The Dahua IPC-PFW3849S-A180-AS-PV delivers a 180° panoramic TiOC bullet camera designed for wide-area surveillance with active deterrence. Using dual 4MP sensors and pixel-level image splicing, it produces a single seamless 8MP ultra-wide image suited to driveways, shopfronts, yards, warehouses, car parks, and perimeter areas. Built-in red and blue warning lights, a siren, and two-way audio help identify and deter intruders before an incident escalates. SMD 4.0 AI detection provides accurate human and vehicle classification with EPTZ target tracking to reduce false alarms.
Key Features
180° Panoramic Coverage: Dual 4MP sensors with pixel-level splicing produce a single seamless 8MP ultra-wide image.
TiOC Active Deterrence: Red and blue warning lights and a built-in siren actively warn and deter intruders in real time.
Two-Way Audio: Dual built-in microphones and a built-in speaker enable live voice interaction and remote warnings.
Smart Dual Light: Combines infrared and full-colour illumination for effective night vision across all lighting conditions.
SMD 4.0 AI Detection: Advanced human and vehicle classification with EPTZ target tracking reduces false alarms.
Flexible Installation: IP67 weather resistance, PoE power, and microSD support up to 512GB suit a wide range of locations.
Wide-area monitoring across a driveway, car park or shopfront typically demands multiple cameras when using standard fixed-lens hardware. The IPC-PFW3849S-A180-AS-PV takes a different approach, combining dual 1/2.7″ CMOS sensors and pixel-level image splicing to deliver a single seamless 8MP panoramic image at 180° horizontal coverage and 4096 x 1860 resolution. As part of Dahua’s TiOC 2.0 range, it integrates active deterrence through red and blue warning lights, a built-in siren and two-way audio via dual microphones and a speaker, allowing real-time response to detected intrusions. WizSense SMD 4.0 classifies targets as human or vehicle, while EPTZ target tracking enables electronic zoom into triggered events within the wide panoramic frame. Smart Dual Light provides IR illumination to 25m and warm white light to 20m, supporting discreet or visible night operation. Built into a metal housing rated IP67 and tested from -40°C to +60°C, this camera is suited to permanent outdoor installation across commercial, industrial and residential sites.
Key Capabilities
180° Dual-Sensor Panoramic Image
Two independent 4MP sensors are merged via pixel-level splicing into one 8MP panoramic stream at 4096 x 1860. The result is a single unified wide-area view that covers an entire driveway, yard or shopfront without the gaps or distortion common in single-lens ultra-wide cameras.
TiOC Active Deterrence
Built-in red and blue warning lights and a siren trigger automatically on detected intrusion events. Combined with two-way audio from dual microphones and a speaker, TiOC allows a live operator or automated response to warn and address intruders in real time, going beyond passive recording.
Smart Dual Light Night Vision
IR illumination reaches up to 25m for discreet low-light recording without attracting attention. Warm white light extends to 20m and activates when colour detail or visible deterrence is needed. The Smart Dual Light system can switch between modes or combine both based on configured triggers.
SMD 4.0 Human and Vehicle Classification
WizSense SMD 4.0 filters out non-relevant triggers such as animals, insects, shadows and wind-blown foliage by classifying motion events specifically as human or vehicle targets. This makes event-based recording, push notifications and smart search far more practical in busy or outdoor environments.
EPTZ Target Tracking
Electronic PTZ allows the camera to digitally zoom into and follow a specific target triggered by an intelligent alarm, all within the existing 8MP panoramic frame. The full wide-area view is retained while EPTZ focuses attention on the human or vehicle of interest during live monitoring or playback.
Flexible Storage and Integration
Records via H.265 and H.264 across 3 simultaneous streams. Supports microSD up to 512GB, NAS and FTP/SFTP for edge storage redundancy. ONVIF Profile S/G/T compatibility and PoE 802.3af or 12V DC power input provide broad NVR and switch compatibility beyond the Dahua ecosystem.
Best For
Wide Driveways and Entry Approaches: The 180° field of view captures the full width of a driveway or gated entry in a single camera position, removing the need for 2 separately aimed narrow-angle cameras to achieve the same coverage.
