Product SKU: DH-3X66-K8044T-B
Product Overview
For installers and property owners who want a fully matched 4-camera system without the guesswork of pairing components separately, the DH-3X66-K8044T-B delivers 4 x WizSense Fixed Starlight Turret cameras alongside a 4-channel AI PoE NVR in a single black-finish kit. Each camera captures 8MP (3840 x 2160) footage through a 2.8mm fixed lens, backed by Dahua’s Starlight sensor technology for colour detail in near-dark conditions and IR illumination reaching up to 30m. Featuring WizSense deep learning at both camera and NVR level, the system classifies detected objects as human or vehicle, reducing nuisance alerts caused by animals or environmental movement. Each camera also includes a built-in microphone and supports up to 256GB Micro SD card for local edge recording. The 4-port PoE NVR simplifies cabling by powering every camera over a single Cat6 run, making this kit well suited to residential properties, small commercial sites, and entry-level professional installations.


Key Capabilities
8MP 4K Image Capture
Each camera records at a maximum of 3840 x 2160 at up to 30fps using a 1/2.8″ CMOS sensor. This resolution allows forensic-level detail to be extracted from recorded footage during digital zoom in playback, capturing faces, clothing, and vehicle markings across a wide scene.
Starlight Low-Light Performance
Dahua’s Starlight technology uses a large-format CMOS sensor to retain colour information in conditions where standard cameras produce washed-out or monochrome results. Built-in IR LEDs with a 30m range supplement performance in full darkness, maintaining visible detail without additional lighting infrastructure.
WizSense AI Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning algorithms at the camera level classify detected objects as human or vehicle, filtering out triggers caused by animals, insects, foliage movement, and lighting variation. Intrusion and tripwire detection can be configured to generate targeted alerts only for the object types that matter to the site.
4-Port PoE NVR with AI Processing
The bundled DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ provides 4 built-in PoE ports, powering and connecting all cameras over a single Cat6 run per camera. The NVR supports SMD Plus on all 4 channels, 2-channel perimeter protection, 1-channel face detection, and includes P2P remote access for mobile viewing via the Dahua app.
SMD 4.0 Smart Motion Detection
SMD 4.0 operates at both camera and NVR level to refine event-based recording accuracy. The NVR’s 4-channel SMD Plus processing enables faster post-event search by filtering recorded footage for human or vehicle movement only, reducing review time during incident investigation.
Built-in Microphone and Edge Storage
Each camera includes a built-in microphone for audio recording alongside video. Local Micro SD card support of up to 256GB per camera provides a secondary recording layer that operates independently of the NVR, offering continuity during network disruptions or when cameras are deployed at remote points.
Best For
- Residential Properties: The 2.8mm wide-angle lens and 8MP resolution cover driveways, front entries, side gates, and rear yards with enough detail to identify individuals and vehicles during playback.
- Small Retail and Commercial Sites: WizSense human and vehicle detection reduces after-hours false alerts at shopfronts, storage areas, and small office complexes, improving the quality of notifications received by staff or monitoring centres.
- Car Parks and Entry Points: The combination of 8MP resolution and wide-angle coverage makes these cameras effective at entry zones and car parks where vehicle and occupant detail needs to be captured across a broad area.
- Professional Installers: A pre-matched kit with a PoE NVR shortens sourcing and pre-deployment time, and guarantees camera-NVR firmware and AI feature compatibility from the outset.
- Analogue System Upgrades: Sites replacing older analogue or low-resolution IP systems will gain a substantial step-up in image quality, AI detection capability, and PoE infrastructure efficiency with this kit.
Why Choose the DH-3X66-K8044T-B
Entry-level 4-camera kits frequently pair low-grade sensors with pixel-based motion detection, resulting in frequent false triggers that erode confidence in the system. The DH-3X66-K8044T-B takes a different approach by combining true 8MP 4K imaging with the WizSense AI platform across all 4 cameras and the NVR. The Starlight sensor retains colour detail in near-darkness without requiring additional floodlighting, while the AI NVR adds face detection capability for up to 20,000 face images across 10 databases, plus 2-channel perimeter protection. These capabilities are rarely included in kits at this price tier. The 4-port PoE NVR eliminates separate power supplies at each camera, keeping both the installation footprint and ongoing maintenance straightforward. Each camera also records independently to a Micro SD card when fitted, providing a backup that operates regardless of NVR connectivity. The DH-3X66-K8044T-B is available through Security Wholesalers with the option to add a surveillance-rated hard drive pre-installed before dispatch.
