HiLook by Hikvision 8MP IPC-T289-MU/SL All in One Camera with Blue / Red Strobe / Audio (ACDC)
- 8MP Resolution: Delivers crystal-clear 3840 x 2160 imaging with H.265 video compression.
- Active Deterrence: Features built-in blue and red strobe lights for intruder prevention.
- Two-Way Audio: Offers real-time communication via built-in microphone and speaker.
- Smart Motion Detection: Reduces false alarms with human and vehicle recognition.
- IP67 Weatherproof: Ensures durability in extreme weather conditions.
Delivery, warranty & returns · ships same day before 2pm
- Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 2pm, Sydney time.
- 1–4 business days Australia-wide. Free standard shipping over $300, flat $25 under.
- 3-year warranty on cameras and recorders, back-to-base, plus your Australian Consumer Law rights.
- 30-day returns on unopened items. Faulty on arrival? We cover return shipping.
- Genuine Australian stock. Never grey imports. Prices include GST.
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Most orders arrive within 1–4 business days Australia-wide; remote and regional areas can take a little longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
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§ 01Overview
What the IPC-T289H-MU/SL is
The IPC-T289H-MU/SL is an ACDC all-in-one camera ideal for proactive perimeter protection and real-time communication.
Equipped with 8MP high-definition imaging, active color deterrence with dual strobe lighting, two-way audio, false alarm reduction, and weatherproof design.
See it in action
What the IPC-T289H-MU/SL features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
8MP Ultra HD
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
Dual-Light Night Vision
Full Color Night Vision
False Alarm Reduction
Human/Vehicle Detection
IP67 Weatherproof
Two-Way Audio
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
IPC-T289H-MU/SL specifications
- Active Deterrence: Features built-in blue and red strobe lights plus custom audio alerts to actively deter intruders.
- H.265+ & H.265 Compression: Provides efficient video compression for bandwidth savings and storage.
- Built-in LED & Mic: Equipped with dual microphones and a speaker.
- Two-Way Talk: Enables real-time communication via built-in speaker and microphone.
- IP67 Weatherproof: Built to withstand extreme temperatures and wet conditions for reliable outdoor performance.
- Smart Motion Detection (SMD): Reduces false alarms by intelligently filtering out non-threatening movement.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.005 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light |
| Shutter Time | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | 120 dB |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Privacy Mask | 8 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°, vertical FOV 59°, diagonal FOV 127° | 4 mm, horizontal FOV 88°, vertical FOV 44°, diagonal FOV 105° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| Depth of Field | 2.8 mm: 1.7 m to ∞ | 4 mm: 2.6 m to ∞ |
| DORI | 2.8 mm, D: 84 m, O: 33 m, R: 16 m, I: 8 m | 4 mm, D: 117 m, O: 46 m, R: 23 m, I: 11 m |
| Pan Range | 0° to 360° |
| Tilt Range | 0° to 75° |
| Rotation Range | 0° to 360° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supplement Light Type | IR, White Light |
| Supplement Light Range | Up to 30 m |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main Stream | 50 Hz: 20 fps (3840 × 2160); 25 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) | 60 Hz: 20 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 |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR, VBR |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream |
| Target Cropping | Yes |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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)/32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2)/8 to 320 Kbps (MP3)/16 to 64 Kbps (AAC-LC) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Arrayed dual-microphone |
| Built-in Speaker | 1 built-in speaker, Max. power consumption: 2 W, max. sound pressure level: 10 cm: 110 dB. |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Perimeter Protection | Line crossing, intrusion; 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 |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G), ISAPI, SDK, ISUP |
| 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 1.1/1.2/1.3, 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, HLokkVision |
| Web Browser | 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
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic Event | Motion detection (support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle)), video tampering alarm, exception |
| Linkage | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture, audible warning, strobe light flashing |
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%, 1.25 A, max. 15 W, Ø 5.5 mm coaxial power plug, reverse polarity protection | PoE: IEEE 802.3at, Class 4, max. 18 W |
