Product Overview
Combining Smart Hybrid Light with ColorVu Gen2 full-colour imaging, the DS-2CD2367G2H-LIU is a 6MP outdoor turret camera built for eave, soffit and wall mounting at homes, shopfronts, driveways, office entrances and building perimeters. Featuring a 1/1.8″ sensor and F1.0 aperture, it captures 3200 x 1800 colour footage in very low light without relying on a constant white light source. Smart Hybrid Light allows the camera to operate quietly on infrared and switch to white light only when human or vehicle activity is detected, keeping colour event detail available without unnecessary light output. AcuSense deep-learning classification helps filter out rain, insects, shadows and background movement so alerts focus on the targets that matter. The built-in microphone adds audio context during playback, and IP67 weather protection makes it suitable for year-round outdoor use across residential and commercial installations.
Key Capabilities
Smart Hybrid Light Control
This camera can run on infrared for discreet night monitoring and switch to white light when AcuSense detects a person or vehicle. This makes it useful at driveways and entries where constant white light is not desirable but colour event detail is still needed.
ColorVu Gen2 with F1.0 Lens
The large-aperture F1.0 lens and second-generation ColorVu sensor allow the camera to pull colour information from very low light scenes. This means clothing colour, vehicle colour and other scene details can be captured even in near-dark outdoor conditions.
6MP Scene Coverage
At 3200 x 1800 resolution, this camera captures enough detail to support useful playback across wider scenes such as driveways, shopfronts and parking areas. The 2.8 mm option covers broader areas while the 4 mm suits tighter monitoring zones.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Detection
AcuSense uses deep-learning classification to distinguish people and vehicles from background motion. Outdoor environments with trees, rain, insects and passing headlights benefit significantly from this filtering, which reduces unnecessary notifications during everyday operation.
130 dB True WDR
130 dB wide dynamic range helps the camera manage high-contrast scenes such as shaded entries with bright daylight behind a subject, garage openings or shopfront areas with strong backlighting. This allows detail to be retained in both bright and dark parts of the same frame.
Built-In Microphone and Local Storage
The built-in microphone records environmental audio alongside video, which can provide useful context at delivery points, access paths and entry areas. MicroSD card support up to 512 GB also allows local recording without full dependence on a connected recorder.
Best For
- Residential Driveways and Front Yards: The 2.8 mm lens covers wide approach zones and the Smart Hybrid Light activates colour illumination when human or vehicle movement is detected, rather than lighting the area constantly.
- Home and Office Entrances: AcuSense filtering and the built-in microphone make this a practical choice for monitored doorways and access paths where both video and audio context during events is useful.
- Shopfronts and Retail Entries: The 130 dB WDR manages challenging day and night lighting transitions at shop entries, while 6MP resolution supports clearer review of customer-facing zones.
- Building Perimeters and Outdoor Walls: IP67 protection and eave or wall mounting flexibility make this model suitable for monitoring external paths, side access ways and perimeter edges on commercial or residential properties.
- Locations Requiring Discreet Night Monitoring: Smart Hybrid Light in infrared mode keeps the camera less visible at night, only switching to white light when a confirmed detection event occurs.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2367G2H-LIU
The DS-2CD2367G2H-LIU stands out from basic outdoor turret cameras by pairing ColorVu Gen2 colour low-light performance with Smart Hybrid Light and AcuSense classification in a single unit. A standard motion-triggered camera may record general movement, but it will not offer the same combination of F1.0 low-light optics, 130 dB WDR, human and vehicle target filtering, and controllable IR and white light switching. The built-in microphone adds a practical dimension for entry and access monitoring that many cameras at this level do not include. For buyers choosing between outdoor turret models available through Security Wholesalers, the DS-2CD2367G2H-LIU is the right choice when colour night detail, smart alert behaviour and audio recording are needed without adding active strobe or siren deterrence.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Selection: Choose the 2.8 mm lens for wider coverage across open areas such as driveways, front yards, courtyard edges or shopfronts. The 2.8 mm field of view reaches 108.8 degrees horizontally, which suits broad scene monitoring. Choose the 4 mm lens when you need a more focused view of a gate, doorway, vehicle entry point or specific target zone, as the narrower 93.3 degree horizontal angle provides better subject framing at a distance.
LIU vs Active Deterrence Variants: This LIU model includes Smart Hybrid Light and a built-in microphone but does not include a strobe light or audible siren. It is suited to installations where discreet monitoring and smart lighting are preferred over active deterrence. If visible strobe and audible warnings at the camera are required, compare this model with an LISU or SL variant before purchasing.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
6MP with 3200 x 1800 image output. |
| Camera Type |
Fixed outdoor turret network camera. |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS. |
| Lens Options |
2.8 mm or 4 mm fixed lens with F1.0 aperture. |
| 2.8 mm Field of View |
Horizontal 108.8 degrees, vertical 56.4 degrees. |
| 4 mm Field of View |
Horizontal 93.3 degrees, vertical 47.2 degrees. |
| 2.8 mm DORI Distance |
Detect 89 m, observe 35 m, recognise 17 m, identify 8 m. |
| 4 mm DORI Distance |
Detect 109 m, observe 43 m, recognise 21 m, identify 10 m. |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.0005 Lux at F1.0 in colour; 0 Lux with supplemental light active. |
| Night Vision Range |
Up to 30 m using IR or white light illumination with smart switching control. |
| Colour Night Technology |
ColorVu Gen2 with F1.0 lens for full-colour low-light imaging. |
| Smart Hybrid Light |
Supports infrared mode, white light mode and smart colour switching mode. |
| AI Detection |
AcuSense deep-learning human and vehicle target classification. |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
130 dB true WDR for high-contrast lighting scenes. |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone for environmental audio recording. |
| Compression |
H.265+ and H.264+ supported. |
| Local Storage |
MicroSD card support up to 512 GB. |
| Power |
12 V DC and PoE IEEE 802.3af supported. |
| Shutter Speed |
1/3 s to 1/100,000 s. |
| Weather Rating |
IP67-rated housing for outdoor dust and water resistance. |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Driveways
Smart Hybrid Light and AcuSense vehicle detection make this model practical for driveway monitoring where colour identification of vehicles at night is useful without keeping white light on continuously.
