This 8MP Smart Dual Light Active Deterrence Vari-focal Dome Network Camera is an intelligent security solution designed for reliable outdoor surveillance. It actively deters intruders with sound and light alarms while providing clear, high-definition video. Ideal for safeguarding properties, it delivers advanced detection and real-time alerts, ensuring effective monitoring and peace of mind.
Key Features
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Advanced Human & Vehicle Detection: Accurately identifies people and vehicles, significantly reducing false alarms from irrelevant movements.
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Active Deterrence System: Emits red and blue flashing lights and a customizable siren to immediately ward off intruders upon detection.
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Versatile Night Vision: Features Smart Dual Light technology, offering both invisible IR illumination and bright warm light for full-color video when activity is detected, then switching back to IR to minimize light pollution.
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Two-Way Audio: Built-in dual microphones and a speaker allow for clear two-way communication, enabling direct interaction with visitors or intruders.
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Flexible Storage Options: Supports up to a 512GB Micro SD card for local recording, and can also store footage to FTP, SFTP, or NAS for versatile data management.
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Robust Weatherproof Design: With IP67 and IK10 ratings, the camera is protected against dust, water immersion, and significant impacts, ensuring reliable performance in harsh outdoor conditions.
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Motorized Vari-focal Lens: Allows for flexible adjustment of the viewing angle and zoom (2.7 mm–13.5 mm) remotely, providing optimal coverage for various scenes.
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Simplified Event Management: One-tap disarming via the mobile app offers a convenient way to temporarily disable event linkages for specific scenarios.
Perfect For:
- Commercial Building Entrances
- Residential Driveways & Yards
- Small Business Perimeters
- Parking Lots
- Warehouse Loading Docks
- Farm or Rural Property Monitoring
Installer Tips
Optimal Placement: For accurate human and vehicle detection, position the camera where the target crosses the detection line, ideally within the recommended DORI recognition distance for your focal length.
PoE for Simplicity: Utilize Power over Ethernet (PoE) for installation to simplify wiring, as it delivers both power and data through a single Ethernet cable.
Vari-focal Lens Adjustment: Take advantage of the motorized vari-focal lens to fine-tune the field of view after mounting, minimizing the need for physical repositioning.
Custom Alarm Sounds: Advise end-users that they can upload customized voice alerts to the camera via the management software to enhance specific deterrence messages.
Integration with Smart NVR: For advanced search and event management, pair this camera with a Dahua Smart NVR to leverage features like AcuPick and Smart Search.
Warm Light Area for SMD: Remember that the SMD area can be specifically set within the warm light illumination zone to trigger alarms effectively during active deterrence events at night.
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Quick-Read Specs
| Feature |
Specification |
| Resolution |
8MP (3840 x 2160) |
| Lens Options |
2.7 mm–13.5 mm motorized vari-focal |
| Night Vision Type |
Smart Dual Light (IR and Warm Light) |
| IR Range |
Up to 50 m (164.64 ft) |
| Warm Light Range |
Up to 40 m (131.23 ft) |
| Deterrence |
Red/Blue Strobe Lights + Siren |
| AI Features |
SMD 4.0, Intrusion, Tripwire, AI SSA, AcuPick |
| Audio |
Built-in Dual Mic + Speaker (Two-way talk) |
| Storage |
Max. 512 GB Micro SD Card, FTP, SFTP, NAS |
| Power |
12 VDC / PoE (802.3af) |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 (Dust/Waterproof), IK10 (Vandal-resistant) |
What is TIOC?
TiOC stands for Three-in-One Camera, combining Full-Colour Video, Active Deterrence, and AI Detection into one powerful security solution.
With TiOC cameras, you get:
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Full-Colour Footage 24/7 – even at night, thanks to Smart Dual Illuminators.
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Smart AI Detection – accurately identifies humans and vehicles, filtering out false
alarms caused by animals, trees, or shadows.
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Active Deterrence – red and blue warning lights plus a loud siren to stop intruders in their tracks.
These features work together to give you fast, accurate alerts and clear footage any time of day.
How Does It Work?
1. Full-Colour Night Vision with Smart Dual Illuminators
TiOC cameras automatically switch between infrared and LED lighting. When no threat is detected, they use discreet IR. When a person or vehicle enters the scene, the LED lights activate to record in full colour—helping you capture every detail clearly.
2. AI-Powered Detection
Using SMD 4.0 (Smart Motion Detection) and Perimeter Protection, the camera can tell the difference between a person, vehicle, animal, or object. This means:
- You get alerts only when it matters.
- False alarms are reduced to less than 1%.
3. Active Deterrence
When a genuine threat is detected, the camera activates built-in red and blue strobe lights along with a loud audible siren to immediately deter intruders. This proactive response helps prevent incidents before they occur. Users can schedule deterrence features to operate during specific hours—such as overnight—or customise them to suit their needs. For added convenience, a one-touch disarm function allows quick cancellation of the siren when necessary.
