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The Wave-662CRE Day Night WiFi Camera is a 2MP color HDR camera built on the Sony Starvis 2 IMX662 sensor with an integrated electromechanical IR-cut filter for automatic day to night switching, purpose-built for security surveillance, medical monitoring, robotics and smart city applications where wireless deployment, ultra-low light color imaging, and reliable day to night transition have historically required separate hardware solutions, delivering 1080p and 720p wireless streaming over dual band Wi-Fi, near-infrared sensitivity, and ONVIF compliant IP video transmission with Power over Ethernet support in a compact 38mm x 38mm form factor.
FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Vadzo Imaging, a global provider of embedded vision solutions, today announces the launch of the Wave-662CRE day night camera, a 2MP color WiFi camera built on the Sony Starvis 2 IMX662 sensor. The Wave-662CRE WiFi camera brings together rolling shutter color imaging, an electromechanical IR-cut filter for automatic day to night switching, and dual band WiFi connectivity in a compact 38mm x 38mm form factor. Designed for integration into security camera systems, medical camera platforms, robotics camera deployments, and smart city infrastructure, the Wave-662CRE HDR camera delivers wireless IP video transmission with ONVIF compliance and Power over Ethernet support in a single production-ready board.
Sensor and Camera Overview
The Wave-662CRE is built on the Sony Starvis 2 IMX662 sensor, a back-illuminated CMOS sensor with a 1/2.8" optical format, 2.9 µm x 2.9 µm pixel pitch, and a maximum resolution of 2MP (1920 x 1080). Sony Starvis 2 is Sony's next-generation back-illuminated pixel architecture that positions the photodiode layer on the light-receiving side of the chip, enabling significantly higher photon capture efficiency compared to front-illuminated sensors. This translates directly into sharper images at sub-lux light levels, lower noise in video streams, and stronger near-infrared sensitivity without requiring brighter illumination. As a color 2MP rolling shutter camera, the IMX662 captures full-color frames by reading pixel rows sequentially, which is well-suited for stationary and slow-moving subjects across a wide range of deployment environments.
On the camera side, the Wave-662CRE acts as a dual-band WiFi camera supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac across both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Full ONVIF Profile S and Profile T compliance enables integration with standard video management software and IP monitoring infrastructure without proprietary middleware. An electromechanical IR-cut filter integrated into the S-Mount (M12) lens assembly provides automatic day-to-night mode switching to preserve color accuracy in daylight and extend NIR sensitivity after dark. The camera operates across -40°C to +85°C and supports Windows, Linux, and Android natively.
Key specs: 2MP (1920 x 1080) | IMX662 Sony Starvis 2 1/2.8" 2.9 µm | Rolling Shutter | Color | Dual Band WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | S-Mount (M12) with Electromechanical IR-Cut Filter | 105° DFOV | PoE IEEE 802.3af | -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature | 38mm x 38mm | Windows · Linux · Android | ONVIF, RoHS 3, REACH
Key Capabilities of the Sony IMX662 Electromechanical WiFi Camera
Electromechanical IR-Cut Filter for Day to Night Imaging
The defining hardware feature of the Wave-662CRE is its electromechanical IR-cut filter integrated directly into the S-Mount camera lens assembly. During daylight hours, the filter sits in the optical path and blocks near-infrared wavelengths to preserve natural color accuracy across the visible spectrum. When ambient light drops below a set threshold, the filter switches out mechanically, allowing near-infrared light to reach the IMX662 sensor. This extends imaging sensitivity into low luminance environments without requiring external illumination changes or software-side corrections. As an IMX662 electromechanical camera, the Wave-662CRE gives system integrators precise day-to-night transition control without adding hardware complexity. Applications that previously required two separate imaging modules or manual filter changes can now rely on a single compact board to handle the full operating cycle automatically.
