HiLook by Hikvision IPC-T561H-MU 6MP Hi-Color Fixed Turret Network Camera
- 6MP Resolution: Captures high-resolution video at 3200 × 1800 pixels.
- Built-in Warm LED: Enables full-colour night vision without IR, ensuring vivid 24/7 colour imaging.
- Built-in Dual Microphones: Records clear audio for enhanced situational awareness.
- AI Human/Vehicle Detection: Reduces false alarms with deep learning classification.
- H.265+ & IP67: Efficient compression for storage/bandwidth and weatherproof outdoor durability.
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§ 01Overview
What the IPC-T561H-MU is
The IPC-T561H-MU is a 6MP full-colour turret camera for true 24/7 colour surveillance.
Equipped with a built-in warm LED light for vivid colour imaging in total darkness, no infrared LEDs, and continuous true-to-life colour around the clock.
See it in action
What the IPC-T561H-MU features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
6MP Ultra HD
30m IR Night Vision
Full Color Night Vision
Human/Vehicle Detection
IP67 Weatherproof
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
IPC-T561H-MU specifications
- 24/7 Full-Color Vision: Uses warm white LED light (no IR) for vivid color footage even in total darkness.
- H.265+ Compression: Optimizes bandwidth and storage efficiency.
- Built-in LED & Mic: Supplemental warm LED lighting and dual microphones for audio capture.
- IP67 Weatherproof: Dust/water-resistant housing for reliable outdoor operation.
- AI Detection: Identifies humans and vehicles while reducing false alarms from non-relevant motion.
- Large F1.0 Aperture: Enhances low-light performance for consistent image quality.
- Lens Options: 2.8mm (102° FOV) for wide coverage or 4mm (85° FOV) for focused detail.
- No Black-White Mode: Continuous color recording without IR glare or reflection issues.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 3200 × 1800 |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.0005 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light |
| Shutter Time | 1 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Rotate mode, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, white balance, adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, Distortion Correction, Defog |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| WDR | 130 dB |
| Image Stabilization | EIS |
| Privacy Mask | 4 programmable polygon privacy masks |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8 and 4 mm optional |
| Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 mm, horizontal FOV 108.8°, vertical FOV 56.4°, diagonal FOV 134.3° | 4 mm, horizontal FOV 93.3°, vertical FOV 47.2°, diagonal FOV 114.2° |
| Lens Mount | M16 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.0 |
| Depth of Field | 2.8 mm: 3.3 m to ∞ | 4 mm: 3.8 m to ∞ |
| DORI | 2.8 mm: D: 89 m, O: 35 m, R: 17 m, I: 8 m | 4 mm: D: 109 m, O: 43 m, R: 21 m, I: 10 m |
| Pan Range | 0° to 360° |
| Tilt Range | 0° to 75° |
| Rotation Range | 0° to 360° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supplement Light Type | White Light |
| Supplement Light Range | Up to 30 m |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) |
| Third Stream | 50 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 |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Type | Mono sound with built-in dual-mic |
| 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) |
| Audio Compression | G.711/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC-LC |
| Audio Sampling Rate | 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Arrayed dual-microphone |
AI & Deep Learning
| 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
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T), ISAPI, SDK, ISUP |
| 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) |
| Client | iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect, Hik-Central |
| Web Browser | Plug-in free live view: Chrome 80+, Firefox 80+, Edge 89+; Local service: Chrome 80+, Firefox 80+, Edge 89+ |
Event & Alarm
| 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, trigger recording, trigger capture, send email |
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/microSDHC/microSDXC card, up to 512 GB |
| Reset Key | Yes |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power | 12 VDC ± 25%, 0.7 A, max. 8.5 W, Ø 5.5 mm coaxial power plug, reverse polarity protection; PoE: IEEE 802.3af, Class 3, max. 11 W |
| Material | Cover: Metal, main body: Metal |
| Dimension | Ø 138.3 mm × 115.4 mm (Ø 5.4" × 4.5") |
| Package Dimension | 170 mm × 170 mm × 160 mm (6.7" × 6.7" × 6.3") |
| Weight | Approx. 750 g (1.7 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 1140 g (2.5 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) |
| General Function | Heartbeat, mirror, flash log, password reset via email, pixel counter, anti-banding |
| 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 |
| EMC | CE-EMC: EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021; RCM: AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015; IC: ICES-003: Issue 7; KC: KN32: 2015, KN35: 2015 |
| Safety | UL: UL 62368-1; CB: IEC 62368-1: 2014+A11; CE-LVD: EN 62368-1: 2014/A11: 2017 |
| Environment | CE-RoHS: 2011/65/EU |
| Protection | IP67: IEC 60529-2013 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the IPC-T561H-MU
AcuSense Human & Vehicle Detection
Deep learning AI separates real threats from background noise. Alerts on people and vehicles, not possums and shadows.
Built-in Microphone
Records audio alongside video. Hear conversations, glass breaking, or vehicle sounds.
Budget-Friendly 6 MP
HiLook pricing with Hikvision core technology. 3-year Australian warranty.
IP67 Weatherproof
Handles rain, dust, and heat. Suitable for all Australian conditions.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Front Porch or Entry
Mount under the eave. Full-colour night vision shows who is at the door. Mic captures doorbell conversations.
Driveway or Carport
Colour footage identifies vehicle makes and colours after dark. AcuSense alerts only on people and cars.
Backyard or Pool Area
IP67 handles sprinklers and storms. Warm LED is softer than a spotlight.
Small Retail or Cafe
Ceiling mount. 6 MP gives enough detail for face identification. Budget-friendly for multi-camera setups.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the Box
1. HiLook IPC-T561H-MU Camera × 1 2. Mounting Screws & Anchors × 1 set 3. Quick Start Guide × 1
Installation Requirements
1. Power: PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or 12V DC. 2. Cable: Cat5e or Cat6, max 100 m. 3. Mounting: Wall or soffit. Lightweight turret under 600 g. 4. Height: 2.5–3 m for best detection.
App Setup
1. Download Hik-Connect or HiLookVision app (iOS or Android). Create an account. 2. Power the camera via PoE. Wait about 60 seconds. 3. Add by QR code or serial number. 4. Set detection zones and push notifications.
§ 07Questions