After-Hours Commercial Sites: TiOC red and blue warning lights, a siren and two-way audio allow an active response to intrusion events at shops, warehouses and commercial yards when no staff are present on site.
Car Parks and Open Yards: Panoramic coverage across open horizontal areas reduces the gaps between camera positions, while SMD 4.0 human and vehicle classification ensures alerts from these busy environments remain relevant rather than constant.
Shopfronts and Office Entrances: A single camera covers the full width of an entrance including door access, adjacent windows and the immediate footpath, with two-way audio enabling remote communication with visitors or persons of interest.
Construction Sites and Exposed Outdoor Installations: IP67 weather resistance, a metal housing and a rated operating range of -40°C to +60°C suit exposed site installations where cameras face harsh environmental conditions without shelter.
Why Choose the IPC-PFW3849S-A180-AS-PV
A standard fixed-lens bullet or turret camera delivers roughly 90° to 110° of horizontal coverage. Across a wide driveway, car park row or shopfront, that means multiple cameras, multiple cable runs and multiple NVR channels to eliminate blind spots. The IPC-PFW3849S-A180-AS-PV addresses this directly, using dual 4MP sensors and pixel-level splicing to produce a single 8MP 180° panoramic stream on one NVR channel and one cable. That alone simplifies installation meaningfully. What separates this model further is the TiOC active deterrence layer: the red and blue warning lights, siren and two-way audio are built in and operate independently of any external controller, activating on SMD 4.0-triggered events or operator command. EPTZ target tracking then allows that same wide panoramic image to electronically zoom and follow a specific person or vehicle during an alarm. For integrators sourcing a single-unit panoramic deterrence solution for commercial or residential outdoor installations, this model is available through Security Wholesalers as part of the Dahua TiOC 2.0 and WizSense range.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: This camera draws up to 10.3W via PoE when active deterrence, warm white light, siren and AI processing are running simultaneously. PoE 802.3af supports up to 15.4W per port, so the camera is within specification. However, if your NVR’s built-in PoE ports or switch allocates power across multiple high-draw devices, confirm the per-port budget on your specific hardware before committing to a cable run configuration at installation.
Buyer Tip: SMD 4.0 classification, smart search, EPTZ event tracking and AI-based event filtering all function most completely when paired with a compatible Dahua WizSense or AI NVR. The camera will still deliver live view and standard recording on a non-Dahua or non-AI NVR via ONVIF, but the intelligent back-end features including Quick Pick and Smart Search require a Dahua AI-capable recorder to operate fully.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
Model
IPC-PFW3849S-A180-AS-PV
Camera Type
TiOC Duo Splicing Fixed-focal Bullet WizSense Network Camera
Image Sensor
Dual 1/2.7″ CMOS
Max Resolution
4096 x 1860 (8MP panoramic)
Lens
2.8mm fixed
Field of View
180° horizontal, 86° vertical
Minimum Illumination
0.005 lux colour, 0.0005 lux B/W, 0 lux with illuminator
Built-in dual microphone and built-in speaker, two-way talk supported
EPTZ
Electronic zoom and target tracking from intelligent alarms
Video Compression
H.265, H.264, H.264H, H.264B, MJPEG sub-stream, AI H.265, AI H.264
Streams
3 simultaneous streams
Local Storage
MicroSD up to 512GB, FTP/SFTP, NAS
Network Interface
RJ45 10/100 Base-T
ONVIF
Profile S, Profile G, Profile T
Power
12V DC or PoE 802.3af (max 10.3W via PoE)
Weather Rating
IP67
Housing
Metal
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +60°C
Dimensions
183.1mm x 99.0mm x 78.0mm
Net Weight
695g
Mobile App
DMSS (iOS and Android)
Ideal Use Cases
Wide Driveways and Gated Entries
The 180° horizontal field of view captures the entire width of a driveway or entry approach in a single camera position. TiOC warning lights and siren activate on SMD 4.0-triggered human or vehicle detection, providing an immediate deterrent response at the entry point.