Package Inclusions
- 4 x 8MP 2.8mm Fixed Lens DH-IPC-HDW3866EMP-S-AUS-BLK
- 1 x 4ch DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: No hard drive is included in this kit. The DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ has a single HDD bay. For continuous recording across all 4 cameras at 8MP, calculate your required storage based on estimated days of retention and add a surveillance-rated drive such as WD Purple or Seagate Skyhawk at the time of purchase. This allows the drive to be fitted and formatted before the unit is shipped.
Buyer Tip: The NVR’s face detection feature supports up to 1 channel at a time. If face-based access logging or recognition across multiple entry points simultaneously is a priority for your site, review whether the NVR AI channel allocation aligns with your use case before committing to this configuration.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Camera Model | DH-IPC-HDW3866EMP-S-AUS-BLK (x4) |
| NVR Model | DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ |
| Camera Resolution | 8MP (3840 x 2160) @ 25/30fps |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8″ CMOS |
| Lens | 2.8mm fixed |
| IR Range | Max. 30m |
| Video Compression | H.265 / Smart H.265+ / AI H.265 / H.264 / Smart H.264+ / AI H.264 |
| WDR | Yes |
| AI Features (Camera) | Intrusion detection, tripwire, SMD 4.0, AI SSA, perimeter protection (human and vehicle classification) |
| Abnormality Detection | Motion detection, privacy masking, scene changing, audio detection, SD card alerts, network disconnection, IP conflict, illegal access, voltage detection |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Local Storage | Micro SD card, max. 256GB |
| Camera Power | 12VDC / PoE |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 |
| NVR Channels | 4 channels |
| NVR PoE Ports | 4 |
| NVR Max. Recording Resolution | Up to 16MP |
| NVR Bandwidth | 80 Mbps access / storage / forwarding |
| NVR AI Features | 1-channel face detection and recognition; 2-channel perimeter protection; 4-channel SMD Plus; up to 10 face databases and 20,000 face images |
| NVR Video Output | HDMI (4K) |
| Colour | Black |
| Hard Drive Included | No (optional add-on) |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Driveways and Entries
The 2.8mm wide-angle lens paired with 8MP resolution gives broad driveway coverage with enough detail to identify vehicle types, plates, and occupants. Starlight technology maintains colour output in low ambient light without requiring external lighting at the entry point.
Retail Shopfronts and Entry Zones
WizSense human classification allows the system to generate alerts specifically for person detections at shopfront entry and exit points after hours, filtering out passing vehicle traffic and reducing the volume of low-value alert notifications.
Small Office and Commercial Tenancies
A 4-camera deployment covers the standard perimeter of a small office or commercial tenancy: reception, rear access, server room, and car park. The PoE NVR keeps the network infrastructure consolidated and avoids the need for separate switch infrastructure for camera power.
Warehouses and Storage Facilities
In dimly lit warehouse environments, Starlight sensor performance combined with 30m IR illumination ensures usable footage in low or zero-ambient-light conditions. Tripwire and intrusion zones can be configured to trigger on human detection only in restricted storage areas after hours.
Car Parks and Loading Docks
Vehicle classification via WizSense AI allows the system to separate vehicle movement events from other detected activity. This is useful in shared car parks and loading zones where vehicle entry and exit tracking is required as part of site management or incident review.
Semi-Permanent and Temporary Sites
IP67-rated housings and per-camera Micro SD card recording make these cameras suitable for construction sites or temporary deployments where continuous NVR network connectivity cannot be guaranteed. Local edge recordings remain intact on each camera independently of the recorder.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a complete, pre-matched 4-camera 8MP system with WizSense AI detection, Starlight low-light performance, built-in microphones, PoE convenience, and a black finish suited to modern residential or commercial environments.