Extra Info
Smart Dual Illumination
The Smart Dual Light feature provides intelligent night vision. During normal nighttime operation, the camera uses its infrared (IR) illuminators for discreet monitoring. When a person or vehicle triggers an intelligent event (like intrusion or tripwire), the camera automatically activates its warm white lights, switching to full-color mode to capture vivid, detailed video of the event. Once the target leaves the monitored area, the white lights turn off, and the camera reverts to IR mode, effectively reducing light pollution and maintaining discreet surveillance when there's no active threat. This dynamic approach ensures critical details are captured in color when it matters most, without constant bright illumination.
SMD 4.0
SMD (Smart Motion Detection) 4.0 represents a significant advancement in intelligent motion detection. By employing deep learning algorithms, it accurately distinguishes between human and vehicle targets and other moving objects like animals, leaves, or rain. This advanced classification dramatically reduces false alarms, saving users from unnecessary notifications and allowing them to focus only on genuine security threats. It helps streamline monitoring and makes event review more efficient.
AcuPick
AcuPick is a powerful post-event search tool that works in conjunction with compatible Dahua back-end devices (like Smart NVRs). After a security incident, AcuPick allows users to quickly and precisely locate specific targets, such as people or motor vehicles, within recorded video footage. Instead of sifting through hours of video, users can simply define parameters, and AcuPick uses deep learning to pinpoint and extract relevant clips, significantly speeding up investigation times and improving overall security response.
AI Scene Self-Adaption (SSA)
AI SSA intelligently optimizes camera image parameters to suit varying environmental conditions. This feature, powered by deep learning algorithms, automatically adjusts settings like brightness, contrast, and noise reduction in real-time. Whether it's bright daylight, low light, or challenging conditions like fog, AI SSA ensures the camera consistently produces clear, high-quality images without manual intervention, maintaining optimal visibility and detection accuracy.
Active Deterrence (Lights + Audio)
This camera goes beyond passive monitoring by actively deterring potential threats. Upon detecting an intelligent event (e.g., a person crossing a tripwire), it triggers a multi-faceted alarm. Bright red and blue flashing lights, highly visible at night, serve as an immediate visual deterrent. Simultaneously, a built-in speaker emits a siren or a pre-recorded customized voice message. This combination of visual and audible alarms is highly effective in startling intruders and preventing incidents before they escalate, providing a powerful first line of defense.
Integration with AI NVRs and Mobile Apps
The IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV is designed for seamless integration. It works efficiently with Dahua's Smart NVRs, allowing for centralized management, advanced intelligent search capabilities like AcuPick, and efficient storage. For on-the-go access, the camera is fully compatible with Dahua's mobile client apps (iOS and Android), such as DMSS. This enables users to view live feeds, receive real-time alerts, review recorded footage, and even manage features like one-tap arming/disarming directly from their smartphone, providing comprehensive control from anywhere.
Cybersecurity Protections
Dahua builds in strong cybersecurity protections including encrypted video streams, secure firmware updates, and access controls. This guards against data breaches or unauthorized remote access — a key consideration for business and home networks alike.
More About AcuPick - Smart Video Seach with Precision AI
Dahua’s AcuPick technology revolutionises video surveillance by using advanced AI to pinpoint people or vehicles across recorded footage with remarkable speed and accuracy. Instead of scrubbing through hours of video manually, AcuPick enables users to filter footage by specific targets, drastically cutting down search times and boosting operational efficiency. Integrated into a range of Dahua cameras (including TiOC series) and compatible NVRs, AcuPick delivers a seamless and intelligent search experience.
Highlights of AcuPick:
AI-Driven Precision:
AcuPick leverages intelligent algorithms to differentiate between human and vehicle activity, refining search results to what truly matters.
Smart Filtering:
Search footage using key attributes like clothing colour or vehicle type—no need to know the exact time an incident occurred.
Instant Video Recall:
With just a few clicks, users can zero in on critical moments, improving response times and streamlining investigations.
False Alarm Reduction:
By filtering out irrelevant motion, AcuPick helps reduce nuisance alerts, leading to more reliable monitoring.
Flexible Deployment:
Whether through Dahua's smart cameras or NVR integration, AcuPick fits into a wide range of security setups.
Practical Applications:
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Retail & Offices: Track customer flow or monitor for unauthorized access.
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Car Parks & Garages: Instantly retrieve footage of accidents or suspicious activity.
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Public Spaces: Quickly find persons of interest using visual identifiers.
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Residential Estates: Enhance safety by identifying vehicle movements or visitors.
AcuPick transforms surveillance from reactive monitoring to proactive intelligence, saving time while elevating security across the board.
Q&A
Q1: Can this camera record in full color at night?
A1: Yes, this camera features Smart Dual Light technology. It typically uses invisible IR light at night, but if a person or vehicle is detected via intelligent monitoring (like intrusion), it will automatically activate its warm white lights and record in full color. Once the target leaves the area, it reverts to IR mode.
