The Avigilon Unity and Alta H6 Mini Dome cameras deliver a compact, low-profile fixed-dome option for sites that want strong coverage without bulky hardware, with the key difference being deployment style: Unity H6 Mini Dome is designed for on-premise VMS environments, while Alta H6 Mini Dome brings the same “mini dome” form factor into a cloud-managed workflow for faster remote access and simpler multi-site management. The Unity H6 Mini Dome range offers 2 MP, 3 MP, and 5 MP options using a 1/2.8” progressive scan CMOS sensor, WDR up to 120 dB, and two fixed lens choices (2.9 mm or 2.4 mm) delivering a wide view up to 123°, with optional 850 nm IR providing up to 10 m illumination for after-hours visibility, plus H.265/H.264 with HDSM SmartCodec and Idle Scene Mode to reduce bandwidth and storage. It also supports ONVIF Profiles S, T, G, and M, microSD edge storage, and security controls like 802.1X, signed/encrypted firmware, and optional FIPS 140-2 Level 1 cryptography licensing. The Alta H6 Mini Dome focuses on the same “small but capable” outcome with cloud access via browser or app, built-in IR, integrated analytics that can identify objects and trigger loitering alerts, and an outdoor variant rated IK10 and IP66/67, making it a strong fit for organisations that want a cost-effective mini dome managed end-to-end through the Alta platform.
Avigilon H6 Mini Dome Camera
- Two ways to deploy, one consistent outcome: Unity for on-prem VMS environments and Alta for cloud management so you can standardise the same mini-dome form factor across single sites or multi-site rollouts
- Compact coverage with smart detection: Low-profile domes with wide-area viewing and built-in analytics to highlight people and vehicles and reduce nuisance alerts in busy indoor spaces
- Efficient day-to-day operations: Modern compression and smart bandwidth controls with edge storage options plus IR capable models for after-hours monitoring and easier investigations
Key Features
Platform & Deployment
Avigilon Unity H6 Mini Dome • Designed for Avigilon Unity/ACC deployments and standard IP/VMS environments (ONVIF). Avigilon Alta H6 Mini Dome (H6M Cloud Camera) • Native Avigilon Alta Video cloud camera; can also run Avigilon Unity firmware to work with Unity/ACC or 3rd-party VMS (per datasheet note).
Resolution
Avigilon Unity H6 Mini Dome (Indoor) • 2 MP / 3 MP / 5 MP models • 1/2.8″ progressive scan CMOS • Max image rate 25 fps (50 Hz) / 30 fps (60 Hz) • Fixed lens options: D1 2.95 mm f/2.0 or D2 2.4 mm f/2.1 • Angle of view: D1 100°×75° (4:3) / 100°×54° (16:9); D2 123°×93° (4:3) / 123°×69° (16:9) • Min illumination (no IR): 0.005 lux mono / 0.01 lux color (2 MP); 0.01 lux mono / 0.02 lux color (3 MP & 5 MP) • Compression: H.264 + H.265 (HDSM SmartCodec) + Motion JPEG • Network: 100BASE-TX Ethernet (RJ-45, CAT5). Avigilon Unity Outdoor H6 Mini Dome • 2 MP / 5 MP models • 1/2.8″ progressive scan CMOS • Max image rate: Full-feature mode up to 25/30 fps (2 MP) and 25 fps (50 Hz) / 24 fps (60 Hz) (5 MP); High frame-rate mode up to 25/30 fps (video analytics disabled) • Fixed lens 2.99 mm f/2.0 • Angle of view: 108°×61° (16:9); 101°×75° (4:3) / 100°×54° (16:9) • Compression: H.264 + H.265 (HDSM SmartCodec) + Motion JPEG • Network: 100BASE-TX. Avigilon Alta H6 Mini Dome (Cloud) • 2 MP or 5 MP models • 1/2.8″ progressive scan CMOS • Max frame rate 15 fps • Streaming presets (camera provides low / medium / maximum resolution options) with published bitrates (e.g., 1080p @ 1.5 Mbps; 5 MP @ 3 Mbps at max settings) • Max concurrent streams 8 • Lenses: Indoor D1 2.95 mm f/2.0 / D2 2.4 mm f/2.1; Outdoor 2.99 mm f/2.0 • Compression: H.264 • Network: 100BASE-TX; supports WebRTC and RTSP streaming modes (per datasheet).
