Product Overview
For eave, soffit, and wall-mounted positions where outdoor coverage meets everyday practicality, the DS-2CD2366G2-IU delivers 6MP AcuSense monitoring in a compact turret housing. Powered by Hikvision’s deep learning engine, this camera classifies targets as human or vehicle, reducing nuisance alerts caused by animals, foliage, or passing headlights. Equipped with DarkFighter low-light technology and an IR cut filter, it maintains usable colour imaging down to 0.003 Lux before switching to IR-assisted monochrome at night. Featuring 120 dB true Wide Dynamic Range, it handles backlit doorways and bright shopfront windows without washing out subjects. Built with H.265+ compression, it reduces recorded file sizes substantially compared to standard H.264. The built-in microphone captures on-site audio for each event, and IP67 weather resistance keeps the unit operational through rain and dust. This black-finish model suits installations where a darker housing blends with the mounting surface or building facade.
Key Capabilities
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Hikvision’s deep learning engine distinguishes humans and vehicles from other movement. This reduces unwanted alerts triggered by animals, swaying trees, or insects near the lens, and helps installers and end users set up more targeted notification rules.
6MP Resolution at 3200 x 1800
The 1/2.4″ progressive scan CMOS sensor captures 6 megapixels per frame, giving investigators enough detail to identify faces, clothing, and registration plates within the camera’s DORI detection zone without cropping to an unusable thumbnail.
DarkFighter Low-Light Performance
With a minimum colour illumination of 0.003 Lux at F1.6 with AGC on, this camera retains colour detail in poorly lit driveways, car parks, and building entries where standard sensors would produce noisy or monochrome results.
120 dB True Wide Dynamic Range
In scenes where bright sunlight or artificial lighting creates strong contrast, the 120 dB WDR engine balances highlights and shadows in a single frame. Shopfronts with glass facades and entries with overhead lighting benefit most from this capability.
Built-In Microphone
The U variant includes a built-in microphone that records audio alongside video. This adds context to recorded events, capturing sounds such as voices, alarms, or breaking glass at the time of an incident, without requiring a separate external audio device.
H.265+ Compression and IP67 Rating
H.265+ encoding cuts bandwidth and storage requirements significantly compared to H.264, stretching NVR storage capacity without compromising resolution. The IP67 weather rating means the housing is fully dust-sealed and withstands sustained water exposure from rain or hose-down cleaning.
Best For
- Residential Driveways and Side Gates: The 2.8mm wide-angle lens covers a broad approach area from a single eave or soffit position, while AcuSense filters out animal movement common in suburban outdoor environments.
- Small Commercial Shopfronts: The 120 dB WDR handles the high contrast of glass-fronted retail entries, and the black housing matches dark fascias and window frames typical of modern shopfits.
- Building Entry Points and Car Parks: The DORI detection range for the 2.8mm lens reaches 78.6 m, while observation distance sits at 31.2 m, making it workable for monitoring car park approaches and building lobby access points.
- Sites Requiring On-Site Audio Recording: The built-in microphone records ambient audio with every clip, useful in scenarios where verbal altercations or alarm sounds form part of the evidentiary record.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2366G2-IU
The DS-2CD2366G2-IU occupies a specific position in Hikvision’s AcuSense turret lineup: it provides deep learning target classification and a built-in microphone without the strobe light and audible siren included on the ISU/SL variant. For sites where active deterrence hardware is not required or not permitted, this model removes that component while retaining the 6MP sensor, DarkFighter performance, 120 dB WDR, and H.265+ compression that make the G2 generation more capable than its predecessors. The black finish is a practical choice for dark-painted soffits, bracket mounts, or camera housings that need to sit recessed against a surface rather than stand out visually. Available through Security Wholesalers, the DS-2CD2366G2-IU suits installers and site owners who need accurate event alerts with audio recording and want to avoid the additional cost and configuration of a strobe-equipped unit.
Buyer Decision Tips
No Strobe, No Siren on This Model: The DS-2CD2366G2-IU does not include a strobe light or audible warning siren. If your installation requires active deterrence, where the camera triggers a flashing light and alarm tone when a human or vehicle is detected, you will need the ISU/SL variant instead. This model is specifically the non-strobe version and is the right choice when you want AcuSense classification and audio recording without the active deterrence hardware.