Q2: How loud is the built-in speaker for the siren and two-way talk?
A2: While a specific decibel level isn't provided, the speaker is designed to be effective for active deterrence and clear two-way communication. It's loud enough to deliver audible warnings and facilitate conversations within the camera's range.
Q3: Can the red and blue flashing lights be disabled if I only want silent alerts?
A3: Yes, the siren and light active deterrence features can be configured and selectively enabled or disabled through the camera's web interface or management software, allowing you to customize the alarm response.
Q4: Is this camera compatible with network video recorders (NVRs) from other brands?
A4: This camera supports ONVIF (Profile S; Profile G; Profile T) and CGI protocols, which means it should have basic compatibility (like video streaming) with many third-party NVRs that also support these standards. However, for full access to advanced AI features like SMD 4.0, AcuPick, and AI SSA, it's highly recommended to use a compatible Dahua Smart NVR.
Q5: How much recording time can I expect with a 512GB Micro SD card?
A5: The recording time on a 512GB Micro SD card will vary significantly based on factors like video compression (H.265 is more efficient), resolution settings, frame rate, amount of motion detected, and whether continuous or event-triggered recording is used. H.265 offers high compression, maximizing storage duration.
Q6: What is the main difference between this WizSense camera and a standard security camera?
A6: The primary difference lies in its "WizSense" capabilities, which are powered by an independent AI chip and deep learning algorithms. This enables highly accurate human and vehicle detection (SMD 4.0), active deterrence with sound and light, and other smart functions like AI SSA and AcuPick, significantly reducing false alarms and providing more intelligent threat response compared to standard motion detection cameras.
Q7: Will the siren automatically activate every time motion is detected?
A7: No, the siren and light alarm are typically linked to intelligent monitoring events such as "Intrusion" or "Tripwire," which specifically classify and accurately detect vehicles and humans using SMD 4.0. This prevents the siren from activating for non-threats like animals or blowing leaves, ensuring targeted deterrence.
Comparison Table
IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV vs. IPC-HDBW3849H-AS-PV-S2
| Feature |
IPC-HDBW3849H-AS-PV-S2 (Older Model) |
IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV (Current Model) |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8" CMOS |
1/2.8" CMOS |
| Max. Resolution |
8 MP (3840 × 2160)@25/30 fps |
8 MP (3840 × 2160)@25/30 fps |
| Min. Illumination (Color) |
0.004 lux@F1.0 |
0.004 lux@F1.0 (Color, 30 IRE) |
| IR Illumination Distance |
Up to 50 m (164.04 ft) |
Up to 50 m (164.64 ft) |
| Warm Light Distance |
Up to 40 m (131.23 ft) |
Up to 40 m (131.23 ft) |
| Lens Type |
Motorized vari-focal, 2.7 mm–13.5 mm |
Motorized vari-focal, 2.7 mm–13.5 mm |
| Max. Aperture |
F1.0 |
F1.0 |
| Field of View (Wide) |
H: 108°–34°, V: 56°–19°, D: 130°–39° |
H: 108°–34°, V: 56°–19°, D: 130°–39° |
| AI Features |
SMD 4.0, Intrusion, Tripwire, AcuPick, AI SSA |
SMD 4.0, Intrusion, Tripwire, AcuPick, AI SSA, Smart Search |
| Audio |
Built-in Dual Mic + Speaker (Two-way talk) |
Built-in Dual Mic + Speaker (Two-way talk) |
| Storage |
Max. 256 GB Micro SD Card, FTP, SFTP, NAS |
Max. 512 GB Micro SD Card, FTP, SFTP, NAS |
| Power Supply |
12 VDC/PoE (802.3af) |
12 VDC/PoE (802.3af) |
| Protection Rating |
IP67, IK10 |
IP67, IK10 |
| Deterrence |
Red/Blue Strobe Lights + Siren |
Red/Blue Strobe Lights + Siren |
| ROM |
128 MB |
256 MB |
| RAM |
1 GB |
2 GB |
| Privacy Masking |
4 areas |
4 areas |
| DORI Distance (Wide - Detect) |
89.9 m (294.95 ft) |
89.9 m (294.95 ft) |
| Dual Power Backup |
Not specified |
Not specified (S5 series might have this as an option for Pro models, but not explicitly stated for this exact model in the provided data) |
| Dimensions |
Ø122 × 110.9 mm (based on similar older models) |
105 mm × Φ126.0 mm (4.13" × Φ4.96") |
Summary Recommendation
The IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV (S5 series) offers several improvements over previous generations, notably:
- Increased storage capacity (up to 512 GB Micro SD card).
- Upgraded ROM and RAM for potentially better performance.
- Enhanced AI features with the inclusion of Smart Search.
Choose the IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV if you need:
- Higher local storage capacity for recorded footage.
- A camera with the latest WizSense technology and improved internal processing power.
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