Product SKU: DH-IPC-HDW3666EMP-S-AUSx4_NOHDD DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ
Product Overview
For homeowners, small business operators, and property managers who want genuine AI-powered surveillance without a complex multi-component setup, this Dahua 4-camera 6MP WizSense turret kit delivers a ready-to-deploy IP security system. Each DH-IPC-HDW3666EMP-S-AUS turret camera records at 3072 x 1728 resolution with up to 30 metres of infrared night vision, a built-in microphone, and IP67-rated weatherproof construction suited to Australian outdoor conditions. Featuring a compact turret housing, these cameras mount cleanly on eaves, soffits, and fascias across residential and light commercial sites. The included DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ 4-channel AI NVR brings Dahua’s WizSense platform and SMD 4.0 smart detection, classifying movement as human or vehicle and filtering out animals and environmental triggers. Built-in PoE ports mean each camera connects to the NVR over a single Cat6 cable, covering both power and data in one clean run.


Key Capabilities
6MP High-Resolution Imaging
Each camera captures footage at 3072 x 1728 resolution, providing the detail needed to identify faces, read number plates, and produce usable evidence footage. This is a meaningful step up from standard 2MP or 4MP systems at comparable price points, particularly for entry points and shared driveways.
SMD 4.0 Smart Motion Detection
SMD 4.0 uses deep learning to classify detected targets specifically as humans or vehicles, filtering out animals, foliage, and passing headlights. It also captures clothing and vehicle colour attributes, making post-event search through recorded footage substantially faster than reviewing raw motion-triggered clips.
30m Infrared Night Vision with Starlight
Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 30 metres in total darkness for clear monochrome night footage. Starlight technology enhances colour performance at dusk and dawn, so the cameras can produce usable colour detail in low ambient light without requiring supplementary lighting at each mounting position.
Perimeter Protection with Instant Alerts
Tripwire and intrusion detection rules are configured directly on the NVR. When a classified human or vehicle crosses a defined virtual boundary or enters a restricted zone, the system sends a push notification to your smartphone immediately, enabling a fast response for after-hours incidents.
4-Port PoE for Simplified Installation
The DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ includes 4 built-in IEEE 802.3af PoE ports, powering each camera over the same Cat6 cable that carries video data back to the recorder. No separate power adapters or additional wiring are needed at any camera position, keeping the installation clean and reducing ongoing maintenance.
H.265+ Compression for Storage Efficiency
H.265+ encoding reduces file sizes significantly compared to H.264, allowing longer recording retention on the same hard drive capacity. Across 4 cameras recording continuously at 6MP resolution, this compression difference has a material effect on how many days of footage a single drive can hold.
Best For
- Residential Properties: Homeowners wanting 6MP AI-powered coverage across driveways, front entries, and backyards with SMD 4.0 filtering out pets and environmental false triggers.
- Small Retail and Commercial Sites: Businesses needing 24/7 recording with intelligent human and vehicle detection to monitor staff entrances, car parks, and loading zones from a single NVR.
- Rental and Investment Properties: Landlords who want a self-monitoring kit accessible remotely via Dahua’s DMSS app with push notifications for genuine activity events only.
- After-Hours Perimeter Monitoring: Any site requiring defined virtual boundary rules that trigger instant alerts when a person or vehicle enters a restricted area outside business hours.
- Installations Prioritising Clean Cabling: Installers and DIY buyers who want single-cable PoE runs from NVR to camera without running separate power supplies to each mounting position.
Why Choose the Dahua 4-Camera 6MP WizSense Turret Kit
Where a basic 2MP or 4MP kit captures movement, this Dahua 6MP WizSense system captures usable detail. The 3072 x 1728 resolution is sufficient to identify individuals and read number plates at distances that lower-resolution cameras fall short on. The SMD 4.0 engine running across both the cameras and the DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ NVR means the system actively classifies what it detects rather than reacting to any pixel change, so push alerts arrive when they genuinely matter. Colour attribute capture on both people and vehicles makes searching recorded footage after an incident far faster than scrubbing through generic motion clips. H.265+ compression keeps storage consumption practical across all 4 channels, and IP67-rated housings hold up in harsh Australian weather year-round. Available through Security Wholesalers, this kit is a competitively priced option for buyers who want genuine AI detection capability without stepping into a significantly higher budget tier.
