The MANOMAY Protect Bot (M1078S) is a 3MP Wi-Fi pan-tilt camera meant mainly for indoor home and office monitoring. Its Amazon.in listing claims 2304 x 1296 resolution, 352-degree horizontal and 58-degree vertical rotation, switchable infrared and colour night vision, AI human tracking, six preset positions, Alexa support and STQC certification.
In short, it reads like a well-equipped indoor robot camera, with presets and dual-light night vision as its most useful extras. The caveats are that we could not find an official MANOMAY product page, and a few listing details, including the weather rating and resolution, do not agree with each other.
This guide is built from the Amazon.in listing data captured on 17 October 2026, which is information supplied by the seller, along with general guidance on choosing and setting up Wi-Fi cameras. It is not a hands-on review, and we have not judged picture quality or app reliability ourselves.
Quick verdict
- Best for: homes, clinics and small offices that want one camera to sweep a room, with saved views of the door, window or cradle
- Skip if: you want an outdoor camera, need a manufacturer spec sheet, or need simultaneous coverage of two areas
- Highlights (as listed): 2304 x 1296 resolution, infrared plus colour night modes, human tracking, six presets, H.265+ compression, Alexa, two-way audio, 256 GB microSD support
- Concerns: listing calls it 360-degree but specifies 352-degree pan, weather rating listed as IP54 and also as not water resistant, 1080p appears in the technical details, no official product page found
| Listing claim | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| 2304 x 1296 (3MP) resolution | More detail than a 1080p camera when zooming into recordings. The technical details also list 1080p, so check the stream setting in the app |
| 352-degree pan, 58-degree tilt | Covers almost a full circle, with a small blind slice. Tilt range is moderate, so ceiling or high-shelf mounting helps |
| Infrared and full-colour night vision | You can choose discreet black-and-white infrared or colour footage that shows clothing colours |
| Edge AI human detection and tracking | Fewer false alerts from pets or shadows, and the camera follows a person |
| 6 preset points | One tap turns the camera to a saved view such as the main door |
| H.265+ compression | Smaller files, so a memory card holds more footage. The 50 percent saving is the seller’s claim |
| Up to 256 GB microSD | Local recording without a DVR. Card not mentioned as included |
| Alexa voice control | Live view on an Echo Show or Fire TV by voice |
| STQC certified | Seller states compliance with Indian government cybersecurity requirements, secure boot and encrypted transmission |
| Warranty | 2 years, according to the listing’s special feature field |
| Physical detail | Amazon.in listing |
|---|---|
| Model | M1078S, colour black |
| Size and weight | 10 x 7 x 7 cm, 450 g |
| Mounting | Table top, wall or ceiling, mounting accessory included |
| Power | DC adapter included |
| Usage | Listed as indoor and outdoor, but also as a home security indoor camera, not water resistant, IP54 |
| App | Manomay Pro |
Check the current price of the MANOMAY Protect Bot M1078S on Amazon.in
Is it an indoor or outdoor camera?
This is the most important point to settle before buying. The listing’s usage field says indoor and outdoor, but the same listing calls the product a home security indoor camera, marks it as not water resistant and gives an IP54 rating. Under the IEC rating system, IP54 indicates limited dust protection and protection against water splashes, which is well short of what an exposed wall in the Indian monsoon needs.
Our reading is that you should treat the Protect Bot as an indoor camera. If you want to watch a gate, porch or parking area, choose a camera with a clearly stated IP65 or IP66 rating, and still keep the power adapter sheltered.
Pan, tilt and presets: how the coverage works
The listing’s 352-degree horizontal rotation means the camera can turn almost all the way round, which is enough to cover a full room from a central spot. The 58-degree vertical tilt is narrower than some rivals, so placement height matters. Mounted on a ceiling or a high shelf, the camera can look down across the room and see faces near the door. On a low table, it may struggle to look up at someone standing close.
The six preset points are the feature that make a pan-tilt camera practical in daily use. Instead of nudging the view with on-screen arrows each time, you save positions such as the front door, the cash counter, a window or a baby’s cradle, and jump to them with one tap. If you plan to check the same spots every day, this saves a lot of fiddling.
Like every single-lens pan-tilt camera, the Protect Bot can only see one direction at a time. Human tracking keeps a moving person in frame, but while it follows one person, the rest of the room is out of view. For two doors, two cameras remain the safer setup.
Night vision: why dual-light helps
The listing describes dual-light technology that switches between infrared and full-colour night vision. Infrared mode records in black and white without any visible light, which is better in a bedroom where you do not want a light switching on, or where you want the camera to be discreet. Colour mode can show the colour of clothes, which may help identify someone, but colour night images usually need some visible light, either from the camera or the room. Having both modes gives you a choice instead of a compromise.
We have not found independent sample footage or tests for this model, so we cannot comment on how clear the night images are in practice.
