Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL 6MP AcuSense Turret Camera 2.8mm, Strobe Light & Audible Warning, Two-Way Audio
- AcuSense 6MP turret that answers back: strobe light and audible warnings fire when a zone is crossed.
- Two-way audio through the built-in mic and speaker — listen and speak from the Hik-Connect app.
- DarkFighter sensor (0.003 lux colour) with 30m smart infrared and 120dB true WDR.
- Alarm and audio line in/out for integrators.
- Standard PoE powered (802.3af, 9.7W max).
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§ 01Overview
What the DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL is
Lens: 2.8mm.
The DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL is the G2 generation's deterrence turret — the AcuSense camera that doesn't just notify you.
When a person or vehicle crosses a line or enters a zone you've drawn, it fires a white strobe light and plays an audible warning through its built-in speaker, and the mic-plus-speaker pair gives genuine two-way talk from the Hik-Connect app.
The imaging underneath is the proven G2 package: a DarkFighter sensor rated 0.003 lux in colour, 30 metres of smart infrared, 120dB true WDR, and a 105.1° view identifying faces to about 7.9 metres.
The speaker is lab-rated at 95dB measured at 10cm, and alarm plus audio line in/out terminals suit integrators tying it into broader systems.
Two honest notes: the strobe is a white flasher with spoken or siren warnings — Hikvision reserves red-and-blue lights for a variant we don't stock — and if you want the newer F1.0 sensor behind the same response package, the G2H-IS2U/SL adds it but needs a PoE+ port, where this camera runs on standard 802.3af (9.7W max).
See it in action
What the DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
6MP Ultra HD
30m IR Night Vision
Human/Vehicle Detection
IP67 Weatherproof
Two-Way Audio
Strobe Light
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL specifications
- Two-Way Audio: built-in mic and speaker (lab-rated 95dB at 10cm) — listen and talk live from the Hik-Connect app.
- AcuSense Classification: deep learning on the camera filters alerts to humans and vehicles before the strobe — or your phone — fires.
- DarkFighter Low-Light Sensor: colour rated to 0.003 lux with 30m of smart infrared and 120dB true WDR.
- Alarm + Audio Interfaces: 1-in/1-out alarm terminals and audio line in/out for integration work.
- Standard PoE: 802.3af at 9.7W max — no PoE+ port required, IP67 metal build.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.4" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 3200 × 1800 |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.003 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Speed | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 120 dB |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Target Cropping | Yes |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Rotate mode, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8, 4, and 6 mm optional |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 mm, horizontal FOV 105.1°, vertical FOV 53.4°, diagonal FOV 128.6° | 4 mm, horizontal FOV 83.9°, vertical FOV 44.5°, diagonal FOV 100.8° | 6 mm, horizontal FOV 47.5°, vertical FOV 26°, diagonal FOV 54.5° |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| DORI | 2.8 mm: D: 78.6 m, O: 31.2 m, R: 15.7 m, I: 7.9 m | 4 mm: D: 95.6 m, O: 37.9 m, R: 19.1 m, I: 9.6 m | 6 mm: D: 160.0 m, O: 63.5 m, R: 32.0 m, I: 16.0 m |
| Pan Range | 0° to 360° |
| Tilt Range | 0° to 75° |
| Rotate Range | 0° to 360° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supplement Light Type | IR |
| IR Range | Up to 30 m |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| Visual Alarm | Yes |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) | 60 Hz: 30 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (640 × 480, 640 × 360) | 60 Hz: 30 fps (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.265+/H.264+; 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 |
| H.264+ | Main stream supports |
| H.265+ | Main stream supports |
| 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
| 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.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC |
| Audio Bit Rate | 64 Kbps (G.711ulaw/G.711alaw)/16 Kbps (G.722.1)/16 Kbps (G.726)/32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2)/8 to 320 Kbps (MP3)/16 to 64 Kbps (AAC) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Power: 1.2 W. Max. sound pressure level: 10 cm: 95 dB. |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Face Capture | Yes |
| Perimeter Protection | Line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection; Supports human and vehicle targets classification |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (PROFILE S, PROFILE G, PROFILE T), ISAPI, SDK |
| Protocols | TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS, PPPoE, SNMP, ARP |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users. 3 user levels: administrator, operator and user |
| Security | Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, IP address filter, Security Audit Log, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, TLS 1.1/1.2, WSSE and digest authentication for Open Network Video Interface |
| 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 10+; Plug-in free live view: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+; Local service: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+ |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic Event | Motion detection (human and vehicle targets classification), video tampering alarm, exception |
| Smart Event | Scene change detection |
