Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2-IU 6MP AcuSense Turret Camera 2.8mm, Built-in Mic, 30m IR
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Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2-IU 6MP AcuSense Turret Camera 2.8mm, Built-in Mic, 30m IR
SKU: DS-2CD2366G2-IU
Description
- 6MP (3200 × 1800) DarkFighter sensor — colour to 0.003 lux, with 30m smart infrared.
- AcuSense deep learning: alerts filtered to humans and vehicles, with line crossing and intrusion zones.
- Built-in microphone adds audio to the video record.
- 120dB true WDR, IP67 metal housing, -30°C to +60°C.
- PoE powered (802.3af) — drops straight into a Hikvision PoE NVR.
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§ 01Overview
What the DS-2CD2366G2-IU is
Lens: 2.8mm.
The DS-2CD2366G2-IU is the default pick of Hikvision's G2 turret range — the same 6MP AcuSense camera as the kit-grade -I, plus a built-in microphone.
Audio matters more often than buyers expect: a conversation at the front door, a voice in the carport, the context a silent clip can't give the police.
The AI is camera-side AcuSense: events classified to human and vehicle targets before they reach your phone, with line crossing, intrusion and region entry/exit zones each filtered to the target types you pick.
Imaging is the G2 standard — 0.003 lux colour from the DarkFighter sensor, 30 metres of smart infrared, 120dB true WDR, and a 105.1° view identifying faces to about 7.9 metres.
It listens but doesn't speak: there's no speaker, strobe or two-way talk — the -ISU/SL adds those.
PoE-powered (6.5W max), metal IP67 housing, rated -30°C to +60°C, MicroSD backup to 256GB.
See it in action
What the DS-2CD2366G2-IU 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.
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
DS-2CD2366G2-IU specifications
- AcuSense Human/Vehicle Classification: deep learning on the camera filters out animals, rain and foliage before an alert is raised.
- Built-in Microphone: adds audio context to recordings where conversations are part of the evidence.
- Perimeter Protection: line crossing, intrusion and region entrance/exit detection, each set to trigger on humans, vehicles or both.
- DarkFighter Low-Light Sensor: colour rated to 0.003 lux, backed by 30m of smart infrared.
- 120dB True WDR: holds detail in faces against headlights and low sun.
- IP67 Metal Housing: rated -30°C to +60°C, powered by standard 802.3af PoE (6.5W max).
- Built-in Microphone: adds audio context to recordings where conversations are part of the evidence.
- Perimeter Protection: line crossing, intrusion and region entrance/exit detection, each set to trigger on humans, vehicles or both.
- DarkFighter Low-Light Sensor: colour rated to 0.003 lux, backed by 30m of smart infrared.
- 120dB True WDR: holds detail in faces against headlights and low sun.
- IP67 Metal Housing: rated -30°C to +60°C, powered by standard 802.3af PoE (6.5W max).
§ 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 |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Target Cropping | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| 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 |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| IR Range | Up to 30 m |
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 | -U: mono sound |
| Audio Compression | -U: G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC |
| Audio Bit Rate | -U: 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) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | -U: 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | -U: Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | -U: Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (PROFILE S, PROFILE G, PROFILE T), ISAPI, SDK |
| 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 |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| On-Board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/SDHC/SDXC card, up to 256 GB |
| Reset Key | Yes |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Dimension | Ø138.3 mm × 111.4 mm (Ø5.4" × 4.4") |
| Package Dimension | 170 mm × 170 mm × 150 mm (6.7" × 6.7" × 5.9") |
| Weight | Approx. 740 g (1.6 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 1070 g (2.4 lb.) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Firmware Version | V5.5.113 |
| Software Reset | Yes |
| Power Consumption and Current | 12 VDC, 0.45 A, max. 5.4 W; PoE (802.3af, 36 V to 57 V), 0.18 A to 0.11 A, max. 6.5 W |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC ± 25%, reverse polarity protection; PoE: 802.3af, Class 3 |
| Power Interface | Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug |
| 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); KC (KN 32: 2015, KN 35: 2015) |
| Safety | UL (UL 60950-1); CB (IEC 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013); CE-LVD (EN 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013) |
| 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-IU
Audio is half the story
A silent clip shows someone at the door; the mic catches what they said. Where recording audio is appropriate, it turns footage into evidence with context.
The sensible default
Same imaging and AI as every other G2 in the range, with the mic included for much the same money as the audio-free -I — most buyers should start here.
It listens, it doesn't answer
Honest limit: no speaker, no strobe, no two-way talk. If you want the camera to push back, the -ISU/SL adds all three.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Front entry and porch
Faces identifiable to 7.9 metres with the doorstep conversation on the recording — check your state's rules on recording audio in shared spaces.
Driveway and carport
AcuSense flags the person, the mic catches the door handle being tried — context that helps police act on a clip.
Backyard and side access
Line crossing zones across gates and paths, with 30m of smart IR covering the approach after dark.
Small business interiors
Counters and entries where what was said matters as much as who was there — signage and consent rules apply to commercial audio.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the Box
1. Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2-IU 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 6.5W). 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. 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-IU
Q.01
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.02
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.03
What does the 2.8mm lens cover?
105.1° horizontal and 53.4° vertical — a porch, garage front or driveway from one corner mount, with faces identifiable to about 7.9 metres. A long approach or a distant gate wants a longer-lens camera instead.
Q.04
Can I talk through this camera?
No — it has a microphone but no speaker, so it records audio without two-way talk. For live conversation and warnings, step up to the -ISU/SL, which adds a speaker, strobe and audible warning.
Q.05
Is it legal to record audio at home in Australia?
Listening-device laws differ by state, and recording private conversations generally needs consent — aim the camera at your own entries, mention recording on signage for business use, and check your state's rules. The no-mic -I variant exists exactly for places where that's too hard.
Q.06
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.07
How many channels and what size hard drive do I need?
Count your cameras and leave room to grow: up to 4 suit a 4CH NVR, up to 8 an 8CH. Each 6MP camera writes roughly 40GB a day recording continuously, so a 4TB drive holds about 3 weeks from four cameras — and two months or more on motion-only recording.
Q.08
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.09
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.10
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.11
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.12
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.13
What warranty coverage applies in Australia?
The camera includes a 3-year warranty covering defects. Installation labour is not covered.
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Building a multi-camera system?
Our Hikvision AcuSense kits run the no-mic -I version of this camera with an M-series NVR and 4TB drive — add this -IU to a kit order where audio corners matter.
Want the camera to fight back?
The -ISU/SL adds a strobe light, audible warnings and two-way talk on standard PoE.
Night-critical spot?
The G2H-IU steps up to an F1.0 lens rated 0.001 lux with a wider 114.8° view.