Hikvision 6MP 8CH ColorVu 3.0 Hybrid CCTV Kit: 6 LiveGuard Turret Cameras + 8CH M Series PoE NVR 4TB (DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL, DS-7608NI-M2/8P)

Model: 6x DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL / DS-7608NI-M2/8P 4TB Hybrid Kit

Who This Is For

When visible deterrence and full-colour night footage are both non-negotiable, this kit is built for that brief. The Hikvision 6MP 8-Channel ColorVu 3.0 Hybrid CCTV Kit pairs 6 LiveGuard turret cameras with an 8-channel M Series PoE NVR and 4TB of onboard storage, ready to deploy across homes, small commercial properties, childcare centres, warehouses, and retail sites. Each camera actively responds to detected intrusions with a strobe light and audible alarm - before an incident escalates. The ColorVu 3.0 white-light system delivers full-colour footage around the clock, and AcuSense AI filters out false triggers from animals and environmental movement, so alerts that reach your phone actually mean something. With 8 PoE ports on the NVR, cabling stays simple: one Cat6 run per camera covers both power and data. Two camera positions remain available for future expansion.

What This Kit Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Retail and hospitality operators: Sites that have experienced after-hours break-ins and want cameras that respond in the moment, not just record for later review - the LiveGuard strobe and alarm provide that active deterrence layer.
• Residential property owners securing larger homes or acreage: 6 camera positions with full-colour night coverage across driveways, gates, sheds, and perimeter zones, all managed from one NVR without complex multi-switch PoE setups.
• Childcare and education facilities: AI-filtered alerts mean staff aren't flooded with irrelevant notifications during operating hours, and full-colour imagery assists in after-hours incident review at access points and play areas.
• Small warehouse and trade business owners: Loading dock, yard, and entry coverage with cameras that can deter opportunistic theft in real time - particularly valuable in unstaffed overnight periods.
• Security installers specifying a complete, expansion-ready system: The 8-channel NVR provides 2 spare ports for future camera additions, and the hybrid kit format reduces procurement complexity for jobs where a single-order solution is preferred.

Honest Assessment

This kit performs well in scenarios where colour identification at night and active deterrence matter more than covert monitoring. The ColorVu 3.0 white-light system is genuine: it produces colour footage in very low ambient light without relying on infrared, and the LiveGuard strobe-and-alarm response to AI-confirmed detections is a meaningful upgrade over passive recording alone. AcuSense classification is effective at reducing nuisance alerts from animals and environmental motion. The 4TB NVR storage gives a practical retention buffer across 6 high-resolution streams, and the 8-port PoE design keeps installation straightforward. Where this kit is not the right fit: the white-light illuminators are visible at night, which suits deterrence but rules this out for covert or discreet monitoring applications - a camera with IR-only night vision would be more appropriate there. Sites requiring long-range identification beyond the camera's illumination distance, or applications needing optical zoom or PTZ coverage, should look at different camera types. Available through Security Australia with the NVR and 4TB drive included.

Complete Package Contents

• 6 x Hikvision DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL - 6MP ColorVu 3.0 LiveGuard Turret Camera, active deterrence, AcuSense AI, two-way audio, outdoor rated
• 1 x Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P - 8-Channel M Series PoE NVR, 4TB HDD pre-installed, 8 PoE ports

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need cameras that do more than record - sites where an active strobe and audible alarm response to a confirmed human detection at night aligns with your security objective.
• Good match if: Full-colour night imagery is a priority for incident review - clothing colour, vehicle colour, and identifiable detail under low ambient light are all captured without relying on black-and-white infrared footage.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires covert or discreet night surveillance where visible illumination would compromise the monitoring approach - an IR-only or low-light camera system would be more appropriate for that application.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: Full-colour night footage and active deterrence via strobe and audible alarm are both required - this kit combines both in a single 6-camera system with a pre-configured PoE NVR and 4TB storage included.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires covert night monitoring without visible light, coverage of very long outdoor approaches beyond turret IR range, or wide-area single-point coverage - IR bullet cameras or PTZ systems would be more appropriate for those applications.
• Pairs well with: A PoE network switch if you plan to expand beyond 8 cameras in the future, or a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to maintain NVR and camera operation during brief power interruptions.

Common Questions

1. Does the active deterrence fire for every motion event, or only for people and vehicles?

   Only for confirmed human or vehicle detections. The AcuSense AI on each DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL classifies detected objects before triggering the LiveGuard strobe and audible alarm. Animals, wind-blown vegetation, and other non-human motion in the frame do not activate the deterrence response - which is central to keeping false activations low in outdoor environments.

2. Will this kit work with my existing Hikvision NVR if I only want the cameras?

   Yes, the DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL cameras are compatible with Hikvision NVRs that support ONVIF and Hikvision private protocol. However, AcuSense AI features - including smart event classification and filtered push notifications - require a compatible Hikvision NVR with AcuSense support. Older NVRs may record the cameras but not utilise the AI event filtering.

3. How much recording time will 4TB give me across 6 cameras at 6MP?

   Retention varies significantly based on recording mode and motion levels. Continuous recording at full 6MP resolution across 6 cameras will consume storage faster than motion-triggered or AI-event-only recording. In practice, most installations configure sub-stream continuous recording with higher-quality main stream triggered on detection events, which meaningfully extends usable retention. Using the Hikvision storage calculator with your specific scene settings gives the most accurate estimate for your site.

4. Do these cameras produce colour footage at night without any external lighting?

   Yes. ColorVu 3.0 uses the camera's own built-in white-light illuminators to produce colour footage in low and near-zero ambient light conditions. No external lights are required. The illuminators are visible when active - they produce a warm visible glow rather than the invisible beam of infrared LEDs. This is a deliberate design choice that contributes to the deterrence effect.

5. Can I add more cameras to this system later?

   Yes. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P has 8 PoE ports and 8 recording channels. With 6 cameras in use, 2 ports and 2 channels remain available for additional cameras without any hardware changes to the NVR. If you need to expand beyond 8 cameras in the future, a separate PoE switch feeding additional channels or a higher-channel NVR would be required at that stage.

6. Does this system support remote viewing on a phone?

   Yes. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P NVR supports remote access via the Hik-Connect app on iOS and Android. Live view, recorded footage playback, push notifications for AcuSense events, and two-way audio communication through the cameras are all accessible remotely. A stable internet connection at the NVR location is required for remote access functionality.

7. Is this kit suitable for a site with an existing alarm system, or does it operate independently?

   The kit operates as a standalone CCTV system and does not require integration with an alarm panel to function. The LiveGuard deterrence and AcuSense alerts operate independently through the camera and NVR. Integration with third-party alarm systems is possible via the NVR's alarm input/output terminals on compatible configurations, but specifics depend on the alarm panel and installation setup - this is a question worth raising with your installer. This kit is stocked by Security Australia and supplied as a complete, independently operational system.

Cabling Considerations

• Cable Type: Cat6 recommended for all camera runs - supports reliable PoE power delivery and gigabit data rates at full 6MP stream quality.
• Max Cable Run: 100 metres per individual camera run from NVR PoE port to camera. Runs beyond 100m require a PoE extender or midspan injector.
• PoE Notes: LiveGuard cameras with active strobe draw more power than standard turret cameras. Confirm the total PoE budget of the DS-7608NI-M2/8P is not exceeded when all 6 cameras are connected and deterrence features are active.
• Wiring Tips: Run all cables before installing camera mounts - turret cameras have a fixed cable entry point and positioning the cable exit neatly during first-fix avoids rework. Use conduit on any external wall runs to protect the Cat6 from UV degradation and physical damage.

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