Storage and H.265+
The camera records to a microSD card of up to 256 GB, according to the listing. The seller says H.265+ compression saves 50 percent more storage compared with older formats without losing quality. In general, H.265 does produce smaller files than H.264 at similar quality, which means more days of footage before the card starts overwriting. The exact saving depends on the scene, so treat the 50 percent figure as a marketing claim.
The listing also says the card gives weeks of recording, but the real duration depends on the resolution, whether you record continuously or only on events, and how busy the scene is. Use a high-endurance microSD card designed for continuous recording, as normal phone cards can wear out faster under round-the-clock writing.
STQC and privacy
STQC is an attached office of India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology that provides testing and certification, including information security testing. The listing states the camera is STQC certified, compliant with current government cybersecurity requirements, and tested for secure boot and encrypted transmission. These are seller claims, and we could not view a certificate for model M1078S. If your office or business needs documentation, ask the seller for the certificate reference before ordering.
Whatever the certification, home users should still follow basic security habits: set a strong app password, share access through the app rather than handing out your login, update firmware when prompted and avoid pointing the camera at spaces where people expect privacy.
Setting it up: a practical sequence
- Insert a formatted high-endurance microSD card before powering on
- Install the Manomay Pro app named in the listing and create an account
- Make sure a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network is available. The listing does not state the Wi-Fi band, and many budget cameras do not pair with 5 GHz
- Place the camera at its final spot and check that the Wi-Fi signal is strong there
- Save presets for the areas you check most often
- Turn on human detection and adjust alert sensitivity so pets and passing shadows do not flood your phone
- Link the camera to Alexa if you have an Echo Show or Fire TV
Who should buy it
- Families wanting a single camera with saved views of the main door and a child’s room
- Small clinics, offices and shops covering one indoor space
- People who want infrared night recording without a visible light in a bedroom
- Alexa households with an Echo Show or Fire TV
Who should skip it
- Anyone planning to mount it outside, given the IP54 and not water resistant entries
- Buyers who want an official product page, manual or datasheet before purchase
- Spaces with two entry points that need watching at the same time
- Homes where the camera spot has weak Wi-Fi
Alternatives worth a look
Trueview 3MP WiFi Robot Security Camera (T18161S): an indoor robot camera whose Amazon.in listing claims 360-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical rotation, which gives a wider tilt range than the Protect Bot’s listed 58 degrees.
Trueview T18290S Wi-Fi Mini Pan-Tilt: a 3MP pan-tilt camera listed on Amazon.in as indoor-outdoor with an IP66 rating and metal body, which is the better fit if you need weather protection.
Trueview 2MP Smart Robot Wi-Fi Camera: a lower-resolution indoor robot camera on Trueview’s official website, with humanoid detection, motion tracking and microSD support up to 256 GB.
Checklist before ordering
- Make sure the listing title shows Protect Bot 3MP and model M1078S, as MANOMAY’s range includes similarly named cameras
- Note the colour: the captured listing describes it as black
- Confirm the 2-year warranty and how to claim it with the seller
- Budget for a microSD card, as the listing does not mention one in the box
- Check the box for the camera, adapter and mounting accessories
- Keep the invoice
See the MANOMAY Protect Bot 3MP (M1078S, black) on Amazon.in
Frequently asked questions
Does the MANOMAY Protect Bot rotate a full 360 degrees?
The title says 360-degree, but the feature bullets specify 352 degrees horizontal and 58 degrees vertical. Expect a small blind slice behind the camera.
Can I see the camera on my TV?
The listing says you can ask Alexa to show the feed on an Echo Show or Fire TV device. A regular smart TV without Alexa video support will not show it this way.
What is a preset point?
A saved camera position. The listing says the Protect Bot stores six, and tapping one rotates the camera straight to that view.
Does it record without the internet?
The listing says it records to a microSD card up to 256 GB. Local recording on cameras like this generally continues while the camera has power, but remote viewing and alerts need an internet connection. Confirm the recording behaviour in the app’s settings.
What warranty does it have?
The Amazon.in listing mentions a 2-year warranty. Confirm the terms with the seller before buying.
Final word
On paper, the MANOMAY Protect Bot M1078S packs useful indoor features, especially six presets and switchable night modes. Use it indoors, confirm the resolution and warranty on your listing, and it should cover a single room well.
Check the latest price of the MANOMAY Protect Bot on Amazon.in
Related reading on GadgetSoch: Trueview 3MP WiFi Robot Camera (T18161S) Review: Indoor Pan-Tilt CCTV, What to Know and Trueview T18290S Review: 3MP Wi-Fi Mini Pan-Tilt Camera, Listing Claims Checked.
Sources
- Amazon.in listing for ASIN B0D8BSGBCN, title, bullets and technical details (captured 17 October 2026)
- STQC Directorate, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (checked 17 October 2026)
- Amazon.in listings for Trueview B0DNG367QL and B0BM9K7ZKF and Trueview’s official 2MP Smart Robot Wi-Fi Camera page, used for alternatives (checked 17 October 2026)
