{"product_id":"dahua-ipc-hdw5842tm-ase-s3-8mp-wizmind-s-series-fixed-focal-eyeball-network-camera","title":"Dahua IPC-HDW5842TM-ASE-S3 8MP WizMind S-Series Fixed-Focal Eyeball Network Camera","description":"\u003cspan style=\"display:none;\" data-sa=\"security-australia.com.au\" data-content-type=\"product-description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eModel: DH-IPC-HDW5842TM-ASE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eProperty managers specifying camera upgrades for mixed-use sites - retail tenancies, strata complexes, childcare facilities, or small commercial buildings - where 4K resolution and AI-driven detection need to coexist with a clean, unobtrusive profile. The Dahua IPC-HDW5842TM-ASE is an 8MP WizMind S-Series fixed-focal eyeball camera designed for eave, soffit, and wall-mount positions where a turret form factor keeps the housing compact while still delivering serious performance. The WizMind S classification means SMD Plus intelligent motion filtering and perimeter protection rules are built in, reducing nuisance alerts from trees, insects, and passing vehicles. With a built-in microphone and speaker, onboard SD card storage, and IP67 weatherproofing, this camera suits installers who want a single compact housing that handles daytime 4K detail and IR night coverage up to 50 metres without additional accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWhat This Camera Actually Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 10px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e8MP 4K Fixed-Focal Imaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAt 3840x2160 resolution, this camera captures fine detail across a wide scene - readable licence plates, faces at entry points, or shelf-level activity in retail. A fixed-focal lens keeps the optical path stable and eliminates the focus drift common in motorised alternatives over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eSMD Plus Intelligent Filtering\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSmart Motion Detection Plus classifies moving objects as human or vehicle before triggering an alert, discarding motion from animals, foliage, and lighting changes. This significantly cuts the volume of false notifications reaching a monitoring station or end-user app without reducing sensitivity to genuine intrusion events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eIR Night Vision to 50m\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBuilt-in IR illuminators provide usable coverage to 50 metres in total darkness. The automatic IR cut filter switches the sensor to monochrome mode at low light, maximising sensitivity. This covers most standard residential and commercial site perimeters without supplemental lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eTwo-Way Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA built-in microphone and built-in speaker allow live voice communication through compatible NVR or app interfaces. Useful for managing delivery access, deterring loitering at entry points, or providing verbal instruction without a separate intercom device at lower-traffic locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eOnboard SD Card Storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA local SD card slot provides edge recording that continues independently if the network or NVR is interrupted. This acts as a fallback in power-cut scenarios, remote locations with unreliable connectivity, or as a secondary evidence source alongside centralised NVR footage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWho Buys This Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrata and body corporate managers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifying cameras for carpark entries, bin enclosures, and common-area corridors where IP67 weatherproofing and a compact turret profile meet both performance and aesthetic requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetail and hospitality operators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installing above entry doors or POS areas where 8MP resolution enables facial detail and SMD Plus reduces the constant motion alerts triggered by customer foot traffic and window reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildcare and education facility managers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the combination of two-way audio, face detection, and IK10 vandal resistance provides layered capability without requiring multiple device types across access points and outdoor play areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity integrators building out WizMind ecosystems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairing this camera with Dahua WizMind NVRs to take advantage of deep-learning event search, face recognition database matching, and perimeter protection rules already embedded in the camera firmware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eHonest Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe IPC-HDW5842TM-ASE earns its place in the WizMind S-Series by combining genuine 4K resolution with AI event filtering in a housing that suits eave and wall mounting without protruding bulk. The SMD Plus classification is the practical standout - sites that have tolerated high false-alert rates from standard motion cameras will notice a significant reduction without any reduction in sensitivity to actual human or vehicle movement. IR performance to 50 metres is adequate for most domestic and light commercial applications. Where this camera does not fit: if your application demands full-colour night imaging without IR, you need a camera with white-light illuminators or a TiOC variant. For high-traffic outdoor approaches requiring IR beyond 80 metres, a bullet-form camera with extended illumination will serve better. The eyeball housing also suits moderate vandal risk but is not the right choice where sustained physical attack is a genuine threat - an IK10-rated dome housing offers greater structural protection. Available through Security Australia with full Dahua warranty support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e8735a; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 10px 0; background: #fdf8f6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The IPC-HDW5842TM-ASE is available in multiple fixed-focal lengths - confirm the lens variant (typically 2.8mm or 3.6mm) before ordering. A 2.8mm lens suits wide entry coverage at close range, while 3.6mm narrows the field of view to better resolve detail at 6-10 metres. Swapping lens options post-purchase is not supported on this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e8735a; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 10px 0; background: #fdf8f6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNVR Compatibility for AI Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMD Plus filtering and perimeter protection rules function at the camera level, but event search by human\/vehicle classification, face detection logs, and IVS rule configuration require a Dahua NVR with WizMind compatibility. Connecting this camera to a generic or non-Dahua recorder will deliver standard video recording but will not surface the AI metadata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 8px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e8MP (3840x2160)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eImage Sensor\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e1\/1.8\" CMOS\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eFrame Rate\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e20fps @ 8MP; 25\/30fps at lower resolutions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eIR Range\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eUp