Product SKU: DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS
Product Overview
The Dahua DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS is a full-metal 4MP WizSense Starlight eyeball network camera designed for homes, businesses and commercial sites that need wide fixed coverage with intelligent human and vehicle detection. The 2.8mm F1.4 lens provides a broad 102° horizontal field of view, making it well suited to entrances, driveways, shopfronts, offices and building perimeters. Starlight low-light technology works alongside up to 50 metres of infrared illumination for dependable day and night surveillance, while 120dB WDR helps retain useful detail in strongly backlit scenes. SMD 4.0, tripwire and intrusion detection can classify people and vehicles, and AI SSA automatically adapts image parameters to changing environmental conditions. The camera also includes a built-in microphone, MicroSD storage up to 256GB, PoE power and an IP67-rated metal housing for flexible indoor or outdoor installation.
Key Capabilities
4MP Wide-Area Coverage
The camera delivers up to 2688 × 1520 resolution, giving buyers more useful image detail than standard 1080p surveillance. Its fixed 2.8mm lens provides a wide 102° horizontal view that works particularly well where one camera needs to cover a broad area.
SMD 4.0 Human and Vehicle Filtering
Smart Motion Detection uses intelligent classification to focus motion events on people and vehicles while filtering unrelated targets. This can make event notifications and recorded footage more useful than relying on basic pixel-change motion detection alone.
Starlight with 50m Infrared
Starlight technology supports useful imaging in low illumination before infrared becomes necessary. When conditions become dark enough for IR operation, two built-in infrared LEDs provide illumination up to 50 metres for night surveillance.
AI Scene Self-Adaptation
AI SSA can recognise environmental conditions such as rain, fog, backlight, low light and flicker, then adjust relevant image parameters. This helps the camera adapt when lighting and environmental conditions change throughout the day.
Built-In Audio Recording
A built-in microphone allows the camera to capture audio together with video when appropriate for the site and permitted by local requirements. No built-in speaker is specified, so this model should not be confused with a self-contained two-way audio camera.
PoE and IP67 Metal Construction
PoE allows network data and power to share one Ethernet cable from a compatible source, while the metal casing and IP67 protection suit properly installed outdoor locations exposed to dust and weather.
Best For
- Driveways and Front Entrances: The wide 2.8mm view covers approaching people, vehicles and surrounding entry areas without requiring a narrow telephoto view.
- Retail Stores and Shopfronts: 4MP detail, human and vehicle classification and built-in audio recording suit general surveillance of customer-facing areas.
- Building Perimeters: IP67 protection, Starlight imaging and 50m infrared illumination provide practical outdoor day/night coverage around walls and access paths.
- Offices and Commercial Premises: The broad field of view works well for reception areas, common spaces and entrances where wide coverage matters more than long-distance optical detail.
- Event-Based Surveillance: SMD 4.0 and perimeter protection are useful where buyers want alerts focused on people and vehicles instead of relying only on conventional motion detection.
Why Choose the DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS
The DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS is a practical choice when wide fixed coverage and intelligent event filtering matter more than optical zoom or active deterrence. Its 2.8mm lens provides a broad view, while SMD 4.0 and perimeter protection help distinguish people and vehicles from less relevant movement. Starlight imaging, 120dB WDR and AI SSA also give the camera useful tools for handling changing lighting conditions rather than depending on one fixed image profile. Built-in audio, local MicroSD recording and PoE provide additional installation flexibility without making the camera unnecessarily complex. Available through Security Wholesalers, this model is particularly well suited to buyers wanting a durable 4MP WizSense camera for general-purpose indoor or outdoor surveillance with strong wide-angle coverage.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: The 2.8mm lens is designed for broad coverage rather than distant identification. Its published DORI identification distance is 6.4 metres. If your priority is capturing a smaller target further away, a narrower lens or appropriately positioned additional camera may be a better choice.
Analytics Tip: The camera itself supports SMD 4.0 and human/vehicle classification for tripwire and intrusion rules. Quick Pick requires a compatible AI NVR, so confirm the recorder capabilities if fast human and vehicle searching is an important part of the planned system.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution | 4MP, maximum 2688 × 1520 at up to 25/30fps. |
| Camera Type | WizSense IR fixed-focal eyeball network camera. |
| Image Sensor | 1/3-inch CMOS. |
| Lens | 2.8mm fixed-focal M12 lens with F1.4 maximum aperture. |
| Viewing Angle | 102° horizontal, 54° vertical and 121° diagonal. |
| DORI – 2.8mm | Detect 63.6m, observe 25.4m, recognise 12.7m and identify 6.4m. |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.005 lux colour, 0.0005 lux black and white at F1.4; 0 lux with illuminator on. |
| Night Vision | 2 built-in IR LEDs with up to 50m illumination. |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 120dB WDR with BLC, HLC and 3D noise reduction. |
| SMD 4.0 | Smart Motion Detection with intelligent human and vehicle target classification. |
| Perimeter Protection | Tripwire and intrusion detection with human and vehicle classification. |
| AI Functions | AI SSA and Quick Pick support when used with a compatible AI NVR. |
| Audio | Built-in microphone. |
| Video Compression | H.265, H.264, H.264H, H.264B and MJPEG, plus Smart H.265+/H.264+ and AI H.265/H.264 coding. |
| Stream Capability | Up to 3 video streams. |
| Local Storage | MicroSD card support up to 256GB, plus FTP, SFTP and NAS storage. |
| Network Compatibility | RJ45 10/100 Base-T with ONVIF Profiles S, G and T, CGI and P2P support. |
| Power | 12VDC or PoE (802.3af). |
| Protection | IP67-rated metal casing. |
| Operating Conditions | -40 °C to +60 °C with less than 95% relative humidity. |
| Dimensions & Weight | 93.6mm × Ø106.0mm; net weight approximately 500g. |
Ideal Use Cases
Driveways
The 102° horizontal field of view provides broad coverage of vehicle and pedestrian movement around residential or commercial driveways.
