HiLook by Hikvision IPC-T229HAA-LU(2.8mm) 2MP ColorVu 3.0 Smart Hybrid Light IP PoE Turret Camera with 30m Colour Night Vision

The HiLook by Hikvision IPC-T229HAA-LU(2.8mm) is a professional-grade 2MP ColorVu 3.0 IP PoE turret camera with Smart Hybrid Light, giving you a choice of discreet IR or vivid 24/7 colour up to 30m. Below is the full feature set and technical specification — buy at trade prices from Zenith Security Co with fast UK delivery.

Key Features

• 2MP resolution (1920 × 1080) for sharp, detailed images
• ColorVu 3.0 Smart Hybrid Light — IR + white light with 3 supplemental modes
• Up to 30m night vision (colour with white light)
• H.265+ smart compression — up to 75% less bandwidth and storage
• 120dB WDR, 3D DNR, HLC, BLC for tough lighting
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) · HiLookVision or Hik-Connect remote viewing

Who is the IPC-T229HAA-LU for?

This is the entry point to HiLook's ColorVu 3.0 range: full-HD 1080p with the same Smart Hybrid Light night vision as the 4MP models, at a lower price. It suits front doors, porches, garages and small gardens where the camera is within 10–15m of what it's watching and you don't need to zoom into recorded footage. If you'll be reviewing clips for detail — number plates at the end of a drive, faces across a shop — step up to the IPC-T249HAA-LU at 4MP. The IPC-B129HAA-LU is the same 2MP camera in a bullet body for more exposed or directional views.

What you'll need with it

• A recorder or PoE switch — the camera is powered and connected by a single network cable. A HiLook or Hikvision PoE NVR (e.g. NVR-104H-D/4P) is the simplest option; it powers the camera and records to its own hard drive.
• Cat5e or Cat6 cable — up to 100m per run from the NVR or switch.
• The HiLookVision or Hik-Connect app (free, iOS/Android) for live view, playback and alerts on your phone.
• No Wi-Fi and no separate power supply required — this is a wired PoE camera.

Frequently asked questions

Does it really record in colour at night?

Yes. In white-light mode the built-in LEDs illuminate the scene so the image stays in full colour up to 30m. You can also set it to IR-only (black and white, no visible light) or to the smart mode, which stays on IR and switches to white light when an event is detected.

Is 2MP enough?

For overview and evidence that someone was there, yes — 1080p is still the most common CCTV resolution. If you need to identify people or plates at distance, 4MP records roughly twice the pixel detail for a modest price difference.

Will it work with my existing Hikvision NVR?

Yes. HiLook is Hikvision's own brand and the cameras use the same protocol, so they plug straight into Hikvision and HiLook NVRs. They also support ONVIF for third-party recorders.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?

Yes — it is weatherproof and designed for permanent external mounting under eaves, on walls or soffits.

Further reading: HiLook ColorVu 3.0 explained · Turret vs bullet vs dome — which to choose · Which HiLook NVR do I need?

Manufacturer Description

1/2.8" Progressive CMOS, ICR, 1920 × 1080: 25fps(P)/30fps(N), H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264, WDR, 3D DNR, BLC, HLC, Smart Hybrid Light, IR or white-light range up to 30m, DC12V & PoE, supports remote mobile management via HiLookVision or Hik-Connect.

Technical Specification

Supplied and supported by Zenith Security Co, a UK trade distributor of HiLook and Hikvision security & networking. Order online for fast UK dispatch.