• 2 × Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2-IU 6MP AcuSense turret cameras
• Hikvision DS-7604NI-M1/4P 4-channel PoE NVR with a plug-in 48 VDC power adapter
• Mounting screws, plugs and drill template for each camera
• Hard drive fitted and formatted if you choose a 2 to 10TB option

• A Cat5e or Cat6 cable from the recorder to each camera (up to 100 m)
• A TV or monitor with HDMI or VGA for setting up
• Your internet router, for the Hik-Connect app

01

Run one cable per camera

Cat5e or Cat6 from the recorder to each camera, up to 100 m. PoE carries the power, so the cameras need no power point.

02

Mount the cameras

Screw the turret base to the eave or wall with the template in the box, then pan, tilt and rotate it to frame the scene.

03

Plug in the recorder

Connect it to your router and a screen, set the admin password, and the cameras appear on their PoE ports.

04

Set alerts and the app

Scan the QR code in Hik-Connect, then draw line crossing or intrusion zones and tick human, vehicle or both for phone alerts.

Storage

A surveillance hard drive

Pick 2 to 10TB in the options and it arrives fitted and formatted. A 4TB drive holds roughly 42 to 83 days.

Cabling

Cat6 cable

One run per camera, up to 100 m. Outdoor-rated cable for runs outside the wall.

Security

24SECCAB lockable cabinet

Locks the recorder away so a burglar cannot take the footage with them.

Power

A small UPS

Keeps the recorder and cameras running through short blackouts and protects the drive.

Home: front door and driveway

Faces at the door, cars in the drive, and sound so you hear what was said.

Back yard and side passage

The 105° view covers a yard from one corner, and AcuSense ignores pets and moving trees.

Shop counter and entry

Picture and sound at the till. Check the audio laws and put up signage first.

Office reception

A neat turret under the ceiling that records visitors and deliveries.

Rental and holiday homes

Watch the outside of the property from the app between guests.

Garage and carport

Covers vehicles under cover, with IR for the dark corners.

Is a hard drive included?

Choose it in the options: No HDD, or a 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10TB surveillance drive fitted and formatted. The standard option is No HDD, for people who already have a drive. The recorder takes one drive of up to 16TB.

How long will it record?

With all 2 cameras recording around the clock on H.265+, a 4TB drive holds roughly 42 to 83 days. Busy scenes and rain use more space; recording on events only stretches it much further. When the drive is full it records over the oldest footage.

Can I watch it on my phone?

Yes. The free Hik-Connect app for iPhone and Android shows live view, playback and AcuSense alerts. On a PC use iVMS-4200 or a web browser.

Do the cameras need a power point?

No. Each camera plugs into a PoE port on the recorder, and that one Cat5e or Cat6 cable carries power and video up to 100 m.

Can I add more cameras later?

Yes. The recorder has 2 free PoE channels. Any Hikvision IP camera plugs straight in, and other ONVIF cameras also work.

Is there enough PoE power?

Yes. At full load the 2 cameras draw up to 13 W, inside the recorder's 60 W PoE budget.

How good is the night vision?

Smart IR reaches up to 30 m in black and white, and the F1.6 lens gives colour down to 0.003 lux where there is some light, such as porch lights.

Does it record sound?

Yes. Each DS-2CD2366G2-IU has a built-in microphone, and the sound is recorded with the video. Recording conversations is covered by state and territory laws, so check them and use signage.

Will it stop false alarms from trees and animals?

Mostly. AcuSense classifies people and vehicles in each camera, so motion, line crossing and intrusion alarms can be limited to those targets. Large moving shadows or headlights can still trigger occasionally; tuning the zone fixes most of that.

Why a 2.8 mm lens?

It gives the widest view, about 105°, which suits most homes and shops. It detects a person to about 78 m and recognises a known face to about 16 m. For long narrow areas a 4 mm or 6 mm camera can be added later.

Can I install it myself?

Many owners do: the cameras mount with a few screws and the recorder finds them automatically. Concealed cabling inside walls and ceilings must be done by an ACMA-registered cabler under AS/CA S009.

Are the cameras weatherproof?

Yes. The DS-2CD2366G2-IU is IP67 rated in a metal housing, made for outdoor use in rain and dust. The recorder lives indoors.