Dahua TiOC & Active Deterrence Cameras Explained
Cameras that warn intruders off, not just record them.
Dahua's TiOC and Active Deterrence cameras have a built-in siren and flashing light. They go off automatically when the camera detects an intruder.
Several models also have Dahua's WizColor sensor, which keeps footage in full colour in low light. We stock TiOC Lite and TiOC Pro cameras from 5MP to 8MP.
On this page: What active deterrence does · What WizColor adds · Dahua TiOC & Active Deterrence cameras we stock · FAQs
What does active deterrence do?
Most cameras only record an incident. An active deterrence camera also reacts to it.
When it detects someone (using Dahua's SMD/SMD 4.0 smart motion detection, or face detection), it sets off its own siren and a bright flashing light. TiOC Pro models also have a speaker, so you can talk to the person.
Dahua calls this TiOC. In our range, "TiOC Lite" and "TiOC Pro" differ mainly in whether a speaker and two-way talk are included. Each product page says which.
What does WizColor add?
WizColor is a separate Dahua technology: a larger, more light-sensitive sensor. It keeps the picture in full colour in low light, instead of switching to black-and-white infrared.
It often comes with TiOC on the same camera. So the incident is recorded in colour, which helps identify clothing or vehicles, and is met with a siren and light.
Which TiOC and Active Deterrence cameras do you stock?
- Dahua DH-IPC-HDW2649TMP-S-PV-0280B — 6MP Active Deterrence eyeball camera
- Dahua DH-IPC-HDW3649HP-ZAS-PV-2712-PRO — 6MP WizColor TiOC Pro eyeball camera, vari-focal
- Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW3549R1P-ZAS-PV-27135-S5 — 5MP Active Deterrence vari-focal dome, TiOC
- Dahua DH-IPC-HDW3849HP-AS-PV-0280B-PRO-Grey — 8MP WizColor Active Deterrence eyeball camera
- Dahua DH-HAC-ME1509HP-T-PV-0280B-S2 — 5MP TiOC Active Deterrence HDCVI camera, two-way talk
Want colour night vision without the siren and light? See Smart Dual Light cameras.
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Questions
What does active deterrence mean on a Dahua camera?
An active deterrence camera has a built-in siren and strobe light (some models add a speaker) that trigger automatically when the camera's analytics detect a qualifying event, warning off an intruder in real time rather than only recording them.
What does TiOC stand for?
TiOC is Dahua's branding for its active deterrence camera line, which pairs a siren and strobe light with detection analytics such as SMD (smart motion detection) and face detection. TiOC Lite and TiOC Pro variants offer different feature levels, for example Pro models add a built-in speaker for two-way talk.
What is WizColor?
WizColor is Dahua's name for a larger camera sensor that keeps footage in full colour in low light, rather than switching to black-and-white infrared. It is often combined with TiOC active deterrence on the same camera.
Can the siren and light be triggered manually?
On most models the siren and light trigger automatically from the camera's own analytics (such as smart motion detection or intrusion detection); some also allow a manual trigger from the linked NVR or app. Check the individual product's specification for exact trigger options.
Read next: Smart Dual Light cameras · WizSense explained · all Dahua ranges.
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