Hikvision DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL — 6MP ColorVu 3.0 Smart Hybrid Light Live-Guard Turret with White Strobe, Dual Mic & Speaker (NEMA 4X)

The Hikvision DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL is the current Gen 3 Smart Hybrid Light turret — one of the most sought-after 6 MP cameras for Australian homes, retail, hospitality, schools, body-corporate sites and small business. It matches a 1/1.8" progressive-scan CMOS sensor with an F1.0 super-aperture lens (2.8 mm or 4 mm) to deliver genuine 24/7 colour at 0.0005 lux through Hikvision's ColorVu 3.0 imaging stack. Its Smart Hybrid Light illuminator merges white LEDs and 850 nm IR LEDs into a single 30 m-range array with three modes — IR-only for discreet night recording, white-only for round-the-clock colour, or an automatic blend of the two. HikAI-ISP on-chip noise reduction and 130 dB scene-adaptive WDR tame harsh, high-contrast Australian scenes — sunset-into-shade driveways, backlit shop entries and sun-on-glass office foyers.

What separates this model from a standard ColorVu turret is the /SL Live-Guard active deterrence package: an integrated white strobe light, a 110 dB built-in speaker that can sound warnings or play recorded voice messages, and a built-in arrayed dual microphone for two-way audio. When AcuSense picks up a human or vehicle inside your defined zone, the camera fires the strobe, sounds the warning and opens two-way audio to your phone through Hik-Connect — so intruders are turned away before they reach the door. The -Y suffix marks Hikvision's NEMA 4X moderate anti-corrosion housing — well matched to the Australian climate, including coastal sites within roughly 2 km of the shoreline. Backed by a 3-year Australian warranty and offered in 2.8 mm and 4 mm lens options.

At a glance

• Resolution: 6 MP · 3200 × 1800 widescreen
• Super-aperture lens: F1.0 · 2.8 mm or 4 mm
• Smart Hybrid Light: White + IR · 3 modes · 30 m
• AI engine: AcuSense · Human + Vehicle
• Live-Guard deterrence: White strobe · 110 dB speaker · 2-way audio
• Protection: IP67 · NEMA 4X · 3-Year AU Warranty

Why the DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL Is Such a Widely Recommended 6 MP Turret

Three things make this Gen 3 turret a standout pick for Australian homes and small business. First: ColorVu 3.0 with the F1.0 lens delivers real 24/7 colour without bathing the scene in white light. Second: Smart Hybrid Light's three modes let you match the illumination to the install — covert IR for the back yard, white light at the front door, or smart-blend wherever conditions change. Third: the /SL Live-Guard package — strobe, 110 dB speaker, two-way audio and AcuSense — makes the camera an active deterrent rather than a passive recorder. Intruders see, hear and are warned off before they get to the door.

ColorVu 3.0 — True 24/7 Colour

1/1.8" CMOS sensor + F1.0 super-aperture lens + HikAI-ISP noise reduction = 0.0005 lux colour imaging. The camera keeps full natural colour under moonlight, ambient streetlight or driveway lighting — no IR cut-over, no black-and-white night mode, no washed-out white-light overexposure.

Smart Hybrid Light — Three Modes, One Camera

Mode 1 — IR only: covert 850 nm IR to 30 m, black-and-white image, invisible to the eye. Mode 2 — White only: bright white light to 30 m, full colour around the clock, with built-in deterrent value. Mode 3 — Smart blend: IR covers the background while the white light triggers on AcuSense events to grab clear colour evidence frames. Configurable per site, per zone and per schedule.

AcuSense — Human + Vehicle, Not Cats or Trees

Deep-learning classification runs on the camera itself, filtering out the ~90% of motion alerts that foliage, rain, shadows, possums and headlight glare cause on Australian sites. You are only notified about what matters: a person or a vehicle inside your defined perimeter zone.

Live-Guard /SL — Active Deterrence That Works

The /SL suffix layers three features onto the base camera: a white strobe light, a built-in 110 dB speaker and an arrayed dual microphone for two-way audio. AcuSense triggers the strobe and audible warning automatically on a detected event — and you can open a live talk-down to the intruder from your phone via Hik-Connect.

