Hikvision DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E — 4MP 4× Zoom AcuSense Mini PTZ Camera (2.8-12 mm Motorised, 20 m IR, IP66 / IK10)
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Standard PoE 802.3af means it plugs straight into any Hikvision PoE NVR port — no injector, no Hi-PoE, no special supply. IP66 weather-rated, IK10 vandal-rated, ~560 g compact chassis. Australian stock, 3-year Australian warranty. Optical Zoom 4× · 2.8-12 mm · F1.8 Resolution 4 MP · 2560 × 1440 · 25/30 fps Smart IR Up to 20 m · 850 nm AI Engine AcuSense · Human + Vehicle Audio Built-in Mic + Speaker · 2-Way Power PoE 802.3af · 12 VDC · 11.2 W 3-Year AU Warranty Fast AU Shipping Australian Tech Support See Hikvision AcuSense in Action AcuSense is the on-camera deep-learning engine that makes this PTZ useful instead of noisy — it classifies every motion event as human, vehicle, or "other" (foliage, possums, headlight glare) and filters out the false alarms. Hikvision's official AcuSense demonstration video shows how it works on the same AI engine that powers this Value Series PTZ. Why Choose the DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E Value PTZ For most Australian homes, retail shops, hospitality venues and small offices, a single Value Series PTZ replaces three or four fixed cameras and gives the operator something fixed cameras can't: the ability to actively investigate a scene at zoom while keeping the wide view available on-demand. 4× Optical Zoom · 2.8-12 mm F1.8 Motorised wide-to-tele lens covers 99.4° wide (whole driveway / shopfront) to 32.8° tele (face at the gate / plate at the carpark). 16× digital on top. ~2 s zoom transit. AcuSense — Real Notifications On-camera deep learning filters every motion event as human, vehicle or other. Only human/vehicle classifications trigger alerts. Typical sites see ~90 % fewer false alarms than motion-only cameras. Built-in Mic + Speaker · 2-Way Audio Mic picks up audio within 5 m. Speaker projects voice to 10 m. Live talk-down via Hik-Connect from your phone — no external mic, speaker or audio adapter required. Standard PoE 802.3af — Plug and Play Runs on the same standard PoE every Hikvision NVR delivers. No PoE+ injector, no Hi-PoE switch, no 36 VDC supply. Single Cat 6 cable into the NVR port, done. Honest Positioning — What This Camera Is, and What It Isn't We sell a lot of PTZ cameras in Australia, and we'd rather steer you to the right one than oversell this one. The DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E is the genuine entry-level Hikvision PTZ — incredible value for the right scenario, but with real limits you should know about up front. This Camera IS Right For… • Residential front door, driveway and reception• Retail shopfront, hospitality venues, restaurants and cafés• Small office, school classroom, warehouse roller door• Anywhere you want one camera doing the work of three• Sites that already have a Hikvision PoE NVR• Indoor or weather-protected outdoor placement• Inland and most metro Australian sites This Camera Is NOT The Right Pick If… • You're within ~2 km of the coast (no anti-corrosion variant — choose a -Y turret instead)• You need IR coverage beyond 20 m (step up to 3-inch sibling with 50 m IR)• You need facial recognition / face library matching (Pro / DeepinView series)• You need automatic target tracking (Ultra Series PTZ — DS-2DF6A or 7A)• You need long-range zoom > 4× (Ultra Series with 36-42× optical)• The site is in alpine / sub-zero conditions year-round (this is rated to −20 °C) For sites that need more than the Value Series provides, we'd recommend stepping up to the DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W (3-inch sibling, 50 m IR), or to the Hikvision Ultra Series PTZ range for long-range identification work. Not sure which fits your site? Contact our Australian team — we'll size it correctly. Pan / Tilt / Zoom — Operator Control 355° Pan · 0°-90° Tilt Pan 0° to 355° (5° slip-ring dead-zone — irrelevant on most ceiling / eave / wall mounts). Tilt 0° to 90° straight down for ground-level coverage from a mounted vantage. 