Sony Starvis 2 IMX662 Sensor and Rolling Shutter Performance
The Sony IMX662 sensor belongs to Sony's Starvis 2 generation, a back-illuminated CMOS architecture that sets a benchmark for color imaging in low and variable illumination environments. Back-illuminated design places the photodiode directly in the path of incoming light with metal wiring routed below rather than above the pixel layer. This maximizes photon collection per pixel and produces images with higher signal-to-noise ratios than front-illuminated alternatives of the same physical size. The result is rich color detail in scenes with limited ambient light and strong performance in near-infrared illuminated environments for applications like patient monitoring and perimeter security. As a low-light WiFi camera, the Wave-662CRE streams at full 1080p resolution over Wi-Fi without frame-rate compromise in suboptimal lighting. For systems requiring lower bandwidth, 720p WiFi streaming is also supported, giving developers flexibility in bandwidth planning across diverse network topologies.
Dual Band WiFi Connectivity and ONVIF Compliance
The Wave-662CRE ONVIF camera operates as a 2MP dual-band WiFi camera supporting IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac across both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. The 5 GHz band delivers reduced co-channel interference and higher throughput in environments with dense wireless infrastructure, making it the preferred choice for facility-wide video surveillance and clinical monitoring networks. The 2.4 GHz band extends the effective range for deployments across larger open areas or through walls and partitions. As a fully ONVIF-compliant Wi-Fi IP camera, the Wave-662CRE supports ONVIF Profile S and Profile T and has the capability to support ONVIF Profile M, enabling compatibility with a broad ecosystem of video management systems, network video recorders, and monitoring dashboards from major vendors without proprietary drivers or software stacks.
Ultra Low Light Performance
The IMX662 color WiFi camera inherent low light sensitivity means the camera maintains reliable image quality as ambient light diminishes through the evening and into overnight monitoring cycles, which is a fundamental requirement for continuous video surveillance camera operation.
Plug and Play Integration with the Vadzo NXT SDK
The Wave-662CRE operates as a fully ONVIF-compliant wireless streaming camera that can be tested immediately using Vadzo's web application. For engineers requiring full programmatic access, the Vadzo NXT SDK provides real-time streaming control, codec selection, region of interest configuration, Smart GPIO control, and secure firmware update management across Windows, Linux, and Android. As a production-grade Wi-Fi embedded camera, the Wave-662CRE is designed to integrate into complex vision pipelines with the same depth of SDK control previously associated with wired GigE platforms.
"Wireless deployment has always come with a tradeoff between imaging quality and installation simplicity. With the Wave-662CRE, we wanted to remove that tradeoff entirely. The Sony Starvis 2 IMX662 camera gives us the low-light color performance that demanding applications like patient monitoring and perimeter security require, and the electromechanical IR-cut filter means the camera handles day-to-night transitions on its own without any manual intervention or external switching hardware. Pair that with dual-band Wi-Fi and a compact plug-and-play form factor, and you have a camera product that genuinely simplifies how integrators deploy vision systems across facilities, clinical spaces, and outdoor infrastructure." - Alwin Vincent, Product Manager at Vadzo Imaging.
Applications
Security and Video Surveillance
Round-the-clock monitoring in retail, perimeter security, and building access control benefits directly from the Wave-662CRE's electromechanical IR-cut filter, which preserves color accuracy in daylight and maintains imaging performance through nighttime conditions. For teams looking at complementary IMX662 rolling shutter WiFi camera options, the Wave-662CRE sits alongside Vadzo's broader WiFi camera portfolio, which also includes the AR0234 Global Shutter 1080P WiFi camera for motion-critical surveillance environments.
Traffic Monitoring and Smart City
Outdoor infrastructure deployments for traffic monitoring camera and smart parking camera systems require hardware that can withstand weather extremes while delivering consistent image quality day and night. The Wave-662CRE's -40°C to +85°C operating range covers the thermal demands of street-level and rooftop pole installations across diverse climates. Dual-band Wi-Fi provides the network flexibility needed across distributed urban sensor networks.
Medical and Patient Monitoring
In clinical environments, the Wave-662CRE ONVIF WiFi camera functions as a medical camera for ICU patient monitoring, remote observation in ward areas, and camera-based patient flow analysis. Wireless deployment over dual-band Wi-Fi reduces cable clutter in clinical spaces while ONVIF compliance ensures compatibility with hospital network infrastructure and video management platforms. Compliance with RoHS 3 and REACH standards supports medical-grade integration. For teams evaluating IMX662-based 1080P WiFi camera solutions for medical applications, the Wave-662CRE's low-light performance ensures visibility in dimmed ward environments without requiring additional illumination hardware.