to 50m\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eWDR\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e120dB True WDR\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eVideo Compression\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eH.265+ \/ H.265 \/ H.264+ \/ H.264\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eAI Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSMD Plus, Perimeter Protection (IVS), Face Detection\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBuilt-in microphone and built-in speaker (two-way audio)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eLocal Storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMicroSD card slot (onboard edge recording)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eAlarm I\/O\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e1 alarm input \/ 1 alarm output\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eWeatherproofing\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIP67\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eVandal Resistance\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIK10\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePoE (IEEE 802.3af) \/ 12V DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e-30°C to +60°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eEyeball \/ Turret\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eNetwork Interface\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRJ45 10\/100 Base-T\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eReal-World Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 10px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eStrata Carpark Entry\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMounted at eave height above a boom gate, the 8MP sensor captures readable plates and driver faces in a single frame. SMD Plus filters the near-constant vehicle movement from triggering continuous alerts to the building manager's phone overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eRetail Entry and POS Area\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePositioned above a checkout, 4K resolution gives loss-prevention investigators enough detail to clearly identify individuals and capture transaction activity. WDR at 120dB handles the contrast between bright shopfront windows and shadowed interior shelving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eChildcare Outdoor Play Area\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWall-mounted under a verandah, this camera covers a play area perimeter with IR to 50 metres for afterhours monitoring. Two-way audio allows staff inside to communicate with the yard without an intercom. IK10 rating withstands incidental contact from equipment or balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eResidential Backyard with Connectivity Gaps\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWhere an NVR is located at the opposite end of a property, the onboard SD card slot provides continuous local recording even if the network link drops. Footage is retained on the camera and synced to the NVR when connectivity is restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eDelivery Bay After Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA loading dock camera using perimeter protection IVS rules triggers only when a person crosses a defined line after hours, ignoring vehicles queuing outside the zone. Two-way audio lets a remote operator or monitoring centre speak directly to the delivery driver to verify access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose this if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You need 4K resolution with built-in AI filtering, two-way audio, and edge storage in a compact eyeball housing rated for outdoor use - particularly where a WizMind NVR is already in the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may need a different model if:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your site requires full-colour night imaging - a TiOC or white-light variant will deliver colour footage in darkness rather than IR monochrome. For long approaches beyond 50 metres, a bullet-format camera with extended IR will produce better results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Dahua WizMind-compatible NVR to activate SMD Plus event search, face detection logs, and IVS rule management from a central interface. A PoE switch supporting 802.3af simplifies single-cable installation across multiple camera positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes this camera work with a standard PoE switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Yes. The IPC-HDW5842TM-ASE supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, meaning any compliant 802.3af switch or injector will power it over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable. No separate power supply or second cable run is required, which keeps installation straightforward for multi-camera deployments.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWill this camera work with a non-Dahua NVR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Partially. The camera streams standard H.265\/H.264 video to any ONVIF-compatible NVR, so basic recording functions. However, SMD Plus human\/vehicle classification, perimeter protection IVS rules, face detection event logs, and AI-based search all require a Dahua WizMind-compatible NVR to display and use that metadata. The AI happens at the camera, but a Dahua NVR is needed to surface it.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWhat does SMD Plus actually do differently from standard motion detection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Standard motion detection triggers on any pixel change - light shifts, insects at night, and blowing foliage all count as events. SMD Plus uses deep-learning classification to confirm whether the moving object is a human or vehicle before generating an alert. Sites that previously received dozens of false notifications overnight typically see that number drop to only confirmed human or vehicle detections, without any adjustment to the camera's sensitivity level.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes this camera record if the NVR goes offline?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Yes. The onboard MicroSD card slot allows continuous or event-triggered local recording independent of network or NVR availability. If the NVR loses power or the network connection drops, the camera continues writing footage to the card. When connectivity is restored and the NVR is back online, footage can be retrieved from the SD card directly.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eIs the two-way audio usable without an NVR on-site?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Yes, with limitations. Two-way audio is accessible through the Dahua DMSS mobile app when the camera is connected to the internet, allowing remote operators to listen and speak through the camera's built-in microphone and speaker without an NVR present. For permanent monitoring station use, a WizMind-compatible NVR or DSS platform is the more practical interface.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWhat is the 120dB WDR rating and when does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    120dB True WDR means the camera simultaneously exposes for bright and dark areas of the same frame, then combines them. This matters most in scenes with strong backlight - a shopfront entrance facing morning sun, a carpark exit facing the sky, or an interior door with a bright window behind it. Without WDR at this level, the subject in shadow would be underexposed and unidentifiable. 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