The Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3866TP-ZAS-AUS is an 8MP AI-powered bullet camera designed for intelligent perimeter protection, motion detection, and optimized low-light performance. Its motorized vari-focal lens and smart features like SMD 4.0 and AI Scene Self-Adaption make it ideal for dynamic outdoor security monitoring in commercial and industrial spaces.
Key Features
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8MP Vari-Focal Lens — Capture wide-angle and zoomed-in details with the 2.7–13.5mm motorized lens.
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SMD 4.0 (Smart Motion Detection) — Reduces false alarms by distinguishing between humans, vehicles, and irrelevant motion.
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AI SSA (Scene Self-Adaption) — Automatically adjusts image settings for rain, fog, flicker, and backlight conditions.
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60m IR Night Vision — Ensures reliable black-and-white visibility in total darkness.
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WizSense AI — AI-based perimeter protection with accurate human and vehicle detection.
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Built-in Mic + Audio I/O — Enables real-time monitoring and external audio integration.
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Weather & Impact Resistant — Rugged metal housing with IP67 weatherproof rating and optional IK10 impact protection.
Perfect For:
- Perimeter security for warehouses or factories
- Parking lot and garage surveillance
- Gated community and estate entrance monitoring
- Outdoor retail storefront protection
- School or campus perimeter coverage
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Construction site surveillance
Install Tips
- Mount 8–10 ft high for optimal perimeter coverage.
- Use PoE for clean installation and simplified cabling.
- Set up SMD filters in AI NVR for quick human/vehicle event retrieval.
- Ideal for areas requiring flexible zoom — adjust focal length remotely.
- Pair with AI NVR for Quick Pick and intelligent event search.
- Place away from reflective surfaces to avoid IR bounce-back at night.
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Quick-Read Specs Card
| Feature |
Detail |
| Resolution |
8MP (3840 × 2160) |
| Lens Options |
2.7mm–13.5mm motorized vari-focal |
| Night Vision |
60m IR (black & white) |
| Deterrence |
AI SSA + SMD 4.0, no strobe/siren |
| AI Features |
SMD 4.0, Perimeter Protection, Quick Pick |
| Audio |
Built-in Mic + 1-in/1-out RCA (ZAS only) |
| Storage |
Micro SD (up to 256GB), FTP/SFTP/NAS |
| Power |
12VDC / PoE (802.3af) |
| Weather Rating |
IP67, optional IK10 |
Extra Info
WizSense AI-Powered Intelligence
This camera belongs to Dahua's WizSense series, a smart surveillance line focused on practical, real-world AI. It uses advanced deep learning algorithms to prioritize human and vehicle detection, effectively reducing false alarms from irrelevant motion like leaves, rain, or animals. This improves both alert accuracy and event investigation efficiency.
SMD 4.0 (Smart Motion Detection)
The latest version of SMD technology offers high-precision filtering, distinguishing humans and vehicles from background noise. When used with a compatible Dahua NVR, the Quick Pick feature allows users to rapidly locate footage of interest based on detected object types—greatly simplifying playback and forensic review.
AI SSA (Scene Self-Adaption)
Dynamic Scene Self-Adaption (SSA) ensures the camera automatically optimizes video settings like exposure, contrast, and color balance, adapting to challenging lighting conditions such as fog, strong backlight, or reflective surfaces. This results in consistently clear footage, regardless of environmental changes.
AFSA (Anti-Flicker Self-Adaption)
Designed to combat flickering issues caused by artificial light sources (e.g., fluorescent lights), AFSA detects and corrects for flicker in real-time — ensuring clean, stable video streams even in office buildings, underground garages, or stores with harsh lighting.
Cybersecurity Hardened Design
This model includes multiple cybersecurity layers to safeguard your system. Features include:
- Trusted boot process
- Signed and encrypted firmware
- Encrypted storage
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HTTPS support and secure protocols
Together, they provide strong resistance against unauthorized access, firmware tampering, or data breaches.
Smart Search Support with Dahua NVRs
When connected to Dahua Smart NVRs, this camera supports Smart Search, allowing operators to filter playback results by specific events or object types (e.g., only human activity crossing a tripwire). This dramatically reduces time spent reviewing footage and boosts investigation speed.
While the DH-IPC-HFW3866TP-ZAS-AUS does not include AcuPick on its own, it can support AcuPick search functions when connected to an AI-enabled Dahua NVR. This is made possible by the camera's metadata output, including object type and motion classifications.
Benefits via AI NVR Integration:
- Search by human or vehicle presence
- Filter playback using traits like mask, gender, or clothing
- Skip irrelevant footage and jump to key events instantly
- Use AI-driven logs and smart snapshots from camera metadata
Q&A
Can it capture color video at night?
No, this model uses IR for night vision, producing black-and-white footage in low light.
Is the audio two-way?
It includes a built-in mic and supports audio output (ZAS model only), but not two-way talk by default.
Does it support external alarms or sensors?
Yes, it includes 1 alarm in and 1 alarm out (ZAS version only).
Is the lens zoom adjustable remotely?
Yes, it uses a motorized vari-focal lens (2.7–13.5mm), controllable through the NVR or web interface.
Can I store recordings without an NVR?
Yes, the camera supports microSD cards up to 256GB and can also save to FTP, SFTP, or NAS.
Will it work in rainy or dusty environments?
Yes, it's IP67-rated for full outdoor protection. It can withstand dust, rain, and water immersion up to 1m.
Does it reduce false motion alarms?
Yes, SMD 4.0 and perimeter AI help filter out non-human/vehicle motion, reducing false positives.
How is this different from a TiOC model?
TiOC models include deterrence features like active strobe and sirens. This WizSense model focuses on AI detection and clarity without active deterrents.