130 dB Scene-Adaptive WDR

The Australian sun is unforgiving — sunset behind a driveway, backlit shop entries, sun-on-glass foyers and bright dock aprons all defeat lesser cameras. 130 dB WDR with scene-adaptive tone-mapping preserves detail in shadows and highlights simultaneously, so a face standing in shade against a sun-lit doorway stays readable.

NEMA 4X Anti-Corrosion (-Y Suffix)

The -Y suffix indicates Hikvision's NEMA 4X-rated moderate anti-corrosion housing — built for coastal Australian sites within roughly 2 km of the shoreline, areas affected by acid rain, and sustained outdoor exposure. Standard 6 MP turrets without -Y lack this rating. That matters for Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, the Gold Coast, Perth and any beachside install.

Smart Hybrid Light — How the 3 Modes Work in Practice

Smart Hybrid Light is the biggest single reason buyers pick the G3 generation over the older G2. The illuminator array houses white LEDs and 850 nm IR LEDs together — both rated to up to 30 m range. You decide how the two light sources cooperate: per camera, per time-of-day schedule, or per AcuSense event.

Smart IR Mode — Covert Night Recording

IR LEDs only, with no visible light. The image is black-and-white. Ideal for back yards, side gates and any install where a bright light at night is unwanted. Range up to 30 m.

Smart White Light Mode — 24/7 Colour

White LEDs only, on through the night. Full natural-colour imaging around the clock — exactly what ColorVu was built for. It also works as a passive deterrent: well-lit driveways and entrances are statistically far less likely to be targeted.

Smart Hybrid Mode — Best of Both

IR handles the scene for general motion sensing. The instant AcuSense identifies a person or vehicle, the white LEDs flash on to capture a full-colour evidence frame, then hand back to IR. Minimal visible disturbance for neighbours, with the best evidence-quality colour shots on genuine events.

/SL Live-Guard — Three Active Deterrents in One Camera

The "/SL" in the model name is the difference between a camera that watches a break-in and one that stops it. Live-Guard integrates three active-deterrent features that fire automatically whenever AcuSense detects a human or vehicle in your defined zone — no operator needed.

White Strobe Light

The bright white strobe flashes on AcuSense triggers — often enough on its own to send a casual intruder packing. It is visible from a distance and unmistakable in intent. (A police-style red/blue strobe exists on the alternative /SRB variant.)

Built-in 110 dB Speaker

The onboard 2 W speaker produces up to 110 dB at 10 cm — loud enough to startle or challenge a target across a driveway. Pre-record custom voice warnings ("This area is monitored — please leave") or use Hikvision's built-in alert tones.

Two-Way Audio via Hik-Connect

The arrayed dual microphone captures clear audio from the scene while the speaker plays your voice back. Open a live talk-down from your phone via Hik-Connect — handy both for genuine deterrence and for legitimate visitor interaction with couriers, contractors or neighbours.

AcuSense Triggers, Not False Alarms

The deterrent features respond only to AcuSense human / vehicle classifications — never to a possum, a wind-blown branch, or a car passing the front of the property without entering the zone. The result: deterrents that genuinely deter, instead of crying wolf until they're ignored.

Smart Linkage to Other Hikvision Devices

Trigger the strobe and audible warning from events on other Hikvision cameras at the same site — for instance, a perimeter camera at the front fence can set off the Live-Guard strobe on the driveway turret. Set this up in HikCentral or your NVR's event-linkage console.

Use as a Public-Address Speaker

The built-in speaker also serves as a one-way PA — broadcast voice announcements, music or alerts across the camera's coverage area. Useful for retail, hospitality, schools and larger venues that want a single device to handle sound too.

2.8 mm vs 4 mm — Which Lens for Your Install?

The camera ships with your choice of 2.8 mm or 4 mm fixed lens. Both share the same F1.0 super-aperture; the only difference is how wide and how far they see. Pick based on the geometry of the space you need to cover.

Lens-by-Use-Case Decision Guide

2.8 mm — Field of view	108.8° horizontal · 56.4° vertical · 134.3° diagonal — widest available
2.8 mm — DORI	Detect 89 m · Observe 35 m · Recognise 17 m · Identify 8 m
2.8 mm — Best for	Front door overview, residential carport / driveway, shopfront, reception area, classroom, small office. Captures the whole room or driveway at once — the first choice for most residential and small-business installs.
4 mm — Field of view	93.3° horizontal · 47.2° vertical · 114.2° diagonal
4 mm — DORI	Detect 109 m · Observe 43 m · Recognise 21 m · Identify 10 m
4 mm — Best for	Long driveways, corridors, side alleys, gateway / approach views, longer retail aisles. Reaches further with more pixels on the target — the first choice when you need to identify a face or read a number at the far end of a longer scene.

