Product SKU: IPC-T289H-MU/SL
Product Overview
Combining active deterrence with 8MP resolution in a turret-style housing, the HiLook IPC-T289H-MU/SL is built for eave, soffit, and wall-mounted positions where visible intervention capability matters as much as image detail. The integrated blue and red strobe lights trigger alongside a customisable audio alarm to respond to detected events in real time, rather than simply recording them. Featuring a 2.8mm fixed lens with a 108-degree horizontal field of view, the camera covers broad entry zones across driveways, shopfronts, and yard perimeters. It also incorporates smart hybrid lighting that blends IR and warm white light to deliver up to 30m of night visibility, switching modes based on scene conditions. With a confirmed built-in dual-microphone array and speaker, two-way audio allows direct verbal responses through the HiLookVision app. The IP67-rated housing supports year-round outdoor installation, and human and vehicle detection helps focus alerts on genuine movement events.
Key Capabilities
8MP Turret Imaging
At 3840 x 2160 resolution, the IPC-T289H-MU/SL captures enough detail for identifying faces and vehicles across driveways and entry zones. The 2.8mm lens delivers a 108-degree horizontal field of view, making it well suited to wide outdoor approaches from a compact housing.
Blue and Red Strobe Deterrence
The built-in dual-colour strobe flashes blue and red in response to detected events, providing a strong and immediate visual signal. This distinguishes it from cameras that rely solely on recorded footage, shifting the response from passive to active at the point of detection.
Two-Way Audio
A confirmed built-in dual-microphone array and integrated speaker enable real-time voice communication through the HiLookVision app. This allows site owners or monitoring staff to issue verbal responses directly through the camera without needing additional audio hardware.
Smart Hybrid Lighting
The camera manages IR and warm white light automatically based on scene conditions, providing up to 30m of night coverage. Colour imaging at night is available when the warm white mode activates, giving colour context to low-light footage where standard IR would only return greyscale.
Human and Vehicle Detection
On-camera classification distinguishes between human and vehicle movement, directing deterrence responses toward relevant events. This reduces unnecessary strobe and audio activations caused by environmental triggers such as animals or foliage movement.
IP67 Weatherproof Housing
The IP67-rated turret body handles full outdoor exposure including rain, dust, and humidity. This rating makes the IPC-T289H-MU/SL suitable for eave and soffit mounting at shopfronts, driveways, and side-access paths without additional weatherproofing measures.
Best For
- Driveway and gate monitoring: The 108-degree horizontal FOV and 30m night vision range cover wide approach paths from a single eave-mounted position, with strobe and audio deterrence activating on human or vehicle detection.
- Small business entry and shopfronts: The blue and red strobe creates a visible deterrent response at after-hours entries, while two-way audio allows staff or monitoring services to address events verbally through the HiLookVision app.
- Residential perimeter points: Wall or eave mounting at side gates, back yards, and carports benefits from the IP67 housing and smart hybrid lighting, which delivers colour night footage when conditions allow and switches to IR otherwise.
- Sites requiring audio evidence capture: The built-in dual-microphone array records ambient audio alongside video, providing additional evidentiary context for incidents captured on camera.
Why Choose the IPC-T289H-MU/SL
Where a standard turret camera records an event and leaves the response to later review, the IPC-T289H-MU/SL acts at the moment of detection. The combination of dual-colour strobe, audio alarm, two-way voice communication, and 8MP imaging in a single IP67 turret housing means a property owner can see, hear, speak, and trigger a visible warning from one device. A simpler camera in the same price bracket typically offers only passive recording, without the strobe, speaker, or app-controlled alarm response this model provides. The 2.8mm fixed lens at 108 degrees suits the majority of driveway and entry-point positions without requiring lens selection. Offered through Security Wholesalers, the IPC-T289H-MU/SL suits installers and end users who want a self-contained active deterrence unit that integrates with the HiLookVision app and is compatible with HiLook NVRs running updated firmware.
Buyer Decision Tips
NVR Firmware Compatibility: The IPC-T289H-MU/SL is compatible with HiLook NVRs, but a firmware update on the recorder is required before the camera will register correctly. If you are adding this camera to an existing HiLook NVR setup, confirm the recorder firmware version before installation to avoid connection issues. Check the HiLookVision platform or contact your supplier for the applicable firmware version.
