offers two camera models built for reliable performance in any indoor or outdoor space.
ButterflyMX Bullet
Dimensions: 2.7" W x 7.9" L x 2.5" H
- Long-range coverage with Ultra HD streaming up to 50 feet.
- Wide-angle view with a 104.7° field of view and 180° pan/tilt.
- 18 infrared LEDs provide crisp night vision in low-light conditions.
- IP66-rated with 4000V of lightning protection for outdoor use.
- Continuous 1080p HD streaming with H.264 compression at 15fps.
- Operates from -22°F to +140°F with a low 8W PoE+ power draw.
ButterflyMX Dome
Dimensions: 4.3" W x 4.3" L x 3.7" H
- Discreet design with Ultra HD streaming and 50 feet of clear visibility.
- Varifocal lens adjusts from 2.8-12mm for tight or wide shots.
- Infrared night vision up to 95 feet with 18 built-in IR LEDs.
- IP66 weather resistance, IK10 impact resistance, and 4000V lightning protection.
- 90° vertical tilt for added coverage of large spaces.
- Streams and records 1080p HD video at 2000 kbps.
- Performs in extreme temperatures with a PoE power connection.
ButterflyMX Camera Gateway
Dimensions: 2.6" (66 mm) W x 3.5" (90 mm) L x 1.6" (41 mm) H. Connects existing ONVIF-compatible cameras to the ButterflyMX ecosystem, unifying access control and security video on a single platform.
Connectivity
- Connect up to 10 Security Cameras with ButterflyMX's suite of property-wide access control products, eliminating the need to manage security video and access control in separate systems.
- Connect up to 10 ONVIF-compatible cameras running ONVIF 20.06 firmware or later for seamless integration with the ButterflyMX OS.
- Connects to your network switch via a single Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) connection for stable, high-speed performance.
- Requires a minimum of 600 Kbps of internet bandwidth per stream.
Performance and storage
- Compact design, weighing only 0.5 lb (0.23 kg), to easily fit into any secure, weatherproof location.
- Powered by a Broadcom 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor for fast, reliable performance.
- Supports up to 1TB of local SSD storage for secure, on-site video retention.
- Runs on 5V/5A DC power via USB-C with low power consumption of just 7 watts.
- Performs best in ambient operating temperatures between 50°F and 85°F.
- NDAA compliant, meeting requirements for both government and commercial applications.
Hardware specifications
| Specification | ButterflyMX Bullet | ButterflyMX Dome | Camera Gateway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.7" W × 7.9" L × 2.5" H | 4.3" W × 4.3" L × 3.7" H | 2.6" (66 mm) W × 3.5" (90 mm) L × 1.6" (41 mm) H |
| Power | 8W PoE+ | PoE connection | 5V/5A DC via USB-C, 7 watts |
| Range | Ultra HD streaming up to 50 feet | Ultra HD streaming, 50 feet of clear visibility | — |
| Field of view | 104.7° field of view | — | — |
| Lens | — | Varifocal, 2.8–12mm | — |
| Night vision | 18 infrared LEDs | 18 built-in IR LEDs, up to 95 feet | — |
| Tilt | 180° non-concurrent manual pan and tilt | Pan: 0° – 365° of rotation; Tilt: 0° – 55° |
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| Durability | IP66, 4000V lightning protection | IP66, IK10 impact resistant, 4000V lightning protection | — |
| Video | 1080p HD at 15fps, H.264 compression | 1080p HD streaming and recording at 2000 kbps | — |
| Camera capacity | — | — | Up to 10 ONVIF-compatible cameras (ONVIF 20.06+) |
| Processor | — | — | Broadcom 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 |
| Weight | 1 lb (0.45 kg) | 1 lb (0.45 kg) | 0.5 lb (0.23 kg) |
| Storage | — | — | Up to 1TB local SSD |
| Network | Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps | Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps | Ethernet, 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Bandwidth | — | — | Minimum 600 Kbps per stream |
| Operating temperature | -22ºF to +140ºF (-30ºC+60ºC) |
-22ºF to +140ºF (-30ºC+60ºC) |
50°F to 85°F |
| Compliance | NDAA compliant | NDAA compliant | NDAA compliant |