Product Overview
Combining a 180-degree horizontal field of view with active deterrence built directly into the housing, the HiLook IPC-T289PH-MU/SL-BLK is a turret camera engineered for wide outdoor areas where a single device needs to cover ground that would normally require multiple cameras. Mounted on a wall corner, entry gate, or eave at a car park, public space, or commercial perimeter, the 2mm fixed lens captures an 8MP panoramic image across the full 180-degree arc with no blind edges. Equipped with Smart Hybrid Light, the camera switches intelligently between IR and white light up to 30m based on conditions. When motion is detected, it activates red and blue strobe lights and a 97 dB audible siren to deter incidents in real time. AI-based classification filters human and vehicle motion from background noise, while the built-in microphone and speaker support two-way audio for remote voice communication. IP67 weatherproof construction and a temperature range of -30 degrees C to 60 degrees C make it suitable for exposed outdoor installations year-round.
Key Capabilities
180-Degree Panoramic Coverage
The 2mm fixed lens delivers a 180-degree horizontal and 77-degree vertical field of view at 8MP resolution. Installed on a corner or wide wall face, it captures full-width coverage of large open areas in a single frame, reducing the number of cameras and cabling runs needed per site.
Smart Hybrid Light
IR and white light work together up to 30m, with the camera switching modes based on ambient conditions and motion events. Standard monitoring uses discreet IR, while a detection event can trigger white light for full-colour footage of the subject at the moment it matters most.
Active Deterrence: Strobe and Siren
Built-in red and blue strobe lights and a 97 dB speaker activate on motion detection. Positioned at entry points, gate lines, or perimeter edges, this provides a visible and audible response to approaching threats without requiring a separate alarm device or additional wiring.
Two-Way Audio
A noise-filtered built-in microphone and loudspeaker enable real-time two-way voice communication through the camera. Operators can verbally intervene, issue instructions, or assist visitors remotely via Hik-Connect, removing the need for a separate intercom at unmanned outdoor locations.
AI Human and Vehicle Detection
Deep learning-based classification identifies whether detected motion is caused by a human or a vehicle, filtering out irrelevant triggers such as swaying vegetation or small animals. Detection capabilities include intrusion and line crossing, giving operators targeted, event-specific alerts across a wide monitoring zone.
Best For
- Open Car Parks and Loading Zones: The 180-degree field of view spans wide vehicle lanes and bay areas from a single corner-mounted position, while the strobe and siren can deter loitering or unauthorised access after hours.
- Public Spaces and Parks: Smart Hybrid Light maintains usable night imagery up to 30m in areas with no artificial lighting, and the AI detection layer avoids constant false alerts from wind-affected vegetation or wildlife.
- Unmanned Entry Points and Gate Lines: Two-way audio allows remote communication with visitors or contractors without a separate intercom, while active deterrence provides an immediate on-camera response to unauthorised approaches.
- Perimeter and Fence Lines: Line crossing and intrusion detection applied across the panoramic frame means the camera can monitor a long boundary segment, triggering alerts and active deterrence when a defined zone is breached.
Why Choose the IPC-T289PH-MU/SL-BLK
Where a standard turret camera captures a fixed 90 to 100-degree field of view, the IPC-T289PH-MU/SL-BLK extends that to 180 degrees at 8MP resolution, covering ground that would otherwise require 2 or 3 separate cameras. The active deterrence hardware is built into the turret body rather than being a separate add-on, so the strobe and 97 dB siren are ready to trigger the moment a human or vehicle is classified by the AI engine. The Smart Hybrid Light system means the camera is not locked into white light all night, preserving discretion during quiet periods and switching to full colour only when an event occurs. Onboard microSD storage up to 512GB provides local backup independent of network connectivity. The black housing version suits installations where a white camera would stand out against dark surfaces or architectural finishes. Available through Security Wholesalers, this model consolidates multiple security functions into a single PoE device without the need for external alarm hardware.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens and Distance Trade-Off: The 2mm fixed lens is optimised for maximum width, not maximum depth. The DORI distances confirm detection at 50m, observation at 20m, recognition at 10m, and identification at 5m. If your priority is identifying faces or reading licence plates at distance rather than wide-area awareness, a narrower fixed or varifocal lens camera will serve that purpose better. This camera is most effective where broad coverage of a wide zone takes priority over detailed subject identification at range.
