Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2 8MP 4K | Network Cameras Australia

Name: Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Brand: Hikvision
Price: 312.35 AUD
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§ 01Overview

What the DS-2CD2186G2-IMS is

This 8MP camera features 120 dB true WDR and AI analytics with face capture and perimeter protection for superior surveillance performance.

Its ultra-wide 108° field of view and vandal-resistant design provide comprehensive area coverage with reliable operation in challenging environments.

See it in action

What the DS-2CD2186G2-IMS features actually look like

Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.

8MP Ultra HD — 8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p. Even when a person or car is fa... (1/2) — 8MP Ultra HD
8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p.
Even when a person or car is far down the driveway, you can zoom in and still recognise a face or read a number plate — detail that lower-resolution cameras lose.

8MP Ultra HD — 8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p. Even when a person or car is fa... (2/2) — 8MP Ultra HD
8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p.
Even when a person or car is far down the driveway, you can zoom in and still recognise a face or read a number plate — detail that lower-resolution cameras lose.

30m IR Night Vision — Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough ... (1/2) — 30m IR Night Vision
Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough for a typical driveway, front yard or entrance. People and vehicles stay clear in black-and-white, brighter the closer they are.

30m IR Night Vision — Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough ... (2/2) — 30m IR Night Vision
Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough for a typical driveway, front yard or entrance. People and vehicles stay clear in black-and-white, brighter the closer they are.

Human/Vehicle Detection — Smart detection focuses on people and vehicles and can ignore things like swaying... — Human/Vehicle Detection
Smart detection focuses on people and vehicles and can ignore things like swaying branches, rain or small animals — helping cut down false alerts and making the right moments easier to find.

Illustrative — simulated for demonstration

§ 02Engineering

DS-2CD2186G2-IMS specifications

Imaging & Lens
1/1.8″ CMOS sensor delivers 8MP HD quality. 2.8mm fixed lens provides 108° horizontal, 58° vertical, 133° diagonal coverage for wide-area monitoring.

Video Performance
120 dB wide dynamic range handles high-contrast lighting. H.265+ compression balances storage efficiency with image quality.

Live View
Built-in HDMI port for direct monitor connection and real-time viewing.

Build & Integration
IK10 vandal-proof metal housing. Audio and alarm I/O for system integration.

Recording & AI Features
Supports up to 512GB microSD storage. Motion detection, tamper alerts, and scene change detection. AI-powered face capture and perimeter protection with human/vehicle recognition.

Power & Environment
12V DC (max 8.4W) or PoE (802.3af, max 10W). Operating range: -10°C to 40°C, up to 95% humidity.

§ 03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Feature	Detail
Image Sensor	1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS
Min. Illumination	Color: 0.003 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0 Lux with IR
Max. Resolution	3840 × 2160
Shutter Time	1/3 s to 1/100,000 s
Day & Night	IR cut filter
Angle Adjustment	Pan: 0° to 355°, tilt: 0° to 75°, rotate: 0° to 355°
Image Parameters Switch	Yes
SNR	≥ 52 dB
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)	130 dB
Privacy Mask	4 programmable polygon privacy masks
Day/Night Switch	Day, Night, Auto, Schedule
Image Enhancement	BLC, HLC, 3D DNR
Image Settings	Rotate mode, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, white balance, adjustable by client software or web browser

Lens & Distance

Lens & Distance — Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Feature	Detail
Lens Type	Fixed focal lens, 2.8 mm
Focal Length & FOV	2.8 mm, horizontal FOV: 108°, vertical FOV: 58°, diagonal FOV: 133°
Lens Mount	M12
Iris Type	Fixed
Aperture	F1.6
DORI	2.8 mm, D: 97 m, O: 38 m, R: 19 m, I: 9 m \| 4 mm, D: 111 m, O: 44 m, R: 22 m, I: 11 m

Night Vision

Night Vision — Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Feature	Detail
Supplement Light Type	IR
Supplement Light Range	Up to 30 m
Smart Supplement Light	Yes
IR Wavelength	850 nm