| Material | Metal |
| Dimension | Ø 127.3 mm × 96.3 mm (Ø 5" × 3.8") |
| Package Dimension | 150 mm × 150 mm × 141 mm (5.9" × 5.5" × 5.5") |
| Weight | Approx. 590 g (1.1 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 820 g (1.7 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 | Heartbeat, mirror, flash log, password reset via email, pixel counter, anti-banding |
| 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 | 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 | IP67: IEC 60529-2013 |
| Camera & Image — Image Sensor | 1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
|---|---|
| Camera & Image — Max. Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Camera & Image — Min. Illumination | Color: 0.005 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light |
| Camera & Image — Shutter Time | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Camera & Image — Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Camera & Image — Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Camera & Image — Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Camera & Image — Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | 120 dB |
| Camera & Image — SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Camera & Image — Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Camera & Image — Privacy Mask | 8 programmable polygon privacy masks |
| Lens & Distance — Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8 and 4 mm optional |
| Lens & Distance — Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 mm, horizontal FOV 108°, vertical FOV 59°, diagonal FOV 127° | 4 mm, horizontal FOV 88°, vertical FOV 44°, diagonal FOV 105° |
| Lens & Distance — Lens Mount | M12 |
| Lens & Distance — Iris Type | Fixed |
| Lens & Distance — Aperture | F1.6 |
| Lens & Distance — Depth of Field | 2.8 mm: 1.7 m to ∞ | 4 mm: 2.6 m to ∞ |
| Lens & Distance — DORI | 2.8 mm, D: 84 m, O: 33 m, R: 16 m, I: 8 m | 4 mm, D: 117 m, O: 46 m, R: 23 m, I: 11 m |
| Lens & Distance — Pan Range | 0° to 360° |
| Lens & Distance — Tilt Range | 0° to 75° |
| Lens & Distance — Rotation Range | 0° to 360° |
| Night Vision — Supplement Light Type | IR, White Light |
| Night Vision — Supplement Light Range | Up to 30 m |
| Night Vision — Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| Night Vision — IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Video — Main Stream | 50 Hz: 20 fps (3840 × 2160); 25 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) | 60 Hz: 20 fps (3840 × 2160); 30 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) |
| Video — Sub-Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) | 60 Hz: 30 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) |
| Video — 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 — 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 — Video Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 16 Mbps |
| Video — H.264 Type | Baseline Profile, Main Profile, High Profile |
| Video — H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| Video — Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Video — Bit Rate Control | CBR, VBR |
| Video — Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream |
| Video — Target Cropping | Yes |
| Audio — Audio Compression | G.711/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC-LC |
| Audio — 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-LC) |
| Audio — Audio Sampling Rate | 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/48 kHz |
| Audio — Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| Audio — Built-in Microphone | Arrayed dual-microphone |
| Audio — Built-in Speaker | 1 built-in speaker, Max. power consumption: 2 W, max. sound pressure level: 10 cm: 110 dB. |
| AI & Deep Learning — Perimeter Protection | Line crossing, intrusion; Support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle) |
| Network & Storage — 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 |
| Network & Storage — Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| Network & Storage — API | ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G), ISAPI, SDK, ISUP |
| Network & Storage — User/Host | Up to 32 users; 3 user levels: administrator, operator, and user |
| Network & Storage — Security | Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, IP address filter, Security Audit Log, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, TLS 1.1/1.2/1.3, WSSE and digest authentication for Open Network Video Interface |
| Network & Storage — 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. |
| Network & Storage — Client | iVMS-4200, HLokkVision |
| Network & Storage — Web Browser | 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 — Basic Event | Motion detection (support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle)), video tampering alarm, exception |
| Event & Alarm — Linkage | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture, audible warning, strobe light flashing |
