The DS-2CD2186G2-I is an 8MP AcuSense vandal-resistant dome camera designed for commercial surveillance applications that require intelligent detection, detailed video, and durable protection.
Featuring a 2.8 mm wide-angle lens, the camera provides broad coverage for entrances, lobbies, corridors, retail spaces, and other public areas where wider scene visibility is important.
AcuSense technology helps distinguish human and vehicle targets from general motion activity, allowing security teams to focus on relevant events while improving monitoring efficiency.
Designed for high-traffic commercial environments, the camera combines reliable day and night monitoring with IK10 impact resistance and IP67 weather protection. Its durable dome design supports both indoor and outdoor installations where long-term reliability is required.
Key Benefits
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8MP Detailed Imaging – Provides high-resolution video for commercial surveillance applications.
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2.8 mm Wide-Angle Coverage – Helps monitor entrances, public areas, and wider scenes.
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AcuSense Human & Vehicle Classification – Helps improve event filtering and monitoring efficiency.
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IK10 Vandal Resistance – Helps protect the camera in public and high-traffic locations.
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Reliable Day and Night Monitoring – Supports consistent surveillance in changing lighting conditions.
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IP67 Weather Protection – Supports indoor and outdoor commercial deployments.
Recommended Applications
- School Hallways
- Office Building Entrances
- Apartment Corridors
- Retail Store Entrances
- Healthcare Facility Public Areas
- Warehouse Personnel Entrances
- Commercial Parking Areas
- Government Buildings
- Reception Areas
- Business Campuses
| Camera |
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| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.003 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Time | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Angle Adjustment | Pan: 0° to 355°, Tilt: 0° to 75°, Rotate: 0° to 355° |
| Lens |
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| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8 and 4 mm optional |
| Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 mm:Horizontal FOV 111°, Vertical FOV 59°, Diagonal FOV 131° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| DORI |
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| DORI | 2.8 mm:D: 89.2 m, O: 35.4 m, R: 17.8 m, I: 8.9 m |
| Illuminator |
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| Supplement Light Type | IR |
| Supplement Light Range | Up to 30 m |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Video |
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| Main Stream | 50 Hz:25 fps (3840 × 2160, 3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720)
60 Hz:24 fps (3840 × 2160)
30 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz:25 fps (640 × 480, 640 × 360)
60 Hz:30 fps (640 × 480, 640 × 360) |
| Third Stream | 50 Hz:10 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360)
60 Hz:10 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360)
Note: Third stream is supported under certain settings. |
| Video Compression | Main Stream:H.265/H.264/H.264+/H.265+
Sub-Stream:H.265/H.264/MJPEG
Third Stream:H.265/H.264
Note: Third stream is supported under certain settings. |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 16 Mbps |
| H.264 Type | Baseline Profile / Main Profile / High Profile |
| H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR / VBR |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream |
| Target Cropping | Yes |
| Audio |
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| Audio Type | -U:Mono sound |
| Audio Compression | -U:G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC |
| Audio Bit Rate | -U:64 Kbps (G.711ulaw/G.711alaw) / 16 Kbps (G.722.1) / 16 Kbps (G.726) / 32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2) / 8 to 320 Kbps (MP3) / 16 to 64 Kbps (AAC) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | -U:8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | -U:Yes |
| Network |
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| Protocols | TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS, PPPoE, SNMP, ARP |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T), ISAPI, SDK |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users. 3 user levels: administrator, operator, and user |
| Security | Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, IP address filter, security audit log, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, TLS 1.1/1.2, WSSE and digest authentication for ONVIF |
| Network Storage | MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card (256 GB) local storage, and NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), auto network replenishment (ANR)
Together with high-end Hik memory card, memory card encryption and health detection are supported. |
| Client | iVMS-4200, Mobile App, VMS Platform |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view: IE 10+