Fixed Lens Placement Planning: The 2.8mm focal length provides a wide 108-degree horizontal view but limits the identify distance to approximately 10.9m per the DORI specification. For positions where face-level identification at distances beyond 10-11m is the primary goal, a longer focal length would be more appropriate. For entry points, gates, and shopfronts where the subject will typically be within 10m of the camera, the 2.8mm fixed lens is well suited.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Resolution |
3840 x 2160 (8MP) |
| Lens Type |
Fixed 2.8mm |
| Field of View |
Horizontal 108°, Vertical 57°, Diagonal 127° |
| DORI Distance |
Detect: 54.4m, Recognise: 21.7m, Identify: 10.9m |
| Night Vision Range |
Up to 30m (IR) |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.005 Lux at F1.6, AGC ON; 0 Lux with IR |
| Day/Night Mode |
IR Cut Filter with auto switch |
| Lighting Technology |
Smart hybrid light (IR and warm white) |
| Active Deterrence |
Integrated blue and red strobe lights with audio alarm |
| Audio |
Built-in dual microphones and built-in speaker |
| Shutter Speed |
1/3s to 1/100,000s |
| Video Compression |
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Detection |
Human and vehicle detection |
| Ingress Protection |
IP67 |
| App Compatibility |
HiLookVision (iOS and Android) |
| NVR Compatibility |
HiLook NVRs (firmware update required) |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Driveways
Mounted at eave or wall height, the 2.8mm lens captures the full width of a standard driveway approach. Human and vehicle detection triggers the blue and red strobe and audio alarm on genuine events, with 30m of night coverage extending well beyond the property boundary.
Retail Shopfronts
After-hours coverage at shopfront entries benefits from the strobe deterrence and two-way audio capability. Staff or a monitoring centre can use the HiLookVision app to speak through the camera speaker directly to anyone at the door, without a separate intercom.
Side Gate and Yard Access Points
The IP67-rated housing handles outdoor exposure at uncovered side gates and rear access paths. Smart hybrid lighting switches between IR and warm white automatically, providing colour footage in partially lit areas and IR coverage in full darkness.
Small Business Car Parks
Vehicle detection at 8MP resolution means car park surveillance captures plate-relevant detail at close-to-medium range. The strobe response activates on vehicle events, providing a visible signal to drivers without relying on a guard or remote operator to intervene manually.
Delivery and Loading Areas
The dual-microphone audio recording captures conversations at delivery points, providing audio evidence alongside video. Two-way audio allows staff inside a premises to communicate with delivery personnel at a loading door or roller shutter entry through the app.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a single camera that combines 8MP imaging, blue and red strobe deterrence, a built-in audio alarm, and two-way voice communication in an IP67 turret housing for outdoor eave or wall mounting.
- Choose a different model if: Your primary requirement is long-range identification beyond 11m, where a camera with a longer focal length or motorised zoom would provide better identify-distance performance than the fixed 2.8mm lens on this model.
- Choose a different model if: You need a camera that integrates with an existing NVR without a firmware update, as the IPC-T289H-MU/SL requires a HiLook NVR firmware update before it will operate correctly in a recorded system.
FAQs
- Does the IPC-T289H-MU/SL support genuine two-way audio out of the box?
Yes. The camera includes a confirmed built-in dual-microphone array and a built-in speaker, meaning two-way audio is available without any additional hardware. Through the HiLookVision app, you can listen to audio at the camera location and speak directly through the device in real time.
- What triggers the blue and red strobe lights?
The strobe lights activate in response to human and vehicle detection events. On-camera classification filters movement to focus on these 2 categories, so the strobe response is directed at relevant intrusions rather than firing on any motion in the scene. The response can also be managed through the HiLookVision app.
- Is this camera suitable for eave and soffit mounting outdoors?
Yes. The IP67-rated turret housing is designed for full outdoor exposure and handles rain, dust, and humidity without additional weatherproofing. Eave and soffit positions are common mounting points for turret cameras, and the IPC-T289H-MU/SL is built for these environments.
- What is the identification range at night with the 2.8mm lens?
Per the published DORI specification, the identify distance is 10.9m and the detect distance is 54.4m. Night vision extends to 30m via the IR and hybrid lighting system. For positions where subjects will be within approximately 10-11m of the camera, the 2.8mm fixed lens provides sufficient detail for face-level identification.
- Will this camera work with my existing HiLook NVR?
The IPC-T289H-MU/SL is compatible with HiLook NVRs, but a firmware update on the recorder is required. If you are adding this camera to an existing HiLook NVR, update the NVR firmware before attempting to add the camera. This model is available at Security Wholesalers, and the team can advise on firmware compatibility if needed.
- Does the smart hybrid lighting system mean the camera always shows colour at night?
No. The hybrid system switches between IR and warm white light based on scene conditions. Colour night footage is produced when the warm white mode is active. In full darkness without ambient light, the camera may operate in IR mode, which returns greyscale footage. The automatic switching is managed by the camera based on the scene.
- Can the audio alarm be customised?
The existing product data confirms a customisable audio alarm is included. Alarm settings and deterrence responses can be managed through the HiLookVision app, which also provides remote access to live footage, event notifications, and arm or disarm controls.
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