| Interface — Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| Interface — On-Board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card, up to 512 GB |
| Interface — Reset Key | Yes |
| General & Environment — Power | 12 VDC ± 25%, 1.25 A, max. 15 W, Ø 5.5 mm coaxial power plug, reverse polarity protection | PoE: IEEE 802.3at, Class 4, max. 18 W |
| General & Environment — Material | Metal |
| General & Environment — Dimension | Ø 127.3 mm × 96.3 mm (Ø 5" × 3.8") |
| General & Environment — Package Dimension | 150 mm × 150 mm × 141 mm (5.9" × 5.5" × 5.5") |
| General & Environment — Weight | Approx. 590 g (1.1 lb.) |
| General & Environment — With Package Weight | Approx. 820 g (1.7 lb.) |
| General & Environment — Storage Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| General & Environment — Startup and Operating Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| General & Environment — 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 & Environment — General Function | Heartbeat, mirror, flash log, password reset via email, pixel counter, anti-banding |
| General & Environment — 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 |
| General & Environment — Safety | CB: IEC 62368-1: 2014+A11 | CE-LVD: EN 62368-1: 2014/A11: 2017 | LOA: IEC/EN 60950-1 |
| General & Environment — Environment | CE-RoHS: 2011/65/EU | WEEE: 2012/19/EU | Reach: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 |
| General & Environment — Protection | IP67: IEC 60529-2013 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the IPC-T289H-MU/SL
Active Colour Deterrence System
Features built-in blue and red strobe lights plus custom audio alerts to actively warn off intruders.
Smart Hybrid Night Vision
Automatically switches from IR to white light when motion is detected for full-colour nighttime footage.
Two-Way Audio Communication
Built-in microphone and speaker allow for real-time conversation or warning off intruders via the mobile app.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Front Verandah and Entryway Security
Use two-way audio to greet couriers or active deterrence to warn off package thieves at your door.
Driveway and Carport Protection
The active strobe light automatically triggers when vehicles or humans breach your property boundary at night.
Backyard and Pool Area Monitoring
IP67 weatherproofing ensures reliable operation in rain or heat, keeping outdoor entertaining spaces secure 24/7.
Small Business After-Hours Defence
Smart AI filters out false alarms, ensuring only genuine threats trigger the siren and notification system.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the Box
1. HiLook IPC-T289H-MU/SL Camera × 1 2. Power Connector × 1 3. Quick Start Guide × 1
Installation Requirements
1. Power Source: Requires PoE (IEEE 802.3at) switch or 12V DC mains power adapter (sold separately). 2. Network Connection: Wired Ethernet connection via Cat5e or Cat6 cable for reliable data transmission. 3. Storage: Supports local microSD card recording up to 512GB or connection to a compatible NVR.
App Setup
1. Download the HiLookVision app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. 2. Create an account and scan the device QR code to add the camera to your network. 3. Configure active deterrence settings (strobe and siren) directly within the app interface.
§ 08Questions
Frequently asked about the IPC-T289H-MU/SL
Q.01
Does this camera work with all HiLook NVRs?
Q.02
Can I control the strobe lights and audio alarms remotely?
Q.03
Does this camera support microSD card storage?
Q.04
What is the night vision range?
Q.05
Does this camera require PoE or can I use a power adapter?
Q.06
Can I view the camera remotely on my phone?
Q.07
What's the difference between the 2.8mm and 4mm lens options?
Q.08
How does the AI detection reduce false alarms?
Buying from Smarket
Is your Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI stock genuine Australian stock?
Yes, 100%. Every Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI product we sell is a genuine Australian-market model sourced through Australian supply chains — never grey imports. That means factory-sealed units, Australian-region firmware that works with the official apps out of the box, and a full 3-year local warranty.
How long does delivery take?
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Most orders arrive within 1–4 business days Australia-wide; remote and regional areas can take a little longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
How much is shipping?
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
What warranty do you offer?
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
What is your return policy?
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Do you offer installation?
We can connect you with licensed installers in Sydney and Melbourne. Installation typically starts from around $200 per camera depending on cable runs and site conditions. Email sales@smarket.com.au with your address and camera count for a quote.