Plug-in free live view: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+
Local service: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+ |
| Image |
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| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Rotate mode, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | 120 dB |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Interface |
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| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| On-Board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/SDHC/SDXC card, up to 256 GB |
| Built-in Microphone | -U:Yes |
| Audio | -S:1 input (line in), max. input amplitude: 3.3 Vpp, input impedance: 4.7 KΩ, interface type: non-equilibrium
1 output (line out), max. output amplitude: 3.3 Vpp, output impedance: 100 Ω, interface type: non-equilibrium, mono sound |
| Alarm | -S:1 input, 1 output (TTL: max. 12 VDC, 30 mA) |
| Reset Key | Yes |
| Event |
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| Basic Event | Motion detection (human and vehicle targets classification), video tampering alarm, exception
-S:Alarm input and output |
| Smart Event | Scene change detection |
| Linkage | Upload to FTP/memory card/NAS, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture
-S:Trigger alarm output, audible warning |
| Deep Learning Function |
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| Face Capture | Yes |
| General |
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| Power | DC Power:12 VDC ± 25%, 0.5 A, max. 6 W, Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug
PoE:802.3af, Class 3, 36 V to 57 V, 0.25 A to 0.15 A, max. 7.5 W |
| Dimension | Ø121.4 mm × 92.2 mm (Ø4.8" × 3.6") |
| Package Dimension | 150 mm × 150 mm × 141 mm (5.9" × 5.9" × 5.6") |
| Weight | Approx. 590 g (1.3 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 850 g (1.9 lb.) |
| Storage Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Startup and Operating Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Language | 33 languages: English, Russian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Turkish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese (Brazil), Ukrainian |
| General Function | Anti-flicker, heartbeat, mirror, privacy mask, flash log, password reset via email, pixel counter |
| Approval |
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| EMC | FCC:47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B
CE-EMC:EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014
RCM:AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015
KC:KN 32: 2015, KN 35: 2015 |
| Safety | UL:UL 60950-1
CB:IEC 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013, IEC 62368-1:2014
CE-LVD:EN 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013, IEC 62368-1:2014 |
| Environment | CE-RoHS:2011/65/EU
WEEE:2012/19/EU
Reach:Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 |
| Protection | IP67 (IEC 60529-2013), IK10 (IEC 62262:2002) |
Find answers to common questions about compatibility, installation, infrared night vision, recording storage, and AcuSense human and vehicle classification.
Where is the DS-2CD2186G2-I commonly installed?
The DS-2CD2186G2-I is commonly installed in schools, office buildings, retail stores, apartment complexes, warehouses, healthcare facilities, and other commercial environments requiring vandal-resistant surveillance.
Is this camera suitable for public areas?
Yes. Its IK10 vandal-resistant housing and IP67 weatherproof design make it well suited for entrances, hallways, lobbies, parking structures, and other public-facing commercial locations.
Can the DS-2CD2186G2-I monitor parking lots and building entrances?
Yes. The 8MP Ultra HD resolution, Smart IR illumination, and AcuSense analytics provide detailed monitoring for parking lots, entrances, loading areas, and business perimeters.
What types of businesses typically deploy this camera?
Security integrators, schools, retail stores, warehouses, office campuses, healthcare facilities, apartment managers, and commercial property owners frequently deploy this model.
Does the DS-2CD2186G2-I support AI human and vehicle classification?
Yes. AcuSense technology accurately distinguishes people and vehicles from other motion events, helping reduce false alarms.
Does this camera include built-in audio recording?
No. The standard DS-2CD2186G2-I model does not include a built-in microphone. Audio is available only on supported model variants.
Does the DS-2CD2186G2-I support local recording?
Yes. The integrated microSD card slot supports up to 256 GB of local storage for edge recording and backup.
Is the camera compatible with ONVIF video management systems?
Yes. It supports ONVIF Profile S, Profile G, and Profile T, making it compatible with supported professional NVRs and VMS platforms.
Is this camera designed for outdoor installation?
Yes. The IP67-rated weather-resistant enclosure protects against rain, dust, and harsh outdoor environments, while the IK10 housing helps resist vandalism.
What is the maximum video resolution of the DS-2CD2186G2-I?
The camera delivers up to 3840 × 2160 resolution, providing detailed 8MP Ultra HD video for commercial surveillance applications.