300 Presets · Patrol Scan 300 presets + patrol scan automation. Set angles for driveway, gate, shopfront, carpark; recall with one tap. Schedule automated overnight patrol routes. 3D Positioning — Click to Zoom Click any point on the live view to centre-frame and zoom in one motion — fastest operator workflow for investigating wide-scene events in Hik-Connect, iVMS-4200 or HikCentral Pro. Proportional Pan + Power-Off Memory Pan speed auto-scales with zoom (fine control at tele, fast at wide). Returns to last orientation automatically after brown-out, power cycle or NVR restart. Technical Specifications DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E · Full Specifications SKU DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E (PoE / 12 VDC, no Wi-Fi) Camera Type Hikvision Value Series · 4 MP 4× IR AcuSense Mini PTZ Network Speed Dome Image Sensor 1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS · Powered-by-DarkFighter Max Resolution 2560 × 1440 (4 MP 16:9) Min. Illumination Colour 0.005 lux @ F1.8 (AGC ON) · B/W 0.001 lux @ F1.8 · 0 lux with IR Shutter Speed 1/1 s to 1/30,000 s · Slow Shutter Lens Motorised · 2.8-12 mm · 4× optical zoom · 16× digital · max F1.8 aperture · auto / semi-auto / manual focus Field of View Horizontal 99.4° → 32.8° · Vertical 51.7° → 18.4° · Diagonal 119.9° → 37.5° Zoom Speed Approximately 2 s (wide ↔ tele) Regional Focus / Exposure Yes / Yes IR Illumination Smart IR up to 20 m · 850 nm wavelength Day & Night ICR (IR cut filter, mechanical) Wide Dynamic Range 120 dB · BLC · HLC · 3D DNR · digital defog SNR > 52 dB Pan Range / Speed 0° to 355° · 0.1°-50°/s configurable · preset 50°/s · proportional pan Tilt Range / Speed 0° to 90° · 0.1°-50°/s · preset 50°/s Presets / Patrols 300 presets · patrol scan Park Action Preset · patrol scan 3D Positioning Yes — click-to-frame on live view Power-Off Memory Yes Scheduled Task Patrol scan · preset · dome reboot · dome adjust Frame Rate (Main) 50 Hz: 25 fps @ 4 MP · 60 Hz: 30 fps @ 4 MP Streams 3 simultaneous (main / sub / third) Video Compression H.265+ · H.265 · H.264+ · H.264 · MJPEG (sub / third) Video Bit Rate 32 Kbps – 16 Mbps · CBR / VBR · SVC (H.264 + H.265) · 1 ROI region Deep-Learning AI AcuSense — human + vehicle classification Smart Events Line crossing · intrusion · region entrance · region exiting Basic Events Motion · video tampering · network disconnect · IP conflict · illegal login · HDD full · HDD error Linkage FTP / NAS / microSD upload · centre notify · email · trigger recording · audible warning Audio Built-in microphone (5 m pickup) · built-in speaker (10 m effective) · 1 line-in (2–2.4 Vpp, 1 KΩ ±10%) · 1 line-out (600 Ω) · G.711 / G.722.1 / G.726 / MP2L2 / PCM / AAC-LC 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 HTTPS · IP filter · watermark · TLS 1.2 · MAC host authentication · audit log · password protection Client Software iVMS-4200 · Hik-Connect · HikCentral Pro Web Browser Chrome 80+ · Firefox 80+ · Safari 13+ · Edge 89+ Power Source 12 VDC max 11.2 W OR PoE IEEE 802.3af — runs on standard PoE port of any Hikvision NVR · power output 12 VDC max 60 mA Dimensions / Weight Ø 130.7 mm × 103.6 mm · ≈ 560 g Operating Condition −20 °C to +60 °C · humidity ≤ 90 % non-condensing Weatherproof Rating IP66 (IEC 60529-2013) Vandal Resistance IK10 Lightning Protection TVS 4,000 V · surge + voltage transient protection Anti-Corrosion Not rated — no -Y / NEMA 4X variant in this family. Avoid coastal sites within ~2 km of shoreline. DORI (Tele · 12 mm) Detect 180 m · Observe 71.4 m · Recognise 36 m · Identify 18 m Approvals RCM (Australia / NZ) · IP66 / IK10 protection Warranty 3-Year Australian Warranty (back-to-base) DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E (2-Inch · 20 m IR) vs DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W (3-Inch · 50 m IR) The 3-inch sibling DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W is the natural step up — same Value Series family, same 4 MP 4× lens, same AcuSense AI, same built-in audio. The differences are chassis size, IR range, and integrated Wi-Fi. Pick the 2-inch for tight