Unsure which lens? For most Australian homes and small shops, 2.8 mm is the right starting point. Pick 4 mm only when you have a corridor, long driveway or approach view beyond roughly 15 m where face identification matters at the far end. Our team is happy to give a second opinion on a specific install.

Technical Specifications

DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL · Full Specifications

SKU	DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL (AU-stocked default — NEMA 4X anti-corrosion, white strobe Live-Guard)
Camera Type	Hikvision Pro Series G3 · 6 MP ColorVu 3.0 Smart Hybrid Light AcuSense Live-Guard Fixed Turret
Image Sensor	1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS · ColorVu 3.0 · HikAI-ISP noise reduction
Max Resolution	3200 × 1800 (6 MP 16:9 widescreen)
Min. Illumination	Colour 0.0005 lux @ F1.0 (AGC ON) · 0 lux with white light
Shutter Speed	1 s to 1/100,000 s
Lens Options	2.8 mm fixed · F1.0 (108.8° H FOV) OR 4 mm fixed · F1.0 (93.3° H FOV) · M16 mount · fixed iris
Depth of Field	2.8 mm: 3.3 m to ∞ · 4 mm: 3.8 m to ∞
Day & Night	ICR (IR cut filter, mechanical)
Wide Dynamic Range	130 dB scene-adaptive
Image Enhancement	BLC · HLC · 3D DNR · distortion correction · digital defog · EIS
SNR	≥ 52 dB
Supplement Light	Smart Hybrid Light — white + 850 nm IR · up to 30 m · 3 modes (IR / White / Smart Blend)
Angle Adjustment	Pan 0°-360° · Tilt 0°-75° · Rotation 0°-360° (3-axis turret)
Frame Rate (Main)	50 Hz: 25 fps @ 6 MP · 60 Hz: 30 fps @ 6 MP
Streams	3 simultaneous (main / sub / third)
Video Compression	H.265+ · H.265 · H.264+ · H.264 · MJPEG (sub-stream)
Video Bit Rate	32 Kbps – 16 Mbps · CBR / VBR · SVC (H.264 + H.265) · 1 ROI region
AI — AcuSense	Human + vehicle classification · perimeter protection (line crossing / intrusion / region entry / region exit) · scene change detection · face capture
Basic Events	Motion (human + vehicle trigger filter) · video tampering · exception
Linkage	FTP / NAS / microSD upload · centre notify · email · trigger recording · capture · strobe flash · audible warning
Audio	Built-in arrayed dual microphone · 1 line-in (3.3 Vpp, 4.7 KΩ) · 1 line-out (3.3 Vpp, 100 Ω) · built-in 2 W speaker, max 110 dB @ 10 cm · G.711 / G.722.1 / G.726 / MP2L2 / PCM / MP3 / AAC-LC
Alarm I/O	1 input · 1 output (max 24 VDC/VAC, 1 A)
Ethernet	1 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive
On-Board Storage	microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 512 GB · NAS (NFS / SMB-CIFS) · ANR auto network replenishment
API & Protocols	ONVIF (Profile S / G / T) · ISAPI · SDK · ISUP · 6 concurrent live-view sessions · 32 users (3 levels)
Cyber Security	TLS 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 · HTTPS · 802.1X (EAP-TLS / EAP-LEAP / EAP-MD5) · IP filter · watermark · MAC host authentication · audit log · password protection
Client Software	iVMS-4200 · Hik-Connect · HikCentral Pro
Power Source	12 VDC ±25% (1.29 A, max 15.5 W) OR PoE 802.3at Class 4 (max 17 W) — runs on any modern Hikvision NVR PoE port
Material	Metal cover · metal main body
Dimensions / Weight	Ø 138.3 mm × 115.4 mm · ≈ 820 g
Operating Temperature	−30 °C to +60 °C · ≤95 % humidity (non-condensing)
Weatherproof Rating	IP67 (IEC 60529-2013)
Anti-Corrosion	NEMA 4X (NEMA 250-2018) — Y variant · moderate Hikvision protection tier
Approvals	CE-EMC · CE-LVD · UL 62368-1 · RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015) · IC ICES-003 · KC · CB · RoHS
Available Variants	/SL (white strobe) · /SRB (red+blue police strobe) · 2.8 mm or 4 mm lens · Black housing option
Warranty	3-Year Australian Warranty (back-to-base)

DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL (6 MP) vs DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL (8 MP) — Which Resolution for Your Site?