Front Door and Entry Paths
The built-in microphone and 6MP resolution support detailed event review at front doors and access paths, with AcuSense filtering reducing unnecessary alerts from passing shadows or ambient movement.
Retail and Commercial Entries
The 130 dB WDR handles the shifting contrast at shopfront entrances throughout the day, while ColorVu Gen2 maintains colour detail after hours when natural lighting is gone.
Building and Property Perimeters
IP67 protection and eave or wall mounting flexibility make the DS-2CD2367G2H-LIU suitable for external walls, side access ways and property boundary lines where year-round outdoor durability is required.
Smaller Parking Areas
AcuSense vehicle classification and up to 30 m night illumination support useful monitoring of smaller parking zones where recording people and vehicles with distinguishable low-light colour detail is a priority.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose the 2.8 mm lens if: Your scene is wide, such as a driveway, front yard, open courtyard or shopfront where broad coverage across the horizontal field is more important than subject zoom.
- Choose the 4 mm lens if: You are monitoring a gate, doorway, vehicle entry lane or other defined access point where a tighter angle provides better subject detail at a set distance.
- Choose this model if: You want Smart Hybrid Light, ColorVu Gen2 colour night imaging, AcuSense human and vehicle detection, and built-in microphone recording in a single outdoor turret camera without active strobe or siren output.
- Choose a different model if: You need a camera that actively deters intruders using visible strobe light and an audible warning. In that case, an active deterrence variant with a built-in strobe and speaker is the more appropriate choice.
FAQs
- What does Smart Hybrid Light actually do on the DS-2CD2367G2H-LIU?
Smart Hybrid Light gives you control over how the camera illuminates at night. In infrared mode it remains discreet. In white light mode it illuminates in full colour continuously. In smart mode it runs on infrared until AcuSense detects a human or vehicle target, then switches to white light so that the event is recorded in colour. This behaviour helps balance discretion with colour evidence capture.
- Is this camera suitable for eave and soffit mounting outdoors?
Yes. The turret housing is well suited to eave and soffit mounting where the camera ball can be angled toward a driveway, entrance or access path. The IP67 rating protects against rain and dust exposure in these positions, and PoE support allows a single Cat6 cable to carry both power and data to the mounting point.
- Does the DS-2CD2367G2H-LIU record colour footage at night?
Yes. ColorVu Gen2 with the F1.0 aperture allows the camera to capture colour detail in very low light, down to 0.0005 Lux. When Smart Hybrid Light triggers white light on a detection event, the scene is fully colour illuminated. In infrared-only mode the image will be in black and white, as infrared light does not produce colour output.
- Does this model include two-way audio?
No. The DS-2CD2367G2H-LIU includes a built-in microphone for one-way audio recording. There is no built-in speaker confirmed for this model, so it does not support two-way voice communication at the camera. The microphone provides audio context for playback and event review only.
- How does AcuSense reduce false alerts compared to standard motion detection?
Standard motion detection triggers on any change in pixels, which means rain, blowing leaves, insects at night and passing headlights can all create alerts. AcuSense applies deep-learning classification to determine whether the moving object is a human or a vehicle. Only confirmed targets generate classified alerts, which significantly reduces the volume of irrelevant notifications in outdoor environments.
- Can the DS-2CD2367G2H-LIU store footage locally without an NVR?
Yes. This camera supports a microSD card up to 512 GB for local on-board recording. This means it can continue capturing footage even if network connectivity to a recorder is temporarily lost. Local storage is useful as a standalone recording option for smaller installations or as a backup layer within a larger system.
- What is the difference between the 2.8 mm and 4 mm lens options for a driveway installation?
The 2.8 mm lens offers a 108.8 degree horizontal field of view, which suits wider driveways or areas where you want to capture both sides of an approach in a single frame. The 4 mm lens narrows to 93.3 degrees horizontally and is better suited to a defined vehicle lane or gate entry where the subject passes through a predictable, narrower zone. For most standard residential driveways, the 2.8 mm is the more commonly selected option.
- Where can I find the datasheet and confirm full specifications before purchasing?
The DS-2CD2367G2H-LIU datasheet is linked in the Additional Information section below. Buyers purchasing through Security Wholesalers can also contact the support team to confirm compatibility with specific recorders, PoE switches or installation requirements before ordering.
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