IR Illumination
Avigilon Unity H6 Mini Dome (Indoor) • IR variants available • High-power 850 nm LEDs • 10 m max IR distance at 0 lux • IR management: illuminator reduces/off at elevated temps (per datasheet thresholds). Avigilon Unity Outdoor H6 Mini Dome • Built-in high-power 850 nm LEDs • Up to 20 m IR distance • IR management includes temperature-based reduction/off behavior. Avigilon Alta H6 Mini Dome (Cloud) • Indoor IR models: 10 m at 0 lux • Outdoor models: 20 m at 0 lux • High-power 850 nm LEDs • Temperature-based IR behavior documented for indoor vs outdoor models.
Dynamic Range
Avigilon Unity H6 Mini Dome (Indoor) • WDR off 100 dB • WDR on 120 dB. Avigilon Unity Outdoor H6 Mini Dome • WDR off 83 dB • WDR on up to 120 dB. Avigilon Alta H6 Mini Dome (Cloud) • Indoor: 100 dB (HDR off), up to 120 dB (HDR on) • Outdoor: 83 dB (HDR off), up to 120 dB (HDR on).
Artificial Intelligence
Avigilon Unity H6 Mini Dome • Built-in video analytics with classified object detection support (model/mode dependent) • Supports analytics events such as objects in area, loitering, line crossing/beam crossing, direction violations, etc. • Outdoor model marketing + specs call out AI-powered video analytics, plus Appearance Search and Facial Recognition support (when used in the supported ecosystem). Avigilon Alta H6 Mini Dome (Cloud) • AI analytic rules include anomaly detection (unusual time/location/velocity), appearance-based rules (people/vehicles with attributes), loitering, line crossing, counts, plus license plate detection and face watchlists/face search where additional licensing and local legal guidance apply (per datasheet notes).
Analytics
Avigilon Unity H6 Mini Dome (Indoor) • Motion detection: pixel motion with selectable sensitivity/threshold + classified object motion detection • Tamper detection • Privacy zones: up to 64 • Onboard storage: microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC (V10 or better recommended) • Streaming supports multi-stream H.264/H.265 and SRTP options (per protocols list). Avigilon Unity Outdoor H6 Mini Dome • Motion detection: pixel motion + classified object detection • Tamper detection • Privacy zones: up to 64 • Includes documented supported analytics events and classified object types that vary by mode (indoor vs outdoor mode). Avigilon Alta H6 Mini Dome (Cloud) • Privacy zones up to 64 • Documented detected attributes for appearance searches (vehicle type/color; person clothing color/bag-related attributes; optional license plate and face features with additional licensing) • Includes system health rules (e.g., connection failures, retention issues, image health monitoring, SD card failure, analytics failure, cover removed, not storing).
Cybersecurity
Avigilon Unity H6 Mini Dome (Indoor) • Password protection • HTTPS encryption • Digest + WS authentication • User access log • 802.1X port-based authentication • FIPS 140-2 Level 1 (with optional camera license) • Signed & encrypted firmware • ONVIF Profiles S/T/G/M. Avigilon Unity Outdoor H6 Mini Dome • Password protection • HTTPS encryption • Digest + WS authentication • User access log • 802.1X • FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (with onboard TPM) • ONVIF Profiles S/T/G/M. Avigilon Alta H6 Mini Dome (Cloud) • Password protection • HTTPS encryption • 802.1X port-based authentication • ONVIF Profiles S/T/G/M (and platform note re: Unity firmware for Unity/ACC or 3rd-party VMS use).
Casing
Avigilon Unity H6 Mini Dome (Indoor) • Indoor applications • Operating temp -10°C to +50°C (boot 0°C to +50°C) • Compact housings: surface mount 75×75×63 mm; in-ceiling 91×91×108 mm; pendant 80×80×155 mm • Weight (surface mount camera) 166 g • Dome bubble polycarbonate; body polycarbonate + aluminum • PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 2, 6 W max. Avigilon Unity Outdoor H6 Mini Dome • Outdoor applications • Ratings: IP66/IP67 and IK10 • Operating/boot -20°C to +60°C • Dimensions: surface mount 106×106×81 mm; pendant 121×121×146 mm • Weight (camera only) 420 g • PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 3, 10 W max. Avigilon Alta H6 Mini Dome (Cloud) • Indoor + outdoor variants with the same published mechanical/environmental profile as above (including IP66/IP67 + IK10 on outdoor models) • PoE: indoor 802.3af Class 2 (6 W max); outdoor 802.3af Class 3 (10 W max) • Operating temps: indoor -10°C to +50°C; outdoor -20°C to +60°C.
Warranty
Avigilon Unity H6 Mini Dome • Limited 5-year warranty (Unity H6 Mini Dome datasheet warranty statement). Avigilon Alta H6 Mini Dome (Cloud) • 10-year warranty (as specified in the Alta H6M datasheet).
Avigilon Unity and Alta H6 Mini Dome Cameras Overview
Avigilon H6 Mini Dome Datasheets
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