Video

Video — Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Feature	Detail
Main Stream	50 Hz: 25 fps (3840 × 2160, 3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) \| 60 Hz: 24 fps (3840 × 2160), 30 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720)
Sub-Stream	50 Hz: 25 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) \| 60 Hz: 30 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360)
Third Stream	50 Hz: 10 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) \| 60 Hz: 10 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360); *Third stream is supported under certain settings.
Video Compression	Main stream: H.265/H.264/H.264+/H.265+; Sub-stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG; Third stream: H.265/H.264; *Third stream is supported under certain settings.
Video Bit Rate	32 Kbps to 16 Mbps
H.264 Type	Baseline Profile, Main Profile, High Profile
H.265 Type	Main Profile
Bit Rate Control	CBR, VBR
Scalable Video Coding (SVC)	H.264 and H.265 encoding
Region of Interest (ROI)	1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream

Audio

Audio — Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Feature	Detail
Audio Type	Mono sound
Environment Noise Filtering	Yes
Audio Sampling Rate	8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
Audio Compression	G.711/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC-LC
Audio Bit Rate	64 Kbps (G.711ulaw/G.711alaw)/16 Kbps (G.722.1)/16 Kbps (G.726)/16 Kbps to 64 Kbps (AAC-LC)/32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2)/8 to 320 Kbps (MP3)

AI & Deep Learning

AI & Deep Learning — Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Feature	Detail
Face Capture	Yes
Perimeter Protection	Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, region exiting; Support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle)

Network & Storage

Network & Storage — Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Feature	Detail
Simultaneous Live View	Up to 6 channels
API	ISAPI, SDK, ISUP, ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T)
Protocols	TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS, PPPoE, SNMP, WebSocket, WebSockets, SRTP, SFTP
User/Host	Up to 32 users; 3 user levels: administrator, operator, and user
Security	Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, 802.1X authentication (EAP-TLS, EAP-LEAP, EAP-MD5), watermark, IP address filter, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, WSSE and digest authentication for Open Network Video Interface, RTP/RTSP over HTTPS, control timeout settings, security audit log, TLS 1.1/1.2/1.3, host authentication (MAC address)
Network Storage	NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), Auto Network Replenishment (ANR); Together with high-end Hikvision memory card, memory card encryption and health detection are supported.
Client	iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect, Hik-Central
Web Browser	Plug-in required live view: IE 11; Plug-in free live view: Chrome 80+, Firefox 80+, Edge 89+, Safari 13+; Local service: Chrome 80+, Firefox 80+, Edge 89+, Safari 13+

Event & Alarm

Event & Alarm — Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Feature	Detail
Basic Event	Motion detection (support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle)), video tampering alarm, exception
Smart Event	scene change detection
Linkage	Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture, trigger alarm output, audible warning

Interface

Interface — Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Feature	Detail
Audio	1 input (line in), two-core terminal block, max. input amplitude: 3.3 Vpp, input impedance: 4.7 KΩ, interface type: non-equilibrium; 1 output (line out), two-core terminal block, max. output amplitude: 3.3 Vpp, output impedance: 100 Ω, interface type: non-equilibrium
Alarm	1 input, 1 output (max. 12 VDC, 30 mA)
Video Output	1 type D HDMI interface (female plug) (720p@50 fps/60 fps, 1080p@25 fps/30 fps/50 fps/60 fps, HDMI version 1.4)
On-Board Storage	Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card, up to 512 GB
Reset Key	Yes
Ethernet Interface	1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port

