Hikvision DS-2CD2067G3-LI2UY-SL 6MP Mini Bullet ColorVu 3.0 Strobe Audio

Model: DS-2CD2067G3-LI2UY-SL

Who This Is For

When visible deterrence on approach is the priority, a camera that only records is not always enough. The Hikvision DS-2CD2067G3-LI2UY-SL pairs 6MP full-colour night imaging with an integrated strobe light and two-way audio, making it suited to installers and business owners who want a camera that actively discourages intrusion rather than just documenting it. The mini bullet housing keeps the profile compact enough for residential eaves, small retail shopfronts, carpark pillars, and light commercial perimeters where a full-size bullet would look excessive. ColorVu 3.0 technology delivers colour detail throughout the night without infrared, so footage captures usable clothing and vehicle colour at the time of an event rather than greyscale silhouettes. The built-in strobe and speaker mean the camera can respond the moment something triggers it, without requiring additional siren hardware at every point.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Retail and Hospitality Operators: Business owners covering car park entrances and rear access points after hours, where the strobe and audio act as an immediate deterrent without a monitored alarm system response required at every point.
• Residential Installers: Integrators fitting active deterrence cameras to driveways and side gate access points on residential properties where the homeowner wants colour night footage and an audible response capability from a single compact unit.
• Light Industrial Sites: Facilities managers covering perimeter fence lines and external storage yards where colour night imaging is needed for post-incident reporting and where a strobe can be used as a first-response deterrent before guards arrive.
• School and Childcare Facilities: Security-conscious site managers specifying cameras on external approach paths and playground perimeters, where two-way audio allows staff to communicate with visitors or issue verbal warnings without physical confrontation.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD2067G3-LI2UY-SL does three things well in a single compact housing: it produces full-colour footage in darkness using ColorVu 3.0 white light technology, it responds to detections with an integrated strobe that requires no additional hardware, and it supports genuine two-way audio with both a microphone and speaker on board. For sites where active deterrence is a specific requirement and where running separate siren or intercom cabling is a cost or access issue, this unit reduces installation complexity meaningfully. Available through Security Australia, it fits standard bullet camera mounting arrangements and suits a wide range of outdoor positions. Where it will not serve as well: the white light supplemental illumination activates to produce colour imagery, which means the camera announces its presence when triggered - this is intentional for deterrence but unsuitable where covert night coverage is the objective. For long-range perimeter coverage beyond 60 metres, or wide-area monitoring of large open yards, a PTZ or multi-sensor camera will provide more flexible coverage from fewer positions.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need active deterrence at an external access point - the integrated strobe and two-way audio mean you do not need to run separate siren or intercom cabling to the same position.
• Good match if: Colour identification at night is a key requirement - ColorVu 3.0 produces full-colour footage in darkness, giving you usable clothing and vehicle colour in footage rather than infrared greyscale.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires covert night-time surveillance - the white light activation is visible by design, making this camera unsuitable where discreet monitoring is the objective. A camera with infrared-only illumination would be more appropriate in that scenario.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need active deterrence capability - strobe and two-way audio - integrated into a single compact outdoor unit without running additional hardware to the camera position.
• You may need a different model if: Your application requires covert night-time surveillance. A camera with infrared-only illumination is the appropriate choice where the camera must not reveal its presence in darkness. Browse infrared bullet cameras for that requirement.
• Pairs well with: A Hikvision-compatible NVR with active deterrence event management support - this unlocks the strobe trigger and two-way audio controls through a central interface rather than requiring configuration at each camera individually.

Common Questions

1. Does the strobe activate automatically or does someone need to trigger it manually?

   Both options are available. The strobe can be configured to activate automatically on detection events through compatible Hikvision NVR or VMS software, or it can be triggered manually by an operator monitoring the live feed. The specific event rules - such as motion detection zone triggers - are set up during NVR configuration rather than in the camera itself.

2. Will this camera work with a standard PoE switch or does it need PoE+?

   Standard IEEE 802.3af PoE is sufficient for this camera. You do not need a PoE+ switch or injector. A single Cat5e or Cat6 cable carries both power and data to the camera, keeping installation straightforward and compatible with most existing PoE infrastructure.

3. Does the camera produce colour footage in complete darkness or only in low light?

   Complete darkness. ColorVu 3.0 uses integrated white light LEDs to actively illuminate the scene, meaning the camera produces full-colour footage even with zero ambient light. Unlike cameras that rely on available light for colour mode and switch to infrared in darkness, this camera maintains colour output at all times using its own illumination. The trade-off is that the white light is visible to anyone in the scene.

4. Is this camera suitable for use outdoors in Australian weather conditions?

   Yes. The DS-2CD2067G3-LI2UY-SL carries an IP67 weatherproof rating, meaning it is protected against dust ingress and temporary immersion in water. It handles rain, humidity, and temperature ranges typical of Australian outdoor environments, with an operating temperature range of -30°C to 60°C covering conditions from alpine to tropical installations.

5. Will the two-way audio work through any NVR or does it need a specific recorder?

   Not all NVRs expose two-way audio controls. The camera has both a built-in microphone and speaker confirmed, but your NVR or VMS platform must actively support two-way audio communication for Hikvision IP cameras to use the speak-back function. Hikvision's own NVR range with active deterrence support is the straightforward pairing. Third-party recorders may record audio passively but not necessarily support the push-to-talk back-channel - confirm this before specifying. The team at Security Australia can advise on compatible recorder options.

6. Does the white light from ColorVu 3.0 stay on constantly or only activate when needed?

   The white light activates in low-light conditions to maintain colour imaging. In environments with sufficient ambient light during daytime or well-lit nights, the supplemental LEDs are not required and do not operate. In darkness or low ambient light, they activate to illuminate the scene. This is not a covert mode - the light is visible to anyone in the camera's field of view, which is central to its deterrence function.

7. Can I connect this camera to a third-party VMS platform?

   Yes, in most cases. The camera uses standard ONVIF and RTSP protocols, which are supported by the majority of professional VMS platforms. However, active deterrence features - specifically the strobe trigger controls and two-way audio push-to-talk - may not be accessible through third-party VMS interfaces if those platforms have not implemented Hikvision's SDK integration for deterrence event handling. Recording and live viewing will function; deterrence controls may be limited to Hikvision-native software.

Downloads & Resources

No downloads available for this product.