The 6 MP and 8 MP G3 turrets are physically identical hardware — the same 1/1.8" CMOS sensor, F1.0 lens options, chassis, Smart Hybrid Light array, AcuSense AI, Live-Guard deterrent package and NEMA 4X housing. Published minimum illumination is identical (0.0005 lux) — the 6 MP holds no low-light edge over the 8 MP. The real decision is resolution versus storage cost. For most Australian residential, retail, hospitality and small-business sites, 6 MP is the sweet spot — lower storage and bandwidth cost, with 16:9 widescreen framing that takes in the whole scene. Go 8 MP / 4K UHD if you expect to routinely zoom into recordings digitally.

DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL (6 MP) vs DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL (8 MP)

Feature	DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL (this — 6 MP)	DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL (8 MP sibling)
Max Resolution	6 MP · 3200 × 1800 (16:9 widescreen)	8 MP · 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Frame Rate (Full Res)	25/30 fps @ 6 MP	25/30 fps @ 8 MP
Image Sensor	1/1.8" CMOS · ColorVu 3.0	1/1.8" CMOS · ColorVu 3.0
Min. Illumination	0.0005 lux @ F1.0 (identical sensor — same low-light)	0.0005 lux @ F1.0
Lens Options	2.8 mm or 4 mm · F1.0	2.8 mm or 4 mm · F1.0
Smart Hybrid Light	White + IR · 30 m · 3 modes	White + IR · 30 m · 3 modes
WDR	130 dB scene-adaptive	130 dB scene-adaptive
AI Engine	AcuSense human + vehicle · perimeter	AcuSense human + vehicle · perimeter
Live-Guard	White strobe + 110 dB speaker + dual mic + 2-way audio	White strobe + 110 dB speaker + dual mic + 2-way audio
Storage / Bandwidth	Lower — fewer pixels = smaller file size	Higher — ~33 % more raw pixel data to record and back-up
Protection	IP67 · NEMA 4X	IP67 · NEMA 4X
Power	PoE 802.3at Class 4 · 12 VDC	PoE 802.3at Class 4 · 12 VDC
Warranty	3-Year Australian Warranty	3-Year Australian Warranty
Best For	Most Australian residential and small-business sites: front door / driveway / shopfront / reception / classroom / side gate / back yard. Widescreen 16:9 framing, lower storage cost.	Sites where you'll routinely digitally zoom into the recording to identify faces / plates after the fact — larger retail floors, multi-bay carparks, gated estates, transit waiting areas.

The 8 MP sibling is the DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL (8 MP / 4K UHD G3 Smart Hybrid Light Live-Guard Turret).

Recording NVRs — Pair with an Affordable M-Series PoE NVR

The DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL runs on standard PoE 802.3at and connects straight into the built-in PoE ports of any Hikvision NVR — no separate injector or switch needed. For most Australian residential and small-business installs, Hikvision M-Series NVRs make the natural pairing: 4K HDMI output, H.265+ compression, built-in PoE and plug-and-play setup. AcuSense human / vehicle detection, the Live-Guard strobe and audible warnings all work natively with M-Series NVRs. Only step up to AcuSeek / DeepinMind if you specifically need natural-language AI search across your recordings.

DS-7604NI-M1/4P — 4CH · 4 PoE · Budget Pick

Four-channel M-Series NVR with 4 built-in PoE ports, 4K HDMI output and a single HDD bay (up to 10 TB). The most cost-effective Hikvision NVR for a typical 4-camera residential install built around this G3 turret.

DS-7608NI-M2/8P — 8CH · 8 PoE · 2 HDD Bay

Eight-channel M-Series NVR with 8 built-in PoE ports, 4K HDMI output and two HDD bays (up to 20 TB total). The sweet spot for small business, retail shopfronts and larger homes running up to 8 G3 turrets.