installs and short night-time reach; pick the 3-inch when the scene runs out past 20 m at night or where Wi-Fi placement is needed. DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E (2-inch · this) vs DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W (3-inch sibling) Feature DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E (this — 2-inch) DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W (3-inch sibling) Chassis Size 2-inch · Ø 130.7 mm · ~560 g 3-inch · larger body Image Sensor 1/2.8" CMOS · Powered-by-DarkFighter 1/2.8" CMOS · Powered-by-DarkFighter Resolution 4 MP · 2560 × 1440 4 MP · 2560 × 1440 Optical Zoom 4× · 2.8-12 mm · F1.8 4× · 2.8-12 mm · F1.6 IR Range Up to 20 m Up to 50 m WDR 120 dB 120 dB AI Engine AcuSense · human + vehicle AcuSense · human + vehicle · auto-tracking Built-in Audio Mic + Speaker · 2-way Mic + Speaker · 2-way Pan / Tilt Speed 50°/s preset 80°/s preset Wi-Fi No (PoE / 12 VDC only) Yes — IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz Power PoE 802.3af · 12 VDC PoE 802.3af · 12 VDC Protection IP66 · IK10 IP66 · IK10 Anti-Corrosion Not rated Not rated Warranty 3-Year Australian Warranty 3-Year Australian Warranty Best For Indoor / short-range outdoor: front door, reception, retail shopfront, restaurant, small driveway, side gate, undercover carport. The most affordable Hikvision PTZ. Larger driveways, longer carparks, school perimeters, body-corporate courtyards. The 50 m IR ring is the difference. Also adds Wi-Fi for installs where running Cat 6 is awkward. View the 3-inch sibling: DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W → Recording NVRs — Pair with an Affordable M-Series PoE NVR The DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E runs on standard PoE 802.3af and plugs directly into any Hikvision NVR's built-in PoE port — no separate injector needed. For most residential, retail and small-business installs, the Hikvision M-Series NVRs are the right partner: 4K HDMI output, H.265+ compression, PoE built-in, plug-and-play, and pricing that keeps a complete system within reach. Step up to AcuSeek / DeepinMind only when you specifically need natural-language AI search across the recording fleet. 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 install with this PTZ as the centrepiece plus 3 fixed turrets around the property. View DS-7604NI-M1/4P → 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, hospitality and larger homes running this PTZ alongside 4-7 fixed cameras. View DS-7608NI-M2/8P → DS-7616NI-M2/16P — 16CH · 16 PoE · 2 HDD Bay Sixteen channels at full PoE, 160 Mbps M-Series engine for stutter-free 4K playback, 2 HDD bays. Standard pairing for larger homes, body-corporate sites, schools and multi-shop installs running multiple Value PTZs plus a fleet of fixed cameras. View DS-7616NI-M2/16P → Need AI Search? AcuSeek / DeepinMind NVRs For sites where you need natural-language search across the recording fleet ("show me people in red jackets near the front gate yesterday afternoon"), step up to a Hikvision AcuSeek (VPro) or DeepinMind AI NVR. Useful for larger commercial, school-campus and gated-estate deployments — overkill for most homes and small businesses. Browse AcuSeek & DeepinMind NVRs → Browse the full Hikvision NVR range: Hikvision Network Video Recorders →. Not sure which tier is right? Request a free system quote — we'll size the NVR, storage and switch correctly the first time. Compatible Mounts & Accessories The camera ships with a standard ceiling / wall bracket. Below are the official Hikvision accessory options for specific install geometries. DS-1294ZJ-PT — Wall Mount Wall-mount bracket sized for the 2-inch PTZ — house wall, shopfront column, garage facade or fence column install. DS-1297ZJ — Pendant Mount Pendant-style mount for hanging from an eave, ceiling, carport gantry or awning soffit — most common residential front-of-house geometry. DS-1297ZJ-M / -ES / DS-1299ZJ — Pendant Variants Alternative pendant-mount geometries — pick the reach and bracket profile that matches your install substrate. Talk to our AU team if unsure. microSD