Acusense Buying Guide

Everything you need to choose the right Hikvision AcuSense camera for your needs.

1. What is AcuSense?

Hikvision’s AcuSense technology brings advanced AI-powered surveillance to everyday security applications. It uses deep learning algorithms to accurately detect and classify people and vehicles, significantly reducing false alarms caused by movement from animals, rain, or foliage. AcuSense enables smarter monitoring with features like strobe lights, audio alerts, and instant notifications—all designed to enhance response times and operational efficiency.

2. Key Benefits of AcuSense

Human and Vehicle Classification: Filters out irrelevant motion to focus only on real threats.
Quick Event Playback: Search recordings by human or vehicle events, saving time on reviews.
Active Deterrence: Models with strobe lights and sirens proactively ward off intruders.
AI-Powered Accuracy: Deep learning technology provides higher detection precision than traditional motion detection.

3. Recommended Use Cases

Home entrances, driveways, and backyards
Shops, petrol stations, and retail outlets
Industrial warehouses and loading zones
School and university campuses
Public parks and council facilities

4. Types of AcuSense Cameras

Turret: Popular for flexibility and ease of installation—great for walls or ceilings.
Bullet: Weather-resistant and visible—ideal for perimeter security and deterrence.
Dome: Compact and vandal-resistant—perfect for public and commercial indoor areas.
Mini Cameras: Discreet options for homes and low-traffic indoor spaces.
PTZ: Pan-Tilt-Zoom models for wide-area tracking and detailed zoom.

5. Choose by Resolution

2MP (1080p): Great for small-scale indoor or budget-sensitive installations.
4MP (2K): A strong middle ground offering better detail without high storage costs.
6MP: Optimised for wider scenes with improved clarity in both day and night modes.
8MP (4K): Delivers ultra-high definition for forensic-level identification and digital zoom clarity.

6. Choose by Smart Features

Built-in Microphone: Capture audio evidence with video footage (great for entryways).
Built-in Speaker: Two-way audio or automatic warnings with Live Guard models.
Strobe Light + Siren: Proactively deters potential intruders on-site.
Smart Motion Detection: Only alerts when humans or vehicles are present.
Motorised Zoom: Adjust view remotely with high-precision varifocal lenses.

7. Choosing by Environment

Location	Recommended Camera Type	Reason
Front Door	Turret with Mic	Captures clear visuals and sound at key entry points
Driveway	Bullet 6MP or 8MP	Long range visibility with strong deterrent presence
Shop Entrance	Dome with AcuSense	Anti-vandal design with smart motion alerts
Warehouse Loading Dock	Motorised Bullet	Zoom in for detail and enable deterrent alerts
Office Corridor	Mini Turret or Dome	Discreet monitoring for indoor environments

8. Installation Tips

Use PoE for power and data in one cable—easy and tidy setup.
Avoid facing strong lights directly into the camera to reduce glare.
Install cameras 2.5 to 3m high for optimal coverage and facial recognition.
Choose IP67-rated models for outdoor areas exposed to weather.

9. Compatible Recorders

Use with Hikvision NVRs supporting H.265+ for efficient video storage.
Check PoE port capacity matches the number of AcuSense cameras.
Enable Hik-Connect for smartphone monitoring, alerts, and playback.

10. AcuSense Model Comparison Table

Model	Form Factor	Resolution	Lens	Smart Features	Mic	Speaker	Best For
DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL	Turret	6MP	2.8mm	AcuSense, Strobe, Audio Alarm	✔️	✔️	Residential driveways
DS-2CD2066G2-IU	Bullet	6MP	2.8mm	AcuSense, Built-in Mic	✔️	❌	Perimeter monitoring
DS-2CD2666G2-IZSU/SL	Bullet	6MP	2.8–12mm	AcuSense, Motorised Zoom, Strobe, Audio Alarm	✔️	✔️	Warehouses, perimeter zones
DS-2CD2386G2-IU	Turret	8MP	2.8mm	AcuSense, Built-in Mic	✔️	❌	High-resolution outdoor use
DS-2CD2686G2-IZSU/SL	Bullet	8MP	2.8–12mm	AcuSense, Motorised Zoom, Strobe, Audio Alarm	✔️	✔️	Large commercial perimeters
DS-2CD2086G2-IU/SL	Mini Bullet	8MP	2.8mm	Live Guard, AcuSense	✔️	✔️	Compact outdoor setups
DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL	Turret	8MP	2.8mm	Live Guard, AcuSense	✔️	✔️	Entryways with deterrent
DS-2CD2686G2-IZS	Bullet	8MP	2.8–12mm	AcuSense, Motorised Zoom	✔️	❌	Long-range outdoor view
DS-2CD2786G2-IZS	Dome	8MP	2.8–12mm	AcuSense, Motorised Zoom	✔️	❌	Retail and entry points
DS-2CD2T86G2-ISU/SL	Bullet	8MP	2.8mm	Live Guard, AcuSense	✔️	✔️	Active deterrent outdoors
DS-2CD2166G2-I(SU)	Dome	6MP	2.8mm	AcuSense	✔️	❌	Indoor vandal-resistant

AcuSense Buying Guide