Vendor: Hikvision

Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL 6MP AcuSense Turret Camera 2.8mm, Strobe Light & Audible Warning, Two-Way Audio

SKU: DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL
Description

- 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).

6MP Ultra HD 30m IR Night Vision IP67 Weatherproof Human/Vehicle Detection Strobe Light Audio Alarm Two-Way Audio
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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

6MP captures around three times the detail of 1080p. Plenty of resolution to zoom into a face or number plate part-way down the driveway and still read it clearly.

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 branches, rain or small animals — helping cut down false alerts and making the right moments easier to find.

IP67 Weatherproof

Sealed against dust and water to IP67, built to keep working through rain, storms and harsh sun — suitable for fully outdoor mounting.

Two-Way Audio

Talk and listen in real time through the app — tell a courier where to leave a parcel, or speak to someone at the gate, whether you're home or away.

Strobe Light

On detecting activity, the camera can trigger a bright flashing strobe to make an intruder aware they've been spotted — a visible warning rather than silent recording.

Illustrative — simulated for demonstration

§ 02Engineering

DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL specifications

- Strobe Light + Audible Warning: a white strobe and spoken or siren warnings fire automatically when an AcuSense zone is crossed.
- 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

Camera & Image — Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL 6MP AcuSense Turret Camera 2.8mm, Strobe Light & Audible Warning, Two-Way Audio
FeatureDetail
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

§ 04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL

Intervention, not just notification

Most cameras tell you about an intruder; this one interrupts them — a strobe in the face and a spoken warning, triggered the moment an AcuSense zone is crossed, with the event recorded behind it.

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

01

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

02

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.

03

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?

When a person or vehicle crosses a line or zone you've drawn, the camera fires its white strobe and plays an audible warning — a siren tone or a spoken message — through the built-in speaker. AcuSense classification decides what triggers it, so headlights and animals don't set it off.
Q.02

Can I turn the strobe and warnings off when I don't want them?

Yes — both run on schedules through the camera's web interface, so the strobe can sleep overnight or only arm after close. Alerts to your phone keep working either way, and the alarm output can drive external devices on the same logic.
Q.03

Will it annoy the neighbours?

It can if zones are drawn carelessly — draw line crossings tight to your own property so footpath traffic never triggers them, and schedule the audible warning off overnight if the strobe alone is enough. The speaker is lab-rated 95dB at 10 centimetres; at property distances it's attention-getting rather than painful.
Q.04

Does it have red and blue flashing lights?

No — the strobe on this model is white, paired with spoken or siren warnings. Hikvision makes a red-and-blue variant we don't currently stock; if police-style strobes are the goal, the closest match in our range is the Dahua TiOC family.
Q.05

How far can it see at night?

It records colour down to 0.003 lux through its F1.6 lens, switching to infrared with a 30-metre range in full darkness. Smart supplement light adjusts the IR intensity automatically so close objects don't white out.
Q.06

What does AcuSense actually do?

The camera classifies what triggered an event — human, vehicle, or neither — using deep learning on the camera itself, so a possum, rain or moving branches don't page your phone at 2am. It backs that with perimeter protection: line crossing, intrusion and region entrance/exit detection, each filtered to the target types you choose.
Q.07

Can I talk through the camera from my phone?

Yes — the built-in microphone and speaker give genuine two-way talk through the Hik-Connect app: hear what's happening and speak to whoever is there, live.
Q.08

Which NVR do I need for this camera?

Any current Hikvision PoE NVR records it, and because AcuSense classification runs in the camera itself, human and vehicle filtering works on the M-series recorders we kit it with — the DS-7604NI-M1/4P and DS-7608NI-M2/8P.
Q.09

Will it work with a non-Hikvision NVR?

Yes — it is ONVIF conformant (Profile S, G and T). You keep video and motion events; the smoothest experience with AcuSense filtering and the Hik-Connect app stays within the Hikvision ecosystem.
Q.10

Can I use this camera without an NVR?

You can — it takes a MicroSD card up to 256GB (not included) and streams to the Hik-Connect app. Most buyers still pair it with an NVR for longer retention, all cameras in one timeline and easier playback; treat the SD slot as backup.
Q.11

Is a Hikvision camera safe to use in Australia?

Hikvision equipment was removed from federal government sites in 2023 as a precaution, and there is no restriction on private or business use. This camera does not need a cloud account: it records to your NVR, works fully offline, and supports HTTPS, TLS and 802.1X authentication. If you want zero outbound traffic, put the system on an isolated network — it still records locally.
Q.12

Which 2366 turret should I buy?

Five variants share the same 6MP AcuSense classification. The G2H-IU is the night pick — an F1.0 lens rated 0.001 lux colour with the widest 114.8° view, plus a mic. The G2-IU is the value mic pick, and the G2-I the no-audio pick for privacy-sensitive sites. For deterrence, the G2H-IS2U/SL adds a strobe light, audible warnings and two-way talk on top of the F1.0 sensor but needs a PoE+ port; the G2-ISU/SL gives the same response on standard PoE.
Q.13

What if I want colour at night and active deterrence?

These AcuSense cameras record quietly in infrared and never light up, which suits discretion. For full-colour night footage and a camera that warns intruders off with a strobe and voice, the ColorVu range does that with the same human and vehicle AI. Pick AcuSense for quiet evidence, ColorVu where you want to be seen and heard.
Q.14

What warranty coverage applies in Australia?

The camera includes a 3-year warranty covering defects. Installation labour is not covered.

§ 09Bundles

Recommended packages

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.