Mounting Position for Full 180-Degree Benefit: To get the complete panoramic arc, mount this camera flat on a wall or eave facing outward, not angled. Corner mounting at the junction of two open areas maximises the swept coverage zone. Tilted or recessed installations reduce the effective field of view and can cut off the edges of the 180-degree frame, defeating the purpose of the ultra-wide lens.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/2.4″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Resolution |
4256 x 1888 (8MP) |
| Lens |
2mm fixed, M12 mount, F1.6 aperture |
| Field of View |
Horizontal: 180°, Vertical: 77° |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.005 Lux @ F1.6, AGC ON; 0 Lux with supplemental light |
| Supplement Light |
Smart Hybrid Light: IR and white light, up to 30m |
| DORI Distances |
Detect: 50m, Observe: 20m, Recognise: 10m, Identify: 5m |
| Shutter Speed |
1s to 1/100,000s |
| Video Compression |
H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264, MJPEG |
| Audio |
Built-in noise-filtered microphone and 97 dB loudspeaker; mono; G.711, G.722.1, G.726, MP2L2, PCM, AAC-LC |
| Active Deterrence |
Red and blue strobe lights and audible siren alarm |
| Smart Detection |
Motion detection with AI human/vehicle classification, intrusion, line crossing |
| Ingress Protection |
IP67 |
| Onboard Storage |
MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 512GB |
| Power |
12V DC ±25% or PoE (802.3af), max 11.5W |
| Operating Temperature |
-30°C to 60°C, up to 95% relative humidity |
| Dimensions / Weight |
Ø138.3mm x 115.4mm / 790g (camera only) |
| Casing Colour |
Black |
Ideal Use Cases
Car Parks and Bay Areas
A single corner-mounted IPC-T289PH-MU/SL-BLK can sweep the full width of a car park lane or bay row at 8MP resolution. The strobe and siren activate on AI-confirmed human or vehicle detection, providing an immediate deterrent to after-hours loitering without additional alarm infrastructure.
Unmanned Entry Gates
Two-way audio lets an operator communicate directly with a visitor or contractor at a remote gate without a separate intercom system. The active deterrence layer provides an automated response if an unauthorised person attempts access outside business hours.
Public Parks and Recreation Areas
Smart Hybrid Light maintains usable imagery up to 30m in areas without street lighting. The camera holds discreet IR mode during normal periods, switching to white light and active deterrence only when the AI engine confirms a human presence after hours.
Perimeter Fence and Boundary Lines
Line crossing and intrusion detection applied across the 180-degree frame allows a single camera to monitor a long boundary segment. When a defined zone is crossed, the siren and strobe trigger immediately, alerting the operator and deterring the intruder simultaneously.
Stadium and Event Venue Entrances
High foot-traffic entry points benefit from the wide panoramic coverage, allowing a single camera to monitor queue areas and entry corridors. The two-way audio allows crowd management instructions to be delivered remotely without deploying additional personnel at each entry point.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need to cover a wide outdoor zone from a single camera position, want active deterrence and two-way audio built into the turret body without extra hardware, and the installation surface is a flat wall or eave where the full 180-degree arc can be used effectively.
- Choose a different model if: Your primary requirement is subject identification at distances beyond 10m, in which case a narrower fixed or varifocal lens turret or bullet camera will deliver more useful detail at range. If the mounting position is recessed, angled, or physically constrained, the panoramic lens benefit is reduced and a standard wide-angle turret may be more appropriate.
- Choose a different model if: You need vandal-resistant IK-rated housing for surfaces that may be physically struck or tampered with at close range. This camera carries an IP67 weather rating but no confirmed IK impact rating, so a vandal dome with an IK10 rating is a better fit for that scenario.
FAQs
- Does the IPC-T289PH-MU/SL-BLK capture full-colour footage at night or only in black and white?
The camera uses Smart Hybrid Light, which combines IR and white light. During standard night monitoring, it operates in IR mode producing monochrome imagery. When a motion event is detected or the white light mode is triggered, it switches to white light illumination and captures full-colour footage. This means you can get colour night images at the moment they matter without running white light continuously.
- How wide an area does the 180-degree lens actually cover at a practical mounting height?
At a typical mounting height of 3 to 4 metres, the 180-degree horizontal field of view covers a very wide arc in front of the camera. The DORI specification confirms detection capability out to 50m, though recognition and identification distances are shorter at 10m and 5m respectively. This camera is built for awareness across a broad zone, not for close-range identification of individual faces or plate numbers at distance.
- Can the strobe and siren be triggered manually or only by motion?
Based on the confirmed product specifications, the red and blue strobe lights and audible siren are linked to the camera’s motion detection and AI classification events. Specific manual trigger options via the VMS or app interface will depend on the software and NVR platform being used. Check compatibility with your management system before relying on manual activation as a primary workflow.
- Is the built-in audio genuinely two-way or only one direction?
The IPC-T289PH-MU/SL-BLK includes both a noise-filtered built-in microphone and a built-in loudspeaker rated at 97 dB SPL. This means it supports real two-way audio communication, allowing an operator to listen and speak simultaneously through a compatible app such as Hik-Connect or a supported VMS platform. Both the input and output are built into the camera body, so no external speaker or microphone is required.
- What is the maximum onboard storage this camera supports and does it record locally without an NVR?
The camera supports a microSD, SDHC, or SDXC card up to 512GB inserted directly into the unit. When a card is installed, the camera can record locally without being connected to an NVR, providing a backup recording path or a standalone option for sites where running network storage is not practical. Recording behaviour and schedule configuration are managed through the camera’s own interface or a compatible VMS.
- Does this camera work with a standard PoE switch or does it need a specific HiLook PoE switch?