Card for Local Storage Supports microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 512 GB with ANR auto-back-fill — camera keeps recording locally during NVR outages, back-fills automatically when network returns. Frequently Asked Questions Why choose a PTZ over multiple fixed cameras? A PTZ replaces three or four fixed cameras for the same site coverage and adds the ability to investigate a scene live — zoom in on a face, follow a vehicle as it leaves, talk down to a courier. For a single front-of-house or shopfront install, a Value PTZ often costs less than the equivalent multi-camera fixed setup. For wide static perimeter coverage where you need every angle recorded simultaneously, fixed cameras are still the right answer. Will it run on my existing Hikvision NVR's PoE port? Yes. The camera uses standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af), the same PoE class delivered by every Hikvision PoE NVR's built-in port. No injector, no Hi-PoE, no special supply — single Cat 6 cable from the NVR port to the camera. Is 20 m IR enough for my driveway / shopfront? For typical Australian suburban driveways (10-15 m), retail shopfronts, reception areas, undercover carports and side-gate zones, 20 m IR is sufficient. For longer driveways or larger carparks where you need night identification beyond 20 m, step up to the 3-inch DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W with 50 m IR, or move up to the Ultra Series with 300 m IR. Can I use the two-way audio with my phone? Yes. Open the live view in Hik-Connect on your phone, tap the audio button, and you can hear and speak directly through the camera's built-in mic + speaker — talk to a courier, warn off an intruder, or check what's happening at the gate. Can I install this within 2 km of the coast? Honestly — no, not directly exposed. This camera does not have anti-corrosion housing (there's no -Y variant in this family). For coastal Australian installs (Sydney CBD, Wollongong, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Perth, etc.) within 2 km of saltwater, either choose a NEMA 4X-rated camera (look for the "-Y" suffix on Hikvision turrets) or mount this PTZ under genuine cover (a deep eave, undercover carport, sheltered porch) so it doesn't see direct salt-spray exposure. Why is the pan range 355°, not full 360°? The 2-inch Value Series uses a slip-ring design with a 5° dead-zone for the cabling. For ceiling, eave and wall mounts overlooking a single scene, this is irrelevant — you don't need the 5° anyway. For corner mounts where you want a full continuous sweep, plan the orientation so the dead-zone faces away from the scene of interest (e.g. toward the wall behind the camera). Does it support face recognition or auto-tracking? No — those are Pro / DeepinView / Ultra Series features. This camera covers human and vehicle classification and perimeter detection only. For facial recognition against a watchlist, choose a Hikvision DeepinView model. For automatic PTZ target tracking, step up to the Ultra Series PTZ range. Downloads & Resources DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E Datasheet Hikvision PTZ Quick Start Guide Hikvision PTZ User Manual Order the Hikvision DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E from CCTV Guru CCTV Guru is an authorised Australian reseller of the Hikvision Value Series PTZ range. The DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E is the most affordable Hikvision pan / tilt / zoom camera available in Australia — and for the right install (residential front-of-house, retail shopfront, hospitality venue, small office, reception area, undercover carport), it's the right call. 4 MP imaging, 4× optical zoom, AcuSense AI, full two-way audio and standard PoE plug-and-play, all in a compact 560 g body. Australian stock, 3-year Australian warranty, fast Australia-wide dispatch. Designing a complete PTZ-plus-fixed-camera system? Request a free quote or contact our Australian team for system sizing — we'll get the right number of cameras, the right NVR and the right brackets specified the first time.