Retail Shopfronts and Glass Facades
A single camera position covers the full width of a shopfront including entry doors, window displays and adjacent footpath. Two-way audio via dual built-in microphones and a speaker allows staff to communicate with or address individuals across the full 180° scene remotely.
Car Parks and Open Commercial Yards
Panoramic coverage reduces blind spots between camera positions across open horizontal areas. SMD 4.0 human and vehicle classification prevents nuisance alerts from environmental movement, while EPTZ tracking allows a specific target to be digitally zoomed and followed within the wide frame.
Warehouses and Loading Docks
Wide-angle panoramic imaging covers large open internal areas and loading dock entries from a single mounting point. Human and vehicle classification keeps event alerts meaningful in active operational environments, while active deterrence adds an after-hours response layer at dock entry points.
Construction Sites and Industrial Perimeters
IP67 weather resistance and a -40°C to +60°C operating range suit exposed outdoor installation on construction sites and industrial perimeters without shelter. TiOC active deterrence is particularly effective at unmanned sites where no on-site staff are available to respond after hours.
Schools and Childcare External Zones
Broad situational awareness across drop-off zones, play areas and building perimeters suits schools and childcare facilities where coverage width is more important than narrow telephoto detail. SMD 4.0 keeps alerts targeted to actual human or vehicle presence across the scene.
Choosing the Right Model
Choose this model if: You need to cover a wide open area such as a driveway, car park, loading dock or shopfront from a single mounting point, and you want TiOC active deterrence with warning lights, siren and two-way audio integrated alongside SMD 4.0 AI detection in one unit.
Choose a different model if: Your primary requirement is long-distance identification at a specific narrow point, where a longer focal length on a standard bullet camera would provide better subject detail than the wide 2.8mm fixed lens on this panoramic model.
Choose this model if: You want to reduce NVR channel usage and cabling complexity at a wide entrance or perimeter by replacing 2 separately aimed narrow cameras with a single 180° dual-sensor unit on one channel and one cable run.
Choose a different model if: You need optical PTZ zoom capability or coverage that wraps around a corner or bend, as this camera uses a fixed dual-sensor configuration and cannot rotate or optically zoom beyond its spliced panoramic field of view.
FAQs
How does the dual-sensor splicing produce a single image rather than 2 separate feeds? The IPC-PFW3849S-A180-AS-PV uses 2 independent 4MP sensors, each capturing a separate wide-angle view. Dahua’s pixel-level splicing technology processes and merges these within the camera itself, delivering a single unified 4096 x 1860 stream to the NVR or viewing app. The recorder receives one channel, not 2 separate feeds, and the image appears as one continuous panoramic scene without a visible seam.
Can the active deterrence features be configured to activate only during specific hours? Yes. The red and blue warning lights, siren and warm white light responses are all configurable through the camera interface or a compatible Dahua NVR. You can set schedule-based activation so deterrence responses only trigger during after-hours periods, or configure them to respond only to specific event types such as intrusion or tripwire crossings rather than all motion.
What is the difference between IR illumination and warm white light on this camera? IR illumination reaches up to 25m and operates invisibly, producing monochrome night footage without alerting anyone in the scene. Warm white light reaches up to 20m, produces full-colour footage, and is visible to anyone in the area, functioning as both a lighting source and a deterrent. Smart Dual Light allows the camera to use either mode independently or switch between them based on configured triggers or time schedules.
Does two-way audio work through the DMSS mobile app? Yes. Two-way talk is supported through the Dahua DMSS app on both iOS and Android. The built-in dual microphones capture audio from the camera’s location and the built-in speaker broadcasts audio from the remote user. This allows live voice communication in both directions through a mobile device without any additional audio hardware required at the camera end.
Will SMD 4.0 detection work without a Dahua NVR on the back end? SMD 4.0 human and vehicle classification is processed on the camera itself, so basic detection events will trigger regardless of the NVR brand. However, advanced back-end features including Smart Search, Quick Pick and AI-based event filtering in the NVR interface require a compatible Dahua WizSense or AI NVR. On a non-Dahua or standard NVR connected via ONVIF, live view and standard recording will function but these intelligent back-end tools will not be available.
