Product Overview
Built around 6 outdoor turret cameras and an 8-channel PoE NVR, this HiLook AcuSense kit gives homes, small businesses, and light commercial sites a complete plug-and-play IP surveillance system at 8MP resolution. Each IPC-T381H-MU camera captures 3840×2160 footage through a 2.8mm fixed lens with a 113-degree horizontal field of view, covering driveways, car parks, shopfronts, eaves, and building perimeters. Featuring 30m EXIR night vision, 120dB true WDR, and IP67 weatherproof construction, the cameras handle both harsh outdoor conditions and bright backlit scenes. AcuSense human and vehicle classification filters out irrelevant motion sources, reducing nuisance alerts. A built-in microphone on each camera captures on-site audio without additional hardware. The NVR-108MH-C-8P ties it all together with 8 PoE plug-and-play ports, 4K HDMI output, mobile viewing, and a single HDD bay for local recording. No hard drive is included and must be selected separately.
Key Capabilities
8MP 4K Turret Resolution
Each IPC-T381H-MU delivers 3840×2160 imaging across a wide 113-degree horizontal field of view. At this resolution, fine details such as number plates, faces, and clothing are captured across driveways, yards, and building entries without needing additional cameras to fill gaps.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Detection
AcuSense classifies motion events as human or vehicle, filtering out movement from animals, foliage, and shadows. For eave-mounted or driveway cameras where incidental motion is common, this reduces the volume of false alerts delivered to your phone or monitoring software.
30m EXIR Night Vision
The built-in EXIR infrared illuminators provide up to 30 metres of night coverage, giving usable monochrome imaging across garden paths, car parks, and building perimeters after dark without any external lighting infrastructure required.
8-Port PoE Plug-and-Play NVR
The NVR-108MH-C-8P includes 8 onboard PoE ports that power and connect the cameras over a single Cat5e or Cat6 run each. With plug-and-play auto-discovery, cameras are recognised without manual IP configuration, simplifying initial setup and future camera replacement.
Built-In Microphone on Every Camera
Each IPC-T381H-MU has a built-in microphone that records ambient audio alongside video. This adds context to recorded events at entries, shopfronts, and yard areas without requiring separate audio wiring or external microphone accessories.
H.265+ Compression and 120dB WDR
H.265+ reduces storage consumption compared to older codecs, stretching HDD capacity further across 6 cameras recording continuously. The 120dB true WDR handles bright backlit scenes such as open doorways and sun-facing lenses, maintaining detail in both bright and shadow areas simultaneously.
Best For
- Residential Properties: 6 cameras cover the front entry, driveway, rear yard, side gates, and garage of a typical home at 8MP, providing enough detail for identification without requiring additional hardware.
- Small Business Premises: Shopfronts, retail yards, and light industrial sites benefit from AcuSense filtering, which limits nuisance alerts on busy street-facing cameras where passing traffic and pedestrians would otherwise trigger constant notifications.
- Rental Properties and Investment Sites: PoE plug-and-play installation through a single cable per camera keeps labour costs low, and the IP67 rating ensures cameras remain serviceable in exposed outdoor locations across Australian weather conditions.
- Installers Seeking Pre-Matched Kits: The IPC-T381H-MU cameras are confirmed compatible with the NVR-108MH-C-8P, removing the risk of resolution or bandwidth mismatches that can occur when sourcing cameras and recorders separately.
- Sites Needing Audio Context: Locations where audio recording alongside video adds investigative value, such as reception areas, loading docks, or external entry points, benefit from the built-in microphone included on every camera in this kit.
Why Choose the HiLook IPC-T381H-MU and NVR-108MH-C-8P Kit
Where a lower-resolution 4MP or 5MP kit captures general motion, the IPC-T381H-MU cameras in this package operate at 3840×2160, making a practical difference when reviewing footage of faces or vehicle registrations at distance. AcuSense is a confirmed on-camera classification engine, not a recorder-side filter, meaning each of the 6 cameras independently analyses motion before an alert is generated. The NVR-108MH-C-8P supports 80Mbps total input bandwidth, which comfortably handles 6 simultaneous 8MP streams. With 2 spare PoE ports available on the recorder, the system can be expanded to 8 cameras without replacing the NVR. Every component in this kit is pre-matched and available at Security Wholesalers, with the hard drive selected separately based on your intended recording duration and retention requirements.
Package Inclusions
- 6 x HiLook IPC-T381H-MU 8MP AcuSense Outdoor Turret Camera – 8MP (2.8mm Fixed Lens, 30m EXIR IR, Built-In Microphone, IP67, AcuSense Human/Vehicle Detection, H.265+, 120dB WDR)
- 1 x HiLook NVR-108MH-C-8P 8CH PoE NVR – 8 PoE PnP Ports, 80Mbps Input, 4K HDMI Output, VGA Output, 1x SATA HDD Bay, Mobile Viewing, No HDD Included
Buyer Decision Tips
Hard Drive Sizing: With 6 cameras recording at 8MP using H.265+ compression, storage consumption is significant. A 4TB surveillance-grade HDD typically provides around 10 to 14 days of continuous recording across all 6 cameras at standard quality settings. If your site requires 30 or more days of retention, consider a 6TB or 8TB drive. The NVR-108MH-C-8P supports one SATA drive only, so selecting the right capacity at the time of purchase avoids needing to swap the drive later.