Robotics and Industrial Automation
The compact 38mm x 38mm form factor and wireless connectivity of the Wave-662CRE suit integration into mobile robotic platforms and AGVs, where cable management is a design constraint. As an industrial camera and robotics camera solution, the IMX662's low-light color imaging capability ensures reliable environmental awareness in variable-light factory and warehouse settings. Teams requiring a wired network alternative with the same Sony IMX662 sensor can consider the IMX662 Ultra Low Light 1080P GigE camera from Vadzo's Innova series as a complementary option for fixed installation points within the same deployment.
UAV and Drone Platforms
The small board size, low power consumption, and dual-band Wi-Fi make the Wave-662CRE suitable as a UAV camera and drone camera for aerial inspection, monitoring, and survey missions. Wi-Fi video relay to ground control stations allows real-time viewing without dedicated RF downlinks. The electromechanical IR-cut filter extends usable imaging through dusk and low-angle sun conditions that typically create color-cast issues for fixed-filter aerial sensor platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What makes the Wave-662CRE stand out among IMX662 WiFi camera solutions?
The Wave-662CRE is one of the few embedded vision solutions to combine Sony Starvis 2 IMX662 low light performance with a built-in electromechanical IR-cut filter and dual band Wi-Fi on a 38mm x 38mm board. Vadzo Imaging designed this product specifically for applications where automatic day-to-night transition, ultra-low light color imaging, and wireless network integration are required in the same compact module rather than achieved by combining separate components.
2) Does Vadzo Imaging provide full SDK support for the Wave-662CRE?
Yes. Vadzo Imaging provides the Vadzo NXT SDK, which gives developers full programmatic control over streaming parameters, codec selection, region of interest configuration, Smart GPIO control, and secure firmware updates across Windows, Linux, and Android. This ensures that teams integrating the Wave-662CRE into complex systems have the depth of control needed for production deployments without having to build their own camera management infrastructure.
3) Can Vadzo customize the Wave-662CRE for specific project requirements?
Vadzo Imaging supports extensive hardware and firmware customization across its WiFi camera portfolio. Available customization options include form factor and board redesigns, NIR and color LED array board integration, microphone and speaker integration, electromechanical lens holder modifications, IP-rated enclosure design and manufacturing, and firmware modifications for specialized feature sets. Vadzo's engineering team works directly with OEM customers to adapt camera design to specific project requirements at any volume.
4) What ONVIF profiles are supported by the Wave-662CRE?
The Wave-662CRE supports ONVIF Profile S and ONVIF Profile T. It also has the capability to support ONVIF Profile M. These profiles ensure compatibility with a wide range of video management systems and network video recorders from major vendors, making the Wave-662CRE a practical wireless camera choice for teams working across multi-vendor monitoring infrastructure.
5) Are there minimum order requirements to purchase the Wave-662CRE?
No. Vadzo Imaging operates with no minimum order quantity restrictions. Evaluation kits are available for prototyping, and the Vadzo sales team can support any volume from single-unit evaluation through large-scale OEM production runs. For bulk pricing and volume commitments, contact Vadzo at [email protected].
Availability
The Wave-662CRE IMX662 2MP color WiFi camera is now available for evaluation and production orders. Evaluation kits include the camera product, M12 lens assembly, Ethernet cable, and Vadzo NXT SDK documentation with no minimum order requirement. Visit the Wave-662CRE product page or contact Vadzo at [email protected] to request an evaluation kit or discuss OEM integration requirements.
About Vadzo Imaging
Vadzo Imaging is a global provider of embedded vision solutions, delivering high-performance camera technologies and imaging platforms for applications in robotics, industrial automation, UAVs, edge AI, and medical systems. Its camera products are designed for seamless integration with leading embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, Qualcomm RB series, and NXP i.MX. Vadzo supports customers through hardware customization, firmware development, and its Vadzo NXT SDK, enabling faster development and deployment of vision-based systems. Explore the full Vadzo WiFi camera portfolio or visit www.vadzoimaging.com.
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