Lens Size Affects Field of View and DORI Range: The 2.8mm option provides a wide 105.1 degree horizontal field of view, suited to open areas and short-range coverage. The 4mm and 6mm options narrow the field but extend observation and recognition distances significantly. For a doorway or gate under 5 metres wide, 2.8mm works well. For a longer driveway or car park lane where you need to read plates or identify faces at greater distance, consider the 4mm or 6mm lens before ordering.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/2.4″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Maximum Resolution |
3200 x 1800 (6MP) |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour: 0.003 Lux @ F1.6, AGC ON / B/W: 0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Speed |
1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Day/Night Mode |
IR cut filter |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120 dB true WDR |
| Lens Options |
2.8 mm / 4 mm / 6 mm (fixed) |
| Field of View (2.8 mm) |
Horizontal: 105.1°, Vertical: 53.4°, Diagonal: 128.6° |
| DORI Distance (2.8 mm) |
Detect: 78.6 m, Observe: 31.2 m, Recognise: 15.7 m, Identify: 7.9 m |
| DORI Distance (4 mm) |
Detect: 95.6 m, Observe: 37.9 m, Recognise: 19.1 m, Identify: 9.6 m |
| DORI Distance (6 mm) |
Detect: 160.0 m, Observe: 63.5 m, Recognise: 32.0 m, Identify: 16.0 m |
| Angle Adjustment |
Pan: 0° to 360°, Tilt: 0° to 75°, Rotate: 0° to 360° |
| Video Compression |
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
| AI / Smart Detection |
AcuSense – human and vehicle target classification |
| Built-In Microphone |
Yes (U model) |
| Strobe / Siren |
Not included (non-strobe model) |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 |
| Colour |
Black |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Eave and Soffit Mounting
The compact turret housing installs neatly against a soffit or wall, and the black finish suits homes with dark fascias or exposed timber framing. AcuSense keeps alert volume manageable in suburban environments where pets and wildlife are common triggers.
Shopfront and Retail Entry Monitoring
The 120 dB true WDR prevents glare from shopfront lighting or afternoon sun washing out subjects near glass entries. At 6MP, staff and customers are captured with enough detail for identification within the camera’s recognition zone.
Driveway and Gate Approaches
With a 2.8mm horizontal field of view of 105.1 degrees, a single DS-2CD2366G2-IU can frame a standard residential driveway width from an eave position. DarkFighter performance keeps colour visible at low ambient light levels before the IR cut filter switches at complete darkness.
Small Business Car Parks
Vehicle classification alerts via AcuSense flag cars and motorbikes entering a monitored zone after hours, while the 6mm lens option extends the detection range to 160 metres for deeper car park coverage from a single mounting point.
Sites Requiring Audio-Linked Evidence
The built-in microphone records ambient sound with each video clip. In workplaces, storerooms, or building lobbies where verbal exchanges or alarm activations are part of the incident record, the U model captures that audio without external microphone wiring.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need 6MP AcuSense detection with a built-in microphone and IP67 outdoor rating, and your site does not require or permit an active deterrence strobe or siren on the camera body.
- Choose a different model if: You want the camera to flash a warning light and sound an alarm tone when a human or vehicle is detected at night. For that functionality, look at the ISU/SL variant in the same AcuSense family, which includes both strobe and siren hardware built into the housing.
- Choose a different model if: Your installation needs full-colour night vision without IR switching. This model uses IR-assisted monochrome imaging at 0 Lux. If you require colour footage in complete darkness when a person is detected, the hybrid light variant of this camera series is designed for that purpose.
FAQs
- What does AcuSense actually do on the DS-2CD2366G2-IU?
AcuSense uses a deep learning algorithm to classify moving objects as human or vehicle. When motion is detected, the camera analyses the shape and movement pattern before deciding whether to trigger an alert. Objects that do not match a human or vehicle profile, such as animals, leaves, or passing headlights, are filtered out. This reduces the volume of false event notifications sent to the recorder, app, or monitoring centre.
- Does this camera include a strobe light or audible siren?
No. The DS-2CD2366G2-IU is specifically the non-strobe model. It does not include a flashing warning light or audible siren. The product name and SKU reference NOSTROBE to make this distinction clear. If active deterrence hardware is required as part of the camera unit, a different variant in the AcuSense range is needed.
- Is the built-in microphone suitable for recording conversations?
The built-in microphone on the U model captures ambient audio within the camera’s coverage area. It is designed to record sounds associated with events, such as voices, alarms, or impacts, rather than to serve as a directed audio device. Recording quality will vary depending on distance, wind noise, and background sound levels. Check local privacy laws before enabling audio recording in your jurisdiction.
- Which lens size should I choose for a standard residential driveway?
The 2.8mm lens is the most common choice for driveways and gate approaches. It provides a horizontal field of view of 105.1 degrees and an observation distance of 31.2 metres, which covers most standard residential driveway widths from a single eave or soffit position. If the driveway is long and you need to identify faces or read number plates at greater distance, the 4mm or 6mm option gives a narrower but deeper coverage zone.
- Can this turret camera be wall-mounted instead of ceiling-mounted?
Yes. The turret housing includes pan, tilt, and rotate adjustment across 0 to 360 degrees pan, 0 to 75 degrees tilt, and 0 to 360 degrees rotation. This range of adjustment allows the camera to be aimed correctly whether it is mounted on a flat ceiling, a sloped soffit, or a vertical wall. Optional brackets such as the DS-1273ZJ-140 and DS-1280ZJ-DM21 junction box are available for different mounting scenarios.
- Where can I buy the DS-2CD2366G2-IU and is local support available?
The DS-2CD2366G2-IU is part of the Security Wholesalers range, with technical documentation including the datasheet, quick start guide, and user manual available for download. Buying locally means access to support staff familiar with Hikvision AcuSense products and compatible NVR systems, which is useful when configuring smart detection rules or integrating the camera into a new or existing Hikvision network.
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