HiLook 6MP IPC-T361H-MU AI Fixed Turret Network Camera

AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification

AcuSense AI decides whether motion was caused by a person, a vehicle, or neither — and it does this at capture, not afterwards. That has two consequences worth understanding: alerts stop firing for possums, moths and moving foliage, and recorded footage becomes searchable by target type. Finding the three human events in an overnight recording takes seconds instead of a scrub through six hours of wind.

6MP Resolution at 3200 × 1800

Roughly triple the pixel count of a 2MP camera. In practice the benefit is crop headroom — you can zoom into a corner of the frame during review and still have a usable image, rather than watching detail dissolve into blocks. That margin is what turns footage into evidence.

120 dB True WDR

Wide dynamic range solves the single most common framing failure in outdoor CCTV: a subject standing in a doorway with bright sky or sun behind them, reduced to a black silhouette. True 120 dB WDR balances the exposure across both zones so the face stays visible against the backlight.

30 m Smart EXIR Night Vision

Dual EXIR LEDs illuminate to 30 m with adaptive intensity control, which prevents the classic problem of a subject walking close to the lens and blowing out into a white blur. Minimum illumination of 0.003 Lux at F1.6 means the camera holds colour longer in fading light before switching to infrared.

Built-In Microphone

The integrated microphone records ambient audio alongside video. Audio frequently resolves what a fixed camera angle leaves ambiguous — a verbal exchange at a counter, a vehicle idling out of frame, an impact you would otherwise have to guess at. Note this is recording only, not two-way intercom audio.

2.8 mm and 4 mm Lens Options

The 2.8 mm gives a 105° horizontal field of view for wide coverage; the 4 mm narrows to 88° and pushes subjects slightly larger in frame. This is a fixed-lens camera, so the choice is made at order time, not on the ladder — see the Buyer Decision Tips below before ordering.

Single-Cable PoE Installation

Powered over standard 802.3af PoE, so one Cat6 run carries data and power together. No plug pack in the roof cavity, no separate power run to each mounting point, and no second penetration through the eave. 12 V DC input is also available where PoE is not practical.

H.265+ Compression

Higher resolution normally means shorter retention. H.265+ offsets much of that by dropping the bitrate during static scenes and lifting it when something happens, so a 6MP camera does not force a proportional jump in NVR drive capacity.

IP67 Turret Housing

Fully dust-tight and sealed against water ingress, suited to unshielded outdoor positions including coastal and high-humidity sites. The compact turret profile sits close to the mounting surface, which keeps eave and fascia installations tidy and reduces the exposed cable a would-be intruder can reach.

Residential Driveway Monitoring

The 2.8 mm lens covers a wide driveway approach from a single eave position, and AcuSense keeps alerts tied to vehicles and people rather than passing traffic and street movement. For plate-level detail, position the camera so the vehicle stops within roughly 10 m of the lens rather than covering the full driveway length from the house.

Retail Entrance and Shopfront

Entrances are high-motion and high-contrast, which is exactly where cheaper cameras fail. 120 dB WDR handles the bright-doorway problem, AcuSense keeps the alert list credible through trading hours, and the built-in microphone captures the verbal side of a counter dispute alongside the video.

Office and Commercial Perimeter

IP67 sealing and PoE mean external walls and eaves can be covered without additional weatherproofing or a power run to each position. Across a multi-camera rollout, H.265+ compression keeps the storage requirement from scaling in step with the camera count.

Unlit Yards and Overnight Coverage

30 m Smart EXIR with adaptive intensity suits rear yards, access paths and unlit car parks where running a lighting circuit is impractical. Adaptive LED control prevents the near-field washout that makes footage of someone approaching the camera useless on cheaper IR units.

Choose this model if…

• You want 6MP resolution for crop headroom during footage review, not just a bigger number on the box.
• You want AcuSense human and vehicle classification so alerts stay credible and playback is searchable by target type.
• You want audio recorded alongside video without adding a separate device.
• You need a compact IP67 turret that installs on a single PoE cable run and sits flush to an eave or wall.
• Your site has high-contrast entry points where 120 dB WDR will earn its keep.