General & Environment

General & Environment — Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS 8MP 4K Fixed Dome Network Camera HDMI Live View, 120 dB WDR, IK10 Vandal Resistance
Feature	Detail
Power	12 VDC ± 25%, 0.7 A, max. 8.4 W, reverse polarity protection, Ø 5.5 mm coaxial power plug, or two-core terminal block; PoE: IEEE 802.3af, Class 3, max. 10 W
Material	Metal
Dimension	Ø 119 mm × 90 mm (Ø 4.7" × 3.5")
Package Dimension	150 mm × 150 mm × 141 mm (5.9" × 5.9" × 5.6")
Weight	Approx. 440 g (0.97 lb.)
With Package Weight	Approx. 720 g (1.59 lb.)
Storage Conditions	-10 °C to 40 °C (-14 °F to 104 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing)
Startup and Operating Conditions	-10 °C to 40 °C (-14 °F to 104 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing)
Language	33 languages: English, Russian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Turkish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese (Brazil), Ukrainian
General Function	Heartbeat, mirror, password reset via email, pixel counter, anti-banding, flash log
EMC	CE-EMC: EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2:2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014; RCM: AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015; IC: ICES-003: Issue 7; KC: KN32: 2015, KN35: 2015
Safety	CB: IEC 62368-1: 2014+A11; CE-LVD: EN 62368-1: 2014/A11: 2017; LOA: IEC/EN 60950-1
Environment	CE-RoHS: 2011/65/EU; WEEE: 2012/19/EU; Reach: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Protection	IK10: IEC 62262:2002

§ 04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the DS-2CD2186G2-IMS

8MP 4K with HDMI Output

3840 × 2160 resolution. The HDMI port sends live video directly to a TV or monitor — handy for a security room or reception desk without an NVR decode step.

Full Metal Body with IK10

All-metal dome housing rated IK10 for impact resistance. Designed for public areas, corridors, and commercial spaces where cameras may be targeted.

120 dB True WDR

Manages harsh backlight at glass doors, lobbies, and shopfronts. Both bright and dark areas stay visible in the same frame.

30 m IR Night Vision

Consistent coverage in hallways, lobbies, and small outdoor areas. Smart IR adjusts intensity to avoid overexposure at close range.

AcuSense Deep Learning

Classifies human and vehicle targets. Supports face capture and perimeter protection. Reduces false alarms from animals and objects.

§ 05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Reception Counter or Front Desk

HDMI to a monitor behind the counter for live spot viewing. Staff can see who is at the door without opening an app.

Office Corridor or Hallway

Dome sits flush on the ceiling. IK10 resists tampering. 30 m IR covers a long hallway.

Retail Store or Shopfront

120 dB WDR handles glass-front sunlight. 8 MP captures enough detail for facial identification. AcuSense cuts false alerts.

Underground Car Park

Metal dome survives bumps and vandalism. IR lights up ramps and bays. HDMI can feed a display at the car park entry.

§ 06Setup

Installation & setup

01

What's in the Box

1. Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-IMS Camera × 1 2. Mounting Screws & Anchors × 1 set 3. Quick Start Guide × 1

02

Installation Requirements

1. Power: PoE (IEEE 802.3af, max ~12 W) or 12V DC. 2. Cable: Cat5e or Cat6, max 100 m. 3. Mounting: Ceiling or wall. Use a junction box for cable management. Camera has a metal body — heavier than plastic domes. 4. HDMI: Run a Type D (Micro HDMI) cable to your display if using the HDMI output.

03

App Setup

1. Download Hik-Connect app (iOS or Android). Create an account. 2. Power the camera via PoE. Wait about 60 seconds. 3. Scan the QR code or add by serial number. 4. Configure detection zones, face capture rules, and alarm linkage.

§ 07Questions

Frequently asked about the DS-2CD2186G2-IMS

Q.01

What kind of HDMI connector does it use?

Type D (Micro HDMI). You will need a Micro HDMI to standard HDMI cable or adapter. The output supports up to 1080p at 60 fps.

Q.02

Can I record to NVR and view on HDMI at the same time?

Yes. The HDMI output runs in parallel with the network stream. You can record on the NVR and display live on a local monitor simultaneously.

Q.03

Does it have a microphone?

No built-in mic. It has an audio input (line in) and audio output (line out) for external audio devices.

Q.04

How does it compare to the DS-2CD2186G2-ISU/SL?

The IMS model has HDMI output and IK10 vandal rating. The ISU/SL model has a built-in mic and ColorVu hybrid light but no HDMI and no IK10.

Q.05

Is it outdoor rated?

Yes. IP67 weather-sealed. The metal dome handles rain, dust, and temperature swings from -30°C to 60°C.

Q.06

Does it support alarm inputs?

Yes. 1 alarm input and 1 alarm output. Also 1 audio input and 1 audio output.