HiLook by Hikvision IPC-T249HAA-LU(2.8mm) 4MP ColorVu 3.0 Smart Hybrid Light IP PoE Turret Camera with 30m Colour Night Vision

The HiLook by Hikvision IPC-T249HAA-LU(2.8mm) is a professional-grade 4MP 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

• 4MP resolution (2560 × 1440) for sharp, detailed images
• ColorVu 3.0 with 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
• WDR, 3D DNR, HLC, BLC for tough lighting
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) · HiLookVision or Hik-Connect remote viewing

Who is the IPC-T249HAA-LU for?

This is the all-rounder of the HiLook ColorVu 3.0 range and the one we recommend most often for homes and small businesses. 4MP gives enough detail to read a number plate or recognise a face at typical driveway, front-door or shop-floor distances, and the turret body is easy to aim and doesn't collect spiders' webs the way a bullet's hood can. Choose the IPC-B149HAA-LU bullet instead if you need a longer, narrower view down a side passage or car park, or the IPC-D149HAA-LU dome for indoor or vandal-prone locations. If you only need to cover a small area on a budget, the 2MP IPC-T229HAA-LU is the same camera at 1080p.

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 or NVR-108H-D/8P) 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.

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.

What is the difference between ColorVu 3.0 and ColorVu?

ColorVu 3.0 adds Smart Hybrid Light: instead of white light only, you get IR and white LEDs in one camera with three selectable modes, so you can have discreet night vision by default and colour when it matters.

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

Manufacturer Description

1/3" Progressive CMOS, ICR, 2560 × 1440: 25fps(P)/24fps(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.