Choose a different model if…

• You need full-colour footage at night. This camera switches to infrared and records in greyscale after dark — a ColorVu or white-light model is the right choice.
• The camera is going somewhere it may be attacked and you need a confirmed IK vandal rating. A vandal dome is the appropriate housing.
• You need two-way voice communication. This unit records audio but has no speaker for talkback.
• You need to adjust the field of view after mounting — a varifocal turret or bullet gives you that flexibility.
• You specifically need readable plates on moving vehicles at distance. That is a dedicated ANPR/LPR job, not a general-purpose overview camera.

Should I choose the 2.8 mm or the 4 mm lens?

Start from the shape of the area, not its size. The 2.8 mm gives 105° and suits wide open spaces covered from one position — yards, car park entries, broad shopfronts. The 4 mm gives 88° and suits defined paths — driveways, corridors, gates, side access. The narrower lens concentrates the same 6MP across less area, so you get more usable detail at the point of interest. Because the lens is fixed, this choice is made when you order.

How far away can this camera read a number plate?

Under the DORI standard, plate and face identification falls in the "Identify" band, which is 10 m on the 2.8 mm variant. The frequently quoted 96 m figure is the "Detect" range — enough to register that an object is present, not to read anything on it. If plate capture is a priority, mount so vehicles come within about 10 m of the lens, or specify a purpose-built ANPR camera. We are happy to advise on placement before you order.

Does the IPC-T361H-MU support two-way audio?

No. The built-in microphone records ambient audio, but there is no speaker for talkback, so the camera cannot be used for two-way voice communication. If you need to speak to someone at the camera position, look at an intercom or a camera with an integrated speaker instead.

What does AcuSense actually do?

AcuSense classifies each motion event as human, vehicle, or neither. Two practical benefits follow. First, notifications can be limited to people and vehicles, which filters out the animals, insects and foliage movement that make untuned motion alerts unusable within a week. Second, recorded footage becomes searchable by target type, so reviewing an overnight period takes minutes rather than hours.

Can it be installed outdoors without extra weatherproofing?

Yes — IP67 means the housing is fully dust-tight and sealed against water immersion, so eaves, fascia boards and external walls are all fine without an additional enclosure. The camera body is not the weak point in most failures we see; the cable join is. Any splice behind the camera should sit in a weatherproof box, and the cable should be dressed so water runs away from the entry.

Which NVR should I pair it with?

It works with HiLook and Hikvision PoE NVRs that support 802.3af and can record at 6MP per channel. We stock compatible HiLook PoE NVRs in 4-channel and 8-channel configurations. Before ordering, check the recorder's maximum resolution per channel and its total decoding capacity — a recorder capped at 4MP per channel will downscale the stream and waste the resolution you paid for.

Does it record in colour at night?

No. This camera uses infrared night vision, so footage becomes greyscale once ambient light drops below the switching threshold. Minimum illumination of 0.003 Lux at F1.6 means it holds colour longer than most cameras in fading light, but it is not a full-colour night model. If retaining colour after dark is a priority, ask us about ColorVu and white-light alternatives.

Is it legal to record audio in Australia?

Surveillance device laws are set at state and territory level and they differ meaningfully. As a general principle, recording private conversations without any party's knowledge is restricted. Entrances, external perimeters, yards and commercial premises with clear signage are usually the appropriate places to enable audio. Check the legislation applying in your state — in Victoria this is the Surveillance Devices Act 1999 — before switching the microphone on, and seek legal advice where the site is shared or sensitive.

Where can I buy it and what support is included?

The IPC-T361H-MU is available from Total Security Equipment online and across both showrooms, with Australia-wide shipping and compatible NVRs, brackets and PoE accessories in stock. Trade accounts and volume pricing are available for installers, and our team can assist with lens selection, camera placement and NVR pairing before you order.

Showrooms

Sunshine North, Melbourne
26 Davies Ave, VIC 3020

Fairfield East, Sydney
38 Lisbon Street

Ordering & Support

• Australia-wide shipping
• Trade accounts and volume pricing for installers
• Compatible HiLook PoE NVRs and brackets in stock
• Phone support on lens selection, placement and NVR pairing
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