DS-7616NI-M2/16P — 16CH · 16 PoE · 2 HDD Bay

Sixteen channels with full PoE and a 160 Mbps M-Series engine for smooth 4K playback. The standard pairing for larger homes, body-corporate sites, schools and multi-shop strata running 10-16 G3 turrets.

Need AI Search? AcuSeek / DeepinMind NVRs

For sites that want natural-language search across recordings ("show me people in red jackets near the front gate yesterday"), move up to a Hikvision AcuSeek (VPro) or DeepinMind AI NVR. For most homes and small businesses this is more than you need.

Compatible Mounts & Accessories

DS-1273ZJ-140 — Wall Mount

Standard wall-mount bracket sized for this turret. Suits house walls, shopfront columns, fence posts and garage facades.

DS-1271ZJ-140 — Pendant / Ceiling Mount

Pendant-style mount for hanging from an eave, ceiling, carport gantry or soffit — a common front-of-house arrangement on residential jobs.

DS-1275ZJ-SUS / DS-1276ZJ-SUS — Pole & Corner

Stainless-steel-banded pole mount and corner-of-building bracket for fence posts, light poles, gate columns and building corners that overlook two perimeter zones.

microSD Card for Local Storage

Supports microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 512 GB with ANR (Auto Network Replenishment). The camera keeps recording locally during NVR outages and back-fills automatically once the network returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Live-Guard /SL" actually do?

The /SL suffix is Hikvision's "Live-Guard" active-deterrence package. When AcuSense identifies a human or vehicle inside your defined zone, the camera flashes the white strobe, plays a 110 dB audible warning through the built-in speaker and can optionally open two-way audio via Hik-Connect so you can address the intruder live. It's the difference between a camera that watches a break-in and one that stops it.

What's the difference between /SL and /SRB?

/SL uses a white strobe light — the usual Australian default. /SRB carries a red-and-blue police-style strobe — more aggressive in appearance, and subject to regulatory limitations in some Australian states around impersonating emergency services. The /SL is the safe, broadly deployable choice.

Should I get 2.8 mm or 4 mm?

For most Australian residential and small-business sites, 2.8 mm is the right choice — it covers the widest area and is the standard front-door / driveway / shopfront lens. Pick 4 mm only for a longer corridor, driveway or approach view (over roughly 15 m) where face identification at the far end matters.

What does the "-Y" suffix mean?

The -Y suffix marks Hikvision's NEMA 4X-rated moderate anti-corrosion housing — designed for coastal Australian sites within roughly 2 km of the shoreline and for areas affected by acid rain. Well suited to Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Wollongong.

What's new in G3 vs the older G2 version?

The G3 introduces Smart Hybrid Light (G2 offered ColorVu white-only OR IR-only, never both), moves to current-generation AcuSense AI, adds the arrayed dual microphone for clearer two-way audio, adds the built-in 110 dB speaker, and lifts the WDR to 130 dB scene-adaptive.

Does it run on a standard Hikvision NVR's PoE port?

Yes — it draws PoE 802.3at Class 4 (max 17 W), the same standard PoE+ rating supplied by every Hikvision PoE NVR. No separate PoE injector needed — plug and play.

How much storage will I need?

At 6 MP @ 30 fps with H.265+ compression, budget roughly 1.5-2 TB per camera per month for 24/7 recording, or about 500 GB per camera per month recording on motion only. A typical 4-camera install on motion-only recording fits comfortably on a single 4 TB HDD with several months of retention.

How does AcuSense filter out false alarms?

AcuSense runs deep-learning classification directly on the camera, determining whether motion is a human, a vehicle, or "other" (animals, foliage, rain, shadows, headlight glare). Only human / vehicle detections trigger alerts and Live-Guard deterrents — roughly 90% fewer false alerts than motion-only cameras.

Ordering the Hikvision DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL

The DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL is one of the strongest all-round choices for Australian homes, retail shops, hospitality venues, small offices, schools and body-corporate sites. Order the 6 MP G3 Smart Hybrid Light + Live-Guard turret in either 2.8 mm or 4 mm lens, with full local warranty support. Building a complete system? Contact our team for tailored camera-and-NVR sizing and multi-camera project pricing.