Camera Placement and Lens Angle: The 2.8mm fixed lens on the IPC-T381H-MU provides a wide 113-degree horizontal view, suited to monitoring open areas such as driveways, yards, and room interiors at close to medium range. For narrower approaches such as long laneways, corridors, or distant fence lines where a tighter field of view would be more appropriate, a varifocal camera should be considered. This kit is optimised for wide-angle general coverage across multiple positions rather than long-range directional monitoring.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Camera Model |
HiLook IPC-T381H-MU |
| NVR Model |
HiLook NVR-108MH-C-8P |
| Camera Quantity |
6 cameras included |
| Camera Housing |
Outdoor turret (eyeball style) |
| Resolution |
8MP (3840 x 2160) |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed focal length |
| Field of View |
113° horizontal, 62° vertical, 134° diagonal |
| IR Night Vision Range |
Up to 30m EXIR |
| WDR |
120dB true Wide Dynamic Range |
| AI Detection |
AcuSense human and vehicle classification |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone on each camera |
| Video Compression |
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 |
| NVR Channels |
8 channels |
| PoE Ports |
8 x PoE plug-and-play ports |
| NVR Input Bandwidth |
80Mbps |
| NVR Video Output |
HDMI (4K) and VGA |
| Storage |
1x SATA HDD bay (no HDD included) |
| Remote Access |
Mobile viewing supported |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Homes
6 turret cameras with 113-degree horizontal coverage can monitor front entries, side gates, rear yards, and the garage simultaneously at 8MP, providing detail sufficient for identifying individuals at normal approach distances from the house.
Retail Shopfronts
AcuSense human classification limits alerts from passing foot traffic on busy streets, meaning the system only notifies operators when a person approaches the premises after hours rather than every time someone walks past the shopfront camera.
Small Warehouses and Yards
IP67-rated turret cameras mounted on eaves or wall brackets handle dust, rain, and temperature variation in open yard environments. AcuSense vehicle classification generates alerts when trucks or forklifts enter restricted zones outside business hours.
Car Parks and Driveways
The wide 113-degree field of view combined with 8MP resolution allows a single camera to cover a full parking bay row or driveway approach, capturing vehicle details across the frame with enough clarity for review.
Offices and Reception Areas
The built-in microphone on each IPC-T381H-MU records ambient audio inside offices, reception areas, and meeting rooms without additional cabling, providing audio context alongside 8MP video for incident review.
Multi-Tenancy and Strata Buildings
With 2 spare PoE ports available on the NVR-108MH-C-8P after connecting all 6 cameras, a strata site can add coverage to a second lift lobby, bin area, or parking level later without replacing the recorder.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this kit if: You need a complete 8MP outdoor turret system for a home, small business, or light commercial site where wide-angle coverage across 6 positions is the primary requirement, and you want AcuSense human and vehicle filtering to reduce nuisance alerts from the outset.
- Choose a different model if: Your site has long narrow approaches such as laneways, corridors over 15 metres, or perimeter fence lines where a varifocal or motorised zoom lens would frame the scene more precisely than the fixed 2.8mm wide-angle lens on these cameras.
- Choose a different model if: You require more than 8 camera positions, as the NVR-108MH-C-8P is limited to 8 channels and a single HDD bay. A site needing 16 or more cameras would require a higher-channel recorder with greater storage capacity.
FAQs
- Does this kit include a hard drive?
No. The NVR-108MH-C-8P has a single SATA HDD bay but ships without a drive installed. A surveillance-grade hard drive such as a WD Purple or Seagate Skyhawk needs to be added to your order separately. The required capacity depends on how many cameras you record continuously and how many days of footage you need to retain.
- How many spare camera ports does the NVR have after connecting all 6 cameras?
The NVR-108MH-C-8P has 8 PoE ports. With 6 cameras connected, 2 ports remain available. These can accommodate additional IPC-T381H-MU cameras or other compatible HiLook IP cameras up to the 8-channel limit, without replacing the recorder.
- Are these cameras suitable for outdoor installation in Australian conditions?
Yes. Each IPC-T381H-MU carries an IP67 rating, confirming full dust ingress protection and protection against water immersion up to 1 metre. This covers rain, hose wash-down, and coastal humidity. The cameras are designed for direct eave, wall, or soffit mounting in exposed outdoor positions.
- What does AcuSense do and how is it different from standard motion detection?
Standard motion detection triggers on any pixel change in the frame, including moving trees, insects passing close to the lens, or headlights. AcuSense classifies detected motion as human or vehicle before generating an alert. This means notifications sent to your phone or email are tied to confirmed people or vehicles rather than background movement.
- What cable is needed to connect each camera to the NVR?
Each camera connects to the NVR using a single Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable, which carries both data and PoE power simultaneously. No separate power cabling is required per camera. Maximum recommended cable run for PoE on Cat6 is 100 metres per camera. Cables are not included in the kit and need to be sourced separately based on your installation layout.
- Can I view the cameras remotely on a mobile phone?
Yes. The NVR-108MH-C-8P supports mobile remote viewing through the Hik-Connect application when the recorder is connected to your local network and internet. This allows live view and playback access from a smartphone or tablet from any location with an internet connection.
- Is the built-in microphone available on all 6 cameras in this kit?
Yes. Every IPC-T381H-MU camera in this kit includes a built-in microphone that records ambient audio as part of the video stream. This audio is stored on the NVR alongside the video footage and is accessible during playback. The cameras have a microphone only and do not include a built-in speaker. This kit is available through Security Wholesalers for customers needing confirmed audio recording across all camera positions without additional accessories.
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