Package Inclusions
- 4 x DH-IPC-HDW3666EMP-S-AUS – 6MP WizSense turret camera, 30m IR, 2.8mm fixed lens, SMD 4.0, built-in microphone, IP67 weatherproof
- 1 x DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ – 4-channel 4-PoE 4K AI NVR, WizSense, SMD 4.0
- No HDD included – a compatible surveillance-grade hard drive can be added separately and will be pre-installed in the NVR if ordered together
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: This kit ships without a hard drive. With 4 cameras recording continuously at 6MP using H.265+ compression, a 2TB drive provides approximately 7-10 days of footage depending on activity levels. A 4TB drive extends retention to roughly 14-20 days. For higher-activity sites or longer retention requirements, a 6TB or 8TB surveillance-grade drive such as WD Purple or Seagate Skyhawk is worth adding at the time of purchase so it arrives pre-installed in the NVR and ready to record from day one.
Buyer Tip: The 2.8mm fixed lens on each camera delivers a wide horizontal field of view, well suited to entrances, driveways, garages, and open areas up to approximately 6-8 metres across. If your installation includes a long narrow corridor, a distant gate, or a target requiring a tighter focus at range, a longer focal length lens variant would be more appropriate for those specific positions.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Camera Model | DH-IPC-HDW3666EMP-S-AUS |
| NVR Model | DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ |
| Camera Resolution | 6MP – 3072 x 1728 @ 20fps; also supports 4MP (2688 x 1520) @ 30fps |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7″ progressive scan CMOS |
| Lens | 2.8mm fixed lens |
| IR Night Vision Distance | Up to 30 metres (built-in IR LED) |
| Video Compression | H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
| Smart Motion Detection | SMD 4.0 – human and vehicle classification with animal filtering and colour attribute detection |
| Intelligent Detection | Tripwire, intrusion detection (perimeter protection) |
| Abnormality Detection | Motion detection, video tampering, defocus detection, scene changing, audio detection, SD card events, network disconnection, IP conflict, illegal access, voltage detection |
| Audio | Built-in microphone |
| Local Storage | Supports up to 256GB Micro SD card per camera |
| Power Supply | 12V DC / PoE (IEEE 802.3af) |
| Weatherproof Rating | IP67 |
| WDR and Image Enhancement | Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), 3D DNR, HLC, BLC, digital watermarking |
| NVR Channels | 4-channel with 4 built-in PoE ports |
| NVR AI Features | SMD 4.0, perimeter protection rules, AI search by target attributes |
| Hard Drive | Not included – available as optional add-on (pre-installed if ordered with kit) |
Ideal Use Cases
Home Driveway and Entry Monitoring
The 2.8mm wide-angle lens and 30m IR range make the DH-IPC-HDW3666EMP-S-AUS well suited to covering residential driveways and front entries, capturing clear footage of visitors and vehicles at all hours. The turret housing mounts flush and neatly on eaves and soffits without drawing attention.
Small Business Perimeter
Retail shops, offices, and light industrial sites can configure tripwire and intrusion rules on the NVR to receive push alerts when someone enters a restricted zone outside business hours, with SMD 4.0 ensuring those alerts are triggered by actual humans or vehicles rather than environmental movement.
Backyard and Outdoor Area Coverage
IP67-rated and built for year-round outdoor exposure, these cameras handle Australian weather conditions across backyards, pool areas, and side access gates. Starlight technology provides usable colour detail in low ambient light without requiring additional lighting at each camera position.
Car Park and Shared Driveway Monitoring
SMD 4.0 vehicle detection combined with colour attribute capture on the NVR makes it straightforward to search for a specific vehicle in recorded footage after an incident, reducing the time spent reviewing hours of stored clips across a car park or shared property access point.
Rental Property Remote Management
Landlords and property managers can monitor multiple sites via Dahua’s DMSS mobile app, receiving push notifications for genuine human or vehicle activity from any camera location. SMD 4.0 filtering keeps notifications relevant rather than constant, making remote oversight practical across multiple properties.
Construction Site After-Hours Security
The 30m IR range and perimeter alert rules make this kit effective for monitoring construction sites overnight. Virtual boundary zones covering site access points deliver immediate smartphone alerts when a person enters after hours, with 6MP resolution providing detail sufficient for identifying individuals on recorded footage.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You want a complete 4-camera 6MP AI kit with SMD 4.0 human and vehicle detection, 30m IR night vision, built-in audio capture, PoE single-cable installation, and perimeter alert rules on an AI NVR – and you are comfortable selecting a hard drive separately to suit your preferred storage capacity and retention period.