The IPC-T289PH-MU/SL-BLK is powered via PoE conforming to the 802.3af standard with a maximum draw of 11.5W. It will operate from any 802.3af-compliant PoE switch or injector, including third-party hardware. It is not limited to HiLook or Hikvision branded PoE equipment, though pairing with a HiLook or Hikvision NVR with built-in PoE ports simplifies plug-and-play setup and configuration. This product is available through Security Wholesalers alongside compatible PoE NVRs and switches.
- Is this camera suitable for outdoor installation in hot or cold Australian climates?
The operating temperature range is confirmed at -30 degrees C to 60 degrees C with up to 95% relative humidity tolerance, and the IP67 ingress protection rating prevents water and dust entry. This covers the temperature extremes found in most Australian climates, including roof-mounted or fully exposed outdoor positions in both alpine and tropical regions. The black casing version absorbs more radiant heat than white in direct sun, so ensure the mounting position does not expose the unit to prolonged direct midday sunlight in extreme heat zones.
Additional Information
Specifications
Full Specifications Table
| Image Sensor |
1/2.4″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution |
4256 × 1888 |
| Shutter Time |
1 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Min. Illumination |
Color: 0.005 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light |
| Day & Night |
IR cut filter |
| Angle Adjustment |
Pan: 0° to 360°, Tilt: 0° to 75°, Rotate: 0° to 360° |
| Lens Type |
Fixed focal lens, 2 mm |
| Focal Length & FOV |
2 mm, Horizontal FOV 180°, Vertical FOV 77° |
| Lens Mount |
M12 |
| Iris Type |
Fixed |
| Aperture |
F1.6 |
| DORI |
2 mm, Detect: 50 m, Observe: 20 m, Recognise: 10 m, Identify: 5 m |
| Supplement Light Type |
IR, White Light |
| Supplement Light Range |
Up to 30 m |
| Smart Supplement Light |
Yes |
| IR Wavelength |
850 nm |
| Main Stream |
50 Hz: 20 fps (4256 × 1888), 60 Hz: 20 fps (4256 × 1888) |
| Sub-Stream |
50/60 Hz: 20 fps (1200×536, 960×432) |
| Video Compression |
Main: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264, Sub: H.265/H.264/MJPEG |
| Video Bit Rate |
32 Kbps to 16 Mbps |
| H.264 Type |
Baseline, Main, High Profile |
| H.265 Type |
Main Profile |
| Bit Rate Control |
CBR, VBR |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) |
H.264 and H.265 |
| ROI |
1 fixed region (main stream) |
| Audio Type |
Mono sound |
| Audio Sampling Rate |
8 kHz / 16 kHz |
| Noise Filtering |
Yes |
| Audio Compression |
G.711, G.722.1, G.726, MP2L2, PCM, AAC-LC |
| Audio Bit Rate |
64 Kbps (G.711), 16 Kbps (G.722.1), 16 Kbps (G.726), 32–160 Kbps (MP2L2), 16–64 Kbps (AAC-LC) |
| Security |
Password protection, watermark, digest/WSSE auth, audit log |
| Simultaneous Live View |
Up to 6 channels |
| API |
ONVIF (S/T/G), ISAPI, SDK |
| Protocols |
TCP/IP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, NTP, IGMP, IPv4/6, UDP, FTP, SMTP, HTTPS, DDNS |
| User/Host |
Up to 32 users, 3 levels |
| Client |
iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect |
| Web Browser |
Live: IE 11, Local: Chrome 80+, Firefox 80+, Edge 89+ |
| WDR |
120 dB |
| SNR |
≥ 52 dB |
| Day/Night Switch |
Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Image Enhancement |
BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Image Settings |
Rotate, saturation, brightness, contrast, gain, white balance |
| Privacy Mask |
4 programmable masks |
| Ethernet |
1× RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptive |
| Onboard Storage |
microSD/SDHC/SDXC, up to 512 GB |
| Built-in Microphone |
Yes |
| Built-in Speaker |
Yes, Max 2W, 97 dB SPL @10cm |
| Reset Key |
Yes |
| Event Detection |
Motion, human/vehicle detection, tampering, exception |
| Event Linkage |
Upload to FTP/memory, email, recording, strobe, warning |
| Power |
12VDC ±25%, PoE (802.3af, Class 3), Max. 11.5 W |
| Material |
Metal (excluding trim ring) |
| Dimensions |
Ø138.3 mm × 115.4 mm |
| Package Dimensions |
170 mm × 170 mm × 150 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 790 g |
| With Package Weight |
Approx. 1100 g |
| Storage Conditions |
-30°C to 60°C, ≤95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating Conditions |
-30°C to 60°C, ≤95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Language Support |
English, Turkish, Polish, Traditional Chinese, etc. |
| General Functions |
Heartbeat, anti-banding, password reset via email |
| Certifications – EMC |
CE-EMC, ICES-003, KC: KN32/KN35 |
| Certifications – Safety |
CB, BIS |
| Certifications – Environment |
RoHS, WEEE, REACH |
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