| Linkage Method | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture, trigger alarm output, audible warning, strobe light |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alarm | 1 input, 1 output (max. 24 VDC/24 VAC, 500 mA) |
| Audio Input | 1 input (line in), terminal block, max. input amplitude: 3.3 Vpp, input impedance: 4.7 KΩ, interface type: non-equilibrium |
| Audio Output | 1 output (line out), terminal block, max. output amplitude: 3.3 Vpp, output impedance: 100 Ω, interface type: non-equilibrium |
| On-Board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/SDHC/SDXC card, up to 256 GB |
| Reset Key | Yes |
| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 | Anti-flicker, heartbeat, mirror, privacy mask, flash log, password reset via email, pixel counter |
| Software Reset | Yes |
| Firmware Version | V5.5.113 |
| Storage Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Startup and Operating Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC ± 25%, reverse polarity protection; PoE: 802.3af, Class 3 |
| Power Consumption and Current | 12 VDC, 0.70 A, max. 8.4 W; PoE (802.3af, 36 V to 57 V), 0.27 A to 0.16 A, max. 9.7 W |
| Power Interface | Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug |
| Material | Metal except for trim ring |
| Dimension | Ø138.3 mm× 112.1 mm (Ø5.4" × 4.4") |
| Package Dimension | 170 mm × 170 mm × 150 mm (6.7" × 6.7" × 5.9") |
| Weight | Approx. 820 g (1.8 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 1150 g (2.5 lb.) |
| EMC | FCC (47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B); CE-EMC (EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014); RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015); IC (ICES-003: Issue 6, 2016); KC (KN 32: 2015, KN 35: 2015) |
| Safety | UL (UL 60950-1); CB (IEC 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013, IEC 62368-1:2014); CE-LVD (EN 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013, IEC 62368-1:2014) |
| Environment | CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU); WEEE (2012/19/EU); Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) |
| Protection | IP67 (IEC 60529-2013) |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL
Deterrence on the PoE you already have
Runs on any standard 802.3af port at 9.7W max — the newer G2H version wants a PoE+ port, which makes this the drop-in deterrence pick for existing NVRs.
Speak before they break
Two-way talk through Hik-Connect turns a loitering alert into a conversation — a courier directed, a stranger challenged — without opening the door.
A flasher, not a light show
Honest framing: the strobe is white and the warnings are spoken or siren tones. If you specifically want police-style red and blue strobes, that's Dahua TiOC territory.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Porch and parcel theft
A spoken warning at the letterbox beats reviewing footage of a parcel leaving — and two-way talk handles the courier conversation live.
Driveway and carport
Anyone lingering around the car after dark gets the strobe and a warning before a door handle is tried, with the event recorded in 6MP.
Site sheds and compounds
The alarm in/out terminals tie the camera into gate triggers and sirens — and the audible warning does the first shouting.
Shopfronts after close
A strobe firing through the glass and a warning at the door buy time before anyone commits — check your state's rules before enabling audio recording.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the Box
1. Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL Camera × 1 2. Drill Template and Screw Kit × 1 3. Quick Start Guide × 1
Installation Requirements
1. Power: any 802.3af PoE NVR port or switch (max 9.7W). A separate 12V DC adapter is only needed without PoE. 2. Network: a wired Ethernet run back to your NVR or switch — PoE carries power and video together on the same line. 3. Mounting: solid wall, ceiling or eave at 2.5–3 metres, with the base sealed against the surface — the housing is IP67-rated for exposed positions.
App Setup
1. Activate the camera with a strong password on first connection, then add it to the Hik-Connect app via QR code. 2. Enable push notifications so AcuSense human and vehicle alerts reach your phone. 2b. Pick the warning tone or record your own message, and set strobe and audio schedules so deterrence sleeps when you do. 3. Draw line crossing and intrusion zones tight to your own property through the camera's web interface, and set the target type to human and vehicle.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL
Q.01
How do the strobe and warning actually work?
Q.02
Can I turn the strobe and warnings off when I don't want them?
Q.03
Will it annoy the neighbours?
Q.04
Does it have red and blue flashing lights?
Q.05
How far can it see at night?
Q.06
What does AcuSense actually do?
Q.07
Can I talk through the camera from my phone?
Q.08
Which NVR do I need for this camera?
Q.09
Will it work with a non-Hikvision NVR?
Q.10
Can I use this camera without an NVR?
Q.11
Is a Hikvision camera safe to use in Australia?
Q.12
Which 2366 turret should I buy?
Q.13
What if I want colour at night and active deterrence?
Q.14
What warranty coverage applies in Australia?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Deterrence at the approaches, quiet elsewhere
A common layout: this SL on the driveway and entry, with -IU or -I turrets covering the rest on the same M-series NVR.
Newer sensor, same response
The G2H-IS2U/SL swaps in an F1.0 lens rated 0.001 lux and dual mics — budget a PoE+ port for it.
Build it into a kit
Our Hikvision AcuSense kits pair M-series NVRs with a 4TB drive — add this camera to the order for the corners that need to answer back.