- Choose a different model if: You need more than 4 camera positions and require an 8-channel NVR kit, want full-colour night vision rather than IR-based monochrome night footage, or have specific positions that require a varifocal lens for long-distance narrow-field coverage rather than a fixed wide-angle 2.8mm lens.
FAQs
- Does this kit include a hard drive?
No, this kit is supplied without a hard drive. You can add a compatible surveillance-grade HDD at the time of purchase. If a drive is ordered together with the kit, it will be pre-installed inside the NVR before dispatch so the system is ready to record on arrival without any additional setup. - How much storage do I need for 4 cameras recording continuously at 6MP?
With H.265+ compression across all 4 cameras, a 2TB drive typically provides 7-10 days of continuous footage depending on scene activity levels. A 4TB drive extends this to roughly 14-20 days. For sites with high activity or where longer retention is required for compliance or insurance purposes, a 6TB or 8TB surveillance-grade drive is a practical choice. - What is SMD 4.0 and how does it differ from standard motion detection?
Standard motion detection triggers on any pixel change in the frame, including animals, passing headlights, shadows, and wind-blown foliage. SMD 4.0 uses a deep learning algorithm to classify detected movement specifically as human or vehicle, filtering everything else out. It also captures clothing and vehicle colour attributes, enabling fast targeted searches through recorded footage after an incident rather than scrubbing through hours of generic clips. - Do I need separate power supplies for each camera?
No. The DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ includes 4 built-in IEEE 802.3af PoE ports that deliver power to each camera over the same Cat6 cable carrying video back to the recorder. You only need to connect the NVR to mains power at the installation point. No additional power adaptors or separate power runs to camera positions are required. - Can I view live footage and receive alerts on my smartphone?
Yes. The DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ supports remote access via the Dahua DMSS app, available for both iOS and Android. You can view live feeds from all 4 cameras, review recorded footage, and receive push notifications for SMD 4.0-triggered events from any location with an active internet connection. - Are the cameras suitable for outdoor installation in Australian conditions?
Yes. Each DH-IPC-HDW3666EMP-S-AUS carries an IP67 weatherproof rating, meaning the housing is fully sealed against dust and can withstand heavy water jets from any direction. This makes the cameras suitable for exposed eave, fascia, soffit, and external wall mounting across all Australian climate zones including coastal and high-humidity environments. - What field of view does the 2.8mm lens cover?
A 2.8mm fixed lens delivers a wide horizontal field of view, typically in the range of 100-110 degrees. This is well suited to driveways, room interiors, building entrances, and open yard areas up to approximately 6-8 metres wide. If a specific camera position requires coverage of a long narrow corridor or a more distant target, a longer focal length lens would provide a tighter and more appropriate field of view for that location. - Can each camera store footage locally without relying on the NVR?
Yes. Each DH-IPC-HDW3666EMP-S-AUS supports a Micro SD card of up to 256GB for local edge storage directly on the camera. This operates as a useful backup recording layer independent of the NVR, which can be valuable if the network connection between camera and recorder is interrupted or as an additional redundancy measure for critical positions. Security Wholesalers can assist with compatible accessories and storage options before you finalise your purchase.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Cat6 UTP is recommended for all camera runs. Cat5e is acceptable for shorter runs, but Cat6 is preferred for distances approaching 100 metres or where future system upgrades are anticipated.
- Maximum Cable Run: The maximum recommended cable distance between each camera and the NVR PoE port is 100 metres. Runs exceeding this distance may result in power or signal degradation affecting camera performance.
- PoE Considerations: All 4 cameras are powered via the NVR’s built-in IEEE 802.3af PoE ports. The 100 metre maximum applies per individual camera run from the NVR. No PoE injectors or intermediate switches are required within this distance.
- Wiring Tips: Run cables through UV-resistant conduit where they are exposed on external walls or rooflines. Terminate all cable ends with quality RJ45 connectors and test continuity before mounting cameras. Label each run at both ends to simplify future servicing, fault finding, or system expansion.
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Additional Information
If the system is purchased with a hard drive, it will be pre-installed in the NVR.

































