The ESP32-S3 AI Camera combines a wide-angle IR camera, microphone and speaker with edge AI processing and Wi-Fi connectivity — ideal for smart monitoring, security, and voice-enabled IoT projects. The ESP32-S3 AI Camera is an intelligent camera module built around the ESP32-S3 chip, designed for efficient video processing, edge AI tasks and voice interaction. It features a wide-angle infrared camera, along with an onboard microphone and speaker, making it well suited to applications such as electronic peepholes, baby monitors and licence plate recognition. With built-in AI processing and Wi-Fi connectivity, the module supports edge-based image recognition as well as interaction with online AI models. It integrates easily into IoT systems, making it a practical choice for projects ranging from security and surveillance to smart devices and AI assistants. Please note: the Gravity interface of V1.1 version has 3.3V output, so please do not connect to the input power supply. Features * Edge AI processing using the ESP32-S3 neural network engine * Supports on-device image recognition with platforms including Edge Impulse, YOLOv5 and OpenCV * Enables object detection and image classification without relying on the cloud * Supports voice-controlled commands through ChatGPT integration * Combines local AI processing with cloud-based model interaction for flexible IoT deployments * Includes extensive documentation and example code, covering: * Camera setup, video streaming and audio recording * Image recognition and object classification * OpenCV contour detection * OpenAI integration for voice and image recognition * Custom AI model training with Edge Impulse * Integrated microphone and amplifier for: * Voice recognition (ASR) * Interactive dialogue using ChatGPT * Voice-controlled automation and hands-free device management * 160° wide-angle infrared camera with infrared illumination * Built-in light sensor for automatic adaptation to lighting conditions * Suitable for 24/7 monitoring, including low-light and evening use * Ideal for baby monitoring, security surveillance and smart home systems * Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE 5 * Supports remote video access and system control from mobile or connected devices * Suitable for real-time monitoring, smart automation and remote surveillance applications * Various AI capabilities * Edge image recognition (based on EdgeImpulse) * Online image recognition (OpenCV, YOLO) * Online large models for voice and image (ChatGPT) * Equipped with a wide-angle night vision camera, infrared illumination, and all-day usability * Onboard microphone and amplifier for voice interaction * Offers a variety of AI models, with tutorial support for quick learning Specifications * Operating Voltage: 3.3V * Type-C Input Voltage: 5V DC * VIN Input Voltage: 3.7-15V DC * Operating Temperature: -10~60°C * Module Size: 42*42mm * OV3660: 160° wide-angle infrared camera * IR: Infrared illumination (IO47) * MIC: I2S PDM microphone * LED: Onboard LED (IO3) * ALS: LTR-308 ambient light sensor * ESP32-S3: ESP32-S3R8 chip * SD: SD card slot * Flash: 16MB Flash * VIN: 3.7-15V DC input * HM6245: Power chip * Type-C: USB Type-C interface for power and code uploading * Gravity * +: 3.3V * -: GND * 44: IO44/TX * 43: IO43/RX * RST: Reset button * BOOT: BOOT button (IO0) * SPK: MX1.25-2P speaker interface * MAX98357: I2S amplifier chip * Camera Specifications * Sensor Model: OV3660 * Pixels: 3 Megapixels * Sensitivity: Visible light, 940nm infrared * Field of View: 160° * Focal Length (EFL): 0.95 * Aperture (F/No.): 2.0±5% * Distortion: ＜8% Resources * Wiki * OpenAI Image Q&A Demo Code * OpenAI Real-Time Communication/Demo for ESP-IDF Package Contents * 1x ESP32-S3 AI CAM development board (with camera) * 1x Speaker * 1x Gravity-4P I2C/UART sensor connection cable https://elecena.pl/product/29626154/esp32-s3-ai-camera-module 2025-12-18 https://elecena.pl/product/29626154/esp32-s3-ai-camera-module 2025-12-22