Front Entrances
Wide coverage, 120dB WDR and human detection make the camera useful around entrances where changing daylight can create difficult exposure conditions.
Retail Floors
Use the wide fixed lens for general floor coverage while the built-in microphone provides audio capture where appropriate for the installation.
Building Perimeters
IP67 protection and 50m IR illumination suit eaves, external walls and access paths requiring dependable day and night monitoring.
Offices and Reception Areas
A discreet eyeball design and broad viewing angle work well where a single camera needs to monitor an entrance or shared internal area.
Human and Vehicle Event Zones
SMD 4.0 and perimeter rules are useful where the system needs to prioritise people and vehicles entering selected areas.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose the 2.8mm version if: You want broad coverage across an entrance, driveway, room or building perimeter and the important subjects will generally be relatively close to the camera.
- Choose a narrower lens if: You need greater pixel density on a smaller or more distant target area rather than a 102° wide view.
- Choose this model if: SMD 4.0, Starlight performance, 50m IR, built-in audio and PoE are useful requirements for the installation.
- Choose another camera type if: You require optical zoom, adjustable varifocal coverage, active deterrence, a built-in speaker or a specifically rated vandal-resistant housing.
FAQs
- What is the main advantage of the Dahua DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS 2.8mm camera?
The DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS combines 4MP network video with a wide 2.8mm fixed lens, Starlight low-light performance and WizSense analytics in a compact metal eyeball housing. Its 102° horizontal field of view suits broad monitoring areas such as entrances, driveways, retail floors and building perimeters. Human and vehicle classification on tripwire and intrusion rules also helps operators focus on the target types that matter. - How wide is the view from the 2.8mm lens?
The 2.8mm version provides a 102° horizontal, 54° vertical and 121° diagonal field of view. This makes it a wide-coverage option intended for monitoring a broad scene rather than concentrating on a narrow distant target. Its published DORI figures for the 2.8mm lens are 63.6 metres detection, 25.4 metres observation, 12.7 metres recognition and 6.4 metres identification. - How does the DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS perform at night?
The camera uses Dahua Starlight technology and is rated to 0.005 lux in colour and 0.0005 lux in black and white at F1.4 before the illuminator is considered. When infrared is required, two built-in IR LEDs provide illumination up to 50 metres. Actual usable subject detail depends on scene layout, mounting position, target size and environmental conditions, so IR range should not be treated as an identification distance. - What does SMD 4.0 do on this Dahua camera?
SMD 4.0 uses intelligent algorithms to classify targets that trigger motion events and focus on people and vehicles while filtering unrelated objects. The camera also supports tripwire and intrusion perimeter rules with human and vehicle classification. When paired with a compatible AI NVR, Quick Pick can help search SMD event video for human and vehicle targets, reducing the time needed to review recorded footage. - Does the DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS record audio?
Yes. The DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS has a built-in microphone and supports G.711a, G.711Mu, PCM, G.726 and G.723 audio compression. This allows the camera to capture audio with video where local laws, site policy and system configuration permit. The supplied specification confirms a built-in microphone only; it does not list a built-in speaker, so the camera should not be described as having self-contained two-way audio. - Can the DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS be used outdoors?
Yes. The camera has an IP67 protection rating, a metal casing and an operating temperature range from -40 °C to +60 °C. These specifications make it suitable for correctly installed outdoor locations such as eaves, entrances, driveways and building perimeters. It does not have an IK vandal-resistance rating listed in the supplied datasheet, so installations needing specified impact protection should take that into account. - What should I check before buying the DH-IPC-HDW3466EMP-S-AUS?
Confirm that the fixed 2.8mm wide field of view suits the area, because the lens cannot be optically zoomed or adjusted after installation. Also check that your network or NVR supports the required 4MP stream and any WizSense functions you plan to use. Buyers sourcing the camera through Security Wholesalers should also decide whether PoE or 12 VDC power and local MicroSD storage are required for the installation.
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