What microSD card capacity does this camera support for local storage? The IPC-PFW3849S-A180-AS-PV supports microSD cards up to 512GB for on-camera edge storage. It also supports NAS and FTP/SFTP recording, allowing local or network-based redundancy independent of an NVR. Edge storage is particularly useful at remote or temporary installation sites where an NVR is not immediately available or practical.
What mounting accessories does Dahua recommend for this camera? Dahua recommends the PFA130-E waterproof junction box to protect the cable entry point at the rear of the camera in exposed outdoor locations. For pole or post mounting where a flat wall surface is not available, the PFA157 pole mount bracket is the recommended accessory. These are separate purchases and are not included with the camera.
Where can I purchase the IPC-PFW3849S-A180-AS-PV in Australia? This camera is available through Security Wholesalers as part of the Dahua TiOC 2.0 and WizSense range stocked in Australia. It is suited to trade buyers, integrators and direct purchasers looking for a single-unit panoramic active deterrence camera with local stock availability and full Dahua ecosystem support.
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Everything you need to choose the right Dahua TiOC camera for your needs.
1. What is Dahua TiOC?
Dahua’s TiOC (Three-in-One Camera) series combines full-colour imaging, active deterrence, and advanced AI analytics. This all-in-one solution delivers 24/7 colour monitoring, proactive security through strobe lights and sirens, and intelligent detection of humans and vehicles, significantly reducing false alarms.
2. Key Benefits of Dahua TiOC
Full-Colour Imaging: Captures vivid colour footage around the clock, even in low-light environments without relying solely on infrared.
Active Deterrence: Built-in strobe lights and sirens help deter intruders in real time.
AI-Powered Analytics: Detects and differentiates between people and vehicles, improving detection accuracy and reducing false alerts.
Integrated Design: Combines multiple capabilities into a single camera, making installation and monitoring more efficient.
3. Recommended Use Cases
Residential driveways and front doors
Retail shops and entryways
Warehouse loading docks
Commercial office corridors
Public parks, carparks and shared spaces
4. Types of Dahua TiOC Cameras
Turret: Compact and flexible; ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Dome: Vandal-resistant and discreet; great for public-facing areas.
Bullet: Offers extended range for perimeter and driveway surveillance.
PTZ: Remote-controlled panning, tilting, and zooming for wide-area coverage.
Mini Cameras: Suitable for discreet indoor coverage in narrow spaces.
Also available: AcuSense, Live Guard, 4K resolution, dual-lens panoramic, and more.
5. Choose by Resolution
2MP (1080p): Suitable for basic surveillance and general observation.
4MP (2K): Enhanced clarity ideal for recognising faces and vehicles.
6MP: Balanced resolution for larger areas without excessive bandwidth usage.
8MP (4K): High-detail imaging for premium security coverage.
6. Choose by Smart Features
Built-in Microphone: Records audio alongside video for better context.
Built-in Speaker: Enables two-way communication and verbal warnings.
Strobe Light + Siren: Alerts intruders with both visual and audio deterrents.
Smart Motion Detection: Detects people and vehicles intelligently using AI.
AI / Deep Learning: Reduces false alarms and improves detection accuracy using advanced analytics.
7. Choosing by Environment
Location
Recommended Camera Type
Reason
Front Door
Turret with Mic
Compact with audio for clear visitor recording
Driveway
Bullet 4MP or 8MP
Long-range view for vehicles and movement
Retail Store
Dome 2MP or 4MP
Discreet and vandal-resistant in busy areas
Warehouse Loading Dock
Bullet with AI
Wide coverage with accurate motion detection
Office Corridor
Mini or Turret
Ideal for hallway visibility and minimal intrusion
8. Installation Tips
Use PoE (Power over Ethernet) to simplify wiring and minimise setup time.
Position cameras away from reflective surfaces to avoid glare or false triggers.
Mount at eye level or slightly above for optimal angle and image quality.
Adjust the camera’s field of view to ensure full coverage of entry points.
Engage a licensed installer to ensure proper setup and compliance with Australian regulations.
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Dahua IPC-PFW3849S-A180-AS-PV 8MP 180° TiOC Duo Splicing Bullet WizSense Network Camera