- Choose a different model if: You require more than 4 camera positions, need varifocal lenses to adjust coverage distance during or after installation, or require an NVR with multiple HDD bays to support longer continuous recording periods without swapping drives.
FAQs
- Does this kit include a hard drive for recording?
No hard drive is included. The DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ has a single internal HDD bay and is compatible with surveillance-rated drives. Adding a WD Purple or Seagate Skyhawk drive at the time of purchase through Security Wholesalers allows it to be pre-installed and formatted before the unit is dispatched. - How much storage do I need for 4 cameras recording at 8MP?
Storage requirements depend on recording mode, compression, and retention period. Using Smart H.265+ compression, 4 cameras recording continuously at 8MP typically require between 2TB and 4TB for 7 to 14 days of footage. Motion-based or event-based recording modes will reduce storage consumption significantly compared to continuous recording. - What is the field of view on the 2.8mm lens?
A 2.8mm fixed lens on an 8MP sensor produces a wide horizontal field of view, making it well suited to covering broad areas such as driveways, car parks, and shopfronts from a single mounting point. The trade-off is that objects at greater distances appear smaller in the frame compared to a narrower lens, so the 2.8mm is best suited to locations where the camera is mounted relatively close to the area being monitored. - Can each camera also record to its own SD card independently of the NVR?
Yes. Each DH-IPC-HDW3866EMP-S-AUS-BLK camera supports a Micro SD card of up to 256GB. This allows the camera to record locally even if the NVR is offline, powered down, or the network connection is interrupted. SD cards are not included and must be purchased and inserted separately. - How many cameras can this NVR support in total?
The DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ is a 4-channel NVR and supports a maximum of 4 cameras. It cannot be expanded beyond 4 channels. If your installation requires 5 or more camera positions, a higher-channel NVR model would need to be selected at the time of system design. - Do the cameras capture colour footage at night?
Dahua Starlight technology retains colour detail in conditions with very low ambient light, such as street-lit driveways or partially lit car parks. In complete darkness with no ambient light source, the cameras switch to IR-assisted monochrome imaging using the built-in IR LEDs, which have a rated range of up to 30m. - Can I view live footage and playback remotely on my phone?
Yes. The DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ supports P2P remote access via Dahua’s mobile application. Once configured on your local network, you can view live feeds and search recorded footage from any location with an active internet or mobile data connection. - Are these cameras suitable for mounting outdoors on eaves or external walls?
Yes. Each camera carries an IP67 ingress protection rating, meaning it is fully sealed against dust and protected against water jets from any direction. This makes the cameras suitable for eave mounting, external wall installation, and undercover outdoor positions exposed to rain, condensation, and varying temperatures.
Cabling Considerations
- Cable Type: Cat6 Ethernet cable is recommended for all camera-to-NVR runs. Cat6 provides sufficient bandwidth for 8MP video streams and offers improved crosstalk performance over Cat5e in multi-camera installations.
- Maximum Cable Run: The maximum recommended cable distance between each camera and the NVR’s PoE port is 100m. Runs exceeding this may result in reduced PoE power delivery and potential data transmission errors.
- PoE Considerations: The NVR’s 4 built-in PoE ports power each camera directly over the Cat6 cable. No separate power supply is required at the camera end, provided each cable run remains within the 100m PoE limit.
- Wiring Tips: Run Cat6 cable through conduit in outdoor or exposed locations to protect against UV degradation and rodent damage. Terminate cables with RJ45 plugs at final installation only, avoiding unnecessary joins that can introduce signal loss. Use waterproof junction boxes where cables enter the camera body in wet or exposed areas.
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Additional Information
| Image | Name | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs | $300.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support | ||
| 6TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR | $405.00 | ||
| 2TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs | $220.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support | ||
| 3TB HDD - Surveillance HDD Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs | $300.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support | ||
| 8TB HDD - WD